SHONA Benson, partnering Five Lions captain Michelle Britton, gamed 23 in the second pairs to set up a decider against York John Smith’s Ladies League division one visitors Burnholme.

The home side’s Muriel Britton and Dawn Exton secured victory by the meanest margin.

Tramways captain Sue Lowery shot out on 73 in the opener to inspire colleague Ruth Norman, Karen Alton and Carole Layne as they steamed into a 4-0 lead before sisters Sarah Jackson and Jane Dobson put Flag on the scoresheet.

The revival was short-lived as Alton was joined by Kerry Goodall to seal victory.

Flag won the remaining legs.

Lynne Clapham (24), Bev Harton and Natalie Farmeary gave Cueball ‘B’ a flying start before Sophie Simpson and Di Moreland narrowed the gap.

Snooker club captain Tracey Farmeary restored their advantage and then partnered Tina Platt to secure match points again by the narrowest of margins.

Clifton were prevented from a full house in the singles by Slipper’s Elaine Metcalfe as they took home a 7-2 win.

Severus ‘B’, division three leaders, had Wendy Atkins top-scoring and combining with Michelle Kelly to secure match points at Woolpack, who ran them close.

Second-placed Leeman ‘A’ found themselves two down at Shoulder ‘B’, Lynn Humble and Joyce Kane starring.

However, the visitors hit back with Dawn Hayes, Denise Pittock, Debbie Witts and Janet Nelson winning.

Humble and Sharon Mountain narrowed the margin, but Leeman polished off the remaining legs for a 6-3 result.

Shepherd ‘A’ won by the same margin at Jubilee, as did Shoulder ‘A’ to eclipse Sun.

Gwen Emmerson and Julie Gothard shone for Shoulder.

Burton put up a brave fight as they were two players short, falling by the same scoreline at Shepherd ‘B’.

Sandra Bruce closed 101 (treble 17, 14 double 18) in the pairs with Ox ‘A’ partner Wendy Shortle as the division two front-runners kept up their push for reinstatement into the high division with a 6-3 win at Acomb ‘A’.

Bootham club won by the same margin at Ox ‘B’.

Captain Glynnis Simpson combined with Severus ‘A’ colleague Sue Clark to seal victory against visitors Edinburgh.

Margaret Haley (133, 117) and Shelagh Kenny (140) starred for Leeman ‘B’ as they beat Turpin.

Both teams were a player light but still managed to close the game.