Football Echo: Corinthian: Bishop in Memorial massacre; Birkenhead Sunday Houlihan's romp it 15-0.

Byline: with BRIAN FLANAGAN

JOHN BISHOP scored five goals and Chris Jones weighed in with a hat trick as Houlihan's Variety Club roared into the second round of the Memorial Challenge Cup with a 15-0 victory over hapless Argyle.

A shock looked on the cards when Third Division Wirral Libs held Division One Rangers Breaks 2-2 after extra-time, Rangers only managing to scrape through 8-7 on penalties.

Two goals from Chris Matthews could not save Parkside from crashing out 5-3 to arch rivals Hornby, while Young Lions were badly mauled by Stirrup Sport's Carl Maughan, who hit five goals in his side's 6-0 victory. Jason Allcroft was also on the scoresheet.

Penny Lane (Gerrard McIlroy, own goal) progressed 2-0 at the expense of Prenton AFC, while Nova (Jamie Brown 2, Craig Cole) had to battle for a 3-2 win over Fourth Division Saddle Club.

Bushell Athletic (John Carter, John O'Donnell, Paul Johnstone) edged past Tranmere Vics 3-2, but St John's Celtic were shocked 3-1 by Pacific, Adam Mill (2) and Kevin Mearns the scorers.

Neston Nomads also progressed after a close 3-1 win overThe Archers (Mark Yates). Dock's unbeaten Premier Division record continued with a 3-0 win over FC Beehive, Mick Saunders, Mike McGarth, Dave Mays on target for the leaders.

FC Prenton remain in second after a fine 2-0 victory over Warwick.

Brow (Lee Furlong 2, Shaun Keevey, Owen Hassle) were 4-0 winners over Shaftesbury and Saughall (Dan Brett, Paul Elliot) gained three valuable points with a 2-1 win at Corsair in Division Three.

Windmill's title challenge was boosted by a 4-3 win at Woodhey Athletic.

In Division Four, Birkenhead Town overcame Three Lions 3-2 and St Mary's revival continued with a 7-0 win over Sure Start.

Vauxhall Motors Colts defeated New Brighton Youth 5-2 to widen the gap at the top of the Youth Division.