THAME A came from 2-1 down to beat hosts Ashton 4-2 in the first round of the Gentworks Oxford & District League’s Atox Cup.

Russell Jones, playing off a +20 handicap, had breaks of 21 in both frames of his 75-69, 75-60 victory over scratch player Terry Chambers to turn the tide for Thame.

ATOX CUP RESULTS

1st round: Ashton 2, Thame A 4; Fieldside w/o Cowley Con Club A scr; Cowley Con Club B 5, Oxford Bowls 1; Heading Con A 2, Abingdon Con A 4.