Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale Cricket League division two leaders British Sugar were beaten by Copmanthorpe to throw open the race for the championship pennant.

Westow moved to within eight points after another maximum, this time at the expense of Wheldrake.

North Duffield and Thixendale, both short of regular bowlers because of harvesting, enjoyed a run glut with 574 scored on the compact Thixendale ground. The visitors won in the last over.

This win leaves North Duffield in third place and with the top three all to meet each other in the closing weeks of the season it is going to be a close-run thing.

Hirst United confirmed their status as favourites for the third division title with a good win over the University Staff side who, despite some good performances, still find themselves in a dog-fight at the bottom.

Tollerton are second after their heavy defeat of Escrick Park, whose fortunes continue to plummet.

A useful win for Woodhouse Grange has seen them leapfrog their opponents Stillingfleet.

Division four leaders Burton Salmon lost to Huntington, a win which will go a long way to securing their place in the division.

Second-placed Wistow were well beaten by Drax, which opens up promotion and relegation issues.

Division five leaders Bishopthorpe beat Copmanthorpe. York are second after successfully defending a good score against Stockton and Hopgrove.

Pocklington could still pip them at the post after beating Woodhouse Grange.

York Post Office move into mid-table in division one, having won at Bishopthorpe.

Scores affecting the leaders have been delayed.

Updated: 11:32 Monday, August 19, 2002