442 
FOREST AND STREAM 
April s, 1913 
Birmingham Gun Club Tournament. 
Two days of as hard shooting’ conditions as one -wil! 
likely have to face anywhere were dished out by the 
Weather Man to sixty-three game, enthusiastic sports¬ 
men during the registered tournament held by the 
Birmingham (Ala.t Gun Club on March 25 and 26, and 
that better than SO per cent, of them each day shot 
through a program of 300 targets is something well 
worth studying over, showing as it does just how 
popular the great game of trapshooting is growing 
throughout the country. 
From all over the United States sportsmen came and 
“battled with the elements” for supremacy over the 
“elusive clays,” and it must be admitted that the 
elements finally succeeded in putting the majority of 
them in their “game sack,” notwithstanding the fact 
that among that number were some of the cream of the 
shooting world. 
The B rmingham Gun Club has indeed a great deal 
to be proud of in that the tournament from every other 
standpoint, save that of weather conditions, was one 
of the most successful ever held in the South, and 
Messrs. Jas. Hillman, Bob Baugh, John K. Warren and 
O. L. Garl, who were at the helm, deserve much credit 
for the manner in which it was carried out. 
On Monday, the 24th, preliminary day, an event at 
25 pairs was pulled off, to the winner of which the club 
gave a handsome trophy. This proved a “battle royal.” 
for the weather, though a trifle better than on either of 
the two succeeding days, was such that the finish saw 
three of the best amateur double-target shots in “this 
neck o’ the woods” tied on the low score of 35 out of a 
possible 50. And it required two shoot-offs at 10 pairs 
each before W. W. Cocke, of New Orleans, La., finally 
broke the “stranglehold” J. K. Warren, of the local 
club, had secured, and walked away with the prize. It 
having previously taken the combined efforts of these 
two gentlemen to put our “little” friend A. M. Hill, of 
Dawson, Ga., out of the running, they succeeding only 
after resorting to the famous “Gotch toe-hold,” which, 
as everyone knows, naturally placed Andy at a disad¬ 
vantage. 
About the best piece of shooting done during the 
tournament was also accomplished on this day, when 
E. W. Daniel, of Lvnchburg, Va., made the remarkable 
run of 61 straight in practice. This proved by far the 
longest run of the shoot. Daniel was on his maiden trip 
as a powder demonstrator, and he certainly gives prom¬ 
ise of making more than good in all branches of the 
game. 
Another new face in the professional ranks was 
Frank N. Huseman. whom all the boys were glad to 
welcome even though he did walk off with the sterling 
trophy presented to the high professional in the Pre¬ 
liminary Handicap by Secretary O. L. Garl. 
Following are the scores in what the program desig¬ 
nated the “Double Target Championship of the South”: 
W W Cocke. 
... 35 
J R Livingston. 
... 29 
J K Warren. 
... 35 
Dr A Lawson. 
... 28 
A M Hill. 
... 35 
Lee Moody . 
... 24 
J W Hightower. 
... 33 
1) A Edwards . 
... 24 
W T Laslie . 
... 30 
Jas Flillman . 
... 23 
M P G Hillman. 
... 30 
E C Little. 
... 22 
Dr C L Gunn. 
... 29' 
Professionals: 
Walter Huff . 
... 41 
E M Daniel. 
... 33 
Jas S Day . 
... 40 
E R Holt . 
... 33 
Clyde Hunter . 
... 37 
H D Gibbs. 
... 30 
C E Goodrich. 
... 34 
T A Cassity. 
... 24 
The first day’s program called for a total of 300 
targets, 200 being at 16vds., and 100 constituting the 
Preliminary Handicap. The v'ind was almost a gale, 
and there was no particular star able to shine through 
it, the results showing three tied for high on 185 out 
of 200. James S. Day, H. D. Gibbs and E. W. Daniel, 
three professionals, each having scored that number in 
the regulation 16yd. events. John K. Warren was next 
with 183, winning high amateur for the day by one 
target from John R. Livingston, of Springville, Ala. 
E. R. Holt, Montgomery, Ala., second high professional, 
was next with 180. The scores on 16yd targets were; 
Shot at. ' 
Broke 
Shot at. : 
Broke 
•Jas S Day. 
200 
185 
R. H Baugh. 
200 
162 
»H D Gibbs. 
200 
185 
M P G Hillman. 
200 
160 
•'E W Daniels... 
200 
185 
*T A Cassity.... 
200 
158 
T K Warren.... 
200 
183 
H C Ryding. 
200 
157 
J R Livingston. 
200 
182 
E C Little. 
200 
156 
*E R Holt. 
200 
180 
D A Edwards... 
200 
156 
W T Laslie. 
200 
180 
E M Cornwell... 
200 
156 
T F Fletcher.... 
200 
180 
*F H Huseman.. 
200 
156 
Dr A Lawson... 
200 
179 
Chas Green . 
200 
149 
Tas Hillman .... 
':oo 
177 
E B Matlock.... 
200 
147 
*W Huff-. 
200 
175 
W Wheeler .... 
200 
145 
1 W Hightower. 
200 
175 
Lee Moody . 
200 
144 
W W Cocke. 
200 
174 
E W Long. 
200 
143 
! (.) E’rmon. 
200 
174 
Mrs O L Garl... 
200 
138 
T A Blunt. 
200 
174 
F Long . 
200 
120 
*( ■ E Goodrich.. 
200 
172 
Dr J Coulbourn. 
120 
83 
’*H D Freeman.. 
200 
172 
J W Anthony... 
100 
66 
Dr C L Gunn... 
200 
172 
*C J Perry. 
100 
59 
R A Meredith... 
200 
171 
H Eleshman ... 
100 
• 56 
•C A Dunlap. 
200 
170 
M H Hodges... 
50 
33 
C T Broyles. 
2’JO 
170 
P J Rowe. 
50 
33 
*C Hunter. 
200 
170 
Munger . 
50 
29 
E R Alexander.. 
200 
168 
Y B Le Croix... 
25 
16 
W A Leach. 
200 
167 
L Padgett . 
25 
15 
A M Hill. 
;2C0 
166 
L Myers . 
25 
15 
O L Garl. 
■200 
IOd 
E Eanghorn .... 
25 
15 
*J B Plummer.. 
200 
165 
M Arrant . 
25 
14 
U Meredith .... 
200 
163' 
*Professionals. 
Another three-cornered tie resulted in the Prelim¬ 
inary Handicap. W. W. Cocke, winner of the double¬ 
target event the previous day, found his title to the 
trophy offered to the winner of this event, disputed bv 
Dr. C. L. Gunn, of Gadsden, Ala., and E. M. Cornwell, 
of Birmingham a new and enthusiastic member of the 
local club. Each of these gentlemen had secured 90 out 
of 100. We are unable to say just what method 
“Cockey” resorted to to shake these fellows loose, but 
in his reply to the pleasant little presentation speech of 
Secretary Garl, he admitted that he had prepared a 
speech for the occasion, but that they had “shot it out 
of him.” Following are the. scores in the Preliminary 
Handicap at 100 targets: 
W W Cocke. 
Yds. 
17 
T’l. 
90 
H C Ryding.... 
Yds. 
18 
T’l. 
82 
C L Gunn. 
17 
90 
*C E Goodrich.. 
21 
81 
E M Cornwell... 
16 
90 
*W Huff . 
21 
81 
Chas Green . 
16 
88 
’*H D Gibbs. 
21 
80 
A Lawson .... 
18 
87 
J F Fletcher.... 
18 
80 
1 K Warren. 
18 
87 
O Meredith . 
16 
80 
J Livingston .... 
18 
86 
*T A Cassity... 
17 
79 
W A Leach. 
17 
86 
Mrs 0 L Garl... 
16 
78 
0 L Garl. 
17 
86 
J W Hightower. 
18 
78 
R A Meredith... 
16 
86 
“^C Hunter . 
17 
78 
T 0 Sirmon. 
18 
84 
W Wheeler . 
16 
78 
D A Edwards... 
17 
84 
Tas Hillman ... 
18 
77 
’’’F H Huseman.. 
17 
84 
E C Little . 
17 
77 
E R Alexander. 
18 
83 
C W Dunlap.... 
W T Laslie. 
17 
77 
A M Hill. 
18 
83 
18 
76 
J A Blunt. 
18 
83 
“"P B Plummer. 
17 
74 
C J Bovles. 
17 
83 
Ledyard . 
16 
72 
’*E R Holt. 
21 
82 
*H D Freeman.. 
21 
71 
*E M Daniel... 
21 
82 
R H Baugh. 
16 
68 
*T S Day. 
21 
82 
M Matlock . 
16 
63 
M P Hillman... 
18 
82 
Lee Moody . 
16 
43 
*Professionals. 
At times during the second day’s program the wind 
was so strong that it was no uncommon sight to see a 
shooter momentarily lose his balance at the score, stag- 
t>nd brace himself again before “lining up.” One 
shooter, having called “pull” on one occasion, was just 
m the act of firing when his hat blew down over his 
eyes, completely obscuring his vision. It was up to him 
to shoot, however, and so, trusting in that kindly 
providence that looks after all good trapshooters, pulled 
the trigger and—broke the target. 
Though the conditions were worse, the experience of 
the past two days had enabled the boys to overcome 
them to a certain extent, and on the whole the scores 
showed up a little better. Walter Huff, of Macon, Ga., 
and H. D. Gibbs finished in front with 189 out of 200, 
while J. S. Day came next with 183. W. T. Laslie was 
high amateur with 179, and J. W. Hightower and J. O. 
Sirmon second with 175. Don’t these scores look funny 
following such names? Look on down the line—they 
get worse: 
Shot at. 
Broke 
*H D Gibbs. 
200 
189 
■^Walter Huff ... 
200 
189 
*J S Day. 
200 
183 
*E W Daniel... 
200 
181 
’i’E R Holt. 
200 
180 
W T Laslie. 
200 
179 
“"C E Goodrich.. 
200 
ITS 
T K Warren. 
200 
177 
F W Hightower. 
200 
175 
J O Sirmon. 
200 
175 
W A Leach. 
200 
173 
’*P B Plummer.. 
200 
172 
A Lawson . 
200 
172 
W W Cocke. 
200 
171 
E R Alexander.. 
200 
170 
C L Gunn. 
200 
170 
*C Hunter . 
200 
167 
T F Fletcher.... 
’00 
166 
M P Hillman... 
200 
166 
Chas Green .... 
200 
166 
E C Little. 
200 
165 
E M Cornwell... 
200 
164 
Shot at. Broke 
C J Broyles. 
200 
163 
J A Blunt. 
200 
161 
R H Baugh. 
200 
161 
F Long . 
200 
160 
0 L Garl. 
200 
160 
Jas Hillman .... 
200 
160 
D A Edwards... 
200 
160 
A J Hill. 
200 
159 
’'H D Freeman.. 
200 
159 
A E Ledyard... 
200 
145 
*1' H Huseman. 
200 
145 
E W Long. 
200 
139 
E Lan^horn ... 
200 
136 
Mrs O L Garl... 
200 
135 
Ira Armstrong... 
200 
128 
L Myers . 
100 
75 
Chas Gay . 
100 
69 
L Padgett . 
lOO 
64 
Y B Le (jroix... 
100 
54 
I Blalock . 
100 
39 
R S Stevens. 
50 
24 
_ of the most Interest naturally was the 
aa J Handicap, to which the club had 
added JlOO and an exceedingly handsome trophy. In 
this event John R. Livingston, who had been shooting 
.consistently throughout the tournament led the field with 
87 out of 100 and won with 2 targets to spare, his nearest 
competitor being E. C. Little, of Gadsden, Ala., with 85. 
Loth these scores were strictly high class work under 
the conditions and reflect great credit on those who made 
them. E. W. Daniel won the trophy for high profes¬ 
sional in this event. 
A summary of the two days’ scores shows Jas. S. 
Day and FI. D. Gibbs tied on 534 out of the entire pro- 
gram of 600 targets; E. W. Daniels next with 533. John 
R. Livingston was next with 532, giving him high ama¬ 
teur on all targets, though John K. Warren led him 
one on the 400 regulation. 
By Granny! I led that right-hand fellow a hundred 
yards and then didn’t get him. Reckon I must have 
been overshootin’ him. 
Only two long runs worth mentioning were recorded 
—that of 61 straight by Daniel, and the one made by 
Jake Gibbs when he chased his hat two-thirds of the 
way around the one-mile race track. If it hadn’t been 
for the water jump at the seventh hurdle, Jake would 
be running yet. 
Everything considered, it was certainly some shoot, 
and long to be remembered by all those in attendance. 
There were a number of new faces, of course, and all 
will be back again at the next one, but to us “old ones” 
who have been going to Birmingham for years, it was 
certainly a treat to meet the crowd once more; to 
enjoy the excellent luncheon served by the ladies of 
the West End Society: to hear again the “he’s dead” 
of the only referee of his kind in captivity; to see once 
more the same “old face” at the cashier’s window, the 
ammunition counter and at the refreshment stand. I 
tell you, it was a treat, and we will all look forward 
with much pleasure to the next meet of the Birmingham 
Gun Club. A. S. Hooter. 
The Guernsey (la.) Shoot. 
Guernsey, la., March 24.—Just a little noise about 
the Guernsey shoot April 28 and 29; $90 added money, 
fine ground, .Merrill targets. This shoot will be held 
just one-half mile from town, on the Dick Morgan 
farm, which is the residence of the president of the 
club. Fried chicken, canned fruit in the cellar. You 
are always welcome at my nouse. Don’t forget this 
shoot. Be present. I want to shake hands with you as 
a matter of good fellowship. The Interstate Association 
adds $50, the gun club adds $30; total $80, to be divided 
on each event m four equal divisions. The club also 
adds $10 to the amateur shooting the highest average 
on the who program. April 28, commencing at 1 o’clock 
we give a 100-target Jack Rabbit shoot. The club gives 
the highest average on this 100 targets, $5. Be on hand 
April 28. April 29 will be the big event. Registered. 
The program consists of 150 targets in events of two 
15s and one 20 all through the program. Interstate As¬ 
sociation adds S50, the gun club $40 for this day, the 
four equal divisions of money. This tournament will be 
conducted under the rules of the Interstate Association, 
and all rules must be strictly complied with. There will 
be no deviation from the rules. I wish to meet you 
personally. We expect about forty to toe the mark. 
This event only comes to us once in twelve months, 
and we intend to make it an enjoyable time for every¬ 
body present. The programs are now ready to mail. 
Write me Everybody come in over the Northwestern 
Railway. You make direct connection at Belle Blaine 
with the main line, arriving at Guernsey at 9:06 A. M. 
I.ate arrivals may shoot up 
Pres. Du Pont Gun Club. 
Jersey City Gun Club. 
Jersey City, N. J., March 29.—A good big turnout 
was in attendance at the regular shoot of the Jersey City 
Gun Club to-day, and before the last gun was fired 
around 4,000 targets had been thrown, and after the 
smoke had cleared away, it was found that Dave Engle 
had won high average with 79 per cent., and George 
Piercy second with 74 per cent. The principal event 
was the two take-home prizes, put up for the two high¬ 
est scores, counting handicap, made on 100 targets, and 
as is often the case, the new members carried off the 
honors. E. H. McLemore won first prize, a handsome 
piece of cut-glass; and second prize went to J. Will¬ 
iams, Jr., who has just joined our club, and shot like 
a regular veteran. Harry Burlington won the leg on the 
season trophy with 49 out of 50. The scores follow, in 
strings of 25: 
Piercy . 
Hyland . 
Shannon .... 
Hathaway .. 
Kent __ 
Johnson .... 
Kearney .... 
Dr Groll .... 
Dr Ittner ... 
Hubbell .... 
Engle . 
Wynne . 
Dixon . 
Hallinger ... 
Burlington .. 
McLemore .. 
Huggins .... 
Smith . 
Tewes . 
Dr Moeller . 
Coleman .... 
Summerfield 
Williams ... 
Williams, Jr. 
Simpson ... 
Kellinger ... 
Lawrence ... 
Kelly . 
Harvey . 
Marion . 
O’Brien . 
20 
20 
16 
20 
19 
18 
17 
15 
14 
20 
20 
14 
15 
14 
is 
16 
15 
16 
15 
15 
19 
18 
19 
16 
18 
13 
13 
8 
16 
ii 
17 
16 
20 
17 
18 
15 
12 
12 
11 
13 
7 
11 
16 
17 
15 
17 
14 
IS 
14 
16 
14 
16 
13 
17 
17 
12 
5 
9 
8 
13 
14 
10 
20 
8 
19 
15 
17 
21 
19 
22 
17 
16 
19 
12 
22 
IS 
15 
8 
11 
9 
11 
19 
21 
10 
19 
14 
10 
20 
20 
19 
22 
12 
18 
19 
19 
17 
17 
15 
15 
14 
11 
11 
12 
15 
9 
13 
3 
12 
14 
13 
15 
7 
1) 
11 
11 
21 
22 
10 
13 
0 
3 
4 
3 
2 
20 
14 
20 
12 
17 
8 
12 
10 
14 
9 
17 
17 
13 
16 
16 
121 
14 
4 
7 
11 
15 
11 
8 
16 
7 
13 
12 
18 
10 
15 
10 
14 
15 
15 
17 
13 
19 
13 
13 
15 
On April 5 we commence shooting for the Du Pont 
trophy, a silver watch fob, and the handicaps will be 
added birds and very liberal. Visitors are always wel¬ 
come, and targets are only one cent each. 
Queens Country Club. 
Queens, N. Y., March 29.—Five 25-disc events made 
up to-day’s program here. The big noise was E. R. 
Chapman, who ran straight on his first^string and tied 
up at 106 out of 125 with W. Barnes. 
W Barnes . 21 
E R Chapman . 
T Vogel .20 19 20 21 
R C Nash . 
E K Morrell . 21 
Dr Kingston . 21 23 
G Covert . 
G Wiecins . 
R L Low . 
H Stein . 19 20 
The 
: scores: 
21 
21 
22 
20 
22 
25 
20 
22 
19 
20 
.20 
19 
20 
21 
22 
21 
23 
21 
19 
18 
21 
19 
21 
19 
18 
21 
23 
23 
21 
17 
16 
21 
21 
16 
21 
19 
18 
18 
15 
15 
IS 
IS 
12 
19 
20 
Medford Gun Club. 
Medford, Okla., March 27.—Representative Ed. 
O’Brien was our guest to-day, and a good bunch turned 
out to spend the afternoon with him, the scores are 
good considering the high wind. The scores; 
Shot at. Broke. Shot at. Broke. 
G Le Sauvage 
...19 
Dotts .... 
. 45 
32 
Hardy . 
.. 75 
64 
Wilson .. 
31 
Strider . 
.. 75 
60 
Brownie . 
. 25 
15 
Blood . 
.. 60 
48 
L Brown 
.30 
16 
Soucek . 
.. 75 
55 
Anderson 
. 30 
14 
Hutchinson .. 
.. 45 
33 
Harville . 
. 10 
5 
Our club will hold the third Grant County champion¬ 
ship on Oct. 8, and a registered tournament on Oct. 
9 v/ith plenty of added money. 
I. V. Hardy, Sec’y. 
