Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :- Newburgh Lions remain top after their narrow victory over Greyhound; leading scorers were Darren Martin 22 (and a full house) and Jim Maloney (15) for Newburgh, while Ritchie Venner (16), and Brian Farrimond and Peter Gateley each scored 13 for Greyhound. Greyhound won on handicap however.   Colly Wobblers assume second place after the narrowest of wins over Delph Tavern, all of whose players registered double figure scores led by Paul McAteer’s 17 points; Andy McGowan (12), Roy Atherton (14) and Mike Unsworth (17) scored well for the winners. The Delph won on handicap however and remain unbeaten and top of the handicap table.   Despite an impressive 22 points from Bill Gerrard, Turks Head Sinners lost to Rugby Hounds, all of whose players scored in double figures, led by Eric Lupton and David Hodgson who each scored 14 and Tony Robinson (12); Rugby Hounds also won on handicap.

Division 2:- Turks Head Saints remain top after their victory over Hayfield Gang; Charles Johnson (17) and Barbara Flaherty (15) scored well for the winners, while Rob Jones (16) and Matt Cochrane (12) did likewise for Hayfield.  An excellent 22 points from Alan Thompson and 13 from Lynne Hawkes enabled Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green scored 16.  Helenians assume second place after their victory over Scarecrows; top scorers were Mike Flaherty (19),Alf Westwell (14) and Bob Foster (13) for Helenians while Magnus Brass and Barry Marshall both scored 16 for Scarecrows. In these matches the result remained unchanged after handicaps were applied.

Division 1 :- In the top of the table clash Newburgh Lions, thanks to an outstanding 26 points from Darren Martin, prevailed over rivals Delph Tavern, for whom Paul McAteer scored 16 and Sue Perks 12. As a result Newburgh Lions go 4 points clear at the top; Delph Tavern won on handicap however. In a very close game, Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 17, beat Colly Wobblers, Mike Unsworth scoring 20 for the losers.  Despite 20 points from Peter Duffy, Turks Head Sinners lost to Greyhound, for whom Brian Farrimond scored 14 and Ritchie Venner 12. In these two games the handicap result remained the same. 

Division 2:- Turks Head Saints remain top after their victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company thanks to 18 points from Charles Johnson, while Gordon Richards scored 14 for the losers. Scarecrows won comfortably against Benchwarmers; top scorers for the winners were Janet Crompton (18), Barry Marshall (16) and Magnus Brass (14). Scarecrows also won on handicap.  In the scheduled game Helenians narrowly defeated Hayfield Gang, with Alf Westwell scoring 12 for the winners and Rob Jones doing likewise for Hayfield Gang. The handicap result was reversed. In the postponed game Helenians won again narrowly and losing on handicap; Bob Foster scored 14 for the winners and Ann Frank 12 for the losers.

The 2025 Presentation Night, including a Pairs competition, will be held at the Stanley Arms in Aughton on Monday April 7 from 8 pm. All welcome.

A full entry of 16 players took part in an evening of exciting matches at the Greyhound with some matches needing tie breaks to split the players.

In a closely contested final Pat Gibson pulled away to win his tenth title.

Full results are here. 

Division 1 :-Newbugh Lions remain top after their win over Rugby Hounds; leading scorers for the winners were Darren Martin (22), John Purslow (14) and Jim Maloney (13) while Colin MacDonald (18) did likewise for Rugby Hounds. Delph Tavern remain in second on points difference after their victory over Greyhound; Paul McAteer and Sue Perks both scored 17 for the winners while John Wilson (15) and Sarah Lawton (14) led the scoring for Greyhound. In a tight game Colly Wobblers, for whom Steve Feller scored13, Andy McGowan 12 and Mike Unsworth 16 just overcame Turks Head Sinners, for whom Bill Gerrard and Peter Duffy both scored 15. All results remained the same after handicaps were applied.

Division 2:- Turks Head Saints strengthened their place at the top after beating second placed Scarecrows by the narrowest of margins thanks to 18 points from Charles Johnson and Janet Crompton registered the same individual score for Scarecrows. The handicap result was a draw. 16 points from Lynne Hawkes and 15 from Alan Thompson assured Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Hayfield Gang, for whom Rob Jones scored 14.  In the postponed game Benchwarmers lost to Helenians, for whom Alf Westwell scored 17 and Mike Flaherty 13; Helenians also won on handicap.  In the scheduled game Helenians triumphed again but this time only by four points and as a result Benchwarmers won on handicap; leading scorers were Alf Westwell (13) for Helenians and Rob Green (18) for Benchwarmers.