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FOREST AND STREAM 
Oct. 26, 1912 
Shot Gun Problems 
Solved 
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Supt. Gambell got his canvas target saver installed 
in time for the tournament. It is a money-maker all 
right, and the “pick-ups” will soon pay its cost. 
Guy Ward was much interested in the culinary de¬ 
partment. Likely he’s considering a course in domestic 
science. 
Jim Day set a fast gait in the match at doubles on 
practice day—just a little too speedy for Fritz Gilbert. 
A. C. Connors, of Springfield, Ill., was with us a 
couple of days, but was obliged to quit shooting, as he 
has not fully recovered from a recent illness. The boys 
were glad to see him, for they have not forgotten his 
courtesies during the G. A. H. He is some shooter or 
he would not have been here. 
Charlie Yeung has just returned from a trip in the 
Northwest, and stopped over here to greet the boys. He 
shot a few targets, going in to fill up a squad. 
O. S. Lawrence, one of the most popular trade rep¬ 
resentatives on the road, made himself useful to the 
management, and circulated among the shooters, making 
friends. He is a good shot, but had no chance to get 
in here. 
Bart Lewis came over from Auburn, Ill., to show the 
Buckeyes how to shoot. He’s well qualified for the 
position of shooting master, and can make the best of 
them travel. 
Mrs. Topperwein was the great attraction for the 
visitors, and a crowd followed her down the line. Her 
record is one to be proud of. Fortv-five long runs of 100 
or better, such as 226, 197 and 167. One of her best 
scores was made at the Pacific Coast Handicap in 1910, 
when she broke 190 out of 200, including 20 pairs. 
Lester German, holder of the 1911 professional cham¬ 
pionship at singles and doubles, has proved his skill at 
the traps in many hard-fought contests. Perhaps his 
most creditable victory was in 1910, at the first Post 
Season tournament, when he won the Paul North trophy 
contest, open only to the ten high professionals for that 
season. 
R. H. Bruns, Brookville, Ind., is a young shooter 
who has already made a name for himself. His work at 
the Denver Handicap was remarkable, only 4 dropped 
in 500, and a run of 283 to his credit. He is a cool 
shooter, and when in form can give the best of them a 
run for their money. 
Harry Kahler, of Philadelphia, has as many friends 
in the West as in the East, and they’re all glad to see 
him when he comes this way. He is not one of the 
older shooters, but can give the best of them a hot race. 
The $500 Pinehurst event was won by him with 89 out of 
of 100 at 21yds., and at Denver he scored 92 out of 50 
pairs. 
J. S. Day can make them sit up and take notice when 
he is in his best form. As an amateur in 1910, be made 
the remarkable showing of .9728 per cent, on 4280 targets, 
and has been doing great shooting ever since. 
W. I. Spangler, of Circleville, O., president of the 
Ohio State Trapshooters’ League, is one of the highest 
class shooters in the State, both socially and based upon 
skill. His artistic manner of handling a shotgun is the 
envy of all contestants. lie promises the shooters a 
great time when they attend the State shoot next June. 
J. A. Blunt, of Greensboro, Ala., came further to 
attend the Post Season shoot than any other contestant. 
He is very proud of his $1000 gun, and his consistent 
scores are an evidence that he made no mistake in his 
purchase of the same. 
Jess Young, George Roll and Joe Barto. Guess when 
you speak of the “Big Chicago Three” you have said 
something. They are congenial to the limit. Based 
upon shooting ability, if rated by Bradstreet, they would 
be listed AA1 in the shooting world. 
Fred. G. Bills, “Chicago’s Giant.” But one trouble 
with Fred, his body is not big enough for his heart. He 
is also some shooter, as his scores will attest. Formerly 
a Kansas sheriff, as handy at sticking State papers down 
gopher holes as the average boy is advertisements under 
the sidewalk. 
George Mackie and Harvey Dixon, two college 
chums, are the owners of the largest coal mine in 
Kansas. It has been their policy from the opening of 
the mine to devote one quarter of the receipts to 
charity. 
C. O. Le Compte, the “Kentucky Gentleman.” hails 
from the Blue Grass State. Charlie insists that there is 
too much atmosphere where they have failed to place 
targets when lie is on the firing line. The management 
has promised to remedy this fault at the next Post 
Season shoot. 
Lester German, based upon the fact that he had 
missed a target, went over into an adjoining field to 
again pattern his gun. A complaint was made by the 
owner of the farm. It required the united efforts of 
Elmer Shaner, Tom Marshall and Bill Crosby to keep 
him out of jail. 
A notable fact—that the major portion of the old- 
timers are qualified to shoot in the Post Season. 
The Post Season seemed like an invitation party. 
Every contestant was able to shake hands with his 
neighbor and call him by name. They have all met so 
frequently during the season, introductions were unneces¬ 
sary. 
Genial Fred Clark, head of the Remington-LT. M. C. 
representatives, was present with the glad hand and 
smile. Brother Clark attends most of the big shoots and 
is personally acquainted with shooters. This is the cor¬ 
rect plan—mix and affiliate—no man can remain in his 
office at the round top desk and know the requisites of 
the shooting world. 
Bill Crosby, the “machine shooter,” was at all times 
in evidence. A good shot, a good fellow, a good one in 
all lines and at all times. He is the winner of more 
trophies than any other man who has ever faced the 
traps. 
William H. Heer, “Cyclone Shooter,” _ not talker. 
Constant at all times and crushes the mud pies with reg¬ 
ularity. Witness his work on Friday, in bad weather, 
200 without a miss. You must pass it along to Billy. 
AT DENVER, 1912 
HANDICAP, SEPT. 10-13 
Mr. R. H. Bruns, shooting his 
LEFEVER 
made the marvellous run of 
283 without a miss. 
On the 700 single targets, in¬ 
cluding handicaps, Mr. Bruns 
scored 683 out of 700. 
The second day of the tourna¬ 
ment on the day’s program of 
200 targets, Mr. Bruns and 
his Lefever gun scored 200 
out of 200. A world’s re¬ 
cord for ten traps. 
On the 500 single 16-yard 
target for amateurs, Mr. Bruns 
scored 494 out of 500. 
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PACIFIC COAST HANDICAP 
Mr. L. H. Reid, shooting his Lefever gun, won 
second high average with 381 out of 400. 
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