TRAMWAYS ‘A’ claimed pole position in York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League division one, as they ousted hosts Fulfordgate in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash.

Tracey Farmeary, Tina Platt and Gina Whittaker gave the visitors the lead, but the Britton trio of Michelle, Muriel and Cara levelled matters for ‘Gate.

Dawn Exton and Lynn Thompson edged Fulfordgate into the lead in the pairs, but duos Farmeary-Tina Platt and Bev Harton-Whittaker stole the points in a 7-4 win.

Inspired by landlady Linda Penrose’s scores of 121 and 111, Marcia turned around a three-leg deficit at home against Edinburgh Arms to win 7-4 and creep ahead of Fulfordgate into second.

Faye Hawksby and Sue Smith then won their legs to give the hosts the lead, and the final pair of Hawksby-Chris Hayward secured the match.

Priory’s Babs Harrison closed on bull for an 86 finish to help her side to a 7-4 win over Severus ‘A’, the points being sealed by pair Di Moreland and Lynn Noble.

Ox got their first win of the season as captain Toni Smallwood hit a maximum in a hard-fought 7-4 victory over visitors Severus ‘B’.

Division two leaders Golden Slipper won 10-1 over visitors Clifton Hotel, only prevented from a full house by Sarah Evans.

Elaine Metcalfe closed on 79 for the hosts, and Alice Turgoose hit 119 for Clifton.

Saddle cruised to an 8-3 victory over Leeman ‘A’, having built on early wins from Liz Jackson, Sharon Lyons, Vicky McClaren, Kath Powell and Sharon Nelson.

Visiting Clockhouse ran Tramways ‘B’ close, legs for Lauren Tattersfield and Ellie Rankeillor cancelling out wins for 'Ways’ Flossy Crampton and Becky Thompson.

Consecutive games for Georgina Clayton, Karen Alton and the pair Crampton-Linda Staveley put the hosts back on course for a 7-4 win.

Puss ‘n’ Boots kept the top two in their sights with an 8-3 win at Leeman ‘B’.

Kirsty Limbert opened the scoring for Puss, but they were immediately pegged back by the hosts’ captain Heather Bulmer.

The visitors pulled away in the pairs through Sandra Flintoft, Carol Price, Alison Buckley and Lisa Russell, and though Leeman won two further legs, the Buckley-Russell pairing were on hand to put a bit of gloss on the scoreline.