MINIATURE RIFLES

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 43, 19 August 1930, Page 13

MINIATURE RIFLES

A AND C GRADE RESULTS

WITCOMBE AND CALDWELL CUP

(By "Aperture.")

The seventh round of A Grade matches resulted in wins for Hutt No. 1, South, Aotea, and a draw by Brooklyn and Harbour Board. The result of the match between Karori and Public Service is subject to the referee's dect-

Tho position of the teams in tho championship Is as follows:—Hutt No. 1, 12; Karori, 10; Public Service, 10; South, 8; Brooklyn, 7; Aotea, C; Hutt No. 2, 5; P.W.M.C, 4; Harbour Board, 3; Railway, 3.

There was a very marked improvement in form. The 56 competitors aggregated 3796 points, an average of 67.78. Tho highest team score was made by the Hutt team with 481. The best scoring match was between South and P.W.M.C., with a combined score of 95b. South, Aotea, and P.W.M.C. excelled their previous highest scores by 5, 3; and 2 points rePossibles were scored by R. M'Dougall (Railway) his fourth; P. B. Goldfinch (Hutt), his third; F. Kershaw (P.W.M.C), his third; and L. Hare (Hutt). There were no fewer than nineteen 69's. The match results are as follow: —

C GRADE. I The seventh round of C Grade resulted in wins for Brooklyn, Aotea, P.W.M.C, and Onslow (four "home" teams). The results of the matches between Public Servlco and W.W.Jt.C. 'and'between Harbour Board und I'ctpno Central N. 2 are not yet to hand. The position of the leading teams in the inter-club championship is as follows: —Hutt, JO; Potone Central No. 1, 10; Aotea, 8; Public Service, S ; Hallway, S; W.W.M.C, S; Brooklyn, U; Hutt Valley ladies, 6; Onslow, 6. The result of the matches between P.W.M.C. and'Hutt and between Onslow and Pctone CenIral Is'o. 1 was a most surprising one, in that the two lending teams were badly defeated. The 50 competitors aggregated 3572 points, an average of 63.78. Brooklyn made the highest team scoro of 480, aud Aotoa versus Eailway the highest combined score of 002. Aotea, Brooklyn, and Petono Central No. 2 excelled their highest previous scores by 6, 6, aud 5 respectively. ' ■ • ■ ' Two. flrst-year inter-club marksmen, are heartily congratulated for their score of a po3slhlc (70) each. They were P. Chandler (Brooklyn) and A. Godfrey (P.W.M.C.) The match results aro as follow: —

C GRADE—7th ROUND. Brooklyn.' Hutt Valley Ladies. P. Chandler .... 70 Miss Pointon ... 07 Mrs. Walsh .... G6 Mrs. Ellis ...... 03 Miss Crockroft . 68 Mrs. Greenfield . b3 Douglas 68 Mrs. Johnson .. 63 B. Chandler 65 Miss Johnson ... 01 Cunningham .. «3 Mrs. House j9 Mrs. Itaddon ... .62 Mrs. Hrost . 56 leo «2

N.Z.M.R.A. Iv the race against time to ensui-e early publication of the championship results, a slight error occurred in the prize money allotted to Match No. 1. The competitors scoring 89 receive 9s, not 11s as stated, and those scoring 98 2s, not 3s Cd. A slight typographical error occurred in the prize money for the ladies' match. Those scoring 96 received 4s, not 6a as stated. We take this opportunity to thank tho scorers for the prompt manner in which tho results were published; their task in judging nearly seven hundred targets was no light one. Entries for tho Wlteombe and Caldwetl Cup competition close on Saturday, 23rd August. 4.S this is a trophy worth competing for, good entries aro expected. Any club not receiving a copy of *he conditions, may liat» ene on applying to the secretary. The conditions of the competition are,— Teams to consist or 5, and must be members of an affiliated club. Length of range 20 or •25 yards. (Length of range must bo s ibmittqd with entries.) Ten shots, all to count, two shots on each bull, no sighter. Two supervisors must be appointed. The executive have decided on general principles that clubs entering competitions must get-another rifle club l their district to nominate supervisors, names ,d addresses of same, together with name of L- ub who nominates them, to be submitted y tli entries. Penalties: Sbot on wro' lß,, lnl!!r'l'f' means more than 2 shots on one bull and only lon another-penalty 1 point. Too many shots on targets, competitor penalised highest value on overloaded bull. Any make or ..- ammunition may bo used. Fired under the nUesof the N.Z.M.R.A. Entry fee, 5s per team. Entries close 23rd August. Competition, takes ~laeo between 31st August to 13th September, inclusive. Clubs may enter more than one team. Targets will be supplied by the Nf ■«•"■■*• Targets and name card must be returned by 20th September. Winners to hold cup for one vcar, and each member of winning team \\lll i.c presented with n mlnlattiro cup. In the event of a club being unable to get another rltle club to nominate supervisors, names and addresses of two well-known persons in district who understand rifle sliootlng, to 1)0 submitted. These must be iv no way connected with the club who nominates them. Supervisors aro requested to make themselves acquainted with conditions, and see that they aro duly carried out. To see that no artlflc a rests arc used or extra sights on rifles. OiU) supervisor to take charge at mound and one at butts. Supervisors are requested to. see that the flange gauge is not used on any target, and to tufco charge of targets afer each competitor lias shot, and return same to secretary ot N.Z.M.R.A. by 20th Septomber. Whero two shots enter same hole, such hole- must be initialled by supervisors. In tho interests or miniature shooting, to see that no unfair practices are indulged in. W.M.B.A. The execufivo oflicers waited on the Reserves Committee of the City Council yesterday, with regard to the leasing of a piece of land on the Town Bolt. They were given a very favourable hearing, and were promised a reply '"A 1 pM Z$ been lodged by the K.rarl Club against tho Hutt Valley ladies in regard to tho B grade interciub match. Ihe A grade jnatcli-I'ubllo Service v. Knroii-tlio result ol , which is not to hand, will bo subject to review. , as two targets aro in tho hands ot .the relorcc. As one club has asked for publication of tho referee's decision, and the other has requested Ilia executive not to.announce the result (ns they desire certain matters to be discussed liy the executive berore the referee's decision is given), the matter will be discussed by the executive at the meeting next Wednesday evening in the P.W.xr. Club. | AOTEA CLUB. j The third round of tlie fourth series competition was fired on Wednesday evening, when tho ■ shooting showed a marked improvement. Good I

performances recorded by .T. Bell 69, W. 801 l 69, It. Chapman 09, T. Chapman 6!>, K. Mottram 69, F. Williams 09, K. Damson 6S, K. Lynam 68, J. Pitt 68, G. Robinson 68. This competition Is being most keenly contested, ami a very exciting finish is anticipated in both grades. On Wednesday tho A grade team tired a very oTcnly contested match with Hntt No. 2 on tho home range, and finally won by the narrow margin of 3 points. The club's C grade team flred a very enjoyable match at home on Wednesday, when they met and defeated tho Eailway team. Although there was a substantial difference between the two scores, the match was very keenly contested, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants. PORT NICHOLSON LADIES' CLUB. The leading scores in the June and July competitions are as follows:— June.—Miss Shaw 205.08, Miss Carter WJ.SSt Mrs. Otton 203.78, Miss Foy 203.62. Miss M'Gulre 203.6, Mrs. Prince 203.37,- Miss Halliday 203.34, Mrs. Tiller 202.92, Mrs. Hurcomb 202.31, Miss Cameron 200.29, Miss King 199.51. July—Miss King 272.9, Miss Halllday 272.52, Mrs. Fowler 272.4, Miss Foy 272.28, Miss Lyon 271.64, Mrs. Otton 271.16, Mrs. TiUer 270.57, Miss Cameron 269.79, Mrs. Murphy 269.7G, Miss Shaw 269.21, Mrs. Hurcomb 269.05, Miss M'Guire 267.17. These competitions are proving most interesting, and great keenness is being shown during practice. PUBLIC SERVICE CLUB. Tho second quarter of the championship was concluded last week, leaving only six more shoots to bo flred. The handlcapper, Mr. Hendry, has again secured excellent results, although the scratch men, with high averages, managed to beat him. In the men's section, the handicap resulted in a tie between Croxton and Poutawera, while the latter annexed the quarterly gun score cup. This tie will be decided in the near future. In the ladles section, Mrs. Potts secured both gun and handicap scores. Detailed results are as follows: — Gun Scores.—Poutawera, 414; Croxton, 412; Hendry, 411; Gibson, 409; Clark, 405; Bromley, 402; Nicholson, 400; Perry, 399; Gaelic, 396; Bagge, 393; M'Callum, 387; Craig, 386. Handicap.—Croston and Poutawera, 345, Clark, 344.65; Hendry, 344; Kennedy, 343.J , Gaelic. 342.3; Gibson, 342; M'Callum, 341. .3, Bagge, 341.2; Craig, 340.45; Bromley, 338, Perry, 337.5; Nicholson, 337. Championship.—Poutawera, S3. ; Croxion, j 525; Gibson, 821; Heudry, 811; Bromley, SU, Nicholson, 811; Clark, 809; Perry, SOS; Gaelic, TSU; M'Callum, 786; Bagge, 783; Craig, i<4. Ladies' Section.—Quarterly gun score: Mrs. Potts, 410; Mrs. Croxton, 397; Mrs. Bromley, 381; Miss Evans, 380. Handicap: Mrs. Potts, 343; Miss,Evans, 342; Mrs. 'Bromley, 340.0; Mrs. Croxton, 339.1. Championship: Mrs. lotts, Sls; Mrs. Croxton, 789; Mrs. Bromley, <«. MATCHES FOR NEXT WEEK. A GRADE—Sth Bound. mitt No. 2 versus Karori, 25th August. Hallway versus Harbour Board, 2ath August. South versus Brooklyn, 26th August. r WM.C. versus Public Service, 2<tb August. Hutt No. 1 versus Aotea, 28th August. C GRADE—Sth Hounu. Hutt versus Petono Central iso. 2. 25th AU\V.W.M.C. versus Onslow, 26th Aupist. I'otono Central No. 1 vesurs Harbour Boaid, 2™\o!l!ci t'versus Hallway, 27th August. Hutt Valley Ladies versus Aotea, 28th -August. Public Service versus Brooklyn, 2Dth August.

A GRADE.—7th ROUND. Hutt No. 1. Railway. _ Goldfinch TO M'Dougall .... »0 Hare 70 Cook 69 F. Chlng ....... 69 Cullen «8 Veitch 69 Skllton ■ BS 0. Clling. ...... 6S Codes 67 JIorri3 G8 Worbojs 6b Lambert .. 67 Keegan ato 481 4M South. Petona W.M.C. I 1. W. Congreve . 60 Kershaw ...... ;.° 11. Congreve 09 Lust 3' '°2 JCoberlson 69 Buck bb Tomlin 09 Old 68 Ahlers GS l'cat f BOckly 6S Kille ., 67 Preston" G8 Wales 6T Aotca. 'Hutt No. 2. Ticll 69 Clout 69 Cliiipman ...... 69 Keeno 60 jrottram 69 Solomon 69 William 09 Kersliaw, Juniv . bS 1'IU 6S Ttoss 08 Balllnger '." «T Barnard-... 66 .lamieson ....... (ir Pattlnson -y «» 4TS ' ■ . 4T5 Brooklyn. Harbour Board. Graliani ....... 69 M'Glll C9 M'Donald ...... 69 Nlclioll t>9 Hoffeliis .' 68 jrBaln ....... 68 Westwood ...... 68 . Busli i?.. 68 Anderson ...... 66 Keuton 68 Spencer ....... 66 Waters 66 Carstens . ... .. 65 Philpott .... ..' 65 In. ~4n

Aotea. Railway. Bc U 69 Miss Benn 07 Dawson ....... «S Miss Cook ..... lit Robinson '68 Mrs. Cook Ob Harr j g 65 Miss Armstrong . 03 Turney 64 5Ilss Goodwin .. fi2 Jonkin ....... 63 Misu Banks .... 60 Blanchard .... 62 Miss Leo ..■■■■■ o3 ~459 ' ■ «3 Mono W.JI.C. Hutt. Godfrey 70 Davies 67 ShardlOw 67 Kay M Mudgo 66 Yatos Smith 85 Osborn W Johnson ...... 64 Kushton 64 Howland ...... 03 Innis w Prasci- ...'...... 36 Morrison l3I • ' ■"■'.«» Onslow. Tctone Central No. 3. Kolly r,6 Braid 6B Butt 05. O'Brien by Amooro 04 Devmo bi Fettcs 64 Drlcberg 6-; M'Donald 64 Smith 6i Bradsliaw 63 X°'lnR ™ Lindsay 5S Lindoi) ■>! Til ■ . "434

DELAYED RESULT. B Grade—6th Round—Section A. Brooklyn. Pcto'ie Ladies. Anderson' 1 .....^ 09 Mrs. Taylor ..... 60 Douglas 6!) Miss Jones by Graham, Junr. ... «7 Miss Pvalley 63 Hoffelns ....... 06 Mrs. BMliurny .. 02 O'Brien 6G , MIss'WI.'il ■ »l Harrington 65 Mrs. HoIiIjj .... 60 Wannell .63 Mra. Wild 57 "Iks 431 43. ■465 *"*