Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :-Squigglers maintain their 100% start to the season, beating Ormskirk Tennis Club; Magnus Brass and Janet Crompton scoring 16 points each for Squigglers. Old Dog also remain unbeaten after a narrow win over Unison; John Wilson scored 18 and Pat Gibson 17 for Old Dog, while Peter Duffy replied with 17 points for Unison. Despite 16 points from Mike Flaherty, Helenians lost by a single point to Colly Wobblers. Charles Johnson’s 20 points was a significant factor in their narrow victory over Greyhound who only had three players. A good all round team performance saw Robin Hood home against Rugby Hounds.

Division 2 : Abbey Sinners top the league after their derby win over Abbey Saints thanks to 15 from Francis Williams. Colin Hyson’s 15 points for OCC wasn’t enough to beat Gang of Four. Jim Dawber’s 21 points assured Parbold Exiles victory over Aughton Institute for whom Gordon Richards scored 17.

The Ormskirk team begin the defence of the trophy against Warrington at the Greyhound on Wednesday October 1st.

Division 1 :-  Newburgh Lions recorded their second win by beating Robin Hood in a close game, Jim Maloney scoring 18 for the winners. Old Dog also maintained their unbeaten start with a win over Farmers Arms, Ray Oakes scoring 19 for Old Dog. Squigglers opened their account with a win over Unison thanks to 17 from Janet Crompton and 16 from Brian Fitton, Dave Kenrick scored 18 for Unison. Rugby Hounds overcame Helenians; David Hodgson scoring 17 for the winners and Alf Westwell 16 for the losers

Division 2 :- Red Lion Bulldogs, thanks to 17 points from Steve Garrett beat a three man Benchwarmers. Abbey Sinners top the table after their win over three man Aughton Institute thanks to 20 points from Bill Gerard - the top scorer of the week. The Tuesday quiz produced low scores with Abbey Saints winning at OCC, Whippet winning against Gang of Four, who only had three players, and Parbold Exiles drawing with Ormskirk Theatre Company.

Division 1 :- Monday night’s quiz proved to be unpopular with most teams though Old Dog made light work of it, scoring 62 points against Colly Wobblers; John Wilson, Karl Whelan and Ray Oakes each scored 18 points. Unison, for whom Darren Martin scored 19, also registered a high total against Farmers Arms. The rest of Monday’s games were low scoring affairs, although Sue Perks scored 18 for Robin Hood. On Tuesday Greyhound beat Rugby Hounds - Brian Farrimond and Mal Collier scoring 17 and 15 respectively for the winners.

Division 2 :- Highest scorer of the week was Colin Hyson who registered an impressive 20 points in their comfortable win over Aughton Institute.