Ormskirk Quiz 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.

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.