PROMOTED Clarence 'B' are still without a win in division one of the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York and District Table Tennis League.

However, they pushed Clarence 'A' to the limit in an agonising 6-4 defeat that was only confirmed by the final doubles set.

Mick Kenyon picked up two fine wins for the 'B' team, but it was a battling treble from Aidan Ranftler that ultimately proved decisive.

Joel Wright played superbly to overcome Ashley Hodgson in straight sets, but it was the only positive for Coneysthorpe 'B' as they went down 9-1 to champions Conesythorpe 'A'.

Agoston Hoffmann produced his best performance of the season for University 'A', but his maximum could not prevent the students falling to a 6-4 defeat to Bootham 'A'.

York RI 'A' had a comfortable 8-2 victory over York RI 'B', with Jon Chabry and Mick Wilcockson too strong.

In a re-arranged fixture, Isaac Beevor starred as University 'B' thrashed Coneysthorpe 'B' 8-2. Martin Brown surprised Chris Londesbrough, beating him in four tight games.

In division two, Alan Balmforth celebrated his return from injury with an unbeaten performance as Wetherby Sports Association thrashed Shepherds 'A' 9-1, Ian Hilton also contributing three wins.

Andy Fletcher was on top form as leaders York RI 'C' secured a convincing 8-2 victory over Bootham 'B', although the overall score does not reflect the closeness of many of the sets.

In-form Gareth Bryning was undefeated as he led Bootham 'B' to a 7-3 defeat of Bootham 'D', and a treble from Mickey Arnold was the highlight of a 7-3 triumph for York RI 'E' over University 'B'.

Mick Surtees played well to pick up a brace for bottom placed Shepherds 'B', but a treble from Mark Blackburn ensured a comfortable 8-2 victory for York RI 'D'.

John Flintoft made the difference as Ryedale@RI edged a tight encounter with Tramways 6-4.

In division three, it was another excellent week for the two York RI teams.

York RI 'F' remain in the top spot as Adam Ridley starred in an 8-2 thumping of a weakened Bootham 'E' and Paul Greenwood, playing up from division four, was unbeaten as York RI 'G' overcame Clarence 'D' by the same score line.

Three wins from Steve Webster was key as Shepherds 'C' picked up a welcome 7-3 win against Crescent 'E'.

Bob Young and Simona Stanynaite were once gain unbeaten as the improving Clarence 'C' earned an excellent 7-3 victory over high flying BT 'A' and Burnholme 'A' defeated their 'B' team by a 7-3 scoreline.

Richard Collyer was untroubled as Bootham 'F' recorded a 7-3 victory over BT 'B' with Russ Barton, playing up from division four, securing an excellent win over the experienced Jim Stevenson.

The top two teams in division four both registered whitewashes against the bottom two teams with York RI 'H' proving far too strong for York RI 'J' and Bootham 'G' showing no mercy to York RI 'I'.

Improving Wigginton and Haxby drew level with Trustmarque in third place as Chris Maude and Roy Barker steered them to a 9-1 triumph over Crescent 'F'.

University 'C' and Trustmarque clashed twice this week, with University winning their home match 7-3 and the match at Trustmarque ending in a 5-5 draw. Student Lasse Kieosw was unbeaten in both matches.