Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- 17 points each from Steve Feller and Andy McGowan greatly helped Colly Wobblers’ win over Rugby Hounds. Newburgh Lions had the narrowest of victories over Squigglers; David Sinclair scored 15 for the winners and Barry Marshall replied with 16 for Squigglers.    Greyhound surrendered top spot after losing to Ormskirk Tennis Club for whom Paul Prior scored an impressive 27 points. Unison, thanks to 21 from Darren Martin, overcame Whippet, for whom Gordon Richards scored 15. In the other game Helenians beat Robin Hood

Division 2 :-  The top of the table clash ended in a draw; Kevin Walton scored 20 for Abbey Saints and Rob Jones 15 for the Gang of Four. 14 points from Frank Molyneux helped Ormskirk Farmers to a win over Parbold Exiles, for whom Jim Dawber scored 13. 17 points from Alan Thompson and 15 from Lynne Hawkes was very instrumental in Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Benchwarmers. 15 points from John Hesketh helped Aughton Institute to victory over Benchwarmers, who only fielded three players.

Division 1:- Greyhound remain top of the table after beating a three man Rugby Hounds; Eric Lupton scored16 for the losing team.   19 points from Mike Preston earned Robin Hood a draw with Whippet, for whom Gordon Richards scored 15. An impressive 24 points from Darren Martin assured Unison a win over Ormskirk Tennis Club; Paul Prior contributed 19 to the losing team’s score. Squigglers beat a three man Helenians; Janet Crompton scoring 15 for the winners and Mike Flaherty replied with 16 for Helenians.  Colly Wobblers beat Newburgh Lions, who only had two players one of whom, David Sinclair, scored 20.

Division 2 :-  Abbey Saints extended their lead at the top after a win over Ormskirk Theatre Company; Barbara Flaherty scored 20 for the Saints and Alan Thompson 14 for the Theatre Company. A huge 26 points from Bill Gerrard earned Abbey Sinners a comfortable win over Legion Lions. 13 points from Jim Dawber wasn’t enough for Parbold Exiles to overcome Aughton Institute. 15 points from Mike Wall and 14 from Rob Green enabled Benchwarmers to win against Ormskirk Farmers.

I am sorry to report the death of Eric Moore, a founding member of the team in 1984 when they were West Lancs SDP. He played until the start of this season. Team secretaries have the funeral arrangements.

Division 1:- Greyhound remain top after their win over Newburgh Lions; John Wilson scored 20 for the winners and Jim Maloney 16 for Newburgh. 21 points from Darren Martin  and 17 from Dave Kenrick, ensured Unison’s victory over Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 17. 20 points from Mike Unsworth helped Colly Wobblers to a win over Squigglers for whom Barry Marshall scored 16. Ormskirk Tennis Club, thanks to 19 from Paul Prior, won the day against Robin Hood. Despite 16 points from Brian Yates, Whippet lost narrowly to Helenians. 

Division 2 :-  Abbey Saints are still top on points difference, after their win over Ormskirk Farmers; Kevin Walton scored 13 for the winners. Gang of Four are in second after beating Ormskirk Theatre Company; Rob Jones contributed 14 to Gang of Four’s total and Alan Thompson 13 to the Theatre Company’s. 15 points from Mike Wall enabled Benchwarmers a win over Aughton Institute.

The final round of group matches took place last week. Greyhound beat Wings (Southport & Formby) 61-40 with John Wilson scoring 24 including a full house. The picture shows Abbey Sinners before their match against Rainhill Victoria (Liverpool) which they lost by one point 50-51. The star performer is on the right of the picture - Paul Sinha who is one of the chasers on the ITV quiz The Chase. Appearing as a guest Paul scored 25 points, also achieving a full house. The Sinners achieved their second bonus point for a narrow loss. Unison received a walkover.

Colly Wobblers, Greyhound and Unison qualify for the quarterfinals. Abbey Sinners will enter the MQL Plate.