CONEYSTHORPE 'A' strengthened their grip on the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York and District Table Tennis League division one title as Martin Lowe steered them to an 8-2 triumph over Clarence 'A'.

It was also a good week for York RI 'A', who defeated Clarence 'B' 8-2 and then whitewashed University 'A', with Paul Robertson unbeaten in both matches.

Coneysthorpe 'B' eased their relegation fears with an important 7-3 victory over University 'A', for whom Isaac Beevor was unbeaten.

Jeff Cohen and Andy Fletcher were too powerful as division two leaders York RI 'C' thrashed Bootham 'C' 9-1, while Bootham 'D' posted a 7-3 victory over University 'B' thanks to a maximum from Dave Quinlan.

A treble from Stephen Temple was decisive at Ryedale@RI defeated Shepherds 'A' 6-4 and, despite an unbeaten effort from Ian Hilton, Wetherby Sports went down 7-3 to York RI 'D'.

It was a memorable night for Shepherds 'B', who secured their first victory of the season as Mike Surtees and Paul Kozyra starred in a 6-4 victory over York RI 'E'.

York RI 'F' look to be unassailable in division three following a 10-0 thumping of relegation-threatened Shepherds 'C', while Clarence 'C' prevailed 8-2 against a depleted Crescent 'E'.

Mich Slezak offered stern resistance but, despite his efforts, Burnholme 'B' lost 6-4 to BT 'B', and Bootham 'E' defeated a two-man Burnholme 'A' 7-3.

An undefeated effort from Peter Smalley could not prevent York RI 'G' slipping to a 6-4 defeat against promotion rivals BT 'A'.

Bootham 'F' had no fixture this week, but are now looking favourites to claim the second promotion slot.

In division four, Crescent 'F' thrashed University 'C' 10-0 and second-placed Bootham 'G' matched that performance by defeating York RI 'J' by the same margin.

Chris Maude was on top form as Wigginton & Haxby thrashed York RI 'I' 8-2 and Paul Greenwood was too good as leaders York RI 'F' defeated Trustmarque by the same scoreline.

John Watts was unbeaten as University 'C' prevailed 7-3 against York RI 'I'.