V.U.C. Comes Last In Defence Rifles

The shooting for Easter Tournament was held on Saturday at West Melton, under cold, but fairly good, shooting conditions. The Haslam Shield returned to the South Island, O.U. beating A.U.C. by a mere 2 points in a possible 1350. Canterbury was third, 20 points behind with Victoria, the holders, a further 15 points away.

The weather conditions together with a general increase in the standard of shooting resulted in these scores being much higher than those of last year. Otago shooting was marked by consistency, being first or second in four of the five matches. Auckland was also consistent and actually led by one point before the last match. Canterbury unaccustomed to the cold weather faired badly at first, but improved rapidly as the temperature rose. Victoria however after having made a good start in the first match faired badly in the second.

The team scores were: O.U. 1092; A.U.C. 1090; C.U.C. 1070; V.U.C. 1055. Last year's winning score was 1039.