SHOOTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 1 March 1922, Page 3

SHOOTING.

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GREYTOWN, Ffcb. 28 Moss has been picked for the South Island team against the North, and also qualified for the final 50 ill the King’s Prize. GREYTOWN,' Fob. 28. The following is the prize list in tht Dominion Match, (10 shots at 900yds): £8 10s, W. A. Tate (Greytown), 50; £8 10s ,A. J. Green (Westport), 50; £5, C. J.Nix (Featherston), 49; £4, R. McLeay (Te Kuiti), 49; £4, A- H. Halinshnw (Christchurch), 49; £3, A. J Henderson (Sounds), 49; £3, J. G. Ritchie (HawePa), 48; £2, W. Masefield (Marlborough), 48; £2, J. Low (Karori), 47; £2, E. S. Kirig (Wanganui), 47; £2, H. Marshall (Karori), 47.

The C.A.C. Cup for long-range shocitng, 4 shots at 800 and 900 yards, by mams of five men, goes to Christ•hurer North 1, with a. score of 924, Taw era being next with 874.

The Maunsell Challenge Cup for the highest aggregate at 600, 800, and 900, [ yards (possible 375) was won by Roots, with 347. The Rivers Challenge Shield for the highest aggregate at 800 and 900yds. (possible 200) was won by Roots with 189. I

The Tyro Cup for highest aggregate in all matches of licit series (possible 625), was won by J. C. Feast (Greytown), 475, followed by W. J. Green (Oknwa), and Goldfinch (Wellington), each 466. KING’S FIFTY. The following i.s the corrected list of the King’s Fifty to lire for the Ballinger RiHo Championship Belt to-mor-row:—D. Roots (Hnwera), 492; L. C. Pimm (Christchurch), W. H. West, (Blenheim) 488; A. Halmsha.w (Christchurch), 486; A. H. Guy (Kaponga), 483; R. Piper (Christchurch), 479; D. J. Guijncy (Petone), 478; T. E. G. Bryan (Auckland), H. C. Lovedny (Hawera). 477; G. A. Eylcs (Dannevirke), A. Neilson (Napier) 476; R. C. Bartle (Petone), 475; J. C. Feast (Greytown), A. J. Henderson (Sounds), W. R. Hunt (Wellington Subs.) H. V. Croxton (Karori). W. K. Williams (Ohara), 474; P. Morgan (Christchurch, 473; P. F. Atkinson (Auckland), 472; J. Brydon (Kaiapoi), 471; W. Masefield (Marlborough), F. W. Janies (Oknwa), 470;

S. Mayhcw (Linton), 459; R. Gaughley (Karori), TT. Feast (Greytowli). J. W. Milrov (Nelson), W .Duncan (West port), 468; IV. Reynolds (Christchurch) H. Simmonds (Wanganui), R. McLcary (To Kuijti), H. C. Evans (Te Kuiti 467; A. J. Green (Oknwa), J G. Ritchie (Hnwera). P. Goldfinch (Wellirifeton), D. IV. Mchitons (Rnngiorn). H. D. Ockey (Christchurch). 466; F. J. King (Oknwa). («. Hoow (Opaki), F. 1 ! . Vc-s ( (Iroyiuonih), A. J. Done!, mV' Ilia ;ton Pubs 1 If* l - S. I'nniett, (WMmoaaknh UN: V. J. Canslev Uklnnies). 451 ; L. C. Low (Karori). C. I'd. Brough,foil (R-;mril ikeil H. 10. Chirk (Ashbrrten). A. (iovonlock (Linton) IK); J. Memo (Wyndham). F. E. Pntchclt (Blenheim). J. L. Turner (Wellington Subs.). A. J. Green (We-t----por) 459.

The C. A. Shield for the best five men ion/ns aggregate throughout the whole Iwlt'Series went to Christchurch No 1 with 2384 points; Ha worn 2318. 2; Petone, 2312, 3. The C.A.C. Cap for host five men teams aggregate at the four long ranges (800 and 90'' yards) shoots was won by Christchurch No 1 with 924 points, Karori 885, 2; Hnwera 874, 3. The North versus Smith Island match for trims of 20 men aside, 7 shots each at 500 and 600 yards, was won by the North after a keen light. The south had iv slight lend: at the 500 yards, hut the North pulled it up at- the longer range, and won hy 121 1 to 1201.

KING’S PRIZE WINNER. UHEYTOWN, March 1

The King’s Prize was won by Roots with a. score of 539. West was runner up with 537.

GREYTOWN, March 1

The King’s Prize for 1922 was fired in ideal weather. Roots, who had to lead off first when shooting started got 47 and set all argument at rest with an aggregate of 539- though excitement prevailed during the shoot, as West was on the next target, and iff Roots had failed, the Blenheim man would have got into the lead. The latter got an excellent 49, ending two behind Roots. Hnlmshnw got up with 48 atul filled third place with an aggregate of 531, followed by Pimm 528, Loveday 526, Guy 524, Bryan 521, William, Kyles and Guiney each 520, Hunt and Neilson each 519, Henderson, Morgan and Baric each 518, Croxton 517, Duncan, Macelield, James Bryden, each 515, Simmons, J. Feast 513, F. J. King, Ritchie Ronalds, MUroy, Atkinson 511, Hood 509, Turner, Goldfinch, Mayliew 508, Law, C’a.usley, Caughley 507, Barnett, Moss (Greymouth), McT,eay 505, Broughton, H. Feast 503, A. J. Green 502, Dodd 498, Dockery .493, Patchett 488, Munro 487. Governlock was absent.

The Belt and other prizes were then presented by Sir Walter Buchanan.