WHITKIRK'S run of seven straight victories, which has seen them pull clear at the top of the Hunters York & District division one table, was ended not by their opponents but by the weather after their match at Osbaldwick was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Malton & Old Malton took advantage of the leaders' misfortune, and closed what remains a sizeable gap, with victory over Beverley Town.

A century from Harry Gamble helped the visitors reach 219-7 as Oliver Gilbank took 3-42.

Neil Johnson followed up the previous week's half-century with 55 but it was fifth-wicket pair Thomas Bumby (61no) and Michael Linsley (35no) who took their side to a third straight win.

Patrington also picked up maximum points as they beat east-coast rivals Bridlington by 95 runs.

Ashley Mckinley became the division's leading run-scorer thanks to an unbeaten century, his 128 – along with contributions from Connor Mckinley (45) and Matthew Dixon (41) – allowing the visitors to reach 282-5.

Dixon (4-34) was then among the wickets as the hosts could manage only 187 in reply, Nick Tennant being the top-scorer with 54.

Jamie Nesfield took 6-39 for Folkton & Flixton as they dismissed visitors Pocklington for 128, Ted Donkin and Neal Jackson both contributing 32.

Michael Dennis replied with 34 for the home side, who sealed a five-wicket win to climb over Harrogate into fourth place.

The St George's Road side were left frustrated when rain and worsening light forced a premature end to their match against Sewerby, with the home side in a dominant position.

Will Parker (63), and Ben (49) and James (46) Kempley had all contributed to a sizeable total of 261-8, despite five wickets form Steve Janney (5-73).

The visitors has reached 136-7 in reply when play was halted, leaving Michael Artley unbeaten on 63, while Cameron O'Donnell logged figures of 3-26.

Selby put distance between them and the relegation places with a seven-wicket win at Hornsea.

Alex Bowden (83) and Elliott Precious (75) set up the victory after the hosts had been bowled out for 215, Bowden taking 3-13 and Gareth Roberts 4-49, Paul Clappison having scored 45 and Chris Charles 39.