LAUDER GUN CLUB

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22101, 3 November 1933, Page 12

LAUDER GUN CLUB

The annual shoot for the Bodkin Shield was held on the Lauder grounds. Only two teams—Moa Creek and Lauder— competed, but the shooting was of the highest standard. The teams tied with 87 birds each out of a possible of 90, and had to shoot off to decide the winner, Lauder being successful for the fifth time in succession. Eor Mr O’Brien’s and Mr J. B. Hislop’e trophies Mr C. Drake and Mr A. Brown also put up excellent shooting. Mr Drake had to shoot his last seven birds off 27 yatds, and Mr Brown had to shoot his last six off 26 yards. The following are the scores: — Bodkin Shield (all off 15 yards).—Moa Creek: J. Patterson. 15 (shoot off 3); A. Jones, 15 (3); E. Jones, 15 (3); R. MTntosh, 14 (3); W. M'Breen, 15 (2); A. MTntosh. 13 (3); Totals, 87 (17). Lauder: S. Leash, 15 (shoot off 3); A. Brown, 15 (3); C. Drake, 14 (3); T. Clouston, 14 (3); T. Leith, 14 (3); W. Alexander. 15 (3): Totals, 87, 18.

Mr O’Brien’s Trophy.—T. Clouston (24yds), 7; A. Brown (23), 8; C. Drake (23), 8; A. MTntosh (23), 6; S. Leash 19), 8: E. Jones (20), 6; T. Leith (19), 7; J. Leith (17), 6: R. MTntosh (16), retired; A. Jones (17), 8; W. M'Breen (14), 8; W. Alexander (13), 6; J. Stuart (13). 6; R. Brown (13), 8. Shoot off — R. Brown, 3; A. Brown, 6; S. Leash, 16; W. M'Breen, 17; A. Jones, 19; C. Drake. 20 (winner). Mr J. B. Hislop’s Trophy.—T. Clouston (24yds), 5; C. Drake (24), 5; A. Brown (23). 5; A. MTntosh (23), 3; E. Jones (20). 5: S. Leash (19). 5; J. Leith (17). 3; T. Leith (19), 5; R. MTntosh (16), 5; A. Jones (18), 4; W. M'Breen (14), retired: J. Stuart (13), 5; R. Brown (13), 5. Shoot off —J. Stuart. 0; E. Jones, 1; R. MTntosh, 1; T. Leith, 1; T. Clouston, 3; R. Brown, 4; S. Leask, 8; C. Drake, 10; A. Brown, 11 (winner).