National Rifle Association Meeting, Bisley: results generally were poor. Two members of last year's VIII were off form and nearly everyone had poor shots at one time or another, some in the Ashburton itself. In all, it was our poorest Bisley for some years, the only bright spots being P. A. 0. Bell's 4th in the Snap (170 entries) and M. W. Poynor's 16th in the Iveagh (over 1,400 entries) while D. F. Richardson won a Schools' Hundred badge and S. K. Pattie was successful in winning a prize for pistol shooting. Detailed results were: Entries Position 48 71 Ashburton 64 40 Cadet Pair 20 12 Public Schools Snap 21 8 Marling Colours were re-awarded or awarded to: P. A. 0. Bell (Capt.), T. N. E. Bowen, M. W. A. Poynor, I. W. Balls, D. F. Richardson, H. M. odwin, J. E. Prowde, M. J. W. Dimelow. The House match was won by Temple, but scores generally were low nd for the second time some Houses were unable to find a full team. L.C.LeT.
TENNIS CLUB 1972 The 1972 season was one of the most successful that the Tennis Club has ever had. In nine matches the 1st VI, a very experienced side, was defeated only once and finished second in the Yorkshire Schools' Tennis League. Whilst we were of course disappointed not to have been able to challenge Wakefield for the title, this was nevertheless a very gratifying final position. This was the third year that John Mitchell, the captain, and Andrew Penty had been in the team and at 1st Pair they had a fairly consistent season, winning about 80 per cent of their matches though dropping a few sets that should have been won. The best individual play of the side as a whole came from Andrew Penty. The 2nd Pair, both regulars last season, had a worrying start but once it had been pointed out to Derek Dempsey that he was playing tennis and not squash he settled down to hit some good shots. He and his partner, Chris Beall, a rather more solid if occasionally less inspired performer. achieved some good and important results, including a life-saving win against Worksop's 1st Pair following below-par performances by the rest of the side. Of those who played in the 3rd Pair, Richard Tasker produced some sound tennis and, if he controls his temperament he should do very well next season. He was variously supported by Chris Atkinson, a devastating player on his day, and the deceptively casual John Cresswell who, if he tightens up his concentration and remains free of the back injury that tended to rob some of his shots of power, should also be a success next year. The beginning of the season was marred by appalling conditions. High winds and rain prevented any solid practice and the first few matches were played in depressing weather and it was only at the end of the 45
