AA Field Target MatchMatch Results,
August 14, 1999
Preparing for Kentucky Bluegrass Regionals
by David Still
With the 1999 Kentucky
Bluegrass Regionals only one month away, there was a strong showing of
shooters for Saturday's match. Nine shooters participated in the 56
shot course with surprising results.
Ken Hughes won the match with a score of 54 of 56 (96.4%). Doug
Vinson surprisingly pulled ahead of the group to capturing First Place
in the Precharged Class with a score of 53 of 56 (94.6%). Doug has
acquired much knowledge and skill since December 1998 when he was
scoring 20.4% with his FWB 124. After acquiring his Pro-Target, Doug
jumped his shooting percentage to 80%. Now he is definitely
comfortable with his new Pro-Target, shooting in the mid 90's
percentile.
Rod Bradley and George Gardner took Second and Third Places in the
Precharged Class with scores of 48 of 56 (88.7%) and 47 of 56 (83.9%) respectively.
Jeff Drake scored an impressive 46 of 56 (82.1%) sporting his new
Pro-Target.
Joel Hansel secured First Place in the Spring Piston Class with a
score of 37 of 56 (66.1%). Bennie Davis closelylJoel trailed to
capture Second Place with a score of 34 of 56 (60.7%).
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Walt Roller Joins
Injured Reserve
Marietta , GA August 14, 1999
Walt Roller attended
Saturday's Airgunning Atlanta match, but only as a spectator. In late
July, Walt was in an automobile accident placing him in the hospital
with a broken sternum.
Walt stated that he will be home recuperating for two months and
possibly be return to shooting in four to six months. In the
meanwhile, Airgunning Atlanta will retained Walt as a Shooting Team
coach.
Get well soon Walt.
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