Ormskirk Quiz League

The Ormskirk heat took place at the Greyhound on Wednesday. All sixteen places in the draw were filled very quickly. A high standard of competition ensued for players and spectators, greatly enhanced by accessible questions.

Photos from the event can be viewed here

GROUP 1                                            GROUP 2                                            GROUP 3                                           GROUP 4

Mike Unsworth  18                             Alan Gibbs 14                                   John Wilson 15                                  Ray Oakes 16

Alan Thompson 8                               Bill Gerrard 10                                    Madeline Evans 11                            Andy McGowan 10

Charles Johnson 14                           Paul Prior 12                                      Darren Martin 18                               Steve Feller 10

Arthur Heyes 11                                  David Hodgson 17                             Peter Duffy 10                                    Pat Gibson 18

SEMI FINAL 1                                       SEMI FINAL 2

Mike Unsworth 11                               Charles Johnson 11

Alan Gibbs 12                                     John Wilson 14

Darren Martin 16                                David Hodgson 11

Ray Oakes 14                                     Pat Gibson 17

After five rounds of the FINAL the scores were

Pat Gibson 15

John Wilson 15  

Darren Martin 14

Ray Oakes 13

In a tie-break John answered all three questions, whereas Pat only answered two correctly.

The 2015 Ormskirk MIMIR Champion is John Wilson.

The draw for the MQL MIMIR on Wednesday March 18th can be found here.

There were three postponed games in Division 2 this week. Abbey Sinners move back to the top of the table after a comfortable win over a three man Whippet; Bill Gerrard top scored for the Sinners with15 points. Abbey Saints are second after their win over Parbold Exiles. Benchwarmers won their first game of the season beating Ormskirk Farmers but remain at the foot of the table. 

The Presentation Night will be held at Aughton Institute on Monday April 20th.

Both Ormskirk teams were beaten in the quarter final. Unison just lost to Judges from Liverpool 40 to 42. Colly Wobblers were beaten 35 to 44 by Oxton Cons from the Wirral League.

Division 1:- 16 points and 15 points from Ray Oakes and John Wilson respectively saw Old Dog home against Robin Hood for whom Roy Atherton scored 17. Despite 16 from Janet Crompton, Squigglers poor run of form continued as they went down to Rugby Hounds for whom David Hodgson scored 18 and Eric Lupton 15. Despite 18 points from Jim Maloney Newburgh Lions’ recent run of success was halted by Colly Wobblers. Greyhound, for whom Mal Collier scored 16, beat Helenians. Farmers Arms staged a remarkable comeback against Ormskirk Tennis Club to win by one point; Charles Johnson scored 23 for Farmers Arms

Division 2:- With Abbey Sinners not playing, Gang of Four took the opportunity and moved to the top of the table with a win over Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 15.  A good all round team performance, with all four players scoring double figures, saw Abbey Saints home against Aughton Institute. Jim Dawber’s 18 points ensured Parbold Exile’s victory against a three man Ormskirk Farmers for whom Gerard Molyneux scored 16. Despite 15 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to OCC.