ASHTON lost top spot after a 2-1 defeat at New Club in Division 1 of the Gentworks Oxford & District League.
Oracle are the new leaders, with Ashton also on 31 points, both having played 14 games.
Dave White (+20) sealed the match for New Club after Alan King (+10) and Ashton’s Callum Vinall (+70) won the first two games.
Oracle went top by defeating Eynsham 2-1, Pom Merola (-20) clinching their victory with a 200-193 success over Roy Gascoyne (+100).
Division 2 leaders Littlemore RBL were beaten 2-1 by second-placed Riley B.
RESULTS Riley A 2, Fieldside 1; Cowley Con A 1, Oxford Bowls Club 2; Thame 1, Cowley Con B 2; Ashton 1, New Club 2; Littlemore RBL 1, Riley B 2; Oracle 2, Eynsham 1.
HIGHEST BREAKS Section 1: P Robinson (Fieldside) 76.
Section 2: J Buck (Littlemore RBL) 51.
Section 3: R Mabbutt (Cowley Con B) 31.
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