Contest closing at top; COORS FRIENDLY LEAGUE.

HEMLINGTON crept a little bit closer to the Blytholme and Stockton Buffs with an emphatic 30-10 victory over Hardwick, who temporally held third spot.

At billiards the Hemlington are the only team to hold a 100% record at any section in the A Division.

The rest of the division is all closely matched and capable of beating each other but still play at a high standard.

Old Thornaby go from strength to strength in the B Division and in their latest encounter against the RAOB they ran riot, winning 37-3. Now, thanks to their billiards squad, who also boast a 100% record, they have opened up a sizable gap over the rest.

After their second season in the league, Eston and California have adapted well and after beating Brambles Farm 31-9 are well up with the pace and with Paul Tempke making a 61 break at snooker.