Ormskirk Quiz League

Last Wednesday Ormskirk beat Warrington 53-33,  Pat Gibson leading the way with 20 points well supported by Mike Unsworth (13) and John Wilson (11). This week Ormskirk beat Liverpool 40-33, Pat again top scoring with 21. The final games are both against Southport & Formby on February 25th at the Greyhound when the title will be decided.

Division 1:- No change at the top as Old Dog beat Helenians (John Wilson and Ray Oakes scoring 16 points each for the winners) and Unison, thanks to 15 from Peter Duffy, beat Robin Hood. Greyhound move into third, all four players scoring double points, after their win over Squigglers. Jim Maloney’s 25 points was a major factor in Newburgh Lions’ close win over Rugby Hounds for whom David Hodgson scored 16.

Division 2:- Abbey Sinners stay top after their win over Ormskirk Farmers, Bill Gerrard scoring 21 for the winners. A good all round team performance saw Gang of Four victorious over Red Lon Bulldogs and keeps them in second place just ahead of Abbey Saints who had a narrow win over Ormskirk Theatre Company. Aughton Institute, thanks to 16 from Gordon Richards, beat Benchwarmers.

The Ormskirk heat of the 2015 MIMIR Trophy will take place at the Greyhound in Ormskirk on Wednesday February 18th starting at 7 45 pm. The draw will contain 16 players. A window for entries will be open between February 8th and 15th.

Division 1:- Old Dog remain top after their high scoring win over Greyhound in which Pat Gibson scored 17 and John Wilson 16 for Old Dog, Tony Grieco replying with16 for Greyhound. Unison stay second after a comfortable win over Helenians in which Darren Martin scored an impressive 25 points. Despite 19 points from Janet Crompton, Squigglers went down to Newburgh Lions for whom Jim Maloney scored a staggering 30 points. David Hodgson's 21 points was a significant factor in Rugby Hounds' comfortable win over Ormskirk Tennis Club. In a close game Farmers Arms beat Robin Hood.

Division 2:- A three man Abbey Saints beat a three man Red Lion Bulldogs, Kevin Walton scoring 15 for the Saints. Tuesday's quiz produced low scores. Whippet beat Benchwarmers thanks to 15 points from Bob Edge. 15 points from Alan Thompson ensured Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Aughton Institute.  Gang of Four stay second after their win over Parbold Exiles.

Division 1:- Helenians had a much needed victory over Farmers Arms, Mike Flaherty scoring 17 for the winners. Old Dog stay top after their win over Squigglers for whom Janet Crompton scored 19; John Wilson scored 15 for Old Dog. Unison overcame Greyhound and stay second; Darren Martin’s 19 points was the main contribution for Unison. 17 points from Jim Maloney was a significant factor in Newburgh Lions' easy win over Ormskirk Tennis Club.

Division 2:- Abbey Sinners lost their first game of the season going down to Gang of Four for whom Rob Jones scored 15 points. Whippet beat Ormskirk Farmers thanks to an impressive 17 points from Charlie McAuley. An all round team performance, with all four players scoring double points, saw Abbey Saints home against OCC, for whom Val Hyson scored 15. Gordon Richards’ 15 points saw Aughton Institute victorious over Red Lion Bulldogs. Thanks to 16 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers registered their first point of the season by drawing with Ormskirk Theatre Company.