RIFLE SHOOTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17979, 3 January 1922, Page 9

RIFLE SHOOTING.

AUCKLAND ASSOCIATION. JUBILEE MEETING OPENS. RESULTS FOR FIRST DAY. The 453 th annasl prize meeting of the Auckland Rifle Association, hold in connection with !,he association's jubilee, was opened at tho Penrose riflo range yesterday. The weather waa fine, but a left " fish-tail" wind, which blew in strong gustfi, proved an awkward obstacle to many of the competitors. Entries were fewer in number than last year, but though this was an unexpected factor in allotting tho prize money, the association is able to pay out in full by drawing from the reserve accumulated in provioUs years. Two former New Zealand champions pro attending tho meeting—Messrs. I). RooLs (Kaponga) and K. Doughty (Akarana). Former Auckland jjhampions attending a re:—President Corws, Waihi; Ereaident Oausley, Thames; P JBident W. H. Moselem, Kaeo; Captain NeiLson, Wellington; Pror.dent W. ft Williams, Obura; Mr. J. A. Spry, City; and Mr. C. Simpson, Cadet C. C. Asldey, the present New Zealand cadet champion, is also competing. Messra. C. Simpson and H. Doughty were range officers yesterday, while Mr. J. G yeo efficiently attended to tho secretarial duties. . A vcrv close tie was put up for first place in the Citizens Match for 200 yds Messrs. W J Morgan, D. Roots, W. Colquhoim, and L Webber each scored a possible ol 50, and in tho shoot-off came out as follows Morgan, 15; Roote, 14; Colqnhoun, 14 ■ Webber, 13. In tho 800 yds. Onehunga Match A. G. Devore also scored a posfiblo, for which ho secures the Onehunga Bow . The Herald Cup in the 500yda. Auck an Match went to TV. V. Lee, Akarana and the Star Cup in tho 300 yds Match to W. J. Morgan, Akarana- Jhe meeting will bo cowJudcd ™ the King's Championship ancl Champion Team will bo decided. Following are yesterdays results.CITIZENS' MATCH.

(Ton Shots at 200 yds. ] 11 W. J. Morgan, Akarana Smith and Caughey Trophy and £3 .. •• ™ D Roots. Kaponga, £3 .. •• BQ Colquiioun, Akarana, U > • g() L.' Webber, Cambndge, W •• •• c. J. Reston. Akarana £1 •• „ President_ P. £1 « Hastings. £1 .. « W Stock, City, £1 • • • • VT' t m the following each won . R ls V T 'ah DSO T' 4g. Pr->«idont Lentfer, 48; IV 48:' President Comes 48; President Cheal. fl, G - fff H. TTcthowon; iV bl p y ' 0 ' Vealo, 47; N Wood.. 47: VicgL P rt, 4 pU; 45?"j. T. Turner; 44: Lanco-Corporal Waters, 44. PRESIDENT'S MATCH. (Ton Shots at 300 yds.) A G Lowe, Star Chip and £ 5 .. 47 President 8, Elliott Akarana. fl .. " Captain Neileon, Wellington. 12 N, Wood, Frankton, £9 ■■ •• 47 A. Henderson,. Akarana, i.i • A. Patrick. City. £1 •• •• .. 4G f! i§ P 0. Vealo, Akarana. St. ■ • 45 J." A. Spry, Oity. £1 ■ . V ]>vore, „T h tass«.'ss Cornes. 44: President Cansloy. 44: A • Dixon. 44; President Moselem. 44, iw. Lee 44 • R. W. Belk. 43; Lientenant Littletrifn 43 ■ H. C. Evano. 43; R. Cameron. 43; i*cttVSSiK «; k t AoS& $ 39; H. Collie?wood, 39. AUCKLAND MATCH. (Ten Shot ß at 500 yds.) Vf. V. Ix», Akarana, Heem-d Cup and i. 48 A. Hender6on. Akarana. £3 y P., Cameron. Thames. £2... .. ..47 Presidont Chial. Te Suit!. £2 ~ .. 47 R. W Bolk, Akarana. £1 .. «i ' • « A. Patrick, City. £1 .. .. »» k « J7 y. 0. Veale. Akarana, £1 .< .. .. y J. Ingpen, Frankton, fl •. •« •• 47 A. G. I/)w«. City. £1 .. " •• President Lontfer. Frankton. £1 .. .. 4b The following each won 10s.—J- J. Buchanan. 46: C. H. Malone. 46; President Williams, 46: J. G- Ritchio. 46; J. Blackbum 46' A. G. Devore, 46; S. Saunders, 46: 11. G. Evinfl. 46; T. G. Bryan, 46: R. Simpnon, 46: A. fl. Diion. 46; C. C. Ashley, 45; A. W. Powell, jun., 45: President Cansloy 45; President Moaelem. 45: G- G. Ashley. 45; G. McKee, 45: Verrall, 45; D. Roots, 45; J. A, Spry. 45. Tyros, 10s each.— A. Ruesell, 42- W. Phyn, 41: C. Lovedav. 40: E. H. Starkey. 40; Lance-Corporal Waters, 39: K. Thompkiiia. 38. ONEHTJNGA MATCK (Ten Shots at 800 yds.) Tl. A. G. Devore, Akararji, Onehunga, bowl and £5 50 President Cansloy. Thames, £3 .. .. 49 President Lentfer, Frankton, £2 .1 .. 48 N. Wood, Frankton, £2 .. .. ■. 48 President Williams, Ohura, £1 .. .. 47 Lieutenant Atkinson, Cadets, £1 .. 47 C. (:. Ashley. Akarana, £1 47 L. Webber, Cambridge, £1 47 C-aptata Neilson, Wellington, £1 ~ .. 47 W. Colquhoim, Akarana, £1 .. .. 46 The following each won 10s.—R. Simpson, 46; J. McLaughlan, 46; W. Powell, 45; 0. G- Ritwhie. 45; R. Cameron, 45; A. Henderson, 45; P. O. Veale, 45; A. G. Lowe, 45; C. LoveAnv. 45: A. Patrick, 45; J. A. Spry, 44; G. MoKee. 44; G G. Ashley, 44; President Cornes, 43; A. Winsor, 43; C. Ehmstan, 42; W. J. Morgan. 42; C- C. Tiieley, 42; President G. Loveday, 42; K. Thompkins, 42. Tyros, 10s each.—N. Russell, 41; E. H-, Starkey, 40; L. Cheal, junr., 40; H. Taylor, 39; L- Sommerville, 38; J. J. Buchanan, 37.