Thorpe Bay took over at the top of Men's Division One at the halfway stage of the season thanks to a 4-3 win over bottom club Westcliff Hard.

Hockley pulled level on points with second-placed Rayleigh after the Folly Lane club beat their Watchfield Road rivals 5-1, but Rayleigh remain ahead on games difference.

Leigh stretched their lead at the top of Men's Division Three to six points after picking up five with a 5-1 win over Rayleigh II.

A 3-3 draw allowed Westcliff hard to maintain their one-point advantage over Hockley in Ladies' Division One.

Hockley III closed the gap between them and Rochford in The League Division Four to two points after the Folly Lane club enjoyed a 5-1 home win over their Church Walk rivals.

And in The League Division Four Kent Elms IV opened up a four point lead over second-placed Leigh Road Baptist courtesy of a 4-2 away win.

Published Thursday June 10, 2004

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