Ormskirk Quiz League

Colly Wobblers qualified for the semifinals with a 49-46 win against WSC Woodworms from Warrington helped by 21 points from Pat Gibson. They will meet Wings from Southport who beat Unison 48-41. Abbey Sinners were beaten 52-38 by Oxton Cons from Wirral. 

Division 1:- In the top of the table clash Unison lost narrowly to Greyhound for whom John Wilson scored 18 points; Darren Martin replied with 15 for Unison. Unison remain top, two points ahead of Greyhound, who have one more match to play. 22 points and a ‘full house’ from Pat Gibson was a major factor in Colly Wobblers’ win over Rugby Hounds. 16 points each from Barbara Phillips (playing only her fourth game)  and Sue Perks was enough to ensure Robin Hood’s victory over Abbey Sinners. Helenians made it four wins out the last five games after their victory over Squigglers. 16 points each from Debbie Davidson and Gordon Richards helped Whippet overcome Newburgh Lions for whom Jim Maloney scored 15; as a result Whippet win the Handicap League so congratulations to them.

Division 2:- Congratulations to Ormskirk Tennis Club who are champions after their win over Ormskirk Theatre Company; Paul Prior scored 18 for the winners. Gang of Four finish in second place after beating Ormskirk Farmers; all four Gang of Four players registered double figure scores. Abbey Saints, thanks to 15 from Kevin Walton, beat Aughton Institute. 17 points from Mike Wall helped Benchwarmers to a draw with OCC.

Pat Gibson (Colly Wobblers) won the Ormskirk MIMIR Trophy for the sixth time when he beat Alan Gibbs (Unison) in last Wednesday's final by one point. Ritchie Venner (Greyhound) came third in his first appearance. Charles Johnson (Unison) was fourth. The finalists plus Paul Prior (Ormskirk Tennis Club) and David Kenrick (Unison) qualify to represent Ormskirk in the Merseyside round in March.

Division 1:-  Unison stay top after their win over Newburgh Lions; Alan Gibbs contributed 15 points to Unison’s score. 18 points from David Hodgson assured Rugby Hounds’ win over Robin Hood. 15 points from Janet Crompton wasn’t quite enough for Squigglers who lost narrowly to Abbey Sinners. Colly Wobblers, thanks to 18 from Pat Gibson and 15 from Andy McGowan overcame Whippet for whom Gordon Richards scored 15. 

Division 2:- Ormskirk Tennis Club remain top after beating Aughton Institute; Paul Prior scored 22 for the winners.  Despite 16 points from Alan Thompson Ormskirk Theatre Company lost to Gang of Four, who remain in second place. Abbey Saints are one point behind in third place after their win over Legion Lions for whom Steve Garrett scored 16.  In the other games OCC beat Ormskirk Farmers and Benchwarmers won narrowly against Parbold Exiles.