MINIATURE RIFLES

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 264, 3 August 1932, Page 16

MINIATURE RIFLES

The Week’s Grade Matches CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES (By “Aperture.") Fixtures. , August 15 to 20.—Osmond and Ladies Shields. ’ August 22 to September 3.—Witcombe and Caldwell Cup. Intermediate Grade. The sixth round of intermediate grade matches resulted. in wins for Harbour Board, Hutt, and P.W.M.C. P.W.M.C. is leading with ten championship points, followed by Hutt with eight points. As those two teams meet in the next and final round an interesitng contest is expected. The two teams are well matched, with the odds In favour of P.W.M.C., who have maintained a high average throughout the whole of the season. The standard of shooting this round is excellent, the forty-two teamsmen achieving the same aggregate score of 2811 (average 66.93) as they did in the previous round. Hutt made the highest team score of 475, and together with Public Service the best combined team score of 942. Hutt and Public Service improved on previous scores by l and 1 point respectively. Twenty-nine, teamsmen achieved A grade scores of more than 66 each, made up of 2 possibles, 7 69’s. 13 68’s, 7 67’s. The possibles were achieved by J. Henry (“Evening Post”) and F. Knight (P.W.M.C.). The detailed scores are as follow-: Hutt. —A. Lambert, 69; K. Gittlngs, 69; O. Churcher, 69; D. Yates, 68; J. Barnard, 67! L. Pointon, 67; H. Y. Caldwell, 66; total, 475. . Public Service.—E. N. Bromley, 69; W. C. Higgison, 68; A. V. G. Wilson, 68; A. S. Ballinger, 67; J. Croxton, 66; G. Hunter, 65; C. A. Furlong, 64; total, 467. Petone W.M.C.—F. Knight, 70; A. Buck, 68," A Doran, 68; S. Dawson, 68; H. Exton, 07; F. Kershaw, 67; L. Wales, 66; total, 474. “Evening Post”—J. Henry, 70; Miss B. Knell, 69;. M. Lemmer, 67; G. EarL 66; J. Bradley, 66; M. Marshall, 65; H. Nickless, 59; total, 462. Harbour Board.—T. McGill, 69; J. Atkins, 68; J.' Bell, 68; T. Sewell, 68; D. Emmerson, 68; W. Bell, 67; L. Wise, 64; total, 472. W.W.M.C. —J. Walmsley, 69; G. Old 68; R. Pattison, 68; H. Roberts, 68; G. Walker, 65; M. Bird, 65; A. Roberts, 58; total, 461. B Grade—Sixth Round. The sixth round of B grade matches resulted in wins for Aotea, Brooklyn. Hutt Ladies, Karori. P.W.M.C., and P.W.M.C. Ladies. The P.W.M.C. Ladies’ team is leading with 12 championship points, .followed by Aotea and Brooklyn with 10 each. There is a marked improvement in the standard of marksmanship. The eighty-’ four competitors aggregated 5517 points, an average of. 65.68. Hutt Ladles made the highest team score of 470 points, and Brooklyn and Petone Central the best combined team score of 928 points. Hutt Ladies a.nd Port Nicholson Ladies Improved on previous 'scores by two and one point respectively. Hutt Ladies’ present score and steady improvement are excellent. Port Nicholson Ladles show'a decided improvement over previous years. Twenty-five marksmen scored more than 66 points each, made up of 'two possibles, seven 69’s, seven 68’s, and nine 67’s. The possibles were achieved by F. Monk (Onslow)'and W. G. Scambary (Aotea). The detailed scores are as follow:— Hutt Ladies.—Mrs. Bird, 60; Mrs. Cavaye, 69; Mrs. Skipage, 69; Miss V. Bird, 67; Mrs. Ching, 67; Mrs. Donkin, 66; Mrs. Orr, 63. Total, 470. Brooklyn Ladies.—Miss 0. A. Willis, 68; Miss G. Miller, 66; Mrs. Tunks. 66; Mrs. Walsh, 66; Miss A. Cockroft, 65; Miss I. Thompson, 63; Mrs. G. Webster, 63. Total, 457. Brooklyn.—K. Gillstrom, 69; R. V. Abbott, 68; J. E. Donovan; 68; M. Hoffeins, 66; A. Anderson. 66; G. W. Webster, 66; G. Jensen, 66. Total, 469. Petone Central.—J. Braid, 67; H. Marsden, 67; H. Woodhead, 67; A- W. Jones, 66; W. J. Warrington, 65; W. Stephenson, 64; H. 'Hobbs, 63. Total, 459. Karori.—H .Hands, 69; G. McNeil, 67; H. C. Boon, 67; Mrs. J. Staples, 66; R. Drake, 66; V. Barnes. 66; 'J. Drake, 65. Total, 466. ’ Port Nicholson Ladies.—Miss A. M. Foy, 68;'Miss Q. Ward. 66: Miss M. Shaw. 66; Miss E- Cameron, 65: Miss A. Halliday, 65: Mrs. A. Otton, 65; Miss E. King, 64. Total, 459. . Aotea.—W. G. Scambary. 70; W. D. Feast, 68; T. J. Chapman. 67; M. O’Grady, 66; G. Robinson, 66;'P, Stewart, 64; J. Stephens, 64. Total, 465. South.—O. Hempleman, 69; 11. Alexander, 66: A. Mcßobic, 65; L. Smallbone,'64; W. Edwards. 63; C. Kemp; 63; R. Shreeve, 57. Total. 447. P.W.M.C.—W. Mudge. 68; H, Petherick, 67; 11. Emmett, 66: A. Fisher,.66; W. Johnson,- 66; C.. Lusty, 66; W. Ward, 65. Total, Onslow.—F. Monk, 70: F. Freeman. 69; R. Bradshaw, 68; W. Fettes, 65:’0. K. Jeffs, 64: H. Aplin, 58; A.’ Butts, 58. Total. 452. ' P.W.M.C. Ladies.—Mrs. Warner, 67; Mrs., Davies. 66; Mrs. Emmett, 66; Miss Lusty, 651 Mrs. Verrail. 65: Mrs. Ward, 65; Miss Cunllffe. 63. Total, 457. . Hutt Valley Ladies. —Mrs. Taylor, 69; Miss 'Pointon, 68; Mrs. Nightingale, 67; Mrs. Nicholas, 66: Mrs. Greenfield. 66: Mrs. Rushton, 61; Mrs. Johnson, 55. Total, 452. C Grade—Sixth Round. The following is the delayed sixth round C grade match between Hutt and Petone Central. Hutt is congratulated upon its record score, and both teams have achieved a combined team score record. F. K. Goldfinch is congratulated upon his possible. Hutt.—F. K. Goldfinch, 70; C. Bird, 69; F. B. Richards, 68; Sergt. • McHolm, 68; R. W. Gray. 68; S. Murray.- 68; F .Cropp.. 66. Total, 477. Petone Central.—W. Stephenson. 68; L. Pearce. 66; J. Jeffries, 66; D. Oliver. 66; .L. Wilkinson. 66; D. Jones, 65; D. Herron. 65. T0ta1.'462. - The following is the postponed sixth round C grade match between “Evening Post” and Aotea. K. MacDowall is heartiily 'congratulated upon hiS possible score. “Evening Post.”—K. MacDowall, 70; Mrs. H. Nickless, 68: W. Canham, 68: W. Jamieson,'67; R. Allen. .66: R. Otton, 6*l; W. McGrath. 63. Total. 466. Aotea.—A; D. Herd, 68: N. Young. 66; P. Stewart, junr., 66: IL Ward. 66; A. Woodman, 64; J. S. Edwards, 63: L. J. Lubransky, 63. Total, 456. Championship Tables.

New Zealand Championship. . Judging from the targets to hand this year's performances tor the New Zealand championship are epoch-making in the history of the sport In New Zealand. It Is hoped to hare the results available for publication next Tuesday. There are approximately one thousand targets to be checked as well as the counting back. Messrs. Graham. Mcßain and Croxton arc the target checkers. Wltoombo and Caldwell Cup. Entries for the Wttcdmbe and Caldwell Cup-competition close on August 13. The winners will'hold the Cup for a year, and each member of the winning team will be presented with a miniature. Teams consist of five members, who must belong to an affiliated club. The number of individun.l shots is 15. making a 150 possible scorn for each individual and 750 for each team. isydculiaiu. (Chrlstcburch) aretha

present holders, and hare won the cup twice in succession. • Wellington Association. Secretaries of clubs are reminded that the entries for the Osmond and Ladies' Shield matches close with the' association secretary on August 10. The matches will take place the following' week. General. A visit was made to the Brooklyn range last Saturday evening. A dance was in progress. The excellent music by Mrs. O’Sullivan, the capable management’by the. master of ceremonies, Mr. Cunningham, the delectable supper provided by .the Brooklyn Club ladies, and the' informality and sociability of all present made the evening a most enjoyable one. These functions are held fortnightly, and ar« well worth a visit. On a perusal of the scores made by teamsmen In inter-club competitions one is struck with the rernarkable form of Mr. K. H. Nicholl (Harbour Board), who for sheer merit is a veritable marvel. He has dropped merely one. point in six shoots. Another marksman whose consistency is without parallel is Mr. J. T. Klug (Karori). who has scored in all his matches six consecutive sixty-nines, and’it is a remarkable coincidence that in 1930 he did exactly the same thing. One hopes bis "luck” will some day change. Most of bls nines have ben doubtful -‘bulls.” Next Bound of Matches. Intermediate Grade —Last Round. August 15—P.W.M.C. versus Hutt. August 13— Petone Central versus “Evening Post.” August 18—Public Service versus W.W.M.C. Harbour Board, a bye. B Grade—Seventh Round. August 15—Onslow versus South. August 17—Petone Ladles versus P.W.M.C. Ladles. August 17—Brooklyn versus Karorl. August 18—Hutt Ladies versus Hutt Valley Ladies. August 18—Port Nicholson Ladies’ versus Aotea. August IS—Petone Central versus Brooklyn Ladies. ' ' p,W.M.C« a bye. _

A Grade. < Team. Hutt ......... M. ' .... 0 W. L. 0 r». pts. i 11 Harbour Board . 8 4 0 2 10 Aotea .0 3 1 7 Public Service . 6 3 3 0 6 South 1 ....... .. 6 2 6 Karori .. 6 2 4 0 4 Brooklyn .. 6 1 . 5 • 0 South 2 .. 6 1 5 0 Intermediate Grade. Team. M. w. L. D. Pts. P.W.M.C . a 5 0 0 10 Hutt . 5 4 1 0 s •‘Evening Post” . 3 2 0 fl Harbour Board * . .. 6 3 3 0 G Petone Central .. 5 o 3 0 4 W.W.M.C i 4 0 2 Public Service . 5 • 0 0 0 B Grade. Team. M. w. L. D. Pts. P.W.M.C. Ladies . 6 6 0 0 12 Aotea .-...■ 0 0 0 10 Brooklyn ..... •: 1 a I 0 10 Petone Central a . 4 J 0 8 Hutt'Ladles .. . G 3 ■J 0 G Karori 5 2 3 0 4 Onslow 2 3 0 ■ 4 Pt. Nicholson Ladles 6 2 4 0 4 South' . G o 4 0 4 Hutt Valley Ladies 2 3 0 4 P.W.M.C . 8 4 0 4 Brooklyn Ladles 1 4 0 J Petone Ladies . . 5 0 5 0 0 C Grade. Team. M. w. L. D. Pts. ‘‘Evening Post” . <3 6 0 0 12 Hutt ' . 6 I 0 10 W.W.M.C. .... . G 4 2 0 8 Petone Central . G 3 3 0 H Public Service . G 3 0 6 Brooklyn .... . G 2 4 0 4 PJW.M.C. ..... . G 1 5 0 *> Aotea ......... . 6 0 6 0 0