Witney opened up a slender lead at the top of Division 1, after a 3-0 whitewash victory over Ashton.

Terry Cook (+30) gave Witney a flying start, beating Neil Brayshaw (+80) 200-187.

Gavin Wright (+60) made it 2-0 as he edged out Terry Chambers (-10) 200-180, before Steve Mill (+60) completed the whitewash with a 150-67 trouncing of Alan King (+50).

Thame A gave reigning champions Riley a 3-0 stuffing with wins by Mark Syrett, Paul Evans and David Feore.

New Club saw off last week's Division 1 leaders Oracle 2-1, despite losing the opening game.

Jack Woods (+90) beat Andy Moss (+90) 150-121 to give Oracle the lead, but veteran George Washington (+100) won his eighth game of the season, seeing off Richard Connerty (+80) 150-128 to level the match.

Justin Shepherd (+60) then beat Ted Milsom (+70) 150-113 to wrap up victory.

Thame B came away from Headington Conservative Club A with a 2-1 win.

Headington won the opening game when Geoff Barrett (+100) saw off Peter Hawkes (+110), but Thame took the next two games.

First Tom Fletcher (+70) beat Terry Walsh (+90) 150-129, then Arthur Jones defeated John Williams (+80) 150-128.

Division 2 side Cowley Conservative B enjoyed a 2-1 victory over Division 1 outfit Morris Motors.

Brian Mabbutt (+70) hit a 34 break en route to his 200-164 victory over Roger Tomlin (+50), then John Simpson (+50) made a 32 in his 200-123 win over Doug Baker (+50).

Bob Hayward (+80) picked up the Motormen's consolation point, beating Colin Simpson (+50) 150-91.

The third round of the Turner Cup must be completed by March 20, and not on the date which appears on the draw sheets. The semi-finals and final are to be played on March 25, not April 25 as published.

The first round of the Atox Cup will be played tomorrow night.

RESULTS

Oxford Times Cup 1st round: B Mabbutt bt R Coenen.

Turner Cup 1st round: D Baker bt R Coenen.

League: MCC A 1, Thame B 2; Witney 3, Ashton 0; Thame A 3, Riley 0; Oracle 2, New Club 1; CCC B 2, Morris Motors 1; Eynsham 0, Newtrim 3.