David Baker (-40) returned for his first Gentworks Oxford & District League game in seven years and recorded an amazing win for Fieldside.

Trailing Cowley Conservatives’ Brian Mabbutt (+20), 163-63, Baker knocked in two excellent breaks of 41 to triumph 200-197.

Cowley’s Ken Olive (+80) beat Simon Aries (-70) 200-151, but Mike Chapman (+70) clinched it by defeating Neil Kirby (+70) 150-120.

Division 1 leaders Ashton won 2-1 Littlemore RBL, who head Division 2.

Ashton’s Pete Fenn (+60) won 200-190 in the first game against Matthew Challen (-20) and Callum Vinall (+90) made it 2-0 when he surprised Jason Buck (+50), winning 150-100.

Adam Brown (-20) stopped the rot in the last game, beating Terry Chambers (+20) 200-170.

Results: Cowley Con B 1, Fieldside 2; New Club 3, Oxford Bowls Club 0; Oracle 2, Cowley Con A 1; Littlemore RBL 1, Ashton 2; Thame 3, Eynsham 0; Rileys B 2, Rileys A 1.

Highest Breaks Section 1: S Aries (Fieldside) 62.

Section 2: J Buck (Littlemore RBL) 42.

Section 3: G Watson (Eynsham) 23.