Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:-. In the top of the table clash Greyhound beat Colly Wobblers by a single point and assume first place; John Wilson scored 15 for the winners while Pat Gibson replied with 19 for the losers. Rugby Hounds made it two wins in a row by beating Robin Hood; Eric Lupton (18) and Bruce Covey (15) scored well for the winners. 20 points from Darren Martin and 17 from Alan Gibbs assured Unison’s win over Newburgh Lions for whom David Sinclair scored 15.  Despite 19 from Paul Prior and 15 from Keith Mountain, Ormskirk Tennis Club lost to Helenians; Bob Foster scored 18 for Helenians. An impressive 24 points from Janet Crompton enabled Squigglers’ win over Whippet.

Division 2 :- In spite of 15 points from Andrew Sackville, Gang of Four lost to Ormskirk Farmers.   Abbey Saints won against Aughton Institue and as a result go top; Kevin Walton scoring 18 for the Saints. 14 points from Steve Garrett helped Legion Lions to a win over Parbold Exiles for whom Jim Dawber also scored 14. In the remaining game Abbey Sinners beat Benchwarmers

In the latest round of matches Ormskirk lost their first match to unbeaten Liverpool 36-47. The second match saw a 49-44 victory against Southport & Formby with John Wilson scoring 18 points. The team are in second place, one point behind Liverpool, who have two games in hand.

Division 1:- Rugby Hounds won their first game of the season, beating Helenians in a high scoring contest; Eric Lupton (21 and a full house) and Colin Macdonald (18) led the scoring for the winners while Mike Flaherty (15) replied for Helenians.  20 points from David Sinclair helped Newburgh Lions clinch a final round victory over Robin Hood for whom Carl Rennox scored 15.  Despite 21 points from Alan Gibbs, Unison lost to Colly Wobblers; Pat Gibson (17) and Mike Unsworth (15) led the  scoring for the winners. An impressive 23 points from John Wilson was the difference in Greyhound’s win over Squigglers.  A massive 27 points from Paul Prior saw Ormskirk Tennis Club home against Whippet for whom Debbie Davidson scored 21. 

Division 2 :- In the Abbey Derby, the Saints emerged victorious in a very high scoring game; Barbara Flaherty (16), Kevin Walton (15) and Clive Walton (15) scored well for the Saints while Bill Gerrard (16) and Francis Williams (15) did the same for Abbey Sinners. 18 points from Alan Thompson greatly helped Ormskirk Theatre Company to a win over Ormskirk Farmers, for whom Dave Berrington scored15. 16 points from Steve Garrett was the difference in Legion Lions win over Benchwarmers.  Gang of Four remain top after their win over Aughton Institute; Matt Cochrane scoring 17 for the winners while John Hesketh replied with 15 for Aughton.

Congratulations to Steve Pilkington (Abbey Sinners) for his performance on the ITV quiz show The Chase last Wednesday. He answered eight questions in the Cashbuilder round which added £8000 to the £42000 banked by the other three contestants. They scored 23 in the Final round to 20 by the Chaser and so won £12500 each.

It is on itv hub until mid December.

In their third evening of matches Ormskirk continued the pattern of the previous two - one win and one loss. The win was against Liverpool 2A by 44-35 with Bill Gerrard scoring 18. The loss was against Warrington by 43-55, Bill again doing well with 15 and Alan Thompson scoring 14. Francis Williams (Abbey Sinners) made his debut for the team.