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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[May 20, 1911. 
fefepS Factory Loaded Shells 
At the SOUTHERN HANDICAP 
390 ex 400 
389 ex 400 
385 ex 400 
By H. D. Freeman, who tied for 
Second Professional Average. 
By Lester German, who won 
Third Professional Average. 
By Messrs. C. A. Young and J. S. Day, 
who tied for Fourth Professional Average. 
SHOOT PETERS SHELLS 
The Kind that Won the 1910 Amaleur Average 
THE PETERS 
New York: 98 Chambers St. 
CARTRIDGE 
T. H. KELLER. Manager 
San Francisco: 608-612 Howard Street. J. S. FRENCH 
COMPANY. CINCINNATI. OHIO 
E F. LECKERT, Manager 
New Orleans: 321 Magazine St. 
Manager 
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The Grand American Handicap. 
I he Interstate Association’s Twelfth Grand American 
Handicap Tournament, the premier shooting event of 
trapdom, will be held at Columbus, O., on the grounds 
of the Columbus Gun Club, June 20 to 23, inclusive. '1 he 
official program, just to hand, states: 
The Grand American Handicap tournament has been 
so organized and perfected in every department that 
(besides being competitive) it has been a great school 
of instruction for club officers and members who desire 
to hold tournaments of their own in an up-to-date man¬ 
ner; consequently, the tournament has become so well 
known, and its prominence so generally conceded, that 
an extended introductory notice is unnecessary. How¬ 
ever. we can assure our patrons that the twelfth annual 
event will, like its predecessors, be a success. The 
same standards followed in the past—the securing of 
the greatest benefit to the greatest number—will be 
adhered to. They have heretofore given satisfaction, and 
will undoubtedly do so in the future. As in the past 
nothing was left undone that could add to the pleasure 
and comfort of contestants who, year by year, attend 
the Grand American Handicap Tournament, so in the 
futule will the management work diligently for the 
same end to meet equally any new conditions that arise. 
This year’s tournament will be conducted on the same 
equitable lines as has characterized the previous tourna¬ 
ments. Each contestant will be the recipient of every 
attention and just consideration, consistent with the 
fairness that has always been a feature of the Interstate 
Association’s events. The program, in the main, fol¬ 
lows the^ policy adopted by the association in respect 
to its Grand American Handicap tournaments. The 
competition, however, has been broadened by the addi¬ 
tion of a double target championship contest for ama¬ 
teurs and professionals. This will determine the ques¬ 
tion of individual excellence at double targets under 
scratch conditions and accepted auspices. 
'1 he selection of the Columbus Gun Club’s grounds as 
the scene for the tournament calls for no special com¬ 
ment. The experience of 1308, when the Ninth Grand 
American Handicap tournament was held on these 
grounds, fully warranted their selection for the big event 
in 1911. There are ample accommodations lor 500 con¬ 
testants, should the weather prove stormy, and the ap¬ 
pointments are the equal ol those of any other trap¬ 
shooting grounds. The experience gained by the 
Columbus Gun Club in handling the 1908 Grand Ameri¬ 
can Handicap tournament has been put to good use, 
and it is fully expected that this year’s tournament will 
run as smoothly as any of : ts predecessors. 
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE GRAND AMERICAN 
HANDICAP. 
One hundred targets, unknown angles, handicaps 16 
to 23yds., high guns—not class shooting. Five hundred 
dollars ($500) added to the purse. The number of 
moneys into which the purse will be divided will be 
determined by the number of entries. 
Entrance money $10, the price of targets being in¬ 
cluded. 
The winner of first money is guarantee! $1,000 or more. 
If first money falls below $1,000, the difference will be 
made good by the Interstate Association. In addition 
to first money the winner will receive a trophy, presented 
by the Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made on or before Saturday. 
June 10, 1911, and must be accompanied by $5 forfeit. 
The remain.ng $5 must be paid before 5 P. M. Wednes¬ 
day, June 21. Entries mailed in envelopes bearing post¬ 
marks dated June 10, will be accepted as regular entries. 
t enalty entries may be made alter Saturday, June 10, 
up to 5 P. M. Tuesday, June 20, by paying $15 entrance— 
targets included. 
An entry is not transferable, and entrance money can¬ 
not be withdrawn after entry has been made. 
All entries must be made on application blanks, and 
they will be received by Elmer E. Shaner, Secretary- 
Treasurer, the Interstate Association, 219 Coltart avenue, 
Pittsburg, Pa. 
DIVISION OF MONEYS. 
The purses in all events the first day will be divided 
according to the Rose system, ratio points 8, 5, 3, 2. 
High guns win—not class shooting. 
T he purses in the Preliminary Handicap, the Grand 
American Handicap, the National Amateur Champion¬ 
ship, the National Professional Championship and the 
Double Target Championship will be divided according 
to the high gun system as follows: 
I to 10 entries, two moneys—60 and 40 per cent. 
II to 20 entries, four moneys—40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. 
21 to 30 entries, six moneys—30, 20, 15, 13, 12 and 10 
per cent. 
31 to 40 entries, eight moneys—25, 20. 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 and 
5 per cent. 
41 to 50 entries, ten moneys—22, 18, 14, 11, 10, 8, 5, 5, 
4 and 3 ptr cent., and so in, two piaces being created 
for each additional ten entries or fraction thereof up to 
two hundred and fifty. 
1'he committee on handicaps is constituted as follows: 
Frank G. Fuller, Mukwonago, Wis., Chairman; D. A. 
Edwards, Union City, Tenn.; G. V. Dering, Columbus, 
Vv is.; C. H. Newcomb, Philadelphia, Pa.; Elmer E. 
Shaner, Pittsburg, Pa. 
With the utmost confidence it is predicted that this 
committee will not fall below the estimate that has been 
placed upon it. 
The committee will meet at Columbus. O., Saturday, 
June 17, but handicaps will not be announced until the 
next day. 
THE PROGRAM. 
Monday, June 19, practice day. Four events of 20 
single targets each, and one event of 10 double targets, 
entrance $2 per event, at 9 A. M., and four events of 
20 single targets each, and one event of 10 double 
targets, entrance $2 per event, at 1 P. M. Rose system 
8, 5, 3, 2. Sweepstakes optional. Squads will not be 
divided into sections this day. 
First day. June 20, Tuesday. Five events of 20 tar¬ 
gets, $30 added to each, entrance $2 each. Open to 
amateurs only. Manufacturers' agents, paid representa¬ 
tives, etc, may shoot in the above events for “targets 
only.” 
Second day, June 21, Preliminary Handicap, open to 
amateurs only. One hundred single targets, $7 entrance 
—targets included, handicaps 16 to 23yds., high guns— 
not class shooting, $1IX) added to the purse. The handi¬ 
caps contestants receive for the Grand American Handi¬ 
cap will govern in this event. The number of moneys 
into which the purse will be divided will be defermintd 
by the number of entries, as is fully explained above. 
I he amateur contestant who makes the highest sc. re 
will receive a trophy, presented by the Interstate Asso- 
ciation. 
If you want to take part in the Preliminary Handicap, 
you must make entry at the cashier’s office, on the shoot¬ 
ing grounds, before 5 P. M., Tuesday, June 20. Penalty 
entries will not be accepted. An entry is not transferab’e, 
and entrance money cannot be withdrawn after entry 
has been made. 
Manufacturers’ agents, paid representatives, etc. may* 
shoot in the above event for “targets only,” 
Third day, June 22, Thursday, the Grand American 
Handicap, open to all. Conditions explained abo' <• 
^.mrih dav. June 23 Frday.—National Amateur Cham¬ 
pionship, open to amateurs only. Two hundred single 
targets, unknown ang.es, $20 entrance—targets included, 
18yds. rise, high guns—not class shooting, $200 added 
to the purse. In addition to first money the winner will 
receive a trophy, presented by the Interstate Association. 
National Professional Championship, open to pro¬ 
fessionals only. Two hundred single targets, unknown 
angles, $20 entrance—targets included, 18 yds. rise, high 
guns- not class shooting, $100 added to the purse. In 
addition to first money the winner will receive a trophy, 
presented by the Interstate Association. 
Double Target Championship, open to all. Fifty double 
targets, $10 entrance—targets included, 16vds. rise, hiph 
C,ass sllootin g. $100 added to the purse. In 
addition to first money the winner will receive a trophv 
presented by the Interstate Association. 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M. sharp each day. 
I he Interstate Association trapshooting rules, as re- 
vised in 1909, will govern all points not otherwise pro¬ 
vided for. 
No guns larger than 12-gauge allowed. Weight of guns 
unlimited. Black powder barred. Targets will be thrown 
about oOvds. Price of targets (2 cents each) included in 
all entrances. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to refuse 
any entry. 
The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and in the 
handicap events all contestants will be handicapped on 
that basis. Contestants using guns of smaller bore must 
stand on the mark allotted to them. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to select 
two cartridges from each contestant (to test the same for 
proper loading), the selection to be made at any time 
when a contestant is at the firing point. 
In case entries are so numerous that darkness or other 
cause prevents the finish of any events the same day 
they are commenced, the management reserves the au¬ 
thority to stop the shooting at any time it mav deem it 
necessary. In this case, weather permitting, the shoot¬ 
ing will begin, where left off, at 9 A. M. sharp the 
next day. 
“Shooting names” will not be used at this tournament. 
There will be no practice shooting allowed before the 
regular scheduled events are shot each day, nor will there 
be any preliminary events shot. 
The Interstate Association Tournament Committee and 
Secretary-Treasurer will pass upon all complaints in con- 
