Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 2 :- Four postponed matches were played this week. In the first Ormskirk Theatre Company, despite 16 points from Alan Thompson and 13 from Gordon Richards, lost to Bispham Eagles. In their second postponed match Ormskirk Theatre Company fared better, beating Aughton Institute; Alan Thompson (15) and Gordon Richards (13) scored well for the winners. In their second game Bispham Eagles won again, this time beating Benchwarmers with Dave Lyons top scoring with 16 points. Turks Head Saints extended their lead at the top as they won against Hayfield Gang; Kevin Walton (14) and Barbara Flaherty (13) top scored for the winners and Martin Burke scored 14 for Hayfield.

As a result of these four games, Ormskirk Theatre Company finish top of the Handicap League by a single point from Bispham Eagles, so congratulations go to both teams. 

Ormskirk won one and lost one of their final two matches, completing the season as runner up to Wirral, both teams winning six of their eight matches, separated only by a points difference of 26 against 41.

In the first match Warrington were beaten 40-35 led by 21 points from Bill Gerrard. The second match resulted in a 40-49 defeat to Liverpool 2a.

Division 1 :- In the final scheduled round of matches, the title was decided when Greyhound beat Colly Wobblers by 20 points  and Unison beat Newburgh Lions by 19 points, which means Greyhound are champions by virtue of a higher points difference, so congratulations to them. In Greyhound’s match, high scorers were John Wilson (17) and Ritchie Venner (16); all the Greyhound team scored in double figures. In Unison’s match again all their players scored in double figures with Charles Johnson (16) and Dave Kenrick (15) leading the scoring. Robin Hood finish third after their win over Turks Head Sinners; Paul McAteer scored 16 for the winners and Peter Duffy 15 for the Sinners. At the bottom of the table Rugby Hounds overcame Scarecrows who finish in bottom place; Tony Robinson (15) and Eric Lupton (16) scored well for Rugby Hounds while Janet Crompton added an impressive 21 points to Scarecrows’ score.

Division 2 :- In the title decider Turks Head Saints beat Ormskirk Tennis Club to take the title, so congratulations to them. Kevin Walton scored 14 for the winners, while Paul Prior added 15 to the Tennis Club’s score. 16 points from Rob Green wasn’t enough to earn Benchwarmers a win over Hayfield Gang, for whom Andrew Sackville scored 13.  Bispham Eagles overcame Aughton Institute; Dave Lyons scoring 13 for the winners. 14 points from Alan Thompson assured Ormskirk Theatre Company’s victory over Helenians, for whom Mike Flaherty scored 12.

The Ormskirk heat of the Mimir Competition was held tonight at The Greyhound. In the final David Hodgson emerged as the clear winner on 17 points. Joint second on 12 points each were John Wilson, Alan Gibbs and Eric Lupton. Thanks for all these who attended and especially those who officiated.  Further details can be found here

A Pairs Competition will take place on Monday April 3 at Aughton Institute. This will form part of the revived Presentation Evening. All players and friends are welcome to attend.