ELAINE METCALFE closed on a two-dart 88 to secure a last-gasp victory for under-strength Slipper over Cueball ‘A’ in division one of the York John Smith’s Ladies Darts League.

Metcalfe’s treble 16, double top checkout sealed a 7-4 victory for the home side.

Anne Bass gamed in 23 arrows and Dawn Exton hit three tons but their Lions side were denied a full house by Bootham Club’s final pairing of Jackie Calpin and Jane Barnes.

Tramways players hit nine ton-plus scores en route to an 8-3 win against visiting Shoulder ‘A’.

Carole Layne led the charge with 140, 100 and 100, while Shoulder’s Hayley Riley was successful in the singles and pairs.

Cueball ‘B’ fell behind as Sarah Jackson, Sharon Neads and Claire Murphy set Burnholme on the path to a 7-4 victory.

Lynne Clapham and Tracey Farmeary replied before Burnholme captain Marj Pearson won and Jackson and Murphy teamed up to clinch the match.

Kate Rankeillor and Sammy Endersby gave Acomb a head start against Magnet, but Sandra Bruce (100, 100) kick-started a winning surge in a 9-2 victory.

Severus ‘A’ made home advantage count as they took a 4-2 advantage into the pairs against Marcia.

Marcia pulled level, but Sue Clark and Sue Richardson combined to win it for the hosts.

Shoulder ‘B’ are the early pacesetters in division two after a 10-1 win over visitors Turpin, whose Becky Marmion broke the duck.

Ann Meek starred for Severus ‘B’ in their 8-3 win at Woolpack, hitting three tons.

Edinburgh Arms lost 7-4 at Castle Howard Ox, while Susan Barker and Burton WMC captain Linda Embleton won a decider against Jubilee.

Linda and Cris Turgoose joined forces to earn Sun a 7-4 win at Marcia Grey, while Kerry Humble banked match points for Green Tree at Leeman before the doubles. Debbie Witts was Leeman’s only singles success.