Ormskirk Quiz League

Ormskirk has retained the President's Trophy with one game still to play after completing the double over nearest rivals Southport & Formby.

Southport & Formby 42 Ormskirk 43

Pat Gibson scored 16 & John Wilson 14

Division 1:- At the top Old Dog beat Ormskirk Tennis Club. Unison kept second place with victory over Robin Hood thanks to 20 from Peter Duffy and 17 from Darren Martin. Wheatsheaf won the battle for 3rd place beating Greyhound, Alan Gibbs scoring 15 for the winners. Helenians remain in the relegation zone losing to Squigglers for whom Janet Crompton scored 22. Despite 17 from Charles Johnson, Farmers Arms lost to Colly Wobblers.

Division 2 :- Abbey Saints,thanks to 18 from Barbara Flaherty, maintained their lead at the top with a comfortable win over Red Lion (Burscough). Newburgh Lions stay second after their win over Parbold Exiles, Jim Maloney registering 16 for the winners. In the contest for 3rd place Whippet, this time with 4 players, beat Abbey Sinners with a good all round team performance. Ormskirk Farmers, thanks to 16 from Frank Molyneux, beat OCC. Ormskirk Theatre Company lifted themselves from the foot of the table with a win over Aughton Institute thanks to 15 from Alan Thompson

The Bull and Dog is about to close for refurbishment. Home games for Red Lion (Burscough) will be played at the Royal Oak in Aughton for the rest of the season. This will also involve a change from Monday to Tuesday.

Division 1:- Old Dog had a comfortable win over Robin Hood, John Wilson scoring 20 for the league leaders. Unison maintained second place,thanks to 19 from Darren Martin, beating Rugby Hounds. Wheatsheaf beat Squigglers in a closer game, Alan Gibbs contributing 19 for the winners. Greyhound kept up their pressure for second place with a close win over Colly Wobblers thanks to 19 and a ‘full house’ from Mal Collier. Ormskirk Tennis Club, thanks to an impressive 21 from Paul Prior, overcame Helenians by a single point, Dave Boyd scoring 17 for Helenians.

Division 2 :- Abbey Saints stay on top after their win over a three man Whippet thanks to 16 from Barbara Flaherty. Newburgh  Lions stay second after beating Benchwarmers. Jim Dawber’s 17 helped Parbold Exiles to victory over Red Lion (Burscough). In a close game Aughton Institute beat OCC by a single point, Gordon Richards scoring 21 for the winners, Colin Hyson 17 for the losers.