On Saturday 27 October, Monbulk Bowling Club’s second side played Dandenong RSL at home and had a resounding win by 63 shots, 119 to 56.
Dick Coppin’s rink had a day out, winning 51 shots to nine.
Club statistician, Shorty Hicks, went back through the records for the past 10 years and he declared this win as the only time a Monbulk team won more than 50 shots in a game.
That is an amazing feat and the team certainly deserves their best rink trophies.
Lead was Eric Walsh, second was Alan Hamilton, third was Jim Anderson and skip was Dick Coppin. Eric Furby and Peter Francis’ rinks both won by nine shots and Case Broekhoff’s rink completed the demolition, winning by three shots.
Monbulk 1 had a tough encounter with Lillydale at home.
Only one shot separated the teams at the break, but Lillydale was able to gain the upper hand on three rinks to win by 18 shots, 90 to 72.
Eric Markham’s rink struggled all day and even though Peter Koomen bowled well, they went down by 11 shots, 14 to 25.
Andrew Bells’ rink led nearly all day and went down on the final bowl when they were holding game, 19 to 21.
Richard Cooksons’ rink led for the first 15 ends but were overhauled, losing by six shots.
Brian Smith’s rink was the shining light for the side, winning in a nail-biter by one shot, 22 to 21.
Tuesday pennant saw Monbulk record two wins and a loss.
Monbulk 1 played on a slow and unpredictable green at Eastwood Golf and was able to come away with the points by 13 shots, 59 to 46.
Richard Cooksons’ rink won by nine shots, Andrew Bell won by seven shots and Eric Markhams’ rink blotted the copybook, losing by three shots.
Monbulk 2 won a thriller by two shots against Glen Waverley, 64 shots to 62.
Going into the final end of the day, Everitt Hargreaves’ rink had the weight of the whole side on their shoulders as overall the team trailed by two shots.
Some excellent bowling by the first three left rink members in Eric Walsh, Lorraine McLaren and Graeme Goller put Monbulk in an advantaged position and this was topped off by a brilliant bowl from the skip which hid the jack, which gave the team victory.
Monbulk 3 struggled away from home against Mulgrave Country Club, going down on all rinks by 37 shots, 42 to 79.
Both Eric Furby’s and Barry Adshead’s rinks lost by 10 shots and Mike Harris went down by 17 shots.
On Thursday 15 November, Night Owls bowls will start for the season at 7.30pm.
The dress code is casual, and bowls can be provided.
Players of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
Single players or teams can be accommodated.
Ring the club or Dick on 0437 952 368 to play, or sign up in the foyer.
