ASHTON kicked off their season with a 2-1 victory at Riley B in the Gentworks Oxford & District League.

Roger Tomlin (+80) put Riley in front with a 150-107 win over Pete Fenn (+60), but Callum Vinall (+90) levelled, beating Doug Baker (+80) 150-145.

Terry Chambers (+20) wrapped up victory with a 200-150 win against Bob Hayward (+80).

Littlemore RBL saw off Eynsham by the same margin.

Jason Buck (+50) pipped Mick McCluskey by one point, 150-149, to give Littlemore the lead, before Robert Watson levelled, beating Matthew Challen 200-198.

Adam Brown (-20) secured Littlemore’s win, seeing off Roy Gascoigne (+100) 200-178.

Results: Oxford Bowls 1, Fieldside 2; New Club 2, Riley A 1; Cowley Con B 3, Cowley Con A 0; Riley B 1, Ashton 2; Oracle 3, Thame 0.