The New York herald., 1876-07-23
CREEDMOOR.
THE FOURTH COMPETITION FOR THE 0EIGER
''BuLL's-EYE TROPHY" AND FIRST FOR THE

THE FOURTH COMPETITION FOR THE oEIGER
''BuLL's-EYE TROPHY" AND FIRST FOR THE
..RAPIDIry AND ACCURACY" BADGE.
The "Bull's-eye" match, being long range. called
at half past ten A. NJ Lieutenant Colonel W. Il. Far.
well directing Eight competitors responded aud the
match was under most favorable light aud
heat The wind. however, which was blowing strong
from the firing point toward the targets. with
sional sh 10 the lett somewhat annoyed the marks
men. The distances covered In this match were 500,
900 and 600 yards, commencing at the latter; ten
shots were allowed at this distance fifteen at 90O and
twenty at OOo making total OF forty five shots, with
highest possible score 225 points The shooting was in
the main not up to the regular work OF the ongrange
men, while, from the limited number OF entries at this
well the previous contests the match would seem
TO be popular One OF the younger shots at Creed
moor. Mr l. Weber, was the winner, with a score of
100 out Of tho possible 225 points Tho following are
yards l.. wEnER Total
500. oo........... 8 2555555 5-47
900. .424655s s5s45553 80
1000. . 5 4 453 32s534464435 5-s2-1oO
Number Of bul'seyes -
FULTON.
500. ssooSS..........s;;s;,ssss s-iS
1000 8 2s45 44sa3 a3542a 5-77-1s4
Number Of bus-eyes. -
T. BLyDENBrHGu.
500 sss....;aa 80: aa44sssssssssssssss -
l,OJO ) v D 4 = f-il-lto
500. o5ss5sss5s4o
900 ) 4 3- Is
1000 3 4 334443 33O3 SO 3-66-171
LIEUTENANT COLONEL w. D. rARwELL
500 sSS.... s-ss sts
1000 4 zoe 3 % 8 - 5 . o. 254 5-sd-1sS
q. W.. YALE
500. 500. a-ss So
1000. s 535a42 2234s 8 525444 4434-73-les
r.. RArnBosE-
A 4 A A
500. .........'ss'2;4.li'l s4ssS545 SO
1000 4222222 22so3 "a 3a-oo-16s
J. J.. ALLEN.
$780, 800. s.......:.,is 5 . Sd
LOCO 5 4 20 3 o3o43 8 1885 4-55-l5s
The second match OF the day at short range, 200
yards. The prizc-a handsome gold badgc-bcing for
rapidty and accuracy combined The contest was open
all comers and, although the gnnnakers were out
in fine orce tho Na,ora Guard were handsomely rep
resented. Any rifle was allowed magazine guns to be
used as single londersl the position Standing. ana
half minute. aud 10 have two chances No rcstrc-
made as TO the manner OF taking cartridges
although all but gun served from the top Of
barrels set OF the by he range
superintendent All the leading guns were repre-
sented-Remingion, Sharp Martini Henry, Ballard,
and Ward Bur,on-while tue marksmen We'd with each
other as to the number OF shots fired, Ignoring in many
cases the object aimed at Many indicrous mel
ner OF loading and firing, while the
blank look OF the marksman when the disc reported
the result of his efforts caused many laugh at his
pcnse The first prlzo by William Robertson,
Seventy first regiment with Ward Burton carbne,
sixteen shots in the minute. score 81 The second ell
10 the 10; OF A. b. Van Heusep, Twelfth regiment,
Ward Burton musket, thirteen shots in the minute,
score 80 The third prize taken by Homer Fisher
Sharp's musket. twelve shots in the minute, 49,
These rapiuity contests will no doubt prove very
popular at Crccdmoor, and as the men become accus
toned TO manipulation Of their weapons the
will range higher little care in aiming will result In
the required accuracy, and the Tor
badge there very little doubt that either Robertson
or Van Heuscn with the same weapon, can iire at
least twelve shots per minute placing every shot on
the target. The following are the
First Round Second Round.