RIFLE SHOOTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2634, 16 October 1909, Page 6

RIFLE SHOOTING.

AUSTRALIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION I’niticj) Phkhh Association —Corvuioin (Received October 15, 9.10 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 15. Roberts (South Africa) and Kofford (Bathurst) tied in the King’s match, with 299 points. In the shot-off Roberts won easily. James (New Zealand) finished about sixth or seventh with a score of 296The following are additional New Zealand scores in the second stage of the King’s match : —Bradley and King GO, Patrick, Mills, Clyde, and Evans 59, Mascfiold, Guy, and Dewar 58, Duncan, Loveday, and Willoughby 57, Craw and Maron/.ic 55, Lee, M'oore, and Hal lid ay 51, Franklin 51, Shaw and Cox 19, Hobbs 17, McConnell 38. Additional New Zealand scores in the Dangar match:—Loveday, Shaw, Clyde, and Franklin G 3, McConnell 62, Guy 60, Craw 59, Willoughby 58, Marenzio 55, Duncan 51, Moore 53, King and Had field 19, Mills 18. Hobbs 17. (Received, October 15, 10.25 p.m.)

There was bright weather with a fishtail wind, but, despite the not too favorable conditions, the SOO yards range in the last stage of the King’s match saw 9 possibles recorded, James and Hadfiekl coining within the list, Clyde 49 and King and Loved ay 48. As the outcome of . the first stage Howitt retained the lead with 2LG, Kefford (Bathurst) a point behind, while James and Hc.dfield were close up. The 900 yards range began to toll a tale. Howitt reached 255, while James, who was shooting splendidly, made 49, putting him in the lead. Kefford was third, hut Hadfield failed with 40. The 1000 yards range ended dismally for some who had done well, they being placed along with others whose chances had not given much concern. Crowds surrounded the mounds allotted to Hw. flt, James and Kefford. The possible was put up by Brians (Queensland) and brought his total equal to of James, who only put on 30. Then Howitt went to pieces, leaving Kefford ahead. Roberts (South Australia), Hill and Alexander (New South Wales), the latter but a boy, held good positions at the finish of tlie 900 yards range, .and by excellent shooting on the long range made the finish very interesting.- Roberts tied with Kefford while Alexander made 9S. The two shot off in rather hollow fashion. Kefford, who looked the cooler man of the two missed his first three shots. Roberts blazed away rapidly, scoring three inners and winning the championship. Lord Dudley was present and was keenly interested in the finish.