Ormskirk Quiz League

Old Dog march on at the top of division 1 after a convincing win over Helenians, Ray Oakes scoring 17 and answering all his own questions.Greyhound took advantage of the postponement of Unison v Wheatsheaf to take second place largely due to 20 from Andy Francis and 18 from Brian Farrimond who answered all his own questions. Robin Hood lifted themselves out of the relegation zone with a much needed victory over Colly Wobblers thanks to an excellent score of 20 from Roy Atherton. Top scorer of the week was Paul Prior’s 26 in their victory over Gang of Four. Janet Crompton’s 21 for Squigglers helped them overcome Farmers Arms for whom Charles Johnson scored 17 and Bill Beckett 15.

At the top of Division 2 Abbey Sinners had a narrow win over Newburgh Lions despite 20 from Jim Maloney.A good all round team performance saw Abbey Saints home against Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 19.

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Robin McIntosh over the weekend.

A proud Manxman, he had been receiving treatment for cancer in recent years and died in hospital in Warrington.

He played in the early years of the Ormskirk League at the Railway Tavern in Hoscar.

In 1980 Red Lion (Newburgh) joined the League, becoming Newburgh Lions the following year.

In recent years Robin took the post of Results Secretary producing a detailed statistical analysis of all matches and compiling the highlights for this site.

Robin is in seat three of the team on the left in this photograph.

The words of Joe O'Connor are a fine tribute - "We all knew him of course, some of us for over forty years. We shall miss him as a doughty competitor always striving to win, but more as an old friend ready to talk and to help".

Robin's funeral will be held on Friday January 3rd. The service is at 2pm at Charnock Richard  crematorium, followed by a celebration of Robin's life at 3.00pm at Christ Church Newburgh, then refreshments at the Red LIon.  Family flowers only, but donations welcome to Douglas Valley Lions, a cause for whom Robin worked tirelessly.

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The final matches in the group stages take place on Wednesday.

In Group 1 unbeaten Unison entertain Palmy Army (Liverpool)who have lost both games. In Group 2 Wheatsheaf entertain Wandering Star (Liverpool) who have lost both games. Three teams can still qualify for the quarter finals. In Group 4 Colly Wobblers travel to unbeaten leaders Rainhill Victoria (Liverpool).

Results

Unison beat Palmy Army by walkover - qualify as group winners

Wheatsheaf 40 Wandering Star 28 - qualify as runner up by points difference and points scored

Rainhill Victoria 48 Colly Wobblers 43 - enter MCC Plate