OTAGO RIFLE MEETING

Evening Star, Issue 20138, 1 April 1929, Page 5

OTAGO RIFLE MEETING

RIFLEMAN PORTER WINS CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY AFTERNOON RESULTS The Easter meeting of the Otago Rifle Association was continued on the Pclichet Ba\\rangc on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately heavy rain set in after lunch for the commencement of the South Canterbury Match (ten shots at 000yds), and the shooting was held up until the weather cleared slightly. Rifleman F. Porter (Ashburton), who was leading for the championship, shot in the first round, and by scoring 49 mado secure the honour for himself. Rifleman Porter has been a regular atiender at the Otago meeting for a number of years, and his win was popular with all the competitors. Although the weather continued showery the shooting at GUOyds was the best seen on the range for quite a number of years. Rifleman PorteFs score card- read: 5,4, 5,5, 5,8, u, 5,5, 5—49, Rifleman AV. Bradshaw, also 111. was second in the match, and his card read: 5, 5. 5, o, 5, o, o, 5, A. I—l 9. Rifleman I*. Fennessy’s score of 48 was a brilliant shoot for a tyro, and gave him third place in the match. A new innovation on the prize list was an optional aggregate for each day's shooting, both of which wore won by Rifleman Porter. Results as follows: NORTH OTAGO MATCH. Ten shots at 500 yards. Deputy-president R. "Wills (Invercargill),' 50, £2 ss; Rifleman AA’. A. Graham (Dunedin). 50, £2 ns; Rifleman AV. ALUs (Kiwi), 49, PI 10s; President J. Silvins (Kiwi), 4c. LI; Riflemau -1* Clayton (Ashburton), 48. LJ ; Pilleman t. Porter (Ashburton), -18, 15s; Rifleman P. K. Johnston (Kiwi), 48, Jss; Rifleman G. Crimp (Christchurch). 48. 15s: Rifleman O. Harries (Christchurch), 47, 15s; Rifleman AVK. Jones (Timarn), IJ, 10s: Rifleman C. Hedges (Oamarn), 47, Rillcman G.° Gibson (Papakaio), 47_. IDs; Rifleman R. Smith (Oamarn), 4 1, 10s: Rifleman AV. Ogg (Kiwi), 40. P)s; Rifleman W. Alii ley ( Invercargill), •!(>, Ids; Rifleman F. Grave (Kiwi), 40. 10s; Rillemau C. Farr (Kiwi), -10, 10s; Colonel E. R. Smith (Reserve). 40, 10s; Pilleman N. G. Bauerlc (Ashburton), 40, lUs. ' Counted out: Pi-esident H. At Kenya o (AVakatipn). Rifleman J. I re ( Invercargill). Rillemau N. A 1 AA illiam (Invercargill), Rillemau N. L. Andrews (Glena vy). Rifleman R. Pro I Invercargill). Rifleman 11. Norton (Papakaiol, Rifleman E. P. Truman (Asbbnrton), Rifleman AA'. D. Crossan (Goodwood). Rifleman 11. Koppert (Oamarn). Pilleman C. Glassey (Ashburton). Pilleman J. Aioandle, (Ashburton), all 40. Tcnis. — R itloma n L. Lamnonrne (Timarn). 40, PR; Rifleman O. R. Grav (AVakatipn). 10, P's; Rillemau D. Rome (Papakaio). 40. Ids; Rifleman 41. Jlopkins (I imam). Ids; Rifleman R. APCrostie (Kaitangata). 45, 10s; Deputy-president 1 atersou (Gimmerbnrn), 45, 10s; Rifleman .1. AA'hvto (Kiwi), 45. 10s; Pilleman H. Drake (Christchurch), 44. P' :; - Connteil out: Rifleman P- lennes-y (Kiwi). 4 1. Territorials. -- Rifleman (. JtAPKeicli (Kiwi). 40, 10s; Rifleman R. Gibson (Papakaio), 40, 10s; Pilleman N. L. Andrews < Glena vy). SOUTH CANTER.BURY AIATCH. Ton shots at 000 yards. Rifleman F. Porter (Ashburton)mid, £2 Ids; Rifleman AA’. Bradshaw (J imam), 4t», L2 ; Rifleman Foniicssy ( Kiwi) 48, 'LI. Ids; Pilleman C. Hewitt (Goodwood), 40, LI; Rifleman AA". Kit to I Kaitangata), 40. hi; Rifleman A. M'Lareii' (Goodwood). -10, 15s: Sergeant AA .A 1 ‘Cliesi icy ( Invercargill Receive). Id. 15.-.; Pilleman A. Lyall (Invercargill), -10. 15s; Pilleman J. Uro (Invercargill), 40. 15s: Rifleman S. 14. Clark (Christchurch). Ill; Rifleman AV. Gillies (Oamarn). 45; Rifleman J. Diinhill (Timarn). -15; Rifleman C.. Kibblewhile (AVaimafe), 45; Rifleman AA'. E. APKeicli (Kiwi), -15; .Pifleinan J. R. A'eandle (' Ashburton). 15; Rifleman G. Gibson (Papakaio). 45; Rifleman L. Srnitli (Timarn). 15; Pilleman O. Parsons (Kiwi). 45; Pilleman AA’. 1). trossan (Goodwood), -15. all P>s ; Counted out: Rifleman AA . A. Graham (Dunedin), 45. Tyros.— Rifleman A. Baker (Kiwi), -I 1 (‘Rifleman G. Carmichael (Timarn), 4.4; Rifleman D AI Borne (Papakaio), 45; Rifleman H. Tattersiickl (Kiwi), 43; Rifleman R. APCrostie (Kaitan gala). 13; Rifleman 11. S. Clark (Ashburton), 43; Rifleman N. G. Banorle (Ashburton), 42: Rifleman J. Dunlnli, pin. (Timarn). 42. all 10s. Counted out: Deputy-president G_. Paterson (Gimmerbnrn). Rifleman AA Hopkins (Timarn), Rifleman 1). J. Doak (Ashburton), Rifleman D. J. Porrie (Papakaio), Rifleman H. Brake (Christchurch), all 42. Territorials. Rifleman N. L. Andrews ( Glena w) 43“ Rillemau C. 11. APKeicli (Kiwi) 43. Rifleman C. Thorn (bvik-nbam) 41, all Pis. Counted out. Pilleman H. Jenkins (Cliristebureli). Cadet G. liver (0.8.H.5.), Pilleman J. B. Mackic (Dunedin), all 41. Cl HA ATP JONS HIP OF OTAGO.

Rfimi, F. Porter (Ashburton), silver enp and medal presented by Colonel E, R. Smith, C.8.E., and £o , 2(8 Rfmn. A. Lyall ( Invercargill), £4 ‘Mb Rfmn. J. lire (Invercargill), £3 2/2 Rfum. AV. Bradshaw (Timarn), £2 _. .... 2 il Rfmn. AV. Mills (Kiwi). £1 ••• 270 Rfmn. A. J. Robinson (Knrow), £1 270 Rfum. I). Parsons (Kiwi), 15s ... 268 Rfmn. D. Harries (Christchurch). -15 s 268 Rfmn. E. R. Truman (Ashburton), 15s • 2(>B Rfum. C. 11. AFKeich (Kiwi), 15s 268 Rfmn. R. Riper (Christchurch), ids 26 1 Rfmn. AV. E. M‘Reich (Kiwi), )(k . 207 Rfmn. C. Kihhlmvhilo (AVaimate). 10 s ' ••• 2(i(i Rfmn. C. Hewitt (Goodwood), Ids ... ~•■ .... ‘GO Rfmn. S. H. Clark (Christchurch), 10s 266 Rfmn. N. L. Andrews (Glenavy). 10s 265 Rfmn. D. M. Borne (Papakaio). IDs 265 Rfmn. AV'. A. Graham (Dunedin), 10s 265 Rfmn AV. D. Cross an (Goodwood), 10s 265 Dep. Pres. R. Wills (Invercargill), 10s 264 OAMARTJ OPTIONAL AGGREGATE Scores in matches 5,0, and 7. Rifleman I’. Proctor (Ashburton), 139, £2; Rifleman AV. Bradshaw (Timarn), 139, £1; Rifleman A. Lyall (Invercargill), 138, 15s; Dep. Pres. R Wills, (Invercargill), 138, 15s; Rifleman J. Ycandle (Ashburton), 138, 10s; Rifleman W. Mills (Kiwi). 137, 10s: Rifleman J. lire (Invercargill), 135, 10s; Rifleman AV. A. Graham (Dunedin), 135, 10s; Rifleman R. M‘Crostic (Kaitangata), 135, 10s: Rifleman AV. Kitin' (Kaitangata), 131, 10s. Counted Out.—Rifleman G. Gibson (Papakaio), Rifleman 11, Norton

(Papakaio), Rifleman A(Kurow), Rifleman C. 1 (Kiwi), Rifleman E. Truman (As aburton), Rifleman I). Harries (Ghnst'church), all 134. TYRO AGGREGATE. Rifleman 1). M. Rome (Rapakaio), 2(55, £2; Rifleman R. M'Crostie (Kattangata), 2G3, £1 10s; Rifleman A. G. Bauerle (Ashburton). 261, £1; Rifleman P. ..Eenncssy (Kiwi), 201, 10s. TERRITORIAL AGGR EG ATE. Rifleman C. H. APKeich (Kiwi), 2GB, silver cup presented hy_W. Ranneriuan and £2; Rifleman X. E. Andrews (Waimate), 2G5. £1 10s j Rifleman G. Gibson (Papakaio), 250. £1; Rifleman Janies Cronib (Gimmcrbnrn! 255, 10s. Special prize of Ign presented bv ‘ Otago Daily limes and Witness Company for competitors under twenty-one years of age—Rifleman X. L. Andrews (Glenavy), 2G5. FATHER AND SON AGGREGATE. Rifleman W. APKeich and Rifleman G. M‘Ketch, 535, £J ; Rifleman R. A Afackie and Rifleman J. R. Alackie, 496, 15s. CHAMPION* TEA A! S’ MATCH. Kiwi Challenge Cup and £G. INVERCARGILL.

The scores made by other teams were:—Timaru A, J.,21>1 ; Ashburton It, .1 ,287 : Ashburton A, 1.283; AN annate, ,1.251: Dunedin A, 1.255; Papakaio. 1.253; Timaru 15, 1.22(1; Dunedin 15, 1,221; Kiwi (', 1,210; Kiwi I), ,1.1445.

Rifleman A. Lvall ... o-o Rifleman J. Uro o 70 Den. Pits. R. Wills ... Rifleman I?. Die did 2dS Rifleman W. Alii ley ... if SC 1 J12 KIWI .If. Rifleman 1). Parsons ... 2GS Rifleman C. APKcidi ... 2G8 Rifleman P. Pennessy ... 2G0 Rifleman W. Ogg 2G0 Rifleman A. Raker I KIWI A. 2d0 JOG R ifleman W. ARID 270 Rifleman W. APKddi ... di7 Rifleman R. Johnston ... -, dH R ifleman R. CiihVk ... 2dJ Rifleman .K, Clayton ... I ony CHRISTCHURCH'. Rifleman R. Piper ill 7 Rifleman S. Clark dIG Rifleman (C Crioi|i 2dd Rresident N. Wood 2 00 Rifleman A’. Judkins ... 21!) J 202