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Pudsey St Lawrence's Richard Marsden celebrates taking another Keighley wicket
Picture: Charlie Perry
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Division One
Opening batsman Arron Brook was in outstanding form for champions East Bierley as they returned to winning ways with a 91-run win over Woodlands.
The left-hander made a stunning 160 and with help from Tom Owens (71no) guided East Bierley to an impressive total of 285-2.
Tom Smallwood (65) and Phil Higgins (50no) hit half centuries for Woodlands, but they were restricted to 194-6 as Chris Brook - brother of Arron - took three for 37 and John Davis (3-20).
Yeadon maintained their lead with a comfortable 69-run win at Cleckheaton. Oliver Halliday (5-32) and Nick Darfield (4-32) bowled them to their fourth straight win. Cleckheaton were dismissed for 107 in reply to a Yeadon total of 176. Andy Pickering (48) and Jake Wray (37) led the way while Stuart Houlbrrok (4-31) was the best Cleckheaton bowler.
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| Richard Marsden during his spell of 6-42 for Pudsey St lawrence at Keighley. Picture: Charlie Perry |
Pudsey St Lawrence remain four points adrift of Yeadon after their fourth win. They beat Keighley by six wickets with the in-form Richard Marsden taking six for 42 as Keighley were bowled out for 118. Lee Mortimer made 36 as St lawrence eased to victory.
Farsley secured their first win as they ended newly-promoted Morley's unbeaten start to the campaign. Matthew Green led the way with 82 as Farsley made 225-9 despite the efforts of Graham Roberts (4-34). Morley made a spirited reply but were dismnissed for 190 despite the fine knocks of Ash Daley (72no) and 13-year-old James McNichol (41). Christian Horner (3-42) and Ryan Lumb (3-66) were the best of the Farsley bowlers.
Off spinner Umar Rehman took five for eight as Hanging Heaton skittled Pudsey Congs for 97 to wrap up a 121-run win. Michael Royce (75) and Michael Horner (58no) were responsible for helping Hanging Heaton to a total of 218 all out. Skipper Michael Oldfield (4-33) and Steve Gunner (4-46) were the main wicket takers for Congs.
Baildon moved into fourth plce after a four-wicket win over Bowling Old Lane. Talat Sajawal top scored with 45 as Old Lane were dismissed for 115. Brad Hinchcliffe was the pick of the bowlers with three for 34. Baildon eased home despite a fine spell of five for 33 from Haseeb Younis.
Division Two
Lightcliffe went to the top of the table after overcoming Saltaire by two wickets. Alex Tait took four for 25 as Saltaire were restricted to 145-9, a score which owed much to the efforts of Usman Munir (62). Lightcliffe were guided towards their victory target by Bruce Lunn (64)
Previous leaders Spen Victoria were defeated by Windhill who are third after their five-wicket success. The evergreen Dave Pearce took four for 41 as Spen - despite 62 from Adam Brown - were dismissed for 159. The experienced Tony Jones (44no) and Richard Clow helped Windhill secure their win.
Bradford & Bingley finally recorded their first win. They defeated Brighouse by 147 runs with all-rounder Michael Clarke having a fine match. He made an unbeaten 75 and followed up by taking four for 25. Clarke's runs, plus 71 from Warren Allitt enabled Bradford & Bingley to post a total of 260-3 declared before dismissing Brighouse for 113
Mohammad Daud (4-26) and Mohammed Riaz (3-21) bowled Great Horton to a 34-run win over Hartshead Moor. Hartshead Moore were dismissed for 112 when they replied to Great Horton's score of 146 all out. Mohammad Riaz made 50 and Jam il Akhtar (42). Louis Brooke took four for 33 for Hartshead Moor.
Manningham Mills had a comfortable win at Bankfoot. They bowled out their rivals for 71 and knocked off the runs for the loss of four wickets.
Gomersal and Idle had the dubious distinction of featuring in the season's first incomplete match. Rain shaved 17 overs from the game and wrecked the prospects of a positive outcome. Josh Fell (32) top scored as Gomersal were dismissed for 162, and Idle were 111-7 when their over expired. Gomersal couldn't claim the 10 points for a win because Idle didn't have the chance to face an equal number of overs.
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