RIFLE MEETING.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 356, 20 October 1898, Page 2

RIFLE MEETING.

SUCCESS OK NEW ZEALANDERS. (BY elkctkic telegraph— copyright). Sydney, October IS. Tin:: following are the New Zealand scores in the Paddington Match, 600yds, 10 shots : King, 44 ; McGregor, Wilson (Woodville), Kpinlcy, each 42 ; Orr, 38 ; Hale, 37 ; Wilson (Wellington), 36 ; Ballinger, 35. of 42 aud over are certain to be in the prize-list. Beautiful weather prevails, the wind being light. In the Jacques Match, 600yds and 700yds, seven shots, the New Zealand scores were : 600vds 700yds Tl. Kins 'is 27 55 Wilson (Wellington) ... 30 28 58 McGregor 30 25 5,5 Hale 23 31 54 Spinley 25 25 50 Orr 22 25 47 Ballinger 25 19 44 Wilson (Woodville) ... 16 23 39 Shooting today is an improvement on yesterday ; but, speaking geuerally, it is below the standard. The Jacques Match was won by Gatty. of Tasmania, with 63 out of a possible of 70. King, Hale, Wilson (Wellington), and Macgrcgor were in the prize-list. Ballinger wou a £1 prize in the continuous match. The New Zealand team competes in the Australian Cup. (Received October 19, 9.30 a.m.) Sydney, October 19. Changeable weather continues for the shooting. The Sydney Match, of ten shots at 700 yards, was won by Donlon (Sydney), with 46. The New Zealanders, McGregor and Hale, with 38 each, secure £1 each. Ihe Manning Match, of 7 shots at 700 and 800 yards, was won by King (Oamaru), with the fine score of 67 out of 70, amidst cheering.