New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-22
THE BRITISH TEAM WINS.
A VICTORY BY FORTY. FIVE POINTS.

THE AMERICANS AHEAD EXCEPT AT THE LAST TWO
RANGEs-DEFEAT GRACEFULLY TAKEN.
WIMBLEDON, July 2l.--In the International Rifle
Match to-day tho British rihemen had lead of SO
points. which gave them the victory by 45 points,
the for the two days being follows: Ameri-
cans 1906 British 1851
In the morning there were few spectators present
but III the afternoon, after the sky had begun to
clear, visitors came upon the grounds rapidly.
Until about noon it rained heavily, stopping
only for short time about 1880 a. m.,
and the camp-ground was covered with pools
of water. At noon the sun came out brightly, but
half an hour later heavy thunderstorm pre-
vailed.
The Americans appeared on the grounds at 1890
a. m, confident of success. At 1145 a. m although
rain still falling, the match was opened at the
800. yard range. The wind was moderate then and
blowing from the targets
FIRING AT THE S00-YARD RANGE.
Major Young, Of the British team,
fired the first shot and made magpie." His Sec
ond, fourth and fifth shots bullseyes, aud his
total score was %. At the sixteenth shot the scOr
ing of the teams was even, and both sides seemed
to have secured the proper elevation. The best
scores for the British team made by Private
Wattleworth (32) Sergeant Dods t32,,
Quartermaster Goldsmith (3ll, Corporal
Bates (29 Major Young 2S) and Captain
Goisal (2s). Priyates McVittie and Lowe missed
in their first shots, and Major Pearses sixth shot
was miss The team made 30 bulPs-eyes and q
total score OF $50.
The shooting OF tho Americans was excellent.
Private Smith shot first, making bulps-eyes on
his fifth and sixth shots, and total OF 27. The
best for the Americans were made BY Dr.
Scott 1884, Lieutenant Scott (32 Private Bull 49,
Dr, poi Lord
l29l. Tho team made 33 bulls-eyes aud total
score of $40. or 10 more than the Brit
sh team The aggregate scores at the close OF the
firing at the S00-y ard range were: Americans,
l,i2I; BRUSH, l,400
THE SCORES AT THE 000-YARD RANGE
The firing ut the 300 yard range resulted in 297
points for tho British team and 2d3 for tho Amer-
can. The best shots for tho Brt-h team were made
by McyIttIo go, Gibbs l29, Bates 2s', Godsal (2Sl
GouldsmIth (27l and Watteworth (27l. Tho team
made II bnl's-eyes and misses Pearse, Lowe, Dods
and Humphry each missing on their first shots
The best scores for tho Americans were made by
DIR. Scott (2s). ilnman (26, Dolan (26l, Van ucu-
sen t2il and Paulding l23. The team made II
bulls-eyes and 4 blanks. No one made n miss on
his first shot but Lieutenant Scott and Smith made
misses on their second shots Dlrlag the fir
ing at this range the wind continued TO blow from
the targets.
The aggregate scores 90 the close Of the firing at
tho 0OO-yard range were British 1897, Ameri-
cans .Go7 Smith challenged the decision as to
his fourth shot, which counted as a miss. but
the decision was confirmed.
THg BRITISH 40 AHEAD AT TIE END.
At tho 1000-yard range the British team scored
254 points aud the Americans 210, the aggregate
scores being as follows: British 1851. Americans
1. .OOO. Daring the inug at this range the rain
again falling heavily, and the shooting on both
sides was poor. Tho best scores for the British
team were Parry t20l. Gibbs t2Sl, Wattleworth t27
and Humphry t24 Tho British team
made % bulrs-eyes and II misses Major
Young made misses on his first, soc
ond. third and fifth shots, and Parry
and Dods also missed on their first shots.
The best scores for the Americans were made by
Brown l2s. Dr. Scott l22l and Van Heusen t2O
The team made II bulPs-eyes and II misses. Smith
and JOINER eacn made misses.
TIE AMERICANS TAKE THEIR DEFEAT GRACEFULLY
Upon the conclus o. OF the match the crowd broke
through the ropes. Alter returning from the range
tho Americans dressed in full uniform preparatory
TO being received by the Duchess OF Teck who was
giving away tho prizes. The Americans marched
into the inolosure in military order. Lord Brown
low invited them TO take position on the principal
platform which reserved for State visitors The
sun was shining brightly. The Duchess OF Teck
shook hands with each of the Americans
Earl Brownow, in a short speech. thanked tho
Americans for coming TO England and said ho
hoped that the bonds of affection would be main
tained between England and he great country tho
Americans represented His remarks were greeted
with great cheering.
Colonel Howard returned thanks on behalf OF the
American Team lie said the Americans hoped to
take their beating gracefully. They had backbone
enough left to join in cheering the British Team
and nation.
The crowd then dispersed. Many officials shook
hands warmly with tho Americans.
The British ridemen attribute the fact OF their
being 40 far behind early to-day TO their not having
rested enough, as they had been firing with all
sorts of rides ut the various ranges up to the day
nray,oua IN thia match