Newly-promoted Eynsham A recorded their first win of the Gentworks Oxford League season at the expense of New Club A in Division 1.

After three successive defeats, Lawrence Parsons got Eynsham off to a flier, beating Ian Gee 57-48, 69-38.

Justin Shepherd thumped Bob Thiele 51-4 in frame three, only for Thiele to hit back and win the next 49-33 to restore Eynsham’s two-frame advantage.

Alan Mander pipped Richard Partlett 55-52 to reduce the arrears, but Partlett won the final frame 55-44 to secure Eynsham’s victory.

RESULTS.

Premier & Div 1: Eynsham A 4, New Club A 2; Witney A 2, Riley D 4; New Club B 3, Riley B 3; Riley A 5, Abingdon RBL A 1.

Div 2: Riley E 3, Witney B 3; Riley G 1, Woodstock A 5; House Club B 3, Abingdon Con A 3.

Div 3: Oracle A 4, Cowley Con B 2; Cowley Con A 4, East Oxford Con A 2; Cowley Workers A 2, Riley H 4; Eynsham C 1, Cowley Con C 5.