Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :- Despite 22 points from Pat Gibson, Colly Wobblers lost to Unison by the narrowest of margins, but they still win league 1A on points difference. 18 points from David Sinclair enabled Newburgh Lions’ victory over Ormskirk Tennis Club. Whippet, thanks to 17 points from Peter Duffy overcame Robin Hood; as a result Squigglers win league 1B.  In the other game Helenians beat Abbey Saints

Division 2 :- An impressive 24 points from Bill Gerrard was the difference in Abbey Sinners win over Ormskirk Theatre Company; as a result Abbey Sinners win league 2A. In second place are Rugby Hounds who beat Ormskirk Farmers, thanks to 16 points from Eric Lupton and 14 from David Hodgson. Bispham Farmers Arms, thanks to 19 points from Jim Dawber beat Aughton Institute and win league 2B. Newcomers Douglas Valley Lions collected their first win by beating Benchwarmers; Rob Green scored 15 for Benchwarmers and Margaret Jones and Brian Thomas each scored 13 for Douglas Valley

Colly Wobblers have reached the final after beating Wings (Southport & Formby) by 51 points to 46. All eight players scored in double figures with Andy McGowan leading the way on 16. The team will attempt to win the Cup for the third consecutive season on May 15 against Victorian Cricketers (Liverpool).

Division 1 :- 15 points each from Andy McGowan and Mike Unsworth helped Colly Wobblers to a win over Greyhound, for whom John Wilson scored 16. 18 points from Janet Crompton and 15 from Barry Marshall assured Squigglers’ victory over Abbey Saints. Despite a massive 25 points from Paul Prior, Ormskirk Tennis Club lost to Unison, for whom Darren Martin scored an equally impressive 24 points. Robin Hood beat Helenians; Paul Coffey scored 15 for Robin Hood.

Division 2 :- Ormskirk Farmers lost to Abbey Sinners for whom Bill Gerrard scored 18 and Francis Williams 13. 16 points from Alan Thompson aided Ormskirk Theatre Company’s success over Gang of Four. 16 points from Steve Garrett assured Legion Lions’ victory over Benchwarmers, Mike Wall scoring 12 for the losers. Bispham Farmers Arms, thanks to 16 from Jim Dawber and 12 from Dave Cockram won the day over Douglas Valley Lions.

The first round matches will be played on Monday March 25.

Colly Wobblers v Abbey Sinners 

Rugby Hounds v Squigglers 

Robin Hood v Abbey Saints 

Legion Lions v Ormskirk Theatre Company 

Bispham Farmers Arms v Helenians 

Ormskirk Tennis Club v Unison

In a playoff to decide the winner of the President’s Shield Ormskirk played Wirral. After 8 rounds each team had 48 points. After round 9 each team had 53 points. At that stage the captains agreed that there should be joint winners. Bill Gerrard scored 18 points, well supported by Alan Thompson with 15. Congratulations also to regular team members Alf Westwell and Francis Williams.

In the Presidential Challenge Ormskirk lost to Warrington in the semifinal by one point, 52 to 53 with Bill again scoring highly with 21. Wirral comfortably won the final 61-46.