ASHTON returned to second place in Division 1 after a convincing 3-0 victory at Division 2 outfit Headington Conservative Club A.

They jumped a point ahead of New Club, who beat Cowley Conservative Club B 2-1.

Thame A saw off Riley A 2-1, with only a point now separating the sides.

Headington Conservative Club B won 2-1 at Abingdon Conservative Club A.

RESULTS

Abingdon Con A 1, Headington Con B 2; Cowley Con Club A 1, Oxford Bowls 2; Headington Con A 0, Ashton 3; New Club 2, Cowley Con Club B 1; Thame A 2, Riley A 1.