Paul Chester set a new highest break in Division 1 of the Gentworks Oxford & District League with a magnificent 94.
Chester's break came in frame four of Witney C's 4-2 victory over Green Road Club, although he rode his luck when he potted a fluke on 73.
But for a red that wobbled in the jaws, a century break had looked on the cards.
Earlier, Colin Cutler hit breaks of 34 and 30, but had to settle for a draw with Andy Benwell, who made a break of 23.
Chester then beat Ray Benwell before Colin Adams and Steve Benwell finished up with one frame each.
Two further late results for Witney, a 4-2 win against Thame A and 5-1 success against Abingdon Conservative Club A, saw them jump to the top of the division.
In the Premier Division, Fieldside cruised into a 5-0 lead at Riley B with Mick Bennett and Karl Walker winning two frames each.
Bob Chivers then took the fifth frame before Dave Bough won the final frame for Riley.
Morris Motors A's lead at the top of Division 2 has been cut to two points after they were held to a draw by Cowley Conservative Club A.
Two late results for Abingdon Conservative Club B, both 4-2 wins, saw them leap from fifth to second place.
But a 4-2 defeat against Eynsham A meant House Club B dropped from second to fifth.
Thame B and Witney B both look set for relegation.
Brendon Ensoll of Thame C increased the Division 3 highest break to 37 during Thame's 6-0 drubbing of Witney E.
New Club B's challenge for the Division 4 title took another bashing when they lost 4-2 at Cowley Workers A.
RESULTS
Premier Division: Riley B 1, Fieldside A 5. Div 1: Witney C 5, Abingdon Con A 1; Witney C 4, Green Road Club A 2; Witney C 4, Thame A 2; Woodstock A 4, Thame A -2 (match conceded). Div 2: Abingdon Con B 4, Witney B 2; Abingdon Con B 4, Cowley Con A 2; Cowley Con A 3, Morris Motors A 3; Eynsham A 4, House Club B 2. Div 3: Littlemore RBL A 3, Witney E 3; Morris Motors B 1, Cowley Con B 5; Thame C 5, Eynsham B 1; Witney E 0, Thame C 6. Div 4: Ashton A 5, Cowley Workers A 1; Cowley Workers A 4, New Club B 2; East Oxford Con B 2, House Club A 4; House Club A 4, Ashton A 2; Morris Motors C 3; Oracle B 3; Riley F 3; East Oxford Con B 3. Div 5: Cowley Con D 3, Headington RBL B 3; East Oxford Con A -2, Westcott A 4 (match conceded); Eynsham C 3, Cowley Con C 3; Yarnton RBL A 5, Westcott A 1.
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