DESPITE throwing two tons and 125 for 20 darts Jo Hodges couldn't prevent Clifton losing to Slipper in York John Smith's Ladies League division one.

Independent's Maggie Tottie shot out on 80, but Cygnet 'A' had already secured the match.

Holgate's Pat Rainton levelled at 3-3 before Phoenix rose to win the remaining games. Leeman's Toni Smallwood hit the tons as they snookered Cueball 6-3.

Roz Kerr (100, 121 for 24) and two tons from Michelle Britton helped division one leaders Cygnet 'C' to a 7-2 victory against Flag. Slip lost at home to Dringhouses.

Cygnet 'B' go top of division two after a resounding win at Tap, Denise Fowler inspired Shepherd 'A', who were denied a full house by Clifton's Linda Embleton. Kath Williams partnering Sally Swales won the decider as Sun eclipsed Britannia.

Mother and daughter Ann Barker and Gill Cooper combined to seal a 5-4 win for Tang Hall WMC against Shepherd 'B'. Blacksmiths took all the pairs for a 6-3 win at Severus.

Volunteer 'A' had their match at Leeman 'A' settled before the pairs to lead division three. Leeman 'C' keep hold of second place, Shelagh Kenny-Margaret Haley sealing their win against Burton WMC.

Sybil Chiltern-Kath Powell were the matchwinners for Woolpack at home to Mount. Michelle Kelly-Collette Wilson were the matchwinners as Volunteer 'B' team beat Cueball.

Despite being a player light, Leeman 'D' came away with a 6-3 result at Turf. Mo Hearfield inspired Acomb to the same winning scoreline at Reindeer.

Sun Inn eased to an 8-1 result in their York Unique-Phoenix League division one encounter with Hospital Social Club 'A'.

A 125 finish for 21 plus an 18 darter from Tony Cooper was well backed by a 117 finish for 18 by Dave Gibbons. Dean Smallwood with 21 and Phil Good (18), who prevented the whitewash.

Ebor's Mark Hartley closed on 113 and then followed up with a 84 bull finish for 19. Paul Armstrong (180) and a 17 darter from Arthur Conyers steered them to a 7-2 victory over Rose & Crown.

Cygnet 'A' stay in contention as Pete Leake closed out on 121 bull finish for 15. Kev O'Hara gamed in a superb 17 darts and Dave Mason included an 81 bull finish for 21. Blacksmith's best came from Tony Brown with an 80 out-shot for 20.

Paul Botterill-Mick Willsden (116 finish) took out a 24 pairs game, while Heath Scaife gamed in 17 and 19 darts to steer Shepherd's to a 6-3 victory at Acomb SC.

In division two, Acorn won 9-0 against Sun Inn. A 180 from Lee Brundrett and a fine 19 darts from Mark Gale stood out, while Andy Turpin starred for Flag in their narrow win over Hospital SC 'B'.

Mal Davey secured the win for Alice with a maximum for 15 against Phoenix 'B', whose Karen Richardson went out on 108 for 24.

A 114 finish for 20 from Rob Platt sealed Slipper's win at Holgate WMC. Clifton began their campaign by demolishing Lord Nelson, with two 20 darters from Neil Hart and a 19 darter from Paul Brandon.

Updated: 10:52 Tuesday, May 11, 2004