Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- 18 points from Jim Maloney and 16 from John Purslow was enough for Newburgh Lions to overcome Abbey Saints. Despite 15 from Bill Gerrard, Abbey Sinners lost by the narrowest of margins to Colly Wobblers who remain unbeaten at the top. Unison beat Squigglers; Darren Martin scoring 20 for Unison and Janet Crompton 19 and Brian Fitton 15 for Squigglers. Greyhound lost to Rugby Hounds, David Hodgson and Eric Lupton both scoring 16 points for the winners.

Division 2:- 15 points each from Frank and Steve Molyneux saw Ormskirk Farmers victorious over Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 15. Despite 18 points from Rob Green Benchwarmers lost to Whippet who remain top. In other games Gang of Four beat Aughton Institute and Ormskirk Tennis Club beat Parbold Exiles.

Division 1:- In spite of 15 points from Sue Perks, Robin Hood lost narrowly to Greyhound for whom John Wilson scored 19.   Rugby Hounds beat Abbey Sinners, David Hodgson and Francis Williams scoring 20 points for the winners and losers respectively. Colly Wobblers beat a depleted Newburgh Lions; Pat Gibson scoring 21 for Colly Wobblers and David Sinclair 18 for Newburgh.   An impressive 21 points from Brian Fitton and 17 from Janet Crompton was enough for Squigglers to beat Abbey Saints.

Division 2:- Keith Mountain’s 15 points wasn’t quite enough for Ormskirk Tennis Club to overcome Gang of Four in a close contest. Red Lion Bulldogs continued their good form with a win over OCC; Steve Garrett scored 16 for the winners and Jackie Birchall 16 for the losers.   Whippet stay top after their win over Parbold Exiles, Brian Yates scoring 15 for Whippet.    Alan Thompson’s 19 points was a significant factor in Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Aughton Institute.

Division 1:- 18 points from David Sinclair and 16 from Jim Maloney was enough to see Newburgh Lions home against Rugby Hounds, for whom David Hodgson scored 15.  With Unison not playing, Colly Wobblers return to the top after their win over Squigglers, Pat Gibson scoring 20 for the winners.  Robin Hood got off the mark with a win over Abbey Sinners. Greyhound, thanks to 17 from John Wilson beat  Helenians.

Division 2:- Whippet, for whom Gordon Richards scored an impressive 24 points, move back to the top after their win over Ormskirk Tennis Club. In the other games Red Lion Bulldogs beat Ormskirk Farmers, Gang of Four beat Ormskirk Theatre Company and OCC recorded their first win, beating Benchwarmers.

Ormskirk beat Warrington by 49 points to 29. Pat Gibson was the highest scorer with 19 points. The next two fixtures are both against Southport & Formby who also have a 100% record.

Division 1:- David Sinclair’s 19 points helped Newburgh Lions narrowly beat Robin Hood for whom Roy Atherton scored 15. Unison, thanks to 24 from Darren Martin, beat Helenians and move to top of the table. In the Tuesday quiz Greyhound lost to Abbey Sinners.

Division 2:- Whippet’s unbeaten run came to an end, as they were narrowly beaten by Gang of Four; Eric Moore scored 15 for the winners and Gordon Richards 16 for the losers.  Benchwarmers made it back to back wins, when they beat Ormskirk Farmers; Mike Wall scored 15 for Benchwarmers. 14 points from Dave Cockram helped Parbold Exiles overcome Ormskirk Cricket Club. Aughton Institute lost to Red Lion Bulldogs for whom Steve Garrett scored 17 points.