SMALL-BORE RIFLE SHOOTING

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 86, 8 October 1935, Page 18

SMALL-BORE RIFLE SHOOTING

TEAM AVERAGES

RECORD OF POSSIBLES

Il will be observed that no less than ten teams reached A grade standard, 67.50, while of the remainder twelve "attained the Intermediate standard of CU.OO, ana ten the B grade of 64.50, leaving only eight teams which can be classed as C grade. The best average for a ladles' team was that of Petone Ladles, 66.29, while the highest ladles' team score goes to Hutt Ladles, 474.

No less than nine teams broko 480 during tho season, while of the remainder fourteen made scores of 470 or over and nine 4GO or over. ' There were eight teams which did not make a score of 460. These figures are on a much higher piano than last year, proving once again the higher standard of shooting which has obtained of late. RECORD OF POSSIBLES. During the season 99 possibles wero secured In Inter-club matches. ;0f these there wero 52 In A grade. 10 Intermediate, 27 In B grade, and 10 lv C grade. No less than nino ladles are among tho number. The following la a list of those who secured the coveted "possible" (of.tener than once as shown In parentheses):—■ • ■ A Grade.—H. R. Hunt, J. E. Pitt (2), T. Prlchard, P. Chandler (3), C. Jensen (3), J. A. Westwood (4), W. Lock. E. Bunting (2), J. M. Boss, F. W. Chlng (2), H. Keone (4), K. G. Munro, L. Hate (2), C. C. Lambert, H. H. King, Miss Harper, F. Field (4), H. V. Crox-ton-(3). S. Gibson, L. B. Poutawera, A. It. Craig, T. McNab (2), B. T. B.oddy, A. MacDowall, E. J. Stewart (3), F. J. Waterworth, D. Alabaster (2), A. O'Donnell, and It. Pattison. Intermediate.—X. JlacDowall, K. G. Munro, P. Cropp, J. Devine (2), W. Stephenson (2), O. Churchbr, 11. Pethorld;, and F. Kershaw. B Grade.—G. Boddy, B. Watson, J. W. McHolm, H. Caldwell, A. E. Lambert, Miss B. Calder. L. Anderson, J. Ashman (2), T. Finlay, J. Colquhoun, D. Jones, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Warner, D. A. Koslo, C. G. A. Nyberg, J. P. Corder (3), B. J. Loydon, Miss D. Vlollch, F. B. Bradshaw, 0. Pedersen, .w. Flttes, D. Small, Mr 3. Johnstono, and L. Cathro. . C Grade.—Miss Till, K. Harrison, Mrs. Henderson, J. Colquhoun, Mrs. Cook, A. Scott, J. Tlndle (2). J. K. DavieS, L. Brown. SEASON'S AGGREGATE. Tlie tie In the season's aggregate between L. Hare (Hutt), T. Graham (Christchurch W.M.C.), and J. D. Edmonds (Sumner-Redcllils) resulted in a win for Ham with 99, the other two securing 38 -In tho shoot-off. The distribution of the three leading prizes is L. Hare (Hutt), 847 and 09, £2 and Messrs. Turner and Le Brun's Cup; T. Graham (Chrlstcliurch W.M.C.) and J. D. Edmonds (Sumner-Bed-cllffs), 847 and 98, £1 each. AOTEA CLUB. The championship season concluded at tile end of September, the winners of the various events being as follows:—Club championship, It. H. Hunt; runner-up, B. Mottram. Handicap aggregate, G. Scambary; runner-up, M. O'Grady. Ladles' handicap aggregate, Mrs. Dawson; runner-up, Mrs. Hearne. Algar Cup, F. Harris. Congreve Cup, Ist quarter, G. Scambary;-2na quarter, K. H. Hunt. The club will continue activities until the last Wednesday in October. The only possible was srored by W. G. Scambary. Sixty-nines were secured by T. Goodall, R. H. Hunt, P. Stewart, P. Stephens, and W. G. Scambary. In the ladles' section Mrs. Dawson was top with G9 and Miss Smith next with 68. CARTERTON CLUB. The Carterton Miniature Rifle Club held the closing stioot of the season on October 2, when there was a full attendance of members. At the conclusion of the shooting trophies won during the season were presented by the president' (Mr; H. MeyricU), wlio complimented the winners on their line performances. The prize list was as follows:— Club championship (Press Cup), R. Porter with 1498 ex 1500 (a record), 1; K. Brazendale (trophy), 1489, 2; K. Taucher, 1488, 3. Ladles' aggregate (Gladful Cup): Miss I. Fisher, 1; Miss .1. Bannln (trophy), 2. Boys' aEE*e&ate (E. H. Hawker and Son's trophy): F. Hill and L. Renall tied and in the shoot-off tied again with 08 each. In a further shoot-off Hill proved tho winner by one point. Section trophies: Trophies donated by Messrs. J. A. B. Lawrence, H. Keltic, E. R. Wilklns, A. F. Stubbs, and H. Moyrick were won by R. Porter, R. Hawker, K. Porter, W. Press, and K. Brazendale respectively. Hearty votoa of thanks were a, C corded tho club secretary (Mr, C. I. Ds Lacey), handlcapper (Mr. It. A. Copeland), and the ladles for their untiring efforts with .the supper arrangements. "EVENING POST" CLUB. The final shoot for the club championship was concluded last night. The winner, Mr. H. Nickless, only- dropped ten points out of a possible 1330, and nnlshed up with a good average of 69.48. thereby creating a. new club record. . The ladles' championship was won by Mrs. H. Nlcklcss, who has had her most successful season, with an average of 67.87, thereby being the first holder of the cup donated by Mr. V.'. J. Blundell. In the ten-shot own start competition Miss Stevens secured her first possible. K. MacDowall was the only other member to get a possible. This competition closes next Monday. Miss Rublch and J. Tindle are the holders of the Nickless Buttons. The winners of the September competition and club handicap aggregate will b& made known next week. The result of the match with the "Whangarel Advocate" will be known next Tuesday. HARBOUR BOARD CLUB. The presentation of prizes will be hold on Friday evening on the club range. The club has had a very successful season. Last night was the final shooting night. ,Tha following are the prizewinners for the season:—A grade championship, W. V. Phtlpott; runner-up, B. Williams. B grade championship, M. H. Reid; runner-up, B. G. Murphy. Wltcombe and Caldwell Cup, M. H. Reid. Tisdall Cup, M. H. Reid. Ist series trophy, I. Trlngham, B. G. Murphy, M. H. Reid, W. V. Philpott. Second series trophy, J. Coleman, N. Bennett, B. H. Nlcholl, J. Bell. Third series trophy, D. A. Philpott, J. McGIU, M. H. Reid. H. Weeds. Fourth series trophy, D. A. Philpott, W. Mcßaln, B. Williams, J. Colemnn. "Dally Telegraph" Certificate, M. H. Reid.

"Dally Mail" Certificate, J. Coleman. "News of tha World" Certificate, N. Bennett. Bell Medal, B. G. Murphy.

(By "Elevation.") nrJ' 10 'J b'.t |S' Vel1 be'°W Sll0"ls a)1 tCllmS in Order of their final average, irrespective of grade, together with tlio highest scoro recorded during tho season. The steams marked » are the winners or the grade championships. „ Highest *gutt A .|S3 OS.'JO Brooklyn A -isi u8.83 Aotea a usi us is W.W.M.C A 4S-> ,iS"oS Public Service A 47» os.10 •Petone Central 1 .\S3 US 07 South A 4S0 «7.(IO Hutt 1 ,i7 S u; 71 P.W.Jf.C [ 4S1 B7.6S •Pctone Central U 4S1 67 00 Brooklyn .......... 3! 481) UTAH Karorl ;.... A 47a 117 40 "Jivenlne Post" .... 1 47a 07 17 ; Hutt It 47s B7.04 I Aotea It 47;! BB.71 Onslow » 475 BG.B4 Public Service ...... 3* 472 B6.45 Municipal h 4iiu G6.37 South is 4G!> 1)11.35 Petone Ladles 31 471 BB.29 "Evening Post" .... C 471 B0.22 Hutt Ladles 1! 471 66.20 Hutt C 4(1.-, 63.97 1'Railway No. 1 ...... C 47ii 05.89 ! W.W.JI.C. 3t 4T4 65.59 P.W.M.C. Ladles .... 1! 4ii8 B3.45 "Evening Post" .... H 4«ri 65.36 Hutt Valley Ladies .. 3t 46J (is.32 Broofelyn C 463 05.29 Aotea •■'. C <liil 63.21 H.V. Frontiersmen .. C 473 B4.81 Hallway No. 2 C 45S 64.57 Petone Central C 43',) 64.47 Public Service C 400 64.30 P.W.M.C. B 430 04.22 Onslow O 435 03.S3 South C 43G C3.T1 Municipal C 461 63.60 Petone Ladles C 458 63.00 Butt Ladles C 457 03.52