New Club increased their lead at the top of Division 1 to three points after a 2-1 victory at Fieldside in the Oxford & District League.

Paul Robinson (-50), who lost only once last season, was defeated in the opening game by Ian Gee (+50) 200-146.

Alan King (+40) then saw off Norman Woodcock (+70) 200-136 to give New Club an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Bob Chivers (-30) averted the whitewash, edging out Dave White (+80) 200-187.

Ashton saw off Headington Con A 2-1 in a close-fought affair.

Ashton's Terry Chambers (-10) had a nail-biting finish against John Williams (+70), winning 200-199 to secure the match.

Earlier, Ghassan Al-Murani (+100) had beaten Pete Fenn (+50) to give Headington the lead, before Keith Maskens (+50) levelled by defeating Paul Caria (+100) 150-123.

Cowley Con A came from behind to win 2-1 at Riley.

Malcolm Bough (+70) put Riley in front with a 150-130 victory over Arthur Coakley (+90).

Dick Hashman (-10) defeated Allan Copelin (+90) 200-163, making breaks of 38, 28 and 27.

Keith Pearce (+60) secured victory for Cowley with victory against Gary Bough (+70).

Morris Motors saw off Thame 2-1.

Roger Tomlin (+50) crushed Tom Fletcher (+80) 150-89 to put Motors in front, then Doug Baker (+70) made it 2-0 with a 150-120 victory over Peter Hawkes (+125).

Nigel Bossom (+30) then saw off Bob Hayward (+70) 200-146 to seal the match.

Cowley Con B won 2-1 at Eynsham, thanks to victories from Brian Mabbutt and Ken Olive.

Results: Ashton 2, HCC A 1; Fieldside 1, New Club 2; Thame 1, Morris Motors 2; Riley 1, CCC A 2; Eynsham 1, CCC B 2.