Shooting
THE Sussex County rifle team narrowly missed its first major victory of the season on Sunday when it was placed second to London in a hard fought contest for the Purples Trophy at Bisley.
The annual match, inaugurated by the graduates from London University and named after the 'colours' awarded to their team members, is shot at short range with teams of eight firing 10 shots each at 300, 500 and 600 yards.
It is widely regarded as being a significant test of team form for the other premier events in the shooting calendar and attracts county and other teams from around the country, many - including Sussex - entering A and B teams to test the full depth of their squads.
For full story see Sporting Odds, West Sussex Gazette, May 07