Champion Jon Jukes (Izzi’s Bar) began the defence of his title by defeating George Bar’s Carl Pitson in the preliminary round of the Greene King ODDA Summer League’s men’s singles.

He will be joined in the next round by teammates Aaran Stevens and Paddy Kearns, who beat fellow Premier player Mark Burns (Kidlington Green).

Goodlake Arms will be represented in the first round by previous winner Preben Krabben, who included a 116 out-shot in his victory over Mark Holtom (Marlborough Club).

Goodlake’s Matt Smith saw off Andy Warden (Marston British Legion), while Martin Fowler beat Andy Burns.

Also going through at Kidlington Green were Goodlake’s Kevin Wilkins, Kevin Barefoot and Mark Pryde.

Marlborough Club’s Simon Key hit a maximum as he saw off Les Radford (Goodlake Arms).

He will be joined by teammate Rob Hart, who defeated Dan Wyatt, and Derek Lucas, who won at Peachcroft SC.

Kidlington Green Social Club A players enjoyed a successful night with five of them qualifying – Neal Russell, Anthony Barrett, Joe Palmer, Sean Holly and Tim Tricker.

Donnington CC’s Dave Swanton defeated Mark Fowler of Kidlington Green and was joined in the next round by teammates Adam Woodley, Gary Cozier and Darren Allen.

The Six Bells’ three entries all advanced as Steve Bell, Alan Cox and Chris Bell were victorious, while Warren Bright and Wayne Stevens, from the George Bar, came through tough games at the Ampleforth over Nigel Hodge and Alan Eckart respectively.

Father and son Michael and Stephen Wilkes booked their places in the first round.

Micheal defeated Carl Church (Rileys), while Stephen triumphed at the Democrats, beating Pete Dodson.

In the ladies’ event, Megan Curtis (Rileys) is through after a 2-1 win over Maggie Dexter-Naylor (New Inn).

Kay Young of Corner House, defeated Sam Moore (Berinsfield CC), while Tracy Gardiner (Red Lion) ended the hopes of Donnington captain, Ann Ranger.

Catherine Wheel will have three representatives in the next round after wins from Sharon Fenn, Emily Fenn and Nadine Donson.

LATEST CUP DRAWS.

MEN’S & LADIES SEVEN-A-SIDE COMPETITION.

Men’s 1s round: East Oxford Con Club v Rileys SC A, Ampleforth Arms v Izzi’s Bar, Vikings v Marlborough Club, Littlemore Rugby Club v Berinsfield CC B, Democrats Club v Peachcroft SC, Corner House B v Rose Hill CC, Rileys SC B v Goodlake Arms B, Cowley Workers SC v Kidlington Green SC A, George Bar A Littlemore v Cricketers Arms B, Marston RBL v Goodlake Arms A, George Bar B v Kidlington Green SC B; Chequers Inn v Marsh Harrier, Cricketers Arms A v Catherine Wheel A, Gladiators SC v Corner House A, Catherine Wheel B v Bullnose Morris, Nuffield Arms v Black Bull A Kidlington.

* Ties to be played on Tuesday, September 3, 8.30 start.

Ladies’ 1st round: Black Horse Kidlington v Crown Inn Stadhampton, Red Lion Cassington v Florence Park CC A, Catherine Wheel D v Vikings SC, Headington RBL v Donnington CC A, Catherine Wheel A v George Bar, Rileys SC v Catherine Wheel C, Donnington CC C v New Inn Witney, Gillan’s Bar (Black Swan) v Berinsfield CC.

*Ties to be played on Wednesday, September 4, 8.30 start.