Cleveland League: The best result of the week in Division One was a 5-1 away win recorded by Marske Workies A against Redcar Cons. B. Mark Rookes just managed to win the only frame for the Cons. when beating David Rhodes on the final black 44-38.

Rhodes then returned the compliment when winning the next frame, also on the final black 54-46, leveling the match at one frame each. Andrew Mudd then beat Mark Render with scores of 66-27 and 65-28 increasing Marske's lead to 3-1. Andrew Williams sealed the win beating Morris Mitford 71-23 and 53-35 during which Williams chalked up an excellent 43 break.

Redcar Lakes B recorded a 4-2 home win against Saltburn Cons. A. Leaders, Redcar Workies A, also beat Guisborough Cons. A by the same score. Richard Beckham recorded breaks of 41 and 47 in his match against Guisborough's Mike King. Guisborough TA held second-placed Redcar Lakes A to a 3-3 tie during which Gary Beckett, of the Lakes, compiled a 51 break in his match with Bill Cook. Lune Street's B team were also held to a 3-3 tie by Redcar Cons. A during which Kelvin Pickthall, from Redcar Cons., compiled a 31 break against Paul Smith. The remaining matches Carlin How A v Redcar Lakes C and Grinkle Park v New Marske end 3-3 ties.

In Division Two, the tussle for promotion continues with Ennis Square A moving back into second spot aided by a 5-1 home win against opponents Redcar Workies B. Steve Buckton won his two frames against Scott Chatterton 69-45 and 63-62. Kevin Moon then made it 4-0 for Ennis when beating Moore 49-36 and 49-34. Kevin Watson managed to pull a frame back for the Workies after beating Ricky Warrior 49-36 but Ricky returned the compliment winning the final frame 59-27. Leaders, Guisborough Quoit also chalked up a 5-1 home win against Lune Street A. Ennis Square's B team handed out a 6-0 whitewash to Saltburn Cons. B. The Redcar Literary Institute held Redcar Lakes D to a 3-3 tie. Marske Workies B v Val's Priory and Redcar Unionists B v The Lodge also ended as 3-3 ties.

Corner Billiards Trophy semi finals

Gary Beckett (Redcar Lakes) plays Mark Andrews (Redcar Lakes) at the Redcar Lakes Social Club on Tuesday, March 18 (7pm). Richard Beckham (Redcar Workies) plays Callum Robinson (Redcar Lit) at the Saltburn Conservative Club on Monday, March 31 (7pm)