YEARSLEY Grove's Bev Lawson checked out on 116 in their York John Smith's Ladies Darts League division two match against Shepherd A'.

Denise Fowler had levelled the match at 3-3 for Shepherd, but Yearsley polished off the remaining games for a 6-3 result to stay in the promotion hunt.

Champions elect Slip A' had Margaret Bell closing on bull as they were prevented from the perfect score by Holgate's Pat Rainton (140, 132). Slipper held on to second place by beating Sun A' 7-2, while Cygnet B' team's finishing saw them defeat Clifton B' 6-3.

Division one champions elect Cueball B' were taken to the wire at Wenlock, who had held at 4-2 advantage before the club side cleared up in the pairs, with Angie Hields-Vicky Watson securing victory in the deciding game to keep their 100 per cent record intact.

Ox's Becky Laverack opened with 180 and captain Sandra Bruce sealed their win against Slip B', while Nikki Rily starred as Burnholme beat Clifton A' 6-3.

In division three, Leeman D' had Sue Smith and Julie Judson starring in their win at Shepherd B' as they gained ground on leaders Woolpack.

Cygnet A' are hot on their heels after Flossie Crampton (2x100) inspired them to a 6-3 win against Jubilee A'.

Betty Pinder-Maz Gell secured victory for Sun B' in the decider against Cueball A', Pinder and Sam McShane both hitting the tons, while Britannia sailed to a 6-3 victory against Tang Hall WMC.

Division four leaders Leeman C' were 6-3 victors over Acomb despite a 93 closure by Acomb's Rose Gatenby, while second-placed Volunteer A' beat their B' team by the same score.

Nelson's Julie Childs-Sally Piercy combined to secure a 5-4 win against Leeman A', and Jubilee had paring Carla Watt-Sonia Collins securing victory as they recovered from a 4-2 deficit against Tap. Jackie Calpin-Jane Barnes combined to seal Mitre's win at Shoulder.