Champions Coneysthorpe beaten by York RI in York table tennis league

Despite the efforts of Martin Lowe, champions Coneysthorpe 'A' slumped to a 6-4 defeat to York RI 'B'.

Rich Crowther inflicted a rare defeat on Ashley Hodgson, who was then forced to withdraw from battle due to injury.

Joel Wright and Chris Londesbrough were too strong as Coneysthorpe 'B' registered a convincing 8-2 victory over Clarence 'B'.

In the second division, Andy Fletcher and Jeff Cohen starred as leaders York RI 'C' saw off a battling Bootham 'D' 9-1 and John Flintoft was unbeaten for Ryedale@RI as they posted an 8-2 victory over bottom placed Shepherds 'B'.

York RI 'E' had Adam Ridley and Tim Smith to thank as they edged out Tramways 6-4 and a treble from Alex McCarthy could not prevent University 'B' falling 7-3 to Shepherds 'B'.

There was an epic battle between high flying York RI 'D' and Bootham 'C' that was only completed approaching midnight, with the railwaymen clinching a 6-4 victory in the final doubles game.

In division three, Howard Broadbent turned back the clock with an unbeaten performance to help promoting seeking BT 'A' gain a 5-5 draw with leaders RI 'F', Broadbent ending the 100% record of Adam Ridley in the process.

York RI 'G' required an unbeaten performance from Peter Smalley to secure a tight 6-4 triumph over Burnholme 'A' and Bootham 'F' thrashed Shepherds 'C' 9-1 thanks to Matt Ayres and Richard Collyer.

An undefeated effort from Jim Stevenson was decisive at BT 'B' registered a fine 6-4 win over Clarence 'C', while Peter Taylor contributed a treble in a 6-4 victory for Clarence 'D' over Crescent 'E'.

Michal Slezak inflicted only the third defeat of the season on Pete Corner as his treble allowed bottom team Burnholme 'B' to secure an important 5-5 draw against Bootham 'E'.

In the only fixture in the fourth division, improving youngster Lewis Harrison turned in his best performance to date, his three wins allowing bottom placed York RI 'J' to gain a draw against Crescent 'F'.