Washington managed to stage the only game to be played in Division One on Saturday and were rewarded with victory over Kelloe, writes Malcolm Pratt.

It was Washington's third successive victory and they are now the only team with a 100 per cent record.

Kelloe managed just 61 all out as Alan Wilkie to secure five runs, Lyall two for 24 and Plender three for 19.

Despite facing a low target Washington had their work cut out and conceded five wickets, three of them to Hughes at a cost of just 26 runs. Turnbull took the other two wickets to fall for ten before Bewick and Plender steered Washington to victory and into pole position.

Plawsworth played their home games at Durham City ground on Sunday and their fixture with Hospitals went ahead.

Plawsworth celebrated winning for the first time after losing their initial two games. Hospitals ended with 125 for four on the board which included 49 not out by Gary R Shaw and 40 by Russell Shaw while for Plawsworth, Stephen Peel took three for 26.

In reply, Plawsworth lost just three wickets before tasting success. Jon Alderson carried his bat for 70 and Scanlon added 31 while in the Hospitals attack, none did better than Wayne Shaw with three for 28.

No games took place in Division Two on Saturday and Washington won for the second time defeating Wearmouth by 100 runs at Carley Hill.

When they made first use of the wicket, Washington ended with 197 for eight. For Wearmouth, Andy Murphy, Ray Morgan, Colin Stores and Ken Bowmaker all took a couple of wickets.

Replying Wearmouth managed just 97 all out. Their top scorer was opening batsman David Larkin with 28 while his partner Brian Sayers contributed 21 before being run out. Steve Bilton had a good day with the ball for Washington capturing three wickets for just 24 runs in eight overs.

Despite bowling out Tantobie for just 58, Plawsworth lost by 14 runs. Karl Pring claimed three for five in 12 overs eight of which were maidens and Andrew Robinson returned three for 13 from the 8.3 overs he bowled in the Plawsworth attack.

Replying, the visitors also found run-making difficult on the rain affected wicket and were dismissed for just 44. Petrie took three wickets for just two runs and Brown, Craig and Bellamy were also successful in the Tantobie attack.

East Rainton romped to 236 for seven at Newton Aycliffe who replied with 151 all out. Opener Duncan Bell recorded one six and three boundaries scoring 52 and Steve Iley had four fours in 41 before Tom Hannan added a useful 40 in the East Rainton innings. Carl Little was the most successful bowled in the Newton Aycliffe attack returning three for 45 from 11 overs. An encouraging performance came from 14-year-old leg spinner Matty Wheeler whose 12 overs earned him two wickets for 52 runs while Howe picked up two wickets at a cost of 68 runs.

Replying, Newton Aycliffe were in early trouble before Chris Palmer improved the position with a well taken innings of 72 which included a six and seven boundaries. Youngster Wheeler added to his bowling performance by scoring 17 with a couple of boundaries.

In the East Rainton attack three bowlers claimed a couple of wickets with Hall, Bell and Ball sharing six wickets while Reay, Defty and Colledge each took one wicket.

Bearpark hosted Medomsley and although they totalled 189 for six, it was the visitors who won by five wickets. Batting first, Bearpark reached 189 for six from their 45 overs mainly as a result of the efforts of Neil Parker who had one six and six boundaries in an unbeaten 58 and Michael Bell, who ended with 38 not out with three sixes and five fours. Terry Charlton was the most successful bowler in the Medomsley attack returning three for 38 in 12 overs, including two maidens.

When they replied Medomsley won by five wickets reaching 190 for five with 2.1 overs remaining. Dixon top scored with 40 striking three sixes and two fours and Ray ended unbeaten on 61.

Little play was possible at Littletown where the home side were 79 for two against Burnhope.

No play was possible at North Bitchburn where Coxhoe were the visitors.