Chipping Norton landed the Oxfordshire Indoor Bowling Association fours title for the first time since 1989.

It followed their 21-15 victory against Oxford City & County at Carterton BC.

Richard Barnett’s rink of Steve Witcombe, John Cox and Paul Robbins proved too strong for the City quartet of Sam Watts, Mervyn Gleeson, Chris Earl and Mike Petersen.

Chipping Norton started strongly and took the lead, which they never relinquished, picking up a four points followed by a three as they charged into a 12-4 lead.

However, City didn’t give up and fought back brilliantly.

On the 13th end with Chipping Norton poised to pull clear by seven or eight shots, wily Petersen’s last wood hit the head at a good pace to move some woods and the jack.

That saw him picking up a crucial two points to cut the lead to just three.

The 17th end was forced dead by the persistent Petersen when the Greystones team once again looked to be in control.

With three ends to play, Chippy led by a point.

However, they turned on the style to take the contest 21-15 and lift the BBC Radio Oxford Trophy, which was presented by Oxfordshire vice-president Robin McStay.