Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- Unison with only three players overcame Robin Hood; Charles Johnson, with 20 points and Alan Gibbs (15), led the scoring for Unison while Sue Perks registered 19 for Robin Hood. A massive 26 points and ‘full house’ from Pat Gibson was a major factor in Colly Wobblers’ win over Helenians for whom Mike Flaherty scored 16. 15 points from Jim Maloney wasn’t quite enough for Newburgh Lions who lost narrowly to Rugby Hounds. Despite 18 points from Francis Sephton, Abbey Sinners lost to Whippet for whom Gordon Richards scored 15.

Division 2:-Abbey Saints overcame Ormskirk Farmers thanks to 16 points from Barbara Flaherty. 19 points from Rob Jones helped Gang of Four to victory over Ormskirk Tennis Club for whom Paul Prior scored 16.  Parbold Exiles won their game against Ormskirk Theatre Company; Jim Dawber scored 16 for the winners and Alan Thompson 17 for the losers, Jacqui Birchall's 16 points assured a win for OCC over Legion Lions.

A service for Tony Grieco will be held at St Anne's RC Church in Ormskirk on Friday September 30th at 7 pm. Donations in memory of Tony will be given to HCPT.

Division 1:- Robin Hood, despite only having three players, overcame Helenians; Sue Perks (18) and Carl Rennox (15) led the scoring for Robin Hood. Colly Wobblers, for whom Pat Gibson scored 19, beat Abbey Sinners. In the other game Rugby Hounds were victorious over recently promoted Whippet.

Division 2:- 15 points from Barbara Flaherty helped Abbey Saints overcome Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Alan Thompson also contributed 15 points. Gang of Four beat OCC with all four players registering double figure scores. 19 points from Jim Dawber greatly helped Parbold Exiles to victory over Aughton Institute. Benchwarmers had a narrow win over Legion Lions

I am sad to report that Tony passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. He was in his mid 60s.

He had a kidney removed earlier this year and recently underwent a course of radiotherapy.

Tony was very proud of his London and Italian heritage, moving to Liverpool to train as a teacher at Christ's College. He spent his entire career at Maricourt School in Maghull, becoming a Governor when he retired.

He started playing quiz in the Northern League before joining the large squad at the Ropers Arms in Ormskirk in the 1980s. He became team secretary in 1997, continuing in this role when they moved to the Greyhound.

Tony led a pilgrimage for handicapped children each Easter to Lourdes for HCPT. Do have a look at their Facebook page and this page as well.

The funeral will be in London on Saturday September 10th.

Congratulations to Unison for winning the Charity League on points difference from Helenians. Both teams won three of their four matches. Unison had a points difference of +14. Helenians had a points difference of +13.