Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :- 21 points and a full house from Darren Martin plus 18 from Charles Johnson helped Unison to a win over Whippet, for whom Debbie Davidson scored 19 and Gordon Richards 15. Despite 20 points from Janet Crompton, Squigglers lost to Greyhound, John Wilson scoring 15 for the winners. 17 points from Barbara Flaherty wasn’t enough to prevent Abbey Saints losing to Colly Wobblers; Pat Gibson (17) and Mike Unsworth (16) led the scoring for the winners. In a 3 a-side match Helenians, for whom Dave Boyd scored 18 and Alf Westwell 16, overcame Newburgh Lions; Jim Maloney contributing 19 to Newburgh’s score. 21 points from Paul Prior greatly helped Ormskirk Tennis Club to a win over Robin Hood for whom Sue Perks scored 15.

Division 2 :- Abbey Saints, for whom Bill Gerrard scored 22, remain top after their win over Ormskirk Farmers. Rugby Hounds are second, beating Gang of Four; Colin MacDonald scored 14 for the winners and Rob Jones 12 for the losing team. 17 points from Steve Garrett secured Legion Lions’ first win of the season against Bispham Farmers Arms. In beating Ormskirk Theatre Company, Aughton Institute also secured their first win of the season.

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.