Ormskirk Quiz League

I am sad to report that Brian passed away yesterday. He was in his mid-70s.

He played for Squigglers since their days as Queen Inn in the 1980s and became their secretary in 1997.

He was diagnosed with lung cancer during last season and played until Christmas.

He was a former chairman and 1st XI captain at Maghull Cricket Club.

The fixtures are listed here. All dates are Mondays.

July 18  Colly Wobblers   v Ormskirk Tennis Club

             Ormskirk Theatre Company v Unison

July 25 Unison v Helenians

            Ormskirk Tennis Club v Ormskirk Theatre Company

August 1 Helenians v Ormskirk Theatre Company

                Unison v Colly Wobblers

August 8  Colly Wobblers v Helenians

                 Ormskirk Tennis Club v Unison

August 15 Ormskirk Theatre Company v Colly Wobblers

                  Helenians v Ormskirk Tennis Club

Unison lost the final against Rainhill Victoria (Liverpool) by 43 points to 45.

Over forty players from twelve teams saw two finals. In the Plate Unison had overcome the handicap by the end of round two. Although Abbey Sinners kept pace in the second half Unison won by 55 points to 45. In the Trophy Aughton Institute started with a six point advantage and managed to keep ahead throughout. Red Lion Bulldogs won the actual quiz by 1 point, but Aughton Institute won overall by 70 points to 65.

The trophies were presented by members of the Farmers Arms team that played in the league from the early 1970s until last season. Photos are here.

Unison are this season's Feeny Cup winners, having triumphed in a very closely-fought three way final played at St Joseph's Club in Warrington this week. They also won this Cup in 2011.

 You can watch each of the matches via this link to the MQL Website