A BREAK of 35 by Bob Chivers was the highlight of the first round matches in the Gentworks Oxford & District League.

Chivers helped Fieldside to a tight 2-1 victory at Oxford Bowls, whose one win came from Terry Cook, who beat Simon Aries 200-198.

RESULTS

Abingdon Conservative A 1, New Club 2; Eynsham 2, Thame A 1; Oxford Bowls B 1, Fieldside 2; Headington Conservative A 1, Oxford Bowls A 2; Littlemore RBL 2, Ashton 1.