Ormskirk Quiz League

Alan Gibbs (Unison) won an episode on the fourth series with a score of 203. This earned him a place in the Grand Final which can be seen on demand.

In the second matches at the group stage both Ormskirk teams won and continue unbeaten at the top of their respective groups. Unison beat Bishop Eton (Liverpool) 48-36, Darren Martin scoring 19.

The first three rounds of the match between Colly Wobblers and Wandering Star (Liverpool) produced what is possibly a unique set of scores - 11-0, 20-1 and 31-2. Colly Wobblers won 57-24 with Pat Gibson scoring 21 and Mike Unsworth 15.

Division 1:- 18 points from Jim Maloney and 16 from John Purslow was enough for Newburgh Lions to overcome Abbey Saints. Despite 15 from Bill Gerrard, Abbey Sinners lost by the narrowest of margins to Colly Wobblers who remain unbeaten at the top. Unison beat Squigglers; Darren Martin scoring 20 for Unison and Janet Crompton 19 and Brian Fitton 15 for Squigglers. Greyhound lost to Rugby Hounds, David Hodgson and Eric Lupton both scoring 16 points for the winners.

Division 2:- 15 points each from Frank and Steve Molyneux saw Ormskirk Farmers victorious over Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 15. Despite 18 points from Rob Green Benchwarmers lost to Whippet who remain top. In other games Gang of Four beat Aughton Institute and Ormskirk Tennis Club beat Parbold Exiles.

Division 1:- In spite of 15 points from Sue Perks, Robin Hood lost narrowly to Greyhound for whom John Wilson scored 19.   Rugby Hounds beat Abbey Sinners, David Hodgson and Francis Williams scoring 20 points for the winners and losers respectively. Colly Wobblers beat a depleted Newburgh Lions; Pat Gibson scoring 21 for Colly Wobblers and David Sinclair 18 for Newburgh.   An impressive 21 points from Brian Fitton and 17 from Janet Crompton was enough for Squigglers to beat Abbey Saints.

Division 2:- Keith Mountain’s 15 points wasn’t quite enough for Ormskirk Tennis Club to overcome Gang of Four in a close contest. Red Lion Bulldogs continued their good form with a win over OCC; Steve Garrett scored 16 for the winners and Jackie Birchall 16 for the losers.   Whippet stay top after their win over Parbold Exiles, Brian Yates scoring 15 for Whippet.    Alan Thompson’s 19 points was a significant factor in Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Aughton Institute.

Division 1:- 18 points from David Sinclair and 16 from Jim Maloney was enough to see Newburgh Lions home against Rugby Hounds, for whom David Hodgson scored 15.  With Unison not playing, Colly Wobblers return to the top after their win over Squigglers, Pat Gibson scoring 20 for the winners.  Robin Hood got off the mark with a win over Abbey Sinners. Greyhound, thanks to 17 from John Wilson beat  Helenians.

Division 2:- Whippet, for whom Gordon Richards scored an impressive 24 points, move back to the top after their win over Ormskirk Tennis Club. In the other games Red Lion Bulldogs beat Ormskirk Farmers, Gang of Four beat Ormskirk Theatre Company and OCC recorded their first win, beating Benchwarmers.