The last unbeaten record was ended when Hunters the estate agent York and District Senior League division six leaders Selby suffered their first defeat, going down by 49 runs at Londesbrough Park.

Sixten-year-old Dan Howard batted throughout the Londesbrough innings to complete his maiden century, reaching 105 not out in his side's 165-4.

In Selby's unsuccessful reply, Steve Whisker made 33 and S Cruise 27, but Darren Moody (4-30) and Rob Sawyer (5-48) combined to dismiss Selby for 116.

Geoff Room hit 68 to help Wilberfoss move away from the re-election zone with a six wicket win over Stillington. Chris Borwell (33) and Peter Dalton (30) were chief contributors to Stillington's 141 all out. Kevin Davison took 3-25 and Tony Peters 3-14.

Dringhouses gained an advantage draw after making 178-8 at home to New Earswick.

John Futter and Dave Storr each made 43 while John Yorke added 32 not out. Rob Wood (3-68) and John Hetherton (4-37) were New Earswick's wicket takers.

Hetherton followed with 25 while Mark Benson (32) and Paul Coull (33no) helped New Earswick to a draw at 142-5. Brandon Walsh took 3-92.

Andy Main hit 50 to help Rowntree reach 132-7 as his fellow batsmen found runs hard to come by against a strong Hemingbrough attack. Mal Calvert then hit 65 and Mike Hill 38no to gain Hemingbrough a competent seven wicket victory.

Updated: 11:22 Monday, August 02, 2004