Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- Robin Hood, despite only having three players, overcame Helenians; Sue Perks (18) and Carl Rennox (15) led the scoring for Robin Hood. Colly Wobblers, for whom Pat Gibson scored 19, beat Abbey Sinners. In the other game Rugby Hounds were victorious over recently promoted Whippet.

Division 2:- 15 points from Barbara Flaherty helped Abbey Saints overcome Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Alan Thompson also contributed 15 points. Gang of Four beat OCC with all four players registering double figure scores. 19 points from Jim Dawber greatly helped Parbold Exiles to victory over Aughton Institute. Benchwarmers had a narrow win over Legion Lions

I am sad to report that Tony passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. He was in his mid 60s.

He had a kidney removed earlier this year and recently underwent a course of radiotherapy.

Tony was very proud of his London and Italian heritage, moving to Liverpool to train as a teacher at Christ's College. He spent his entire career at Maricourt School in Maghull, becoming a Governor when he retired.

He started playing quiz in the Northern League before joining the large squad at the Ropers Arms in Ormskirk in the 1980s. He became team secretary in 1997, continuing in this role when they moved to the Greyhound.

Tony led a pilgrimage for handicapped children each Easter to Lourdes for HCPT. Do have a look at their Facebook page and this page as well.

The funeral will be in London on Saturday September 10th.

Congratulations to Unison for winning the Charity League on points difference from Helenians. Both teams won three of their four matches. Unison had a points difference of +14. Helenians had a points difference of +13.

The fixtures for the forthcoming season are now available in the Fixtures/Results section. 

August 15 Ormskirk Theatre Company (18) v Colly Wobblers (0) 54-41

                  Helenians (10) v Ormskirk Tennis Club (15) 52-50

August 8  Colly Wobblers (0) v Helenians (10) 36-38

                 Ormskirk Tennis Club (15) v Unison (0) 39-41

August 1 Helenians (10) v Ormskirk Theatre Company (18) 53-40

                Unison (0) v Colly Wobblers (0) 37-41

July 25 Unison (0) v Helenians (10)  47-43

            Ormskirk Tennis Club (15) v Ormskirk Theatre Company (18)  57-55

July 18  Colly Wobblers (0)   v Ormskirk Tennis Club (15)  43-51

             Ormskirk Theatre Company (18) v Unison (0)  37-49