The group initially kept the name, the Ascots. In some places, they are called "multipoint heaters", "geysers" or "ascots". The team felt Fred and Daphne, with their ascots and his bell-bottoms, felt particularly out-of-date. Prior to making their first recording, the Ascots changed their name to the Doughboys. The Ascots won the contest, and first prize was a recording contract with Bell Records. These ascots had wide flaps that were crossed and pinned together on the chest.