Two more Craven Cricket League titles were decided on Saturday as the weather had an away day, although Friday's afternoon and evening rainfalls didn't help conditions.

Haworth West End and Embsay II are the Second and Third Division champions respectively.

However, the main title chase is still very much on as both Embsay and Oakworth won - albeit in contrasting styles.

At Shires Lane, Division One leaders Embsay restricted Cowling to 108-8 in their overs. Joe Gordon top scored with a hard earned 34 as Stephen Speak finished with 4-42. There were also three run outs.

Embsay's batsmen seemed hell bent on knocking off the runs in quick time. After seven overs they were 45-3 before some consolidation took place. It was a nervy run chase that finally succeeded by four wickets, wily David Batty spinning his way to 3-25 in ten overs.

By comparison Oakworth won at a canter at home to Pendle Forest. The Fence side made a good effort with the bat to score 170-8 in their overs, A Ali scoring 71.

Jon Crossley (77) and Rob Hopkinson (56) put on 128 for the first wicket in reply. Victory was achieved by eight wickets in the 33rd over.

This leaves the two losers still battling it out to avoid the second relegation spot.

Thornton ensured their safety with a fine victory at Skipton CI. The Booth Bridge Laners made a modest 126-9 in their overs, with 17-year-old Simon Bailey scoring 46 as Shaun Williamson claimed 5-42. The Sandylanders were brushed aside for a paltry 39. Mark Paxton took 5-12 and stalwart Malc Holt 3-1 in four overs.

Haworth's Damian Rowell was the star of their seven-wicket victory over relegated Foulridge. He took 4-41 as the Noyna side were dismissed for 91, with 18-year-old Gary Binns chipping in with 4-9. He then scored 59 not out to lead the Bronte side to the spoils.

Barrowford consolidated third spot when they travelled to Bradley and won by five wickets. The homesters went in first and posted 138, with S Lloyd making 46 as John Hargreaves took 5-24.

Aussie Dean Wedding, with an unbeaten 54, led the successful reply as James Heseltine spun his way to 3-29.

Long Lee remain on the edge of the relegation zone after going down by six wickets at home to Cullingworth. The homesters made a healthy 184-9 going first, Antipodean Mick Iles top scoring with 36 not out and David Robinson taking 3-52.

Adrian Powis (98) and Steve Welch (61) took the visitors to within sight of victory before Paul Swindlehurst took three wickets to slightly spoil the party.

Division Two champions Haworth WE received bottom side Carleton at Penistone Park and proved to be inhospitable hosts as they dismissed the ten-man side for 69, with Adam Bailey finishing with 5-17.

The Bronte side lost three wickets reaching their target.

Denholme, who are in second spot, can equal the leaders on points but would lose the title on number of victories achieved.

Gareth Marshall, with 96, helped the Bradford side to 170 at Sutton. Rob Wilkinson took 6-18. The home side's reply fell 38 runs short of the target. Justin Holdsworth 39 and Paul Williams 34 did their best for the losers.

Denholme are four points clear of Ingrow St John's (and Sutton). The Saints enjoyed a narrow eight-run victory over Glusburn at Street Lane.

Airedale were in cracking form over at Chatburn. They dismissed the Ribble Valley side for 158, and then knocked off the runs without losing a wicket. Matthew Cox (89no) and Phil Loftus (59no) were the batsmen in form.

Ingrow were also ungenerous hosts as they won the toss and decided to bat against a seven-man J Nelson's. They rattled up 255-2 in the overs, with W Exley scoring 83, A Stokes 77no and A Parker 71. In reply Tony Stafford scored 50 and Neil Smith 44, which saw them to 119-6 where the innings closed.

Embsay were finally able to add the Third Division trophy to their two cups. They travelled to Cowling and had them on the back foot throughout their innings that closed on 78-8, John Metcalfe taking 5-35. Brian Hodgson (46no) led the victory charge.

Second-placed Thornton went down to a surprise 32-run defeat at home to Skipton CI. The visitors scored 160 in their innings with John Stuttard top scoring with 37 as Steve Laycock bowled well to finish with 5-29 from 18 overs. Stuttard then performed well with the ball, finishing with 6-59 as the innings closed on 128.

Long Lee did their survival chances some good at Cullingworth, beating the home side by six wickets.

Barrowford are third after seeing off visitors Bradley by 23 runs. This sees the losers drop in the second relegation spot, two points behind Long Lee.

Oakworth came unstuck on their travels to Pendle Forest. They were knocked over for 78 with E Snowden taking 7-37. The Fence side galloped to a fine seven-wicket win.

Bottom side Glusburn had the inevitable relegation confirmed as they went down by two wickets at home to Haworth. The homesters made a very creditable 194-9 in their overs, but the Bronte side knocked these off for the loss of eight wickets. Derek Bright was the star for the winners with 5-59 and 58. Dave Walsh chipped in with 43 not out.

Fourth Division champions Ingrow St John's encountered few problems at Foulridge. They dismissed the Noyna side for 127 with S Ali taking 4-7 as Stephen Kegg scored 37. The Saints cantered to a four wicket win, Imran scoring 44 and Ali 35.

Airedale move into sole second spot, after seeing off previous joint second Chatburn in emphatic style. Batting first they smashed 247-9, with I Zaman making a fine 70. The Ribblesdale side crumpled to 85 all out in their reply.

Mathematically Ingrow could still win promotion, but several results would have to go their way. They travelled to Barrowford and beat Pendle Forest III by six wickets.

Youngster Andy Hakin was batting well for the losers when having just reached his half-century he went to hook a ball and dislocated his knee - he will be in plaster for the next six weeks! For the winners Ian Herbert came up trumps with the bat making 38.

Sutton's Neil Robson took 7-71 at Denholme but still ended up on the losing side as the visitors lost by 65 runs.

l Clubs, players and ump-ires are reminded that play starts at 1.30pm for the last two weekends of the season.