THAME A recorded their third maximum in four weeks as their 3-0 win over Ashton saw them close the gap on the leaders in the Oxford & District League.

Paul Evans (+70) gave Thame a flying start when he overwhelmed newcomer Anthony Marshall (+100) 150-50.

Mark Syrett (+70) then just got the better of Terry Chambers (-10) 200-194, before David Feore (+50) completed the whitewash with a 150-140 victory over Neil Brayshaw.

Oracle and Witney still share top spot after both recorded 2-1 victories.

Oracle overcame Morris Motors, Ted Milsom (+70) putting them into the lead with a 150-140 victory over Roger Tomlin (+50).

Doug Baker levelled for the Motormen, beating Jack Woods (+90) 195-150, but Richard Connerty (+80) comfortably won the decider against Bob Hayward (+80) 150-69.

Witney opened up a winning 2-0 lead at Riley when Gavin Wright (+60) overcame Keith Maskens 150-109, then Terry Cook (+30) beat Alan Copelin (+80) 200-153.

Roger Coenen (+70) secured Riley's point with a 150-123 victory over Chris Warren (+100).

In Division 2, New Club saw off Cowley Con B 2-1, with veteran George Washington (+110) winning the decisive game against Brian Mabbutt (+10) 200-197, while Cowley Con A had an easy 3-0 win against Eynsham.

ORACLE Club are going to run the Summer League this year.

The format will be the same as in previous years when it was held at Rileys.

Any teams wishing to enter should get in touch with Pom Merola on 01235 202231 or Ted Milsom on 01235 533270.

A minimum of eight teams are required.

RESULTS

Oxford Times Cup 1st round: D Feore bt J Shepherd.

Turner Cup 2nd round: J Shepherd bt D White; N Bossom w/o J Woods.

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

Highest breaks - Section 1: D Hashman (CCC A) 64. Section 2: N Brayshaw (Ashton) 41. Section 3: G Barrett (HCC A) 22.