NEW ZEALAND “BISLEY”

Evening Star, Issue 19802, 28 February 1928, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND “BISLEY”

THE NATIONAL MEETING HEAVY RAIN. FAILS THE KING’S FIFTY. [Peb United Press Association.] TIIENTHAM, February 27. The conditions at Trentham this morning were similar to those of last year, when the Wellington Match was, fired, the competitors being soaked on the mounds. The last men to go down at the 600yds range had to contend with heavy rain, the targets being a blur. A break in the weather decided the executive to continue with the Taranaki Match this afternoon, the marksmen being upset with cold and the showers. Wilton won the Wellington Match with a score of 94, his card reading—5554554554 and 5545454555 respectively. Graham registered 4555555555 at 500yds and 5544454554 at COOyds. Last year the Wellington Match was won by J. Ycandle, Ashburton, with a score of 93 (counted out 8C). The previous year D. Hoots (Patca) was successful with a score of 97 (counted out 92), and in 1925 Brydcn (Kaiapoi) won with 97 (counted out 89). The B section in 1927 was won by A. Powell (Akarana) with 91, and the tyros by 11. Anderson (Utiku) with 89. In the afternoon the Taranaki Match was changed to the Otago Match, and after firing at_ the 800yds range under trying conditions the shooting was abandoned for the day on account of a blinding rain. To-morrow the second range will be fired, and also the Taranaki Match. A. O’Donnol (Petone) and H. Feast (Greytown) were leading for the belt after the conclusion of the fourth match. The Trentham aggregate for the short range matches was secured by Feast with 418. In 1927 West won with 409, the previous year Boots with 432, and 1925 Anderson with 414. Bcsults:— WELLINGTON MATCH. 500yds and 600yds, 10 shots each (possible 100). A GBADE. 100 s—A. E. Wilton (Blenheim) ... 94 80s—A. Graham (Dunedin) ... 94 80s—A. Swanson (Karori) 93 60s—A. Barker (Linkwater) ... 93 60s—E. King (Wanganui) 93 The following take 40s each:—A. M'Leod (Australia), J. Hay (Sydenham), W. West (Beuwick), J. Armstrong (Australia), H. Feast (Greytown) 92. The following take 20s each: —James 91; Jackson, Koppert, Atkinson, O’Donnell, Ramsay, Nix, Green, K. M'Kenzie, Powell, Piper, Hartnell, Bighetti (Victoria) 90, M'Bain, Cox, Orr, Butler, Turnbull, Hunter, Treak, Jeune, Lovell, MHntosh, Goldfinch, Guiney, Andrews, Reynolds, Boon, Kibblewhite, Harris, Hare,' Carter, Kidd 89, Patterson, M‘Kay 88. Counted out; Kenning; Dunn, Maretf, Devore, V. Jones, flit an non (Australia), Hawthorne, Wilessmith (Australia), Hood. B GBADE. 60s—A. Patrick (City and Suburbs) ... ... 91 40s —E. Hodge (Christchurch) ... 91 The following twenty divide £l3: Hudson, Kershaw, Ashton 88, Bills, Percy, Johnston, Goldinagb, Pearson 87, Schumacher, Nicholson, Ogg, Hanson, Frankland, Tombs, Waddington, Pring, Haase, Wills, Thomson, Mitchell 86. Counted out: Kearney, Marenzi, Frazer, Facer, Chapman, Bairstow, 11. King, Johnson, Atkins. TYROS. 40s—F. Graves (Dunedin) 90 The following divide £ls: —Porter 88, Board, Berry, JM'Gill 87, Luxford, .Eves. Thomson 86, Gillies 85, Busb,-J. Donald, B. Uro 84, Truman, Shepherd, Stent, M'Phcrson, Hodder, Bowling 83. Pearson, Wells, Willis, Quarric 82. Counted out:. Coker, Austin, farrow, Bcllancy, Gray. TRENTHAM AGGREGATE. Awarded to competitors for their respective scores at 300, 500, and 600 yards ranges, D Series, highest aggregate. B.S.A. gold medal and cup and 100 s—H. W. Feast (Greytown) ... 418 80s—p. James (Napier) 414 60s—W. West (.Beuwick) 413 60s—E. King (Wanganui) ... 413 The following take 20s each:—HarO’Donnell, Nix 412, Dunn, Ching 409, Powell 408, Paterson 407. The following take 20 each;—Hargell, M’lvor 406, Hood, Tims 405, V. Jones, Johnson, Carter 401, Hester, Boon 403, Simmomls, Piper, E. Ballinger, Hancock (Victoria) 402, Bryden, Masefield, Patrick. Goldfinch 401, Thompson, Guiney, Green, Munro, Jeune, .1. Eraser, Barker, Chavmon (Australia) 400, Harris, Hay, Holmes, Barlow, Cox 399, Nichol, Kearney, Hunt, Green, Croxton, Luxford, Porter 398, M'Bain, Taylor, Hudson 397._ Counted out; Boyd (Australia), W'. Ballinger, Kidd, Haase, Reynolds, Lovell. THE KING’S FIFTY.

The following arc the leaders lor the King’s FiftyO’Donnell (Potone), Feast (Greytown) 1519, King (Wanganui) 318. MTvcr (Petone), West (Henwick). James (Napier) 316,. Nl * (Featherstou) 315, Carter (Linton) 313, Chine; (Karori) 312, Dunn (Upper Hntt) Hartnell (New Plymouth) 311, Reynolds (Christchurch} 310, • Muuro (Mataura), Patterson (Wanganui) 310, Masefield (Blenheim), Piper (Christchurch) 309, Patrick (City and Suburbs), Boon (Karori), Nicbol (Petone), Hester (Suburbs), Pearson (New Plymouth), Thompson (Wairakoi), Tims (Christchurch) 308, Bryden (Kaiapoi). Hancock (Victoria), Goldfinch (Old Navals), E. Ballinger (Petone). .Jones (Kimbolton), Kearney (Napier), M'Bain (Old Navals), Hams (Christchurch), Green (Okawa), Powell (Akarami) 307, Hood (Featherstou), Jeune (Gisborne), Ramsay (Linton), Hay (Sydenham), Nicholson (Napier) 30(5, Benton (Featherstou), Porter {Ashburton), 11. Hunt ((suburbs) 305, W. Ballinger (Karori), Luxtord (Wanganui), Sproat (Victoria), Tombs (Blenheim), Grave (Dunedin), Simmonds (Pacroa), Holmes (W’angauui), Johnson (Featherstou) 304, Cox (Linton) 303. . , For tlio Australian optional aggregate West is now leading with Feast with a score of 624, followed ,by E. King 522, James, Peterson, Nix 519, Hunt, O’Donnell, Ching 518, and Goldfinch 516.