ASHTON went top of Gentworks Oxford & District League Division 1 after a clinical 3-0 home win over Riley B.

Pete Fenn (+60) started the ball rolling, winning 150-133 against Roger Tomlin (+80) Callum Vinall (+70) made light of his new handicapwith a 150-98 win against Doug Baker (+80), then Terry Chambers (+20) beat Bob Hayward (+80) 200-186.

In a match of nine breaks over 18, New Club edged out Riley A 2-1.

Dave White (+60) and Nigel Bossom (+10) won for New Club, Malcolm Bough (+30) replying.

RESULTS

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

HIGHEST BREAKS

Section 1: P Robinson (Fieldside) 70.

Section 2: J Buck (Littlemore RBL) 51.

Section 3: R Mabbutt (CCC B) 31.