SHOOTING AT BISLEY.
A DRAMATIC VICTORY
LONDON, July 18
At Bi.sley, Sergeant L. D. Busschau, South Africa, won the' King’s Prize, scoring 272. Sergeant J. E. Johnson and Lieutenant-Colonel R. Bodle}', both South Africans, were second and third, scoring 271 and 270 respective]y. The final stages of the 900 and 1000 yards were fired under most difficult conditions, a 40-mile-an-liour wind causing many competitors frequently to miss the target. The wind was so strone that the famous umbrella tent where the prizes are distributed was blown down, burying the trophies and many spectators awaiting their distribution under the billowing canvas. Dramatic scenes characterised the end of the content. While the onlookers were fascinated at Johnson’s overhauling Bodley and were congratulating him on his supposed victory, which was already announced, Busschau, whose target had broken down unknown to the authorities, resumed firing and put on an inner and four bulls, displacing Johnson.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 196, 20 July 1936, Page 7
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151SHOOTING AT BISLEY. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 196, 20 July 1936, Page 7
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