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Salient. Victoria University of Wellington Student's Newspaper. Volume 31, Number 9. May 21 1968

Shooting Success

Shooting Success

By four points in a 1200 point aggregate Victoria were successful in retaining the Haslem Shield—symbol of University shooting supre.

Shot at the Ashhurst range under almost ideal conditions Victoria took an early lead in the 300 yard event, and although this was steadily reduced by the Canterbury and Massey marksmen at each range thereafter, held on for a meritorious win.

Highlight of the meeting was the performance of Victoria's Jim McKinlay who top-scored in Haslem Shield competition, with 190 × 200, including a coveted possible "50". Jim rceorded a fine double when he was also highest scorer for the N.Z.U. Team on the Monday.

Conditions were difficult on this occasion with a tricky rear "fish-tail" wind and Jim, along with Canterbury's Marshall and Otago's Reeve, were the architects of a N.Z.U. victory over the strong Western District team.

Special mention should also be made of Victoria's less experienced riflemen in Gavin Adlam, Don McKay and Norm Robieson, all of whom recorded promising debuts in match shooting.

Haslam Shield results:—

1. Victoria ... 1085

2. Canterbury ... 1081

3. Massey ... 1077

4. Otago ... 1031

5. Lincoln ... 1007

N.Z.U. Team:—

McKinlay, Williams (Victoria).

Marshall, Hird (Canterbury).

Reeve (Otago).

McLaren, Jepsen, Warrington (Massey).

Coach: Wakefield (Victoria).

Alan Dougall (Vic), current titleholder, ran at Tournament suffering from an injured hamstring muscle. He was narrowly beaten by CU's Angus Welsh, both athletes recording the good time of 25.8s. for the 220 yards hurdles.

Alan Dougall (Vic), current titleholder, ran at Tournament suffering from an injured hamstring muscle. He was narrowly beaten by CU's Angus Welsh, both athletes recording the good time of 25.8s. for the 220 yards hurdles.