JOHN Holmes starred for Clifton with a 17-darter in York Phoenix Monday Darts League division one match against Flag 'A'.

Iain Smith supported with 19 darts in the 6-3 win against Flag whose Gary Richardson scored a maximum.

Rose and Crown duo Karl Aspleet-Mike Dickenson prevented a Cygnet 'A' whitewash after Pete Leake, Chris Bullen and Dave Mason all weighed in with 21 darters.

Mark Chamberlain gamed in 19 then added a bull finish for Old Ebor but it didn't stop Edinburgh from taking the match 7-2.

Chris Wilson was Falcon's last game match-winner against Tadcaster rivals Angel & White Horse whose Col Gibson was out in 19.

Paul Helm's 19 darter clinched Crescent's victory against Mitre who had 20 from Tom Hair.

A superb 180 for 19 from Holgate's Gaz Stewart stood out in their match with Wagon & Horses, whose Ade Shaw (19) stopped the clean sweep.

Matthew Kitchen was Sports Club's only point scorer against Alice Hawthorn, while Phoenix lost 7-2 at home to Lord Nelson, whose Paul Saville included a 90 finish for 21.

York City Social Club started 2006 by recording their first victory with a 6-3 win against Post Office Club. Andy Eyre starred with a 180 for 17.

Updated: 09:29 Tuesday, January 10, 2006