Ormskirk Quiz League

Congratulations to Pat Gibson who retained his individual title at the European Quiz Championships in Venice this weekend. He was also runner up with Kevin Ashman in the Pairs competition.

Averages for the first half of the league season are available here.

Division 1 :- Unison remain unbeaten and top of the table after their win over Newburgh Lions; Darren Martin (21) and Madeline Evans (17) led the scoring for the winners, while Jim Maloney replied with 17 for Newburgh. 15 points apiece from John Wilson and Mal Collier earned Greyhound a win over Whippet and keeps them in second place.  Despite 19 points from Janet Crompton, Squigglers lost to Abbey Saints for whom Kevin Walton scored 16. Robin Hood won the last round 7-4 to squeeze home by one point against Helenians; Sue Perks scoring 19 for the Robin and Dave Boyd 16 for Helenians. 18 points from Paul Prior aided Ormskirk Tennis Club’s win over Colly Wobblers, for whom Mike Unsworth also scored 18. 

Division 2 :- In the top of the table clash Abbey Sinners emerged victorious over Rugby Hounds and as a result go clear at the top of the table; Bill Gerrard (23 and a full house) and Francis Williams (19) scored well for the winners while David Hodgson (19) and Colin MacDonald (13) replied for Rugby Hounds. 15 points from Andrew Sackville and 14 from Rob Jones helped Gang of Four overcome Legion Lions.   Ormskirk Theatre Company snatched a victory by the narrowest of margins over Benchwarmers. winning the last round 7-2;  Alan Thompson contributed 15 to the winners’ score, while Mike Wall scored 21 for Benchwarmers. In the other game Bispham Farmers beat Aughton Institute who are still winless.

In the second evening of matches Ormskirk won one match and lost one match. In the first match Liverpool gained revenge for their defeat last time, the final score was 33-43. Ormskirk then beat Southport & Formby 54-42 with Pat Gibson (19) and Gary Grant (17) leading the scoring. Liverpool and Ormskirk head the table with six points each.

Division 1 :- Unison maintained their 100% record with a win over Helenians; Darren Martin top scored for Unison with 24 points.  Despite 22 points from David Sinclair, Newburgh Lions lost to Greyhound, for whom John Wilson and Andy Francis both scored 16.  23 points including a full house from Pat Gibson and 20 from Mike Unsworth ensured Colly Wobblers’ victory over Robin Hood. Ormskirk Tennis Club, thanks to 19 points from Paul Prior, won the day over Squigglers. Abbey Saints, for whom Barbara Flaherty scored 15, lost to Whippet; Brian Yates scoring 16 for the winners.

Division 2 :- Rugby Hounds remain top on points difference after their win over Ormskirk Farmers; David Hodgson (19) and Eric Lupton (16) scored well for the winners. Abbey Sinners are a close second and still undefeated, after their victory over Legion Lions; Bill Gerrard scored 21 for the Sinners while Steve Garrett replied with 15 for Legion Lions. Despite 12 points from John Hesketh, Aughton Institute lost to Gang of Four; Andrew Sackville (13), Matt Cochrane (12) and Martin Burke (12) scored well for the winners. Benchwarmers, for whom Mike Wall scored 15 lost to Bispham Farmers Arms; Jim Dawber  (15) and Dave Cockram (12) led the scoring for Bispham.