WALNUT Tree reinforced their position at the top of York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League division one as Sophie Simpson and Sandra Bruce led the charge at Ox.

Simpson gamed in 23, which included a maximum, and Bruce followed suit with 23, with 140, 121 scores.

Tracey Watkinson and Maggie Tottie starred for the home team who fell 6-3.

Cueball captain Tracey Farmeary inspired her team with some top scoring as they lowered Flag 7-2.

Chris Hedley was Flag’s lone single success and sisters Sarah Jackson and Jane Dobson doubled their tally.

Five Lions had Anne Bass and Dawn Exton hitting two tons each to beat visitors Severus by the same margin.

Davina Shannon had a hand in both the club’s points.

Slipper’s Sue Tate staved off the whitewash as visitors Tramways flourished.

Marj Pearson and Caroline Whittaker edged the club side in front. However, Julie Stables and Anthea Jamieson levelled and colleagues Amanda Bevan and Pat Jamieson secured victory with Jamieson checking 79.

In division two, Janice Green top-scored for Ox, but a clean sweep in the pairs ensured Acomb a resounding 7-2 victory.

Burton won 6-3 at Woolpack, inspired by captain Linda Embleton, while Cueball ‘A’ defeated Flag 7-2, Julia Hagyard starring for the losers.

Jubilee had Sylvia Keenan gaming in 24 then a clean sweep in the pairs gave them a 6-3 win over visitors Mount in division three.