CHELMSFORD & District Table Tennis League leaders Chelmsford A were held to a 5-5 draw by Rawreth & Hullbridge.

The match between second-placed Danbury D and third-placed Galleywood D also finished tied at 5-5.

Hatfield Peverel B were indebted to Gary Ward’s hat-trick as they beat Danbury C 6-4.

All-conquering First Division leaders Danbury A hammered a below-strength Danbury C 10-0.

Danbury C scored a fine 6-4 win over Maldon A with Dave Richardson getting a hat-trick.

Division three leaders Danbury G were beaten 6-4 by eighth-placed Maldon B, with Tom Elder getting a hat-trick.

The inter-club battle between Chelmsford C and Chelmsford B finished tied at 5-5. Al Piper (Chelmsford B) won his three encounters.

Danbury F beat OCs D 8-2 while Maldon B defeated OCs D 7-3.

Galleywood C moved into third place in division four by beating Hatfield Peverel D 9-1, with David Gatherall and Colin Barham getting hat-tricks, before losing 7-3 to OCs F.

Elmtree Excalibur D ran out 9-1 winners against Danbury K. Dave Moles and Alan Offord won their three singles.

Chelmsford D had Jarek Pietraszuk to thank as they beat Chelmsford E 7-3.

Division five saw five matches decided by clear-cut margins. Second-placed Maldon D were the most emphatic winners of all and they beat Chelmsford F 10-0. Roger Hance, Denis Crapnell and Shirley Carroll were all undefeated.

Two matches were decided by 9-1 scorelines. Elmtree Excalibur E beat Chelmsford G whilst Danbury L defeated Chelmsford G.

Hatfield Peverel E scored a very impressive 8-2 win over the higher-placed Highwood.

Highwood in turn tasted victory against OCs H, also winning 8-2. Martin Goddard won his three singles and Kevin Barber and Russell Downton both won twice.

Buttsbury A consolidated their leading position in the CLICK League by beating OCs J 4-1.