Dawson edges past Williams in thriller
The Championship contest at Boston Snooker Centre featured two 180s and a new highest average.
Both players scored brilliantly and near enough hit their doubles at the first time of asking.
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Hide AdSam and Mark threw a 180 apiece and, in the end, Sam took the game 3-1 with an average of 25.75.
However, Mark remains a point clear at the top.
Kev Lenton faced Andy Joyce in a hard-fought battle.
The contest went to five with Kev coming out on top in the final leg.
Harry Lee met Andy Bird in a game that was over quickly, Harry winning 3-0 despite Andy battling throughout.
Mark Baily faced Alison Royal in a five-leg thriller which could have gone either way.
However, Alison stepped up in the final leg.
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Hide AdRob Cade took on Mark Williams in a tense game, Mark winning 3-1.
Highflying Tom Whitehouse met Kev Lenton in his second game of the night.
A 3-1 score made sure Kev had a good evening at the oche.
Another five-legger saw Wally Almond edge out Andy Joyce 3-2.
In Division Two, Jake Lamyman beat Ben Leadbetter 3-2.
Aaron Upsall defeat Adam Gurton in a five-legger and Nigel Pratt got the better of Bradley Butler 3-1.
Two 3-0 results saw Matt Grant beat Jimmy Birtwhistle and Adam Gurton defeated by Nigel Pratt.