YORK 1 are in touching distance of retaining the Fulford Ladies Invitational Tennis League title after demolishing bottom club Bishopthorpe 75-35.

Behind them, Pocklington remain second despite losing 71-37 to Wigginton, who were inspired by sisters Eleanor and Anna Bradshaw taking 28 games.

Angela Wood and Charlotte Todd finished undefeated for Castlegarth as they beat Dunnington, while York seconds were only able to field two couples so lost heavily at David Lloyd.

In division two, Fulford enjoyed a comprehensive 70-38 victory over David Lloyd.

Rufforth fell to defeat against Starbeck, as Helen Halsall and Dee Nolan led the Harrogate club to a fourth consecutive win.

Rosie Cantrell and Hilary Spencer starred for Poppleton as they overcame Pocklington, while Lorraine Peary and Dominique Morrissey bagged 23 games to help Boston Spa see off Castlegarth.

In division three, Wistow prevailed at Copmanthorpe and Fulford hammered Bubwith 81-27, aided by a 31-game contribution from Pam Campbell and Su Watson.

Sarah Mawby and Andrene Watson racked up 29 games for Bishopthorpe in a comfortable win over Knaresborough.

Dunnington maintained their 100 per cent record by defeating Boston Spa 72-36.

In division four, Cliffe remain top after captain Jane Pemberton teamed up with Sue Midgley to score 28 games in their 66-42 defeat of Appleton.

Helen Brown and Kerry Rafton were unbeaten for Wigginton as they overcame Tollerton by the same score.

Rowntree Park cruised to a 64-44 win over Heworth.

Anna Morley and Fenella Hobson helped Sutton to a tight 56-52 win at Riccall.

Division five leaders Wilberfoss annihilated Fulford 92-16, with Gerry Screeton and Caz MacKender achieving an outstanding maximum 36-game haul for Foss, while New Earswick beat Copmanthorpe.

Dunnington look to be closing in on the division six title after dispatching Knaresborough 62-46.

Liz Powells and Philippa Page bagged 26 games for Rufforth as they brushed past David Lloyd 61-47.