Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- Colly Wobblers are champions after their win over Whippet; Pat Gibson scored 21 for the winners. Greyhound finish second, only one point behind,  due to their victory over Helenians; John Wilson scoring 18 for Greyhound.  19 points from Charles Johnson and 15 from Darren Martin enabled Unison’s victory over Robin Hood for whom Tom Evans scored 16. 19 points from David Hodgson helped Rugby Hounds to a win over Squigglers. An impressive 23 points from Paul Prior was a major factor in Ormskirk Tennis Club’s win over Newburgh Lions.

Division 2 :- Congratulations to Abbey Saints who have finished top, after their win over Benchwarmers; significant contributions to the Saints score were 17 from Barbara Flaherty and 14 from Kevin Walton while Rob Green added 15 to Benchwarmers score. Gang of Four finish second after beating Parbold Exiles; 17 from Andrew Sackville and 16 from Matt Cochrane led the scoring for the winners while Clive Gregory scored 15 for Parbold. 14 points from Bill Gerrard helped Abbey Sinners overcome Ormskirk Farmers. An impressive 19 points from Alan Thompson enabled Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Legion Lions for whom Steve Garrett scored 15.

In a rearranged match Abbey Sinners beat Parbold Exiles thanks to 19 points from Bill Gerrard and 17 from Steve Pilkington.

Also congratulations to Ormskirk Theatre Company who have won the Handicap League by one point from Ormskirk Farmers.

Ormskirk were victorious in their final two matches of the season. In the first match Ormskirk 55 Warrington 39 included 28 points and a full house from Pat Gibson. In the second match Ormskirk 45 Wirral 35 included 18 from Pat. Liverpool have won the Trophy with Ormskirk in second place.

With one week left the Division One title is still open with Colly Wobblers one point ahead of Greyhound, with a hefty points difference advantage. Abbey Saints have won Division Two due to Gang of Four losing last week. The Handicap League could have joint winners with Ormskirk Theatre Company one point ahead of Ormskirk Farmers who are also one point ahead of Colly Wobblers. 

Division 1:- Colly Wobblers remain top after their win over Ormskirk Tennis Club; Pat Gibson (20) and Mike Unsworth (19) scored well for the winners while Paul Prior replied with 15 points for the Tennis Club.  Greyhound are in second place after their victory over Whippet and remain only one point  behind - so the title will go to the wire; John Wilson scored an impressive 25 points for the winners.  17 points from Darren Martin helped Unison to victory over Helenians. Despite 16 from Barbara Phillips, Robin Hood lost narrowly to Squigglers, for whom Janet Crompton scored 15. 21 and 19 points from Jim Maloney and John Purslow greatly helped Newburgh Lions’ win over Rugby Hounds.

Division 2 :- An impressive 21 points from Francis Williams enabled Abbey Sinners’ win over Aughton Institute. Ormskirk Farmers, for whom Gerrard Molyneux scored 13, had a comfortable win over Legion Lions, who only fielded three players. Despite 22 points from Jim Dawber Parbold Exiles lost to Ormskirk Theatre Company for whom Alan Thompson scored 19. 18 points from Rob Green and 15 from Mike Wall played a large part in Benchwarmers win over Gang of Four.

There are still two places available for this competition - see below for details. Please let me know if you would like to take part - first come first served.