MARCIA’s Linda Penrose gamed in 23 arrows as they went 3-0 up at York John Smith’s Ladies League division one hosts Burnholme.

Chris Hayward and Faye Hawksby added to their landlady's effort.

However, the wheels fell off as ‘Holme had Claire Murphy, Marj Pearson, Jane Dobson replied, and a clean sweep in the pairs secured a 6-3 result.

Ox reinforced their position at the top with a 7-2 home win against close rivals Priory, Tracey Watkinson, Toni Smallwood, Danni Laycock, Anne Bass and Sandra Bruce securing match points

Becky Thompson was the visitors' lone singles point scorer, with Sallie Richardson/Clair Cooper combining to double their points tally.

Leeman ‘B’ and visitors Severus ‘A’ were tied 3-3 entering the pairs where the home team turned on the style winning all before them.

Edinburgh beat visitors Tramways ‘A’ by the same 6-3 margin, with Julie Stables, Amanda Bevan, Emma Frankland, and Anthea Jamieson starring.

Division two front-runners Severus ‘B’ were on level terms with visitors Burton Stone after the singles.

Linda Goldsmith/Jan Teasdale edged the club side in front, with colleagues Angie Kaya/Sue Gillon sealing victory and Sharon Mountain/Michelle Kelly adding a point.

Mother and daughter Karen Alton/Becky Thompson secured match points for Tramways ‘B’ before Jackie Young/Sandra Flintoft added a point for visitors Shoulder after the teams had ended the pairs all square. Linda Staveley/Flossy Crampton had edged ‘Ways in front.

Slipper are keeping the pressure on the top team after a fine 6-3 result against visitors Saddle.

Anita Adams, Jody Hancock, Ann Parkyn, Vicky Sellers and Sue Tate sealed victory within the singles, with Kath Powell stopping the rot.

Sellers was joined by captain Doreen Johnstone to add a point before the visitors won the remaining games.

Clockhouse took a 4-2 advantage into the pairs with wins by Laura Gatenby, Kate Rankeillor, Rose Gray and Lauren Tattersfield.

The visitors Clifton saw Angela Fletcher and Linda Turgoose reply, before Turgoose combined with daughter Cris to narrow the gap.

However, Tattersfield/Lisa Benton secured match points before Fletcher/Sarah Evans narrowed the winning margin.