TRAMWAYS 'B' joined Fulfordgate at the top of the division one in the York John Smith's Ladies Darts League after a 7-2 victory at Castle Howard Ox 'A'.

Captain Tracey Farmeary led the way with a 21-dart leg, while wins for Natalie Farmeary, Sue Turpin, Gina Whittaker and vice-captain Bev Harton, with two tons, ensured they went into the pairs with an unassailable advantage.

Abbie Scott was the home side's lone singles winner, before Anna Gibson and Wendy Sullivan doubled their tally.

Fulfordgate, who boast a better win ratio, lost 6-3 to Tramways 'A' after leading 3-0 following wins for Dawn Exton, Muriel Britton and Michelle Britton.

Carole Layne kick-started the comeback as Tramways 'A' reeled off the remaining points.

Wendy Storr gave visitors Severus 'B' the advantage at Edinburgh Arms, but they eventually lost 5-4.

Emma Frankland levelled and, after Sue Gillon restored Sev's lead, Jan Netherwood started a match-winning run continued by Claire Jamieson, Julie Stables, then Jamieson and Donna Lynes, who closed 19, double top to seal the win.

Severus 'B' and visiting Burnholme were tied at 3-3 going into the pairs.

A 72 checkout by Burnholme's Jane Dobson in the pairs with Caroline Whittaker edged her side in front, but Jackie Simpson and Carol Robson set up a decider and Sue Richardson and Mavis Gallimore secured victory.

In division two, Saddle rode roughshod over hosts Clifton as captain Doreen England, Vicky McClaren, Kath Powell, Sharon Lyond and Sharon Nelson secured victory.

Cris Turgoose was the home side's only singles winner, although they cleaned up in the pairs.

Susan Barker and Dawn Barker have Burton WMC a 2-0 lead at Jubilee 'B', whose Anne Allinson replied.

Captain Linda Embleton put Burton back in front, but Jub responded with wins by Rosie Hattee and Maggie Bedingham, then in the pairs Hattee and Bedingham combined the seal a 5-4 success.

Acomb left Leeman with a 6-3 result.

Lisa Benton, Laura Gatenby, Sarah Rankeillor and Rose Gray were singles victors, with Jackie Gray and Debbie Witts replying.

Witts and Margaret Yeomans narrowed the gap before Lisa Benton and Tasha Benton sealed the win.

Pauline Welburn, Julia Hagyard and Jackie Clemit gave home team Bootham Club a good start against Jubilee 'A', who levelled through Julie Oliver, Vicki Capes and Brenda Dawe.

Bootham made home advantage count with a clean sweep in the pairs.