Old Timers Shoot Promotes Veteran Trapshooters
Hundreds of gun clubs observe Old Timers Day highlighting veteran trapshooters. Notables include A J Mayers of Madison who broke 48 of 50 and claimed the gold trophy, J P Glover and W R Morgan linked to Auburn Park and Eureka Gun Club, with stories of glass balls and long careers dating to 1877.
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Hye-bird
Ember
Neman
Wasem
Meaders
Nash
St. Grand American
A. A. Mayers
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Auburn Park
Tom Marshall
Charles Willard
Stannard
Rollo Heikes
A. J. Atwater
B. Garden
Wheeling
W.a
2 Man Young
J. A. Allen
West Toledo
Bogardus
Mr. Hicks
Indianapollis
Allen
James Montgomery
Syracuse
Maine
California
Nichols Farm
College athletics not affected badly by demands of war
New York June 2 Based on a study of the two major college track championships this season the war has not seriously hampered athletic ability. Best performances in 13 standard events reached about 84.6 percent of perfection, with notable marks by Drake, Pennsylvania, Pittsburg and Missouri showing resilient form despite training and coaching constraints.
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New York
United States
Berksley
Cal
B. J. Weiers
Hammond
Pennsylvania
Philadelpphia
Shea
University of Pittsburg
Franklin Field
Ted” Meredith
Cambridge
Meredith
Osborn
Missouri
George Horine
Stanford
Easterday
Tittsburg
R. A. Gardner
Yale
Crockett Auto Enter Boat Dark Horse At Medina Lake Regatta
The Crockett Automobile Company enters a specially designed racing boat named Dark Horse in the Medina Lake Regatta on July 4. Designer Jim Hayes refuses to disclose details, promising a surprise against Will-O’-the-Wisp owner Judson’s craft as fans anticipate a historic comeback.
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Crockett Automobile Company
Medina Lake
Jim Hayes
Judson
Aviators Train With Flying Clay Targets For War Prep
American airmen at twenty aviation schools practice trapshooting to prepare for overseas combat. Courses average 200 targets over eight weeks, with thousands of targets fired weekly across major universities and camps. Shotguns for trench warfare receive high official endorsement as the nation arms itself.
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United States
Sqwers
United States Army Air Service
Saskatchewan Game Policy on Female Big Game Killed
The 1917 report recounts Saskatchewan's shift banning female big game hunting after license data showed 1030 moose killed, including 410 females and 20 males. Public pressure and the Saskatchewan Game Protective Association supported protecting females, restoring a law that confines big game hunting to males.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Saskatchewan Game Protective Association
Maloa
July Trapshooting Meets Highlight National Interest
The Inter state Trapshooting Association lists eight July tournaments including state championships and special events. Kansas at Camp Funston under General Wood sanctions a patriotic shoot with Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps, plus proceeds to Red Cross. Maplewood, Wilmington Liberty Bond Special, and Pacific Indians at Lake Crescent are noted as major July events with soldiers in mind.
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Interstate
Virginia
Louisiana
Kansas
Camp Funston
General Wood
American Red Cross
Middle West
United States
Canada
Wilmington
Delaware
Lake Crescent
Olympic Mountains
Omaha
City
Montana
Bozemitno
North Dakota
Grand Fork
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wyoming
Douglas
Alabama
Birmingham
Wash
Liberty Bend
Del
Bicycle races on July 4th offer attractive prizes
San Antonio riders will race around South Loop on July 4 as promoters Pittman and city leaders stage events. Prizes include cash, tires, lamps, racing gear from Greeley, Fisk Cord, Hex and Isk companies, with eager former winners training for records.
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San Antonio
South Loop
A. T Pittman
L. HH. Pitman
Greeley Cycle Company
Fisk
Isk Company of Texas
Hex Cycle Company
Hans Johnson
Dallas
L. HH. Pittman
L. YH. Pittman
Vy Greeley Cycle Company
French Audience Cheers American Sports In Paris Melee
The scene shows American soldiers competing in track events and baseball games near Paris with British and French officers watching as crowds marvel at the Yanks in uniform. The article notes the games influenced local interest amid wartime tension and hints at later combat near the capital.
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France
Paris
Oracle
Army
Navy
Europe
Red Cross Regatta at Medina Lake Promises Big Holiday Event
The Red Cross regatta at Medina Lake on Independence Day aims to be the big water carnival of the season. Officials tout extensive advertising and a full program of swimming, diving, canoe tilting, and motor boat races with prizes and life saving examinations led by J. A. Shannon.
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Red Cross Regatta
Medina Lake
Medina Laka
Regatts
Red Cross
T. A. ‘Tirado
Leon Walthall
Data OG
Clem Je
Perry Post
Raymond Keller
L. D. Ormsby
Harley D. George
J. FP. Hagan
US. Xantis
I. Camp Welder
Alex Parrigin
Henry W. Bryant
J. G. Daviison
FB. T. Wilson
J.B. Robinson
George F. Weston
W. A. Williamson
T. L. Miller
Callahany
William Furlong
L. H. Cyler
G. T. Marsh
R. L. Henham
William Steinhart
J.T. Simmons
W. M. Morgan
B. R. Webb
Schlatter
Milwaukee
Wis
Budd Goodwin
J. A. Shannon
The
Shannon
Woodrow Wilson
William Howard Daft
Ted Cross
Galvexton
Fred Walters
Lt. Grace
602 Squadron
Kelly No. 1
Pacific Coast
Sergt
C. TL. Maillard
274 Aero Squadron
Kelly Field
C. A. Reid
C. Ta. Chenault
JH. PF. Kiehelburger
Y. MC. A. Athletics
Travis
Budd Ondwin
East
Middle West
San Antonio
United States
W. HH. Bonneville
Bonneville
Nelly
Ian
Wisconsin
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Spokane
Portland
American soldiers in London adopted by sporting club
The National Sporting Club in London adopted American soldiers, offering them Wednesday night access to Britain’s elite venue. A ceremony featured boxing bouts including a Wimble era style lineup with Jimmy Wilde versus Vedler Palmer, with Admiral Sims and Major General Biddle present. A toast to President Wilson followed the dinner hosted by Jim Smang White. Smoky Joe Wood earns praise for returning from injury and rebuilding his outfield game with the Indians.
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London
National Sporting Club
Toulon
Great Britain
Progran
Jimmy Wilde
Vedler Palmer
Eugene Corti
Admiral Sims
United States
Biddle
Cme
Lord Burnham
Philadelphia
Sims
President Wilson
Christensen Aims Ten Miles In Ten Ways In An Hour
World renowned athlete Christian Christensen trains at Camp Travis Texas for a feat of ten miles in ten ways within sixty minutes. He has challenged four-man military units and will race up to a regiment, reducing relay teams to three due to heat, with events across the Southern Department.
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Christian Christensen
Army Young Men's Christian Association
Camp Travis
Texas
Medina, Lake
Christensen
301Th
Fort Sam Houston
Southern Department
Claude Hendrix Poised to Fill Alex's Shoes for Cubs
Claude Hendrix emerges as the leading candidate to replace Grover Alexander for the Chicago Cubs. The big right hander has shown improved form, posting four wins in five starts, with speed and curves that could help manager Mitchell keep the club contending in the National League race.
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Claude Hendrix
Iaates
Claude Orautie
Cupid
Apollo
Narcissus
Betsy
Claude
Mrs. Hendrix
Kansas
Hendrix
Giants
Chicago
McGraw
New
Grover Alexander
Alexander
Mitchell
Vaughn
Tyler
Cubs
Pittsburg
Federal League
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Dr. A. J
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Burling
Pillahurg
Will-O'-the-Wisp
Dark Horse
Willeome
University of Ilinois
Princeton University
Cornell University
University of California
Ohio State University
Millington
Itenn
Austin
Fort Sill
Okla
Belleville
Mineola
Tex
181St Aero Squadron
Atlanta
Fairfield
Like Charles
Mount Clemens
Mich
Rantoul
San Diego
Waco
Wichita Falls
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wish
United States Naval Training Station
Pesham Bay
N. Y
Quantico
Kan
Pershy
John C. Tilson
Connecticut
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hardware Manufacturers'’ Association
National Army
Todnay
L.H. Pittman
Bistorics St. Andrews
Kyle
Australia
Pittsfield
Crafiway Caach
Kings County
Republic
Qian
Owen
Fred
Sporting Club
Joe Wood
Smoky Joe Wood
Cleveland Indians
Joe
Cleveland
Alex
Cub Hurler
Mra
C. Lewis
Sweden
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