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G DIVISION

LEADERS Yarcombe & Stockland took their perfect record to Shaldon, but were unable to extend their advantage at the top of the table as the heavens opened with the hosts on a laboured 105-3 with just 14 overs of their innings remaining.

   Peter Elver and Richard Boss were the principle run getters when the rain arrived.

   The Yarcome & Stockland washout at Shaldon left Upottery with the opportunity to regain the top spot they had conceded the week before and they took the chance with a nine-wicket at Newton St Cyres.

   Chardstock had finally ended a run of three straight defeats the previous week with a losing draw and they repeated the process closing at 144-9 in reply to visiting Topsham St James's 180-8.

   Alan Hayes had top scored for the Tops whilst James Hayden (4-42) and James Trott (2-59) claimed wickets.

   Chardstock's acting skipper Phil Strawbridge top scored with 33 and Tom Eames chipped in with 19 but it was tail-end charlies Jack Larcombe and James Trott who played out the final over to secure a second successive unbeaten game for Chardstock.

   “Another game without defeat is a step in the right direction but as games go I am afraid this one was rather boring,” said Strawbridge.