Thornton'S Ashley Hutchinson produced the top score of the day with 126 as batsmen began to take advantage of dry wickets.

David Spragg of Crossflatts also got in on the act with 95.

Inb Division One, leaders Harden ran away with a five wicket win over Thackley with Dave Cook and Ian Smith each scoring 34, just one behind top scorer Steve Bateman.

Harden's secondteam couldnot repeat the act, going down to an eight wicket defeat despite animpressive innings of 51 from J Roper.

Oxenhope just missed out in a close finish at Jer Lane. Paul Ellison led the way with 56 as his team set a target of 165-6 and Ousey led the attack, taking five wickets, but could not capture the last wicket as Jer Lane took victory with nine wickets down.

winning draws for Thornton, Crossflatts and Laisterdyke.

In Division Two early leaders Cullingworth were held to darw by allerton despite Chris Welch taking five for 37.

Denholme gave Shelf a hard time with Dave Wear taking 5-28 as they were sent crashing to 75 all out.

Denholme reached a winning total with six wickets down.

Ingrow went down to Low Moor who set a target of 178-7 with T Lambert rattling up 54. Ingrow's batting attack could not find a prolific partnership and fell to the bowling of Overend who took 6-44.

Division Three leaders Thornbury beat Denholme Clough by 40 runs and there was a first win for Gt Horton Church over Riddlesden. Cross Roads beat Westwood by 26 runs and BT Bradford came out on top against Yews Green.

Denholme 2nds saw S Kay score 54 as they were dismissed for 109 and Shelf reached a comfortable seven wicket victory.

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