BIG-HITTING Tony Kelly was on the run rampage at the weekend.

And his haul of 139 help hoist Golborne to the top of the Vimto Bolton Association.

On Saturday all-rounder Ewan McCray led the way against Darcy Lever, snapping up six wickets for 38 in a hot spell of 24 overs as their rivals were reduced to 136-9.

Kelly then took command with the bat, smacking an unbeaten 81 in a winning reply of 137-3.

On Sunday British Aerospace were held at 138-7, leaving Golborne with a golden opportunity to leap-frog leaders Atherton for first spot. And they did not waste it as Andy Batterley's unbeaten 62 and Kelly's 58 eased them to a winning 140-2.

Atherton had a day-off on the Sabbath. And they probably wished they had started their leisure time 24 hours earlier!

They crashed to a shock 10-wicket defeat against champions Little Hulton - that after a marvellous 120 not out from Philip West for a commanding score of 207-6.

The champs replied in champagne fashion, openers David Ainsworth and Tim O'Sullivan each scoring 101 not out for 210 - and with 10 overs to spare.

Double-D just failed to inspire Astley & Tyldesley at Blackrod. Ron Davies hit 60 as they were shot out for 124, Charles Dagnall took 5-44 but it wasn't enough as they fell at 126-6.

On Sunday the Brooks brothers led Edgworth's 81-run win at Gin Pit. Howard Brooks hit 84 and Nigel Young 51 in a total of 218-9, then Duncan Brooks claimed 7-28 as A & T were shot out for 127.

Bowlers Simon Green and Stuart Caller grabbed nine wicket as Glazebury kept up their title challenge.

They beat Rylands by 34 runs with Green taking 4-34 and Caller 5-36 as the home side fell at 128 in the Cheshire Association. That never came within a dent of Glazebury's earlier effort, Paul Warhurst top-scoring on 34 and Peter Calvert hitting a useful 30 in a lively knock of 162.

Glazebury followed up with a 7-wicket win against Chester CO to reach the Pennant Trophy semi-finals. The visitors batted first, with off-spinner Mike Durrington snapping up 4-23 in an innings of 151-8.

Glazebury then reached their target in 33 overs, opener Graham Harrop going for 50 and Gareth Banks run out at 39 (153-3).

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