SHEPHERDS inflicted a second John Smith’s Men’s darts League defeat in as many weeks upon Ainsty ‘A’ thanks to the marksmanship of Heath Scaife (17), John Mooring (19), Rich Saville (20) and Tony Cooper (21).

Ainsty’s best in the 7-3 reverse were Chris Thompson (15), Martyn Turner (13) and Steve Evans (21 and two 180s).

Mitre remain unbeaten after Chris Quantock (19) and Lutz Leutzsch (20) helped them to a 10-0 win at Cueball.

Shepherds moved into second place after Shaun Day (20 and 180), Heath Scaife (2 x 18), Mark Jones (180), John Mooring (17, 20) and Tony Cooper (20) gave them a 7-3 win over Acomb.

Severus moved to the top of division two after Gary Kitson (21) and Andy Alexander (19) steered them to a 9-1 win over Acomb, whose only success came from Matt Stenson and Adam Bedford.