Tadcaster Magnet, the division five leaders in Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League, suffered their second defeat, failing by eight runs against third-placed Thorp Arch & Boston Spa.

Thorp Arch were bowled out for 133 by John Weatherhill (4-44) and Bob Collins (4-31). Matt Fraser's unbeaten 65 then proved to be of immense value as Tadcaster struggled against Steve Raine, who took 6-22, including three wickets in four balls.

He was aided by a stunning catch by Andrew Heaps which dismissed Peter MacNamara for 24. Richard Hill made 65, but Tadcaster were all out for 125.

Carlton Towers batsman Darren Graves hit his second century in the league, his previous three-figure score being in 1999, when he made an unbeaten 106 against Bolton Percy.

Graves shared a second-wicket stand of 96 with Jonathan Dilks (58) and then added 129 in an unbroken fourth-wicket stand with Martin Denby (56 not out) as Carlton raced to 254-3.

Carlton skipper Kevin Waites took 6-20 to send Bolton to defeat at 111.

Rowntree fielded only nine men for the second successive week and were routed at Thirsk, who raced to a ten-wicket win in 8.2 overs.

Division six leaders Hovingham had to be content with a disadvantage draw against third-placed Stamford Bridge.

Bridge made 179-7, John Flint top scoring with 48.

Mike Hemmingway hit 53 for Hovingham and Neil Thompson 45, but Andy Winfield's 4-44 held them to 148-7.

Steve Richards hit an unbeaten 75 which enabled New Earswick to declare at 246-7 after 43.5 overs. John Routledge then took 4-26 to dismiss Londesbrough Park for 122.

Geoff Room was included in the Wilberfoss side and he combined with his brother Brian to add 123 for the first wicket against Cawood, Geoff making 58 and Brian 74.

Wilberfoss totalled 183-6 and then dismissed their opponents for 108, Rich Lofthouse taking four for 26 and Des Healey four for 43.

Clubs lose points

Two York and District Senior League clubs have been deducted points for contravening the rule relating to strengthening second elevens.

Clubs should ensure their selection policy is acceptable.

The league committee has also taken action against three clubs who have incorrectly indicated the presence of a club umpire when, in fact, no umpire was present.

Updated: 11:34 Monday, August 19, 2002