Audrey Scorfield shone as Sun consolidated their York White Rose Ladies Darts League division one lead.

A superb 103 check-out inspired her colleagues to take the remaining three games and win 6-3 to quell a spirited performance by bottom-placed Crystal Palace.

Maureen Tindall's 22 darter helped Institute cruise to a 7-2 victor, but Crescent's Sharron Powell stole the show with a 20 darter.

Fulfordgate flew into an unassailable 5-0 lead but New York bounced back with consecutive wins from Kate Wregglesworth, Marion Greenwood and Emma Foottit. Karen Reasbeck halted New York's run with 20 darts in the anchor game.

Deramore and Vaults were tied after the first four games and then Vaults won the next five, Yvette Shepherd clinching the match.

Division two leaders Collingwood were 4-2 up, but title contenders Tap and Spile countered with wins from Jacqui Featherstone and Rose Ratcliffe and Tap's skipper Judith Stark won the decider.

With Collingwood losing it gave Clarence the chance to close the gap at the top. But their opponents Fulford Conservatives crushed the WMC side 7-2 which hoisted Fulford to within two points of the lead.

Janet Clarke was on hand to secure the match for Six Bells against Bumper.

Coach saw off another of their challengers for the division three crown when defeating Shanter 6-3. Magnet's Carole Coundon shot three tons in a 7-2 win over King William.

Alice's skipper Maureen Hisgoe put the Nun Monkton side within one of victory, but Chris Fearn, Brenda McMillan and finally Dianne Sanderson made a remarkable comeback for Nags.

In a nip and tuck encounter between the two bottom-placed teams, Irene Blair who held her nerve to win the decider against Tankard. This gave Tramways their second win, which takes them clear of Tankard at the bottom.

Margaret Bell threw two tons for 21 dart game as Dringhouses beat Britannia 'B' 6-3 to move ahead in York John Smith's Ladies League division two.

Shepherds drop to second place as they were beaten 6-3 by Severus, whose Sue Richardson and Carol Robson found the big scores.

Carol Price and Pat Dunn won the decider for Cygnet, who were pushed hard by an understrength Clifton.

Slipper are keeping the pressure on the leaders. Mavis Barker and Aline Turpin secured a 5-4 win, while Betty Jameson produced some excellent scores for Half Moon.

Julie Scattergood hit two tons to win a pairs game on her own which gave Puss 'n Boots a 4-3 lead. Julie Ashton and Ann Barker levelled for Layerthorpe, but Lucy Harris and Mel Walshaw sealed the win.

Lynda Kennelly and Marie Caravana played well as Cygnet beat Cranes 6-3. Brigadier beat Vaults by the same scoreline, Joan Woods being double-ton scorer.

Angie Hields hit the tons as City Arms proved too strong for Ox, whose Maggie Tottie won their only singles point and then partnered Maureen Meehan to victory. Clifton's finishing power showed against Wenlock.

Val Pinder and Julie Bruce snatched a 5-4 victory for division three leaders Burton WMC against Tang Hall WMC.

Mitre lost ground as Woolpack had the win in their pocked before the pairs. Sharon Nelson took the all-important fifth game, but Mitre bounced back by taking the remaining points.

Jubilee kept up their second half revival with another fine 6-3 performance against Mount. Jeanette Whittaker was outstanding.

Christina Waddington and Jackie Willoughby hit the high scores for Leeman, who won 6-3 at Clifton.

Helen Lomas and Pat Cairns sealed Slip's win against Poacher.

Frog remain unbeaten in the second half of the season as Toni Smallwood hit 125 twice to seal victory against Leeman 'B'. Pat Norman was a double-ton scorer for Leeman.

Queen reinforced their position as division four leaders with a 7-2 win against Beeswing, who scored well but failed to match Queen on the doubles.

Junction were in sparkling form as they came back from 2-0 to beat Leeman 'C' 6-3. Pauline Dale played well for Shepherds in a 7-2 victory over Puss 'n Boots.

Any new team wishing to join York John Smith's Ladies League for the summer season should contact the secretary, Pat Bowness, (phone York 641963 between 6pm and 9pm).

Updated: 11:50 Tuesday, January 23, 2001