Huby and Yapham both recorded nine-wicket victories as they continue to vie for the solitary promotion place in division four.

Leaders Huby had little difficulty beating neighbours Easingwold II who were only able to make 132-9 with Robert Jones scoring 31. Colin Piercy then made 55no and Mike Mierzwinski 39 as Huby took the spoils.

Yapham's game at Sheriff Hutton Bridge followed a similar pattern with the home side making 111 for 9 and the visitors losing just one wicket in reply

Bridge's runs came from Dave Ellis 29 and Phil Walls who made 36 as Nigel West took 3 for 28.

John Flint was the only Yapham wicket to fall, after he had made 38. Dick Wright 42no and Trevor Walker 21no breezed to the win.

Carlton Towers openers Steve Watson and Martin Denby posted a century opening stand to take maximum batting points.

The pair shared a stand of 121 as Dringhouses' bowlers were put to the sword. After their departure Jamie Pocklington piled on the agony with an unbeaten 55 as Carlton moved to 218 for 4.

Dringhouses made a good attempt at getting the runs before having to settle for a draw.

John Futter made 28 and Rob Nicholls 44 before Matthew Hayter upped the stakes with an unbeaten 51.

Bowlers were in decisive mood at Huntington where the home side collapsed to 75 all out against Acomb II for whom Rich Dickinson took 3 for 12. Steve Beales hit back with 3 for 19 but Paul Hughes was able to see his side to a seven-wicket victory by making 39 not out.

A total of 450 runs were scored at Thorp Arch and Boston Spa where the home side were able to get a profitable draw despite facing the days's highest total of 246-6 posted by Sheriff Hutton

Sheriff's Tony Hull looked set for his second century of the season before being dismissed for 94 while Carl Holder hit 61.

The home batsmen were not fazed and made a pretty good attempt at reaching their target.

Andy Hawkswell made 33, Andy Lewin top scored with 48 and Nick Ramsden chipped in with 26 as Thorp gained full batting points at 204-7.