Rifle Match.
FOXTON RIFLES v. SHANNON DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB. The return match between the above took place at Shannon on Tuesday, and resulted in a meritorious win for the Poxton men by 10 points. The ranges fired were 300, 500 and 600 yards, and in a heavy wind. The visitors had a most enjoyable time, were most hospitably entertained at the Albion Hotel at luncheon, and the ladies supplied afternoon 'tea which was also appreciated. Both teams are now equal, having won a match each. Following are the scores :
Foxton Rifles. Sergt. Clark 80 Sergt. Betty 65 Sergt Rand ... ... 61 Bugler Newth ... 57 Privt. Morgan 70 Privt. Ball 46 Privt. Faulkner 46
Total, 415 Shannon Defence Rifles. Capt. Stevenson ... 69 Sect. Halhim ... ... 64 Rifleman Gardiner ... 49 Rifleman Law ... ... 60 Rifleman Williams ... 64 Rifleman Spencer ... 75 Rifleman Scott... ... 44 Total, 405
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Manawatu Herald, 19 March 1903, Page 2
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140Rifle Match. Manawatu Herald, 19 March 1903, Page 2
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