Heworth ‘A’ clinched the York Conservative Clubs’ Carlsberg UK Snooker League championship with a 4-3 victory over holders Malton after a final frame decider.

Nick Dyson and Phil Hart gave Malton a good start only for Steve Burdett, who beat Simon Weatherill, and Tim Hart to level.

Craig Mead moved Malton ahead again, but Kevan Gall made it 3-3 before Mick Frampton won the match for Heworth.

Heworth ‘A’ are ten points clear of third-placed Fulford ‘A’ with only one match outstanding.

Fulford ‘B’ completed the double over their ‘A’ team with Jim Rollinson and Bob Smith winning the first two frames before Tim Lister, Justin Morris and Mike Walsh gave the ‘A’ team the lead.

Arthur Pegden and Andy Hurley secured the match 4-3 for the ‘B’ team.

Acomb ‘B’ beat Bootham ‘B’ 5-2 with wins by Kevan Ventress, Keith Myers, John Ashwell, Steve Rodgers and Andy Stone.

Matt Smith and Lionel Barnes replied for Bootham ‘B’.