COWLEY Conservative Club A edged out New Club 4-3 in a thrilling Gentworks Atox Cup round one clash.

Arthur Coakley (+40) won his two games 75-50 and 75-68 against New Club’s Dave White (+20).

The second two were shared by Cowley’s Dick Hashman and Alan Mander.

Keith Pearce (+20) lost his games against New Club’s Allan King (scr), but scored enough points for Cowley to go through 409-385 on aggregate.

Fieldside also progressed to the second round, with a 4-3 success over Riley A, thanks to their competitive scoring, even when losing.

Bob Chivers started the ball rolling for Fieldside, taking both his games against Gary Bough, 75-45 and 75-23.

Riley A’s Lewis Moss then reversed the scores, winning 75-70 and 75-65, against Paul Robinson.

Fieldside’s Simon Aries won his first game 75-40, but Malcolm Bough (Riley) took the last frame 75-65 to send the calculations into overtime.

The final aggregate score saw Fieldside win 425-333.

RESULTS

Atox Cup 1st round: Riley A 3, Fieldside 4; Oxford Bowls Club 3, Ashton 4; Cowley Con A 4, New Club 3; Oracle 4, Cowley Con A 2.