Ringer are the early leaders of the East Sussex League after three successive wins.

The latest success came at home to Newick after Dave Peacock (64) and Dave Smith (57) helped Ringmer to a total of 198-6.

Tim Gill hit 56 in reply but the visitors were dismissed for 172 with skipper Gary Holder taking 5-15, all clean bowled, and Aussie Andy Smith 3-28.

Chiddingly are the only other team with a 100 per cent record. They restricted Herstmonceux to 154 all out, with Richard Coomber scoring 60 as Martin Hole took 4-36, Tim Hinchcliffe 3-18 and Tom Carr 3-34.

John Grieveson (71 not out) and David Ellis (46 not out) then guided the champions to a comfortable eight-wicket triumph.

Crowhurst Park are third in the table after an impressive win against Wadhurst. Martin Barry scored an unbeaten 137, with Mike Pannett chipping in with 65, as Park amassed 274-1. In reply, skipper Michael Legg and Richard Coleman took four wickets apiece as Wadhurst were bowled out for 160.

Fletching gained their first win of the season away to DPB. Richard Horne scored 40 but the home side were bowled out for 137 with Grant Horscroft taking 4-27 and Ali Horscroft 3-21. In reply, Terry Lucas (46 not out) and Ali Horscroft (42 not out) steered Fletching to a comfortable six wicket success.

The only draw in the division came at Ditchling where the hosts recovered from 128-9 to finish on 177-9 thanks largely to 38 not out from James Paterson.

Ollie Burns top-scored with 50 while Ditchling's tormentors had been spin twins Brian Best (5-44) and Martin Blincow (3-62). In an exciting reply, Rye closed on 161-9 with Mark Cook (34) top-scoring.

Battle remain top of division two after a high scoring draw at home to St Peters.

Rob Hemingway (70) and Matthew Knight (54 not out) helped St Peters amass 246-6. Battle then replied with 210-7 thanks to contributions of 48 from Rob Yardy, the brother of Sussex batsman Michael, 43 from Rob Quiney and 35 by Ben Hudson.

There were two six wicket hauls as Seaford beat Barcombe. Youngster Chris Stanyard picked up 6-28 as Barcombe were bowled out for 124 and Seaford reached the winning target with two wickets to spare despite Keith Hunter claiming 6-49. Skipper Clive Chipper (41) top-scored for the winners.

Heathfield Park are third after a thrilling win at Buxted Park where victory was secured with two wickets off the final two balls of the last over.

Heathfield had made 198-9 thanks mainly to an eighth wicket stand of 57 between Andy Russell (36) and Simon Briggs (28). Steve Oakes top-scored with 51 while Martin Coleman claimed 4-45 for Buxted. After tea, skipper Nick Perry scored 42 but Chris Tyler (6-46) and Briggs (4-37) conjured up a memorable win for the visitors.

Dave Proctor cracked 95 as Glynde amassed 239-4, Adam McBrown adding 46 and Danny Shepperson 35 not out. In reply, 16-year-old Matthew Savage scored 51 not out but Lewes St Michael's were bowled out for 154.

Ian Ritchie (63) and Mark Smith (36) helped Rottingdean post a total of 216-7 at Iden. However, the hosts held on for a draw with a reply of 183-7 thanks mainly to 79 from David White. Smith claimed 4-34 for the visitors.

Division three: Maresfield 133 (Matt Lucas 68, Matt Davies 6-42) lost to Hellingly 134-3 (Steve Hook 53); Pett 128-9 (Alan Farnes 40no, Rob Adams 4-21, Paul Elliott 4-57) lost to Pevensey 129-0 (Jon Plumley 57no, James Wallis 54no); Polegate & Stone Cross 128-4 (Ian Morgan 59no) beat Rotherfield 127 (Chris Buck 40, Ian Parks 7-37); Tunbridge Wells Borderers 181-4 (Nick Edwards 75no) beat Little Common 180-9 (Iain Meredith 62, Dean Serra 4-46); Uckfield Anderida 234-4 (Peter Holman 107no, Richard Coates 42) drew with Beaulieu 194-7 (Dave Ivins 64).

Division four: Hailsham 182-9 (Paul Barter 48, Duncan Pugh 5-59) drew with Ringmer II 153-7 (Dave Grimes 42); Newhaven 166-8 (Marc Wells 37) drew with Dicker Butterfly 193-8 (Paul Terrington 52, David Hawkins 43, Wayne Allsop 40, Ray Wells 4-23); Robertsbridge 206-8 (Peter Goodsell 55, Richard Hawthorne 52) beat Glynde II 138; Wadhurst II 188 (Roger Stevens 43, Mark Bashford 3-20, Nick Reid 3-32) lost to Battle II 189-4 (Jeremy Reid 69).