RIFLE SHOOTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20132, 18 December 1928, Page 16

RIFLE SHOOTING.

CITY AND SUBURBS CLUB. Tho City and Suburbs Rifle Club fired the third round in tho second trophy series over ranges of 500 yds. and 600 yds. The wind, although strong, was fairly steady, but visibility was poor, the bright light on the targets with no dark background causing many points to bo dropped in elevation. Under the conditions H. J. Vcrrall shot well for his 90, which won him the grade A spoon. G. P. Birks won tho grade B spoon after a keen, competition, Results are as follows: — Grado A—H. J. Vcrrall. 46 at s|Wyds 44 at COOydB, total, 90; P. J. Pnng. 41, 44-68; M. H. Russell. 47, 41-88; A. J. Picterson. 43, 42—85; A T. Patrick. 40, 38—84! J. A. Spry, 44, 39—63; L. S. Cradock, 42, 39—81; CT J. M. Clark. 41, 36-SO; W. U. Thornpson, 40, 33—73. Grade B.—G. P. Birks (rec. 5), 41. 42 88; G. G. Kelly (roe. 1), 42, 41—87; H. \V. Cozens (rec. 5), 43. 33—86; A. SommerviUe (rec. 3), 43, 37—83; A. Yeo (rec. 18), 29. 36—83; X. Spry (pec. 3), 41, 37—81; H. W. Vcrrall (scr), 43. 37-80; L. F. Vcrrall (rec. 3), 35, 40—78; J. Cutler (rec. 4). 41, 33—78. Trophy points now stand as follows: Grade As Pring. G; Patrick. 6; Verrall, 3; Clark, llussell, 2. Grade B: Kelly. 4; L. Verrall, SommerviUe, Birks, 3; H. Verrall, 2; Spry, Porritt, Cozens, 1. The first round of the service championship "will bo fired on Saturday. ,

AKARANA DEFENCE CLUB. There was a largo attendance of members at Penrose rifle range when the Akarana Defence Bifle Club fired the third round of its second trophy series for trophies presented by Sir F. Lang, Mr. A. E. Hushes and Mr. A. G. Devore, over the ranges of 500 yds and 600 yds. At 600 yds the light was very trying and made sighting difficult. The three top men in each section take 3, 2 and 1 points. Silver spoonß were won by Riflemen A. G. Devore. E. Starkoy and A. Wnlker. Details of tho shooting are as follows: Section A (Sir F. Lang's trophy).—J. It. Draffin, 47 nt 600 yds;; 45 at GOOyds. total 92; A. G. Devore, 48, 44—92; D. Calder, 45, 43—89: T. Elliott, jun., 45. 42—87; A. W. Powell, 47. 40—87; S. Elliott, 47. 40—8T; H. Dickoy, 48, 39—87; A. C. Crosslin, 45, 41—86; G. G Ashley. 46. 40—86; J. F. Atkinson, 42. 43—85: A. H. Dickson, .44, 40—84; W. Powell, 41, 42—83; A. Shove, 44, 39-83; C. Ashley, 45. 38— S3; A. E. Hutfhes. 42. 39—81; F. Wakefield. 43, 3G-79: E. White. 40, retired. Section B (Mr. A. E. Hushes' trophy).— K Stnrkey, 42, 42—84; A. Elliott, 41, .40—81; T. Elliott, 38. 41—79; F. Ellett, 34, 44—7P; S. Scarborough. 42. 37—79: A. G. Smith, 39, 37—76; C. Marett, 39. 33—72: D. Ashley, 27, 35—G2; T. Bevan, 27. 31—58. Section C ('Mr. A. G. Devore'a trophy).— A. Walker. 37. 35—72; A. Sampson, 37, 34—71; I. Hammond. 38. 33—71; w. Richie, 35. 30—65; T. Rashleigh, 9. 34—43; G. Elliott, 3, 31—34; .1. Sampson, 11, retired. THAMES DEFENCE CLUB. [bt telegraph.—own correspondent.] THAMES, Monday. Members of the Thames Defence Bifle Club competed for a club trophy on Saturday. R. T. Brown headed the list and L. Pearson won the prize' donated for territorials. Following aro the scores:—R. Brown (handicap 7). 46 at 200 yds, 43 at 800 yds, total 96; W. Gilmore (15), 42, 35 —92: V Smith (15), 36. 37-88; A. E. Pearson (3). 40. 43—86: P. Trebilcock (3), 41, 42—86; B. Cameron (scrh 44. 41—85; L. Pearson (11). 39. 35—85: C. Young (15), 40, 26—81; J. Hool (15). 30. 30—75. THE WHANG AREI CLUB. [Br TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WIIANGABEI. Monday. Members of tho Whantrarei Rifle Club competed in the fifth championship trophy shoot on the Otaika range over 300 yds. and 500 yds. Nt tho week-end. Tho conditions wereybad. Scores were:—M. Stewart. 91: J. Norris. 90; W. Norris. 89; C. N. White, 8G; K. Edge, 86; J. P. White. 85; S. Clark. 85; E. A. Foot. 85; J. Willcocks, 84; A. Willcocks, 72; D. Patterson. 72. COMPETITION AT TE AROIIA. [BY TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] .TAURANGA, Monday. Tho Tauranca Defence Riflo Club's competition for the Floyd championship belt was advanced a further stage on Saturday when the Becond shoot in tho B series was fired over tho 600 and 600 yards ranges, 10. shots at each distance. Tho shooting conditions were mainly unfavourable. Leading scores were:—H. Oliver, 85: A. J. Mirrieloes, 79; B. Johnston, 78; R. Poole, 78; H. P. Ward, 70; T. Floyd. 68.