Sandra Bruce included 140, 121 in an outstanding 19 darts for Castle Howard Ox in York John Smith's Ladies League division one.

Cranes flew into a 3-0 lead before Ox replied with Karen Alton then Bruce. Cranes went further ahead via Jane Wright then secured a good victory by taking three pairs.

Tracey Farmeary closed on 77 in two for 23 darts following her City Arms colleague Angie Hields, who included two tons, also for 23, against Cygnet.

Jo Hodges closed in 24 to take Clifton to victory against Vaults within the singles.

Brigadier and Slipper were level going into the pairs, but Brigadier boasted their strength by winning them all. Bay Horse continued their winning streak by beating Dringhouses 6-3.

Punch Bowl's Sandra Fairclough and Maureen Beddingham took the decider against Layerthorpe.

Division two leaders Mitre were 3-0 down against Britannia 'B', but fought back to collect the remaining games. Slip maintained pressure on the leaders, Pat Cairns in superb form as they beat Cygnet 7-2.

Half Moon rose into third place, winning the last three to defeat Leeman. Jacqui Riddall again starred for Burton WMC as they overcame Jubilee, who opened in style with Brenda Dawe and Angie Lancaster.

Britannia 'A' team's Kath Williams and Sally Swales hauled in the decider after Glynnis Simpson and Val Long had put Severus level. Cath Sturdy and Lynne Marsden secured Poacher's win after Leyla Barrett and Yvonne Watson had put them on an even keel against Shepherd.

Clifton leapt to pole position in division three, coming out on top in a close struggle with Tang Hall WMC. However, Woolpack, with good scoring by Sybil Chilton, are only three points behind following a good 6-3 against Leeman 'B'.

Holgate plunged to third place as they were well beaten by Queen who had the result in the bag prior to the pairs. Frog won seven on the trot before Leeman 'C' replied.

Ebor and Shepherd were all square at 3-3. Heather Precious with Ann Wood edged the club side in front, Mo Hearfield and Karen Barret levelled but Diane Clasper and Pauline Dale saw Shepherd home.

Cueball versus Puss 'n Boots also went to the wire. Puss won a double-one marathon last game to get victory.

Updated: 11:46 Tuesday, May 15, 2001