Clifton Hotel A' stormed back to the top of the John Smith's Pool League with an excellent 7-1 win away to the improving Dick Turpin side.

Steve Scott, John Speck and Chris Wilbraham recorded double wins with Johnny Mitchell and Steve Scott completing seven-ball wins.

Stu Nicholson saved Turpin from a whitewash.

Fossway go joint second with Mitre, Castle Howard Ox and Crystal Palace A' after a 5-3 win at Castle Howard Ox, who were 3-1 up at one stage.

Crystal Palace B' won 5-3 at The Mitre but that was reduced to 4-4 after they were found to have played an unregistered player.

Crystal Palace A' and Dringhouses shared the points in a 4-4 draw.

Burnholme took a 4-0 lead at home to Fulford Arms on their way to a 6-2 win.

Clifton Hotel B' and Brigadier Gerard were involved in a tight game before R Lethbridge won the last frame for The Brigadier to complete his double and secure a 4-4 draw.