Andrew Sackville (Gang of Four) has recently appeared on two editions of the BBC quiz Pointless with his younger daughter Alison. Although they did not progress beyond the second round Andrew scored a pointless answer by naming R A Butler as a postwar Cabinet Minister whose name has six letters or fewer.
Posted by David Hodgson
25/10/2017
John Wilson (Greyhound) is appearing in the current series as a member of a team called Vikings. The latest match is available on iplayer.
Posted by David Hodgson
24/10/2017
In the second evening of matches Ormskirk beat Warrington, on a set of questions that suited neither team, by 30-25. In the second match Ormskirk narrowly lost 43-46 to Liverpool, John Wilson contributing 15 of the points. Ormskirk lead the table with 5 points from 4 matches, just ahead of Liverpool (4 points from 2 matches) and Southport & Formby (4 points from 4 matches).
Posted by David Hodgson
19/10/2017
Division 1:- 17 points from David Sinclair helped Newburgh Lions to a draw with Colly Wobblers who remain top. All four Greyhound players scored in double figures as they went on to beat Rugby Hounds. 17 points from Alf Westwell enabled Helenians’ win over Squigglers, for whom Janet Crompton scored 15. 18 points from Charles Johnson and 15 from Darren Martin assured Unison’s victory over Ormskirk Tennis Club. Robin Hood, thanks to 17 from Barbara Phillips, saw off Whippet.
Division 2 :- Despite 16 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Ormskirk Farmers. 16 points from Barbara Flaherty and 13 from Kevin Walton helped Abbey Saints overcome Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 14. Bill Gerrard’s 18 points was a major factor in Abbey Sinners’ win over Legion Lions; Steve Garrett contributed 13 to the Legion’s total. In the other game Parbold Exiles beat Aughton Institute.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
18/10/2017
In the first round of games in the group stages of the competition both Ormskirk teams won. Unison beat WSC Woodworms of the Warrington league, thanks to 19 points from Darren Martin. Colly Wobblers were victorious against Judges from Liverpool division 1; Pat Gibson (24) and a 'full house' and Andy McGowan (17) led the scoring for the Ormskirk team. In the next round of games in November all four competing Ormskirk teams will be in action - Unison, Colly Wobblers plus Greyhound and Abbey Sinners
Posted by Mike Unsworth
14/10/2017