Christchurch Man Leads At Archery Meeting
WELLINGTON, March 10.—G. Gregory (Christchurch) was leading in the third round of the -men’s American competition of the New Zealand archery championships at Athletic Faji’k today. Conditions were ideal. Results:—
Men’s American Round Championship—G. Gregory (Christchurch) 1647 points, L. Murgatroyd (Auckland) 1565, W' J. Burton (Gisborne) 1557, J. Hincho (Auckland) 1533, F. Mitchener (Auckland) 1428, N. Murgatroyd (Auckland) 1427, R. Moran (Randwick) 1417 ' , Women’s Columbia Round Championship. —Mrs V. Aspin (Waiuku) ir/9, Miss N. Wright (Auckland) 1276, Mrs E. Foote (Christchurch) 1124, Miss S. Partington (Hamilton) 1094, Mrs M. Rodgerson (Randwick) 916. Third American Round, Boys (30 arrows at 50yds, 30 at 40yds, and 30 at 30yds).—B. Campbell (Christchurch) 492 points, W. Murgatroyd (Auckland) 416, R. Summers (Randwick) 283, E. Buckeridge (Te Mata) 238. Olympic Round, Men (90 arrows at 30yds).—W. Buddle (Randwick) 710, J. Hincho (Auckland) 708, W. J. Burton (Gisborne) 706, G. Gregory (Christchurch) 702, R. Moran (Randwick) 698, B. Chatfield (Opotiki) 698. Olympic Round, Women (90 arrows at 30yds).— Miss M. Wright (Auckland) 680 points, 1; Mrs V. Aspin (Waiuku) 670, Mrs L. Murgatroyd (Auckland) 606, Miss S. Partington (Hamilton) 592, Mrs B. Chatfield (Opotiki) 586, Mrs M. Rodgerson (Randwick) 583. The New Zealand Archery Association, at its annual conference last night, decided to hold next year’s championships at Christchurch. The following officers were elected: president, Mr J. M. McDougall (Auckland) ; vice-presidents, Messrs I. McVinnie (Christchurch) and J. Thuell (Auckland); secretary-treasurer, Mrs M. Rodgerson (Randwick), G. Busch (Randwick), P. East (Ngaio), D. White (Ngaio), S. Strickland (Randwick), and Miss P. Waring (Roseneath).
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Greymouth Evening Star, 11 March 1950, Page 7
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