RUDHEATH A dropped only two chalks at home to Crosstown A to leave them second in the Premier Division after the latest round.

Leaders Castle Private A extended a winning sequence to nine matches after recording a victory at Crewe PO, though a full house for champions Wharton Cons A – at home to Hop Pole – allowed the Winsford outfit to reduce their rivals’ advantage by 17 chalks.

Shavington recorded only a second success of the season, with Comberbach A on the receiving end.

Alsager Institute show no signs of stopping in Section One, protecting their perfect results record by beating Winsford Cons A.

Frodsham Red Lion B won at Owley Wood A, a feat matched by Meadowbank A away to Frodsham Red Lion C.

Comberbach B were the division’s top scorers, posting 235 at home to Davenham A.

Section Two pacesetters Wharton Cons C scored a full house at home to Frodsham Red Lion D.

Closest rivals Barnton Cricket Club A, who dropped only seven marks at home to Winnington A, are 28 points adrift in the table.

Hartford A were the only team to win on their travels, inflicting a ninth straight defeat on back-markers Cuddington A.

Lostock Graylams were the biggest winners in Section Three, making it to 244 on aggregate at home to Comberbach C.

Table-toppers Hazel Pear B lost at Limes, who cut their lead to 27 chalks.

Davenham B are only a single point further back in third position after beating Tarporley A.

In Section Four, Winsford Cons B ceded only two chalks to their guests Davenham C.

Moulton RBL B won a close encounter at Barnton Cricket Club C, squeezing home by four chalks, while Delamere were victors at strugglers Meadowbank B.

Hop Pole B top-scored in Section Five, totalling 246 at home to Cuddington B.

Winnington B, conquerors of Castle Private D, are next best in the table while Spinner & Bergamot recorded the only away victory at Tarporley RBL B.