CARTERTON claimed the Cowley Workers League Premier Section title by the narrowest of margins.

Despite finishing unbeaten, they needed to win eight games against Challow British Legion to finish top.

After a clean sweep in the pairs, Challow got on the board through Andy Jones.

But Carterton produced a flawless finish, with victories from Michael Kearns (180), Ian Moss, Tom Baughan (180), Simon Pearce and Brendan Kearns (180) sealing an 8-1 triumph.

The Waggon & Horses won Section 1, while TJ’s Club B took their Section 2 title decider 8-1 against Chequers Inn A.

Chequers’ B team claimed Section 3 by three points from Cricketers Arms B, but there was no such drama in Section 4 as Queens Head were victorious in 13 of their 14 matches.

Berinsfield Community Centre topped Section 5 ahead of Cowley Workers B, with Original Swan B rounding off a perfect campaign with 14 wins in Section 6.

Cowley Workers Club will host finals night on Friday, June 14.

  • Final tables will be published in next Tuesday’s Oxford Mail.