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.
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