Ormskirk Quiz League

The second matches in the group stages saw wins for Colly Wobblers and Abbey Sinners over Liverpool opponents. Colly Wobblers beat Judges by 50 points to 37 thanks to 18 from Mike Unsworth and 17 from Pat Gibson. Abbey Sinners beat Bishop Eton by 44 points to 41 largely due to 22 from Bill Gerrard. Unison lost to Oxton Cons from Wirral by 47 points to 49.

Abbey Sinners have qualified for the quarter finals with one match still to play.

Division 1:- Unison lost their first game of the season but remain top, after losing to Greyhound by the narrowest of margins; John Wilson scored 21 for the winners and Charles Johnson 16 for the losers.  Robin Hood had a comfortable win over Abbey Sinners; all four Robin players earned double figure scores with Carl Rennox leading with 15 points. Newburgh Lions overcame Whippet; Jim Maloney (18) and John Purslow (16) led the scoring for Newburgh while Debbie Davidson replied with 18 points for Whippet. An impressive 22 points from Janet Crompton enabled Squigglers to gain a narrow win over Helenians. Despite 19 points from Pat Gibson, Colly Wobblers lost narrowly to Rugby Hounds for whom David Hodgson scored 18. 

Division 2:- Gang of Four,thanks to 15 points from Andrew Sackville, march on at the top with their ninth consecutive win, this time over Ormskirk Farmers.  An impressive 24 points from Barbara Flaherty helped Abbey Saints to victory over Aughton Institute. An equally impressive 23 points from Paul Prior was a major factor in Ormskirk Tennis Club’s win over Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 17. Despite 15 points from Rob Green Benchwarmers lost to OCC. 20 points from Steve Garrett enabled Legion Lions to beat Parbold Exiles in a close game.

Division 1:-Unison maintained their 100% record with a comfortable win over Newburgh Lions; Darren Martin (20) and Dave Kenrick (17) led the scoring for Unison. In a closer contest Squigglers, for whom Janet Crompton scored 15, overcame Abbey Sinners. 15 points from Andy Francis helped Greyhound to victory over Helenians. Colly Wobblers beat Whippet  thanks to 21 points from Pat Gibson

Division 2:- Gang of Four remain unbeaten and top the table with a narrow victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company. Abbey Saints remain second after a more comfortable win over Legion Lions. An impressive 23 points from Paul Prior greatly helped Ormskirk Tennis Club overcome Aughton Institute.  Despite 15 points from Rob Green Benchwarmers lost by the narrowest of margins to Parbold Exiles. In the other game OCC beat Ormskirk Farmers.

Division 1:- 16 points each from Charlie McAuley and Gordon Richards helped Whippet overcome Robin Hood.  Unison stay top after a narrow win over Helenians. Squigglers won again defeating  Rugby Hounds; Janet Crompton scored 15 for the winners while David Hodgson scored 16 for Rugby Hounds.  Tuesday’s quiz produced two high scoring contests. In the first Colly Wobblers beat Newburgh Lions; Andy McGowan (17) and Pat Gibson (15) led the scoring for Colly Wobblers while David Sinclair (15) Jim Maloney (16) and Colin Shaw (15) replied for Newburgh. In the second game Greyhound amassed a total of 62 points against Abbey Sinners thanks to 16 from John Wilson, 17 from Andy Francis and 15 from Mal Collier.

Division 2:- Gang of Four maintained their 100% record with a win over Aughton Institute; Mal Jones and Matt Cochrane each scored 16 points. Abbey Saints drew with Benchwarmers for whom Rob Jones scored 19 and Mike Wall 15. Legion Lions lost to Ormskirk Tennis Club; Paul Prior leading the scoring with 22 points for the Tennis Club. Despite 18 points from Jim Dawber, Parbold Exiles went down to OCC for whom Jacqui Birchall scored 15.

Division 1:- Unison stay top after their victory over Abbey Saints.  Rugby Hounds remain in second place after their win over Greyhound, thanks to 15 points from David Hodgson.   An impressive 23 points from Dave Sinclair greatly helped Newburgh Lions overcome a three man Helenians. Colly Wobblers beat Robin Hood, Pat Gibson scoring 21 for the winners. In the remaining game Squigglers earned their first win beating Whippet for whom Debbie Davidson scored 15.

Division 2:- Gang of Four stay top after their win over Legion Lions. Abbey Saints remain second after a narrow victory over Parbold Exiles.  16 points from Dave Berrington was a significant factor in OCC’s victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company. 22 points from Paul Prior was very instrumental in Ormskirk Tennis Club’s defeat of Benchwarmers. In the other game Aughton Institute beat Ormskirk Farmers.