Corner House opened their defence of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League's Scotlands Ash Cup with a crushing 5-0 win over Portcullis in the first round.

Skipper Bob Allsworth (5,970) led the way with good support from Alan Oliver (5,110), Alan Lacey (6,330), Ian Moss (5,330) and Mike Jones (4,830).

Nelson B pulled off a fine 3-2 win against Gladiators A.

Dave Bye (6,790), Lewis Stratford (3,540) and Shaun Stratford (8,510, break 7,000) starred for the victors.

RESULTS Nelson B 3, Gladiators A 2; Masons B 2, Nelson A 3; Corner House 5, Portcullis 0; Berinsfield Club 3, Democrats 2; Headington CC 1, Horse & Harrow 4.

TONIGHT'S FIXTURES Premier/Section 1: Nelson v Portcullis, Horse & Harrow v Masons B, Corner House v Didcot Con Club, Democrats v Gladiators A, Masons A v Dolphin.

Section 2/3: Dolphin B v Corner House B, Gladiators B v Temple Bar, Berinsfield v Cavalier. Bye: Shelley.