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Shooters brave elements at Ayres

(Left to right) Paul Mihailovits, David Roberts, Jeff Corkill, Neil Parsons. Peter Lowe, Martin Kneen, Ted Kermeen, Peter Chadney and Fred Waggett.

Corkill, Kneen and Mihailovits share honours

Twenty-one shooters lined up for the first round of Ayre Clay Target Club’s Summer English Skeet league at Blue Point yesterday (Sunday).

There was some close shooting in the Penketh-Millar Architectural Design sponsored competition.

Jeff Corkill and Marty Kneen shared the win, scoring 49/50. Paul Mihailovits and Neil Parsons were joint third on 48.

The B class winner was Ted Kermeen with Dave Roberts topping C class.

Nine hardy souls carried on in cold and drizzly conditions to compete in the 100 league.

Mihailovits hit all 50 to finish on 98/100. Corkill was second on 97 with Dave Corlett and Neil Parsons sharing third spot on 95.

Results:

A Class: 1 (joint), Marty Kneen and Jeff Corkill 49; 3 (joint), Neil Parsons and Paul Mihailovits 48.

B Class: 1, Ted Kermeen 44; 2, Fred Waggett 36.

C Class: 1, David Roberts 40; 2, Peter Chadney 38; 3 Peter Lowe 37.

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