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Record of Gilbert and Huff in early trap shooting feats
The article celebrates Fred Gilbert and J. Huff for extraordinary trap shooting over a series of days and tournaments. It details Gilbert's nearly flawless averages across 1200 targets, his high scores at Des Moines and St. Joseph, and his 1907 95.89 percent season average, plus his 1908 Grand American handicap win with 99.25 percent. It also notes Huff’s impressive four-day Grand American performance and overall tournament average of 94 percent.
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Des Moines
St. Joseph
England
Scotland
Fred
Maldemer
Gilbert
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Indianapolis
Ind
Messrs
J. A. R. Elliott
J. L.D. Morrison
Mr. Huff
Huff