Worthington Durham County CIU Winter Snooker League

Spennymoor A went down to their first defeat of the season when they were beaten in the decider at home against fellow championship challengers, Wheatley Hill A. Jack Wright and Ronnie Peacock put the Hill two up but Paul Biddle with a 56 break and Paul Atkinson with a 40 break pulled the Moors level. However in the decider Wheatley Hill's Dave Walker beat John Wilson.

Michael Pratt of Old Shildon set a tough standard for the highest break prize in the First Division when he knocked in a 116 clearance at Witton Gilbert. Willis Joynes put in a 36 break for Witton but went down on the black to Billy Goggins. Jossie Aldworth, the Old Shildon captain, then put in a 30 break but lost to the Witton Gilbert captain, Malcolm Peart, who was making a welcome return after being out for months following an accident at work. Steven Bennett and Charlie Blake completed the Old Shildon 4-1 victory, which took them within two points of Spennymoor A.

Cockton Hill moved up to share third place with Wheatley Hill A, just a point behind Old Shildon, after they only dropped one point to the visiting Fishburn A. Kevin Mordica and Vickers Bell put the Hill ahead before Brian Quest scored Fishburn's only point. Lee Taylor and Harold Lomax completed the home victory.

Sherburn Village had to come back twice from a deficit before they won in the decider at Meadowfield.

Willington pulled off a very good home win over Brandon when Tom Parkin beat Owen Howarth in the decider. Jeremy Martin and Stan Bennett had moved the home side ahead but Graeme Jackson and Kevin Sample levelled the match.

Newton Aycliffe were twice ahead in their home match against Shotton Palms before going down in the decider.

The defeat of Spennymoor A means that only Bearpark hold an unbeaten record for the season after they only dropped one point to the visiting Ferryhill, who had Glyn Toas as their only winner. The Bearpark points came from Alan Cooper, David Jackson, Glen Morton and Shaun Easter. However, despite their unbeaten record, Bearpark can only command second place in the Second Division, three points behind the leaders, Wingate.

Wingate entertained Hunwick A and went ahead through Jim Mason, only to see Des Mason equalise. From that point the home side took over with wins from Joe Hennessey, John Bourne and Geoff Howe.

Newhouse share third place in the Second Division with Belmont, after they recovered from being two down at Wheatley Hill B. Steve Cave and Kenny Johnson put the Hill ahead but Ian Dinsdale and John Maddox with a 31 break levelled. In the decider, Newhouse's Steve Mountain beat Tony Ellison. Newhouse and Belmont trail Bearpark by three points.

Belmont lifted themselves to equal third spot following a win over the visiting Stanley central for the loss of only one point. Jim Dufton took the only point for the visitors, whilst Colin Robinson, Chris Morley, Tom Robinson and Gary Robinson won for the home side.

Crowtrees A edged through to an odd point home win over Spennymoor B, who took the lead through Alan Rowell. Crowtrees then went ahead with wins from Sonny Hann and Keith McLauchlan only to see Wayne Parry level the match. In the decider Neil Phillips of Crowtrees beat Dennis Dodd.

Sacriston maintained their top spot in the Third Division after they only dropped one point to the visiting Tow Law. Mark Appleby, Dale Evans, Steve Bradley and Kevin Laing won for the home side, whilst Ernie McEleavey completed his hat-trick for the Lawyers.

Coundon moved up to share the top spot with Sacriston after they whitewashed their hosts at New Durham, who remained pointless for the first time. The Coundon winners were Willy Shoulder, Frank Nicholson, Gary Goulbourn, John Paul Wringe and Mally Rider.

Crook Belle Vue moved two points behind the Third Division leaders with an odd point win at Hunwick B. Trevor Lomax put the home side ahead but Eric Lockerbie levelled. David Penman restored the home lead but Gordon Sample again levelled. In the decider Crook's John Warriner beat Tom Ward.

Leeholme B broke their duck for the season when they were never headed in the Leeholme derby against the A team. Mark Brown put the B team ahead with Barry Shaw equalising. David Hudspeth restored the B team's lead only to see Lawrence Jones equalise. In the decider the B team's Ray Gill beat Ian North.

Crowtrees B pulled off a good away win over Fishburn B, who had wins from Winston Hodgson and John Hodgson. The Crowtrees winners were John Hall, Dave Taylor and Martin Wolf.

Results: New Durham 0 Coundon 5; Wheatley Hill B 2 Newhouse 3; Newton Aycliffe 2 Shotton Palms 3; Spennymoor A 2 Wheatley Hill A 3; Fishburn B 2 Crowtrees B 3; Sacriston 4 Tow Law 1; Wingate 4 Hunwick A 1; Witton Gilbert 1 Old Shildon 4; Leeholme B 3 Leeholme A 2; Belmont 4 Stanley Central 1; Willington 3 Brandon 2; Cockton Hill 4 Fishburn A 1; Hunwick B 2 Crook Belle Vue 3; Crowtrees A 3 Spennymoor B 2; Bearpark 4 Ferryhill 1; Meadowfield 2 Sherburn Village 3.