Osbaldwick hit a massive 311-5 to lay down a marker for a speedy return to the top flight when they opened their Hunters York and District League division one season by winning at Pocklington.

After Rich Carew had made 35, Australian debutant Michael Gino Raso joined forces with Andy Hall and they added 182 for the third wicket. Raso eventually fell for 131 and Hall for 92.

Pocklington were left with a mountain to climb. Two of their batsmen prospered, Chris Gladstone making 61 and Martin Nesom 41, but their team were undone by two players signed from over the Pennines as former Barrow Town player Andrew Exley took 5-48 and Dyran Joshi, who has returned to the club after a spell with Liverpool, got 4-83 to dismiss the home side for 196.

Sheriff Hutton Bridge took full toll of a Goole attack which was missing the services of top bowler Dave England through football commitments and posted a challenging 267-3 as their batsmen enjoyed a good track and batsman friendly outfield.

Ian Clish and Steve Crowder shared a 133-run partnership for the second wicket until Clish fell to a good catch at backward square leg for 60.

Crowder, who had survived a first ball chance, went on to complete his first century in the league before falling for 119.

Teenage wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Fisher, who had shared a 80- run stand with Crowder, had reached 44 not out when the innings ended at 267-3.

In reply, Goole's Indian player Guarav Kapoor made 69, but Nick Scaling took 3-15 and Goole were content to draw at 158-8.

Joe Fraser hit his first ton for Hornsea, who played York II at Clifton Park. He made 117 and skipper Paul Johnson (25) as the Coasters claimed maximum batting points with a total of 211-7.

It quickly became apparent that this score was inadequate as York openers Jason English and Andy Kay put on 125 before new skipper English was removed for 57.

Kay was then joined by Mick Mortimer and they knocked off the runs without further mishap with the opener moving to 78no and Mortimer reaching 43no.

Updated: 10:05 Monday, May 01, 2006