CASTLE sit on top of the Barrow and District Mixed Darts Premier League after disposing of previous pacesetters Furness CC.

The Walney and are looking a real powerhouse to retain the championship.

Dave Tindling was in superb form, rattling in two maximum 180s and a ton, Tommy Richardson (135, 120, 100), Kaytee Bispham (100), Nick O’Toole (122), Toni Ormandy (120, 100) and Rachael Newsham (100) were also on form.

The Cricketers' best scorers were Ryan Tippett (140), Ryan Griffiths (100), Gary Thompson (100) and Luke Shaw (2x140).

Harbour kept in touch with a victory at the Red River, with Carol McCormack (130, 100), Adam Downing (125, 121), Mary Horner (116), Darren Clarke (100) and Tracy Clarke (2x100) all throwing well.

Martin Rhodes (140, 123) and Ritchie Hall (140) were Red River's top-scorers.

Kill-One will also have a say in the championship after a solid win at the Masons.

Steve Caine (120), Denis Yeates (121), Tony Woolveridge (100) and Marc Ayers (100, 86 knock-up) all triumphed, with Chris Pickthall (100), Sharon Vincent (135), Keiran McDaid (126), Roy Chambers (100), Simon Whiteside (100) and Dawn Whiteside (100, 100 knock-up) throwing well for Masons.

Vic Tavern improved their position with a good win over the Central. Dee Bateman (140, 100), Ethan White (140, 125), Chris Geering (100) and Chris Quirk (137) all came out on top.

Central’s replies came from Brian Rose (100), Dave Jefferson (121) and Jean Sandy (100).

In Division One, Dirty Duck flew back to the top after beating Askam Rugby.

Stuart Hunt’s 25-dart game, with scores of 140 and 125 set them off, followed by Dave Glasgow (100), Mark Couchman (140), Mike Wright Snr (100) and Mike Wright Jnr (140, 100).

For the Rugby side, Dave Lipscombe (125) and Keith Rigg (125) scored well.

Kill-One B ended Newton’s revival in a close game to put them in contention for promotion.

Jan Huitson (118), Brian Charlton (100) and Iris Schofield (100) impressed, as did Newton's Paul Carr (100) and Pam Carr (100).

In Division Two, the Horse and Jockey fell at the Ormsgill who, are now showing some good form.

Hannah Pater (102), Jim Ross (100), Hazel McFadyen (100) and Dave Pater (132) hit good scores for the Gill.

The Jockey cling onto second spot, with only Paul Langhorn (100) and Lee Atkinson throwing well.

The Albion won in a close encounter at the Devonshire, thanks to Steve Daley (2x100), Becky Stevens (100) and Darren Needham (114).

Kev Jones (140) and J Chesworth (125) were the Dev's top-scorers.

Golden Ball continue to impress after beating the Clarence, who cannot get last season’s form going. Charlie Crawford (106), Sam Crawford (120) and John Ainsworth (100) hit good scores, as did Clarence's Les Quayle (123, 100).

Knock Out Cup Round Two (games to be played on Monday, October 30): Raiders Bar v Furness CC, Castle v Harbour, Devonshire v Kill-One B, Kill-One v Brewery.

Losers' Plate Preliminary Round (games to be played on Monday, October 30): Golden Ball v Red River, Dirty Duck v Albion, Ormsgill v Horse and Jockey, Victoria Tavern v Labour Club, Clarence v Newton, Kill-One A v Central. Byes – Askam Rugby and Masons.

STANDINGS

PREMIER LEAGUE

P

W

L

Pts

Castle

6

5

1

38

Harbour

7

5

2

38

Kill One

7

5

2

37

Furness CC

7

5

2

33

Vic Tavern

7

4

3

29

Masons

7

1

6

28

Red River

7

1

6

21

Central

6

1

5

16

Results: Red River 3 Harbour 6, Furness CC 1 Castle 8, Masons 2 Kill One 7, Vic Tavern 6 Central 3.

DIVISION ONE

P

W

L

Pts

Dirty Duck

6

4

2

32

Kill One B

6

4

2

30

Newton

6

3

3

30

Raiders Bar

5

4

1

27

Brewery

5

4

1

27

Kill One A

6

1

5

20

Askam Rugby

6

0

6

14

Results: Raiders Bar v Brewery (P), Kill One B 5 Newton 4, Dirty Duck 6 Askam Rugby 3, Kill One A Bye.

DIVISION TWO

P

W

L

Pts

Labour Club

6

4

2

32

Horse & Jockey

6

3

3

31

Albion

6

4

2

27

Golden Ball

6

3

3

26

Ormsgill

5

2

3

23

Devonshire

6

1

5

22

Clarence

5

2

3

19

Results: Ormsgill 5 Horse & Jockey 4, Golden Ball 5 Clarence 4, Devonshire 4 Albion 5, Labour Club Bye.