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this morning, increased interest is apparent and the contests are becoming still more spirited. Dele* gations arrived last night and this morning from Newark, N. J., Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Milwaukee and Peru, 111., and it is believed that 600 members of the league are now here.THE KING'S MEDAL.More attention was being given the king's target this morning than any other. The tollowing marksmen in addition to yesterday's list had finished their icore on this target up to the noon hour:P. Spann, Monroe, Wis............ .173V. Link, Peru, III...................101W. Wagoner, Princeton, UK ........202F. Scbuck, St. Louia..................210C. Gamalin, Bloomington, 111.........171H. Scbroeder, Davenport, la..........197A. Stefingr, Davenport la...........1*WL. Harms. Davenport, la.............1S3II. Brigg, Monroe, AVIs................202T. Yeaker, Dubuque..............ISOE. Berger, Davenport.................H. Schulte, St. Loui«.................165E. Berg, of Davenport, who it is thought will win this medal, shot eight times at this target this morning making a total of 168. He will have two more trials with a possible 25 at each shot. He will not finish his score until the latter part of the contest. He averaged 23 each in four shots.To-morrow afternoon the present king, Mr. Wm. Farrow, and Dr. Alexander, of tnis city, will shoot at this target together.AT TUB OTHER TARGETS.On the Peoples* target the following scores were made this morning:W. W. Harms, I^ouiaviile.............67Kobert Rohm, Milwaukee.............6?E. Berger, Davenport.................86On the Man's target, out of a possible 75:H. Steffner, Davenport............... 57H. Schroeder, Dubuquo.................53C. Scbmidt, Milwaukee................52A great many are still shooting on the bullseye targets, as for each one more than 65, 20 cts. is paid. E. Berg, of Davenport had made 99 up to last night.MEDALS AND GOBLETS.Gold medals, given for 15 centres, have so far been woo by F. A. Maus, Emil Martin, Philip Zapf, Joe Cabalzer, M. Farrow, E. Bretz, R. A. Miller, George P. Marofct, A. M. Alexander, J. L. Bieler, Indianapolis; P. Schruck, H. H. Schulte, St. Louis; W. Bormer, P. Kowiter, Chicago; C. Gimling, Bloomington,III.; C. W. Rauzou, Davenport, la.; V. M. Wagner, Princeton, 111.; Jas. Fricke, A. Blummer, W. P. Bragg, Oly Stemm, Monroe, Wig.; John Speller, Joliet, 111.; O. Eames,Peru, III.Silver goblets for 35 centres have been won by C. Eames, Peru, 111.; V. M. Wagner, Princeton, III.; H. W. Schmidt, F. Hoffman and E. Berger, Davenport, la.; P. A. Shriet, J. Brown, H. E. Piepen-brfnk, L. J. Sehring and Alf Roberson, Joliet, III.; V. Link, W. Holly and R. Unziker, Peru, III.; W. W. Wormwood and F. Jaeger, Dubuque, la.; H. Hoohn, W. P. Bragg, G. Sprandel, E. Sprandel and E. Rugger, Monroe, Wis.; H. Merkle, Chicago; George P. Marott,Indianapolis.Wm. Hayes, Springfield, Mass., the ex-king sbot of the world, and Mat Grindle, of Cincinnati, an exking shot of the United States, were among this morning's arrivals.MR. FARROW TALKS.Xn an interwiew with a Minute reporter Mr. W. M. Farrow said: I am here principally for the purpose of introducing my new rifle to the league members. There are a number of fine shots here, the best in the world. I failed to make a good score in the bull's eye contest on account of the quality of powder I used. It is a mistake that checks are not used by the score keepers in the bull's eye contest, as the marksmen may add play after play lt;o his score ticket, whether he wins it or not. I shall compete for the king's medal again. I look upon Emil Berg, of Davenport, Iowa, as one of the most formidable contestants for that honor. I think the tournament will be socially and financially a Battering success.RESULTS OF YESTERDAY'S SCORES.In the union target contest, which continues throughout the entire week, V. Link, of Peru, III.,yesterday made 69 points out of a possible 75; C. Schmidt, of Milwaukee, 60; L. Sichen, of St. Louis, 58; P. Butt, of Dubuque, Iowa, 58; S. Hoffman, of Davenport, Iowa, 57; E. Warnibold, Davenport, Iowa, 56. Between $4,000 and $5,000 in prizes will be awarded on this target.S. Muenier, of Milwaukee, Wis., and C. Earnes, of Peru, III., won the three flags in the Stich target contest, the prize being $5 in goldf«r each.W. W. Wormwood, of Dubuque,la., made 60 points, 3 centers of20 points each—all that was possi-ble—on the man target; C. Evans,Peru, 55; V# Link, Peru, 55; E.snooting association, nyPeter Lieber Co., and prizes of the same amount by Frank Maus, and George Pftngst, of the Grand hotel. The other cash donations are: St. Louis Riflt club, $75; Chicago Rifle club, $75; Davenport Rifle club, $40; Newark Rifle club $40, Monroe Rifle club $40, Joliet Rifle club $40, Nard Chicago Rifle club $35, Toledo Rifle club $25, Peru Rifie club $25, Hepburn Rifle club $25, Ciucinnati Rifle club $25, J. R. Ross Co., $25, Hook Reyer $25, Emil Martin $30, Occidental Hotel $25, Kingan Co., $25, Huegele Kuhn $2(1, Prof. Beissenherz, W. B. Burford, M. H. Spades, Frenzel Bros.. Circle House, Ritzinger Bros, and Caspar Schmalbobv, each $10; Edw. Mueller $7. Prizes of $5 cash have also been given by Lorenz Schmidt, A. Seideuaticker, G. F. Breunig, John F. Meyer, H. P. Wasson,. A. Heckler, Fahnly and McCrea. Prizes valued at .$50 each have been donated by Sam Beck lt;fc Son, J. W. Vandegrift and Mrs. M. Rhodius. There is a large number of other prizes, ranging in value from $5 to $35. The prizes mentioned have all been donated by citizens and will be sbot for on the union target. On the other targets the cash premiums, cups, medals, and badges offered by the league are being shot for,THE FESTIVAL TO-NIGHT. #Great preparations have been made for the summer night's festival which will follow to-day'sshooting. There will be fireworks, music, dancing, and other amusements. Tbe admission fee will be 25 cents. It is the intention of the executive committee to make this festival an occasion of great interest and pleasure.NOTES.M. Shau, the veteran sharpshooter of Cicago, is a traveling salesman.The grounds are being guarded by ten special policemen, of whom Captain Forbes has charge.Sixty entries have been made for the people's target and much interest is being taken in this contest.W. M. Farrow, the king shot, is no longer a member of the Manhattan club, having joined the Indianapolis team.The Davenport people are not only making an excellent record on the shooting range, but also on the bowling alley.G. S. Ritzhaupt, of Chicago, the youngest member of the league, won his first medal yesterday in the 15 bulls-eye contest.fimil Berg, of Darenport, la., and Fred Toggenburger, of Chicago, two of the best marksmen in the league are gunsmiths.John R. Pearson has donated a pretty Jersev calf, which in attracting a good deal of attention. It is to be shot for on the Union target.The home team has so far not made a very startling record, but it is claimed that they are holdiug back to come in all right on the home stretch.The Indianapolis team is considered one of the best on the ground, although it is generally thought that the Davenport team will again win the team contest.Yesterday the cash receipts at the target range were $1,365. This indicates some very lively shooting, and it is estimated that about 40,000 shots must have been fired.While Joe Emminger is not exactly a crack shot, as demonstrated by his shooting so far, he is 1 doing his full duty at headquarters,! making the visitors feel comfortable and at home.Dr. Alexander, of this city, is the largest man in the leagve and uses the smallest gun. He uses a 32-calibre. He is surprising the other contestants by his excellent shots with so light a gun.Dr. Alexander, of this city, and G. C. Tolman, of Sandusky, Ohio, are the ooly members of the league present who shot direct from the shoulder without rest. All others use the artificial rest for steadying their gun.W. W. Wormwood, of Dubuque, la., after making his wonderful score yesterday on the man target, leit for Marion, Ohio, to visit his daughter. He will return on Friday night and compete for the king's medal on Saturday.The shooting on the king's target has begun in earnest. Out of a possible 250 the following scores have been made; E. Warnibold, Davenport, la., 211; S. Munnier, Milwaukee, 202; C. Schmidt, Milwaukee, 199, and S. Hoffman, Davenport, 199.Great preparations are being made by the committee of arrangements for to-night's festival. _ The park will be beautifully illuminated and there will be music and dancing. Trains will leave for the park this evening at 7, 8 and 10:45 and will return at 7:30,10:15 and at midnight.
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Indianapolis Evening Minute
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Thu, Jun 18, 1885
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