Oxford Bowls battled back to see off hosts Ashton 4-3 in round two of the Gentworks Oxford & District League’s Atox Cup.
Despite a promising start, Ashton fell away and the visitors took advantage, with John Williams (+20) edging out for Terry Chambers (scr) 75-59 in the final frame.
This made the score 3-3, with Oxford Bowls gaining the extra point due to their higher aggregate score – 426 to 412.
Thame A defeated Riley A 4-3 by the same scenario.
Brendan Ensoll (+20) beat Riley’s Malcolm Bough (scr) 75-66 in the final frame, which meant Thame edged it 398-376 on aggregate.
RESULTS
Atox Cup 2nd round: Thame A 4, Riley A 3; Ashton 3, Oxford Bowls 4; Abingdon Con A 4, Cowley Con A 2.
HIGHEST BREAKS
Section 1: S Aries (Fieldside) 75.
Section 2: T Cook (Cowley Con) 54.
Section 3: M McCluskey (Eynsham) 25.
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