The New York herald., 1879-07-13
FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION.

SIXTH AND LAST DAY OF THE MEETING-vAI-
UABLE PRIZES SHOT FoR-THE CONTESTANTS
AND THE WINNERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ROCHESTER,. N. Y, July IL. 1879.
This was the sixth and last day of the shooting
tournament of the New York State Association for
the Protection of Fish and Game. The day opened
finely and continued pleasant until evening.
being the only full pleasant day since the
commencement of the tournament. There
a nice northwest breeze, but it not strong
enough to interfere with the flight of the birds. The
attendance of club members was somewhat dimin-
ished yet good gathering was present and all but
tent was still standing The contests of the day
were the most important and for the most valuable
prizes offered in the State. and every gentleman
present felt an anxious interest as to the
result The first contest was q single trap shoot
for Dr. Il. v. Pierce's diamond badge value $3.50;
fifteen birds 81 yards rise, the badge to be held by
the winner each year in trust aud to be accounted
for to the State Association; the winner
the entrance fees at the next annual contest; en-
trance fee Sl0 second prize. $50 pounds tin coated
soft shot, value S25 There were thirtyive entries.
out of which number L. H. Hudson and G. Luther.
both of Syracuse each killed fifteen straight, and
on the shoot off Luther, a member of the Onondaga
County Club won by killing four out Of five at 26
yards
DEAN RICHMOND TROPHY.
Next in order the Dean Richmond Trophy, for
which twelve clubs entered. The trophy is to be
held by the winning club each year trust. to be
accounted for to the State Association. to be shot for
by three members Of club belonging to the associa
tion such members to be residents of the county in
whtsh the club is located Twenty single birds,
| 81 yards rise; entrance money to go to the club
| making the highest score at this contest; second
prize. the club making the second highest score
| to receive $50 pounds tin coated soft shot,
| The follows:-Audubon Club,
buffalo,: Helms, Ii George Meister. . III ~
Club, Bufalo-George W. Smith. 10; Charles Gerber,
| 1G; Charles Weiss, L.. Total. 80. Monroe County
James X. Beckwith 16; DR.. Il. A. Adams. IL. Total.
AS Forester Club, Buffalo-H. Il. Jones. IL George
j. Marsh. IA; Robert Newell. H. Total. 4s. Fountain
Madison. II; George A. Chappe 16. Total. 81
| Mr.. Chappell had to retire to the tent on ac-
count OF u severe headache and Mr.. Pike took his
| place after second round Long Island Gun Club,
of Brooklyn-A. Eddy II; g. +. Gildersleeve. l6;
l.. B. Raddin, IL. Total 46 Brooklyn Gun Club
| l6 Total, 40. Seneca Falls Club d. Burroughs
IA; W. $. Murray. ID: A. H. sheridan. Is. Total.
Ssby, 49, James +. Lawrence, 16; Milton Hoag. Is.
| Total. At. Onondaga County Club. of Syracuse:-
tucson Too n,son Csn,,a a;,tY ~ c,uh Thoree @
syracuse-John A. Nichols. Is; James Holloway, l6;
James Manning. 49, Total. so. Genesee Club. of
Irondequoit-w. IL. Critten9en. ~; G.. w. Crouch,
Jr., 16; W. A. Lyon, ls. Total. 4G. The Onon-
daga Club won the cup. The above comprises
thrty-six of the best shots in this state.
Each club had their respective assigned
for pulling the traps, and challenging birds guns
and charges. Every shot was closely watched and
challenged whenever opportunity offered. The old
cup. won by the Forester Club. was valued at SsUs
and contested for during seven years. The present
cup. having been purchased from receipts during
that period, is tar more valuable.
LIVINGSTON cup.
The next contest for the Livingston Sports
mans Association Cup. donated by James W.
wadsworth. OF Geneseo. N Y. to be held by
the winning club each year. in trust. and
to be accounted for to the State Associa-
ton; to be shot for by two members of
club belonging to the association, such
members to be residents OF the county in which
their club is located; 10 double rises each;
entrance $50. the entrance fees to belong
to the club holding the cup; second
prize. the club making the second highest score
received $50 pounds of tin coated soft shot. Four
clubs entered and made the following scores:-
Forester Club Buffalo-Robert Newell. 81: IA. Il.
Jones. 20. Total, AZ. Audubon Club. Buffalo
J. p Fisher. ~; d. NJ. Shutz, %. Total, 45.
Munroe County Club. Rochester-H. b. Hooker. %;
w. A. Lyon. Is. Total. a. Central City Club, Syra
cuse-James Holloway. ID; j. A. Nichols. 7. Total.
20. The Forester Club team were the winners.
The veteran State Fish Commissioner Seth Green
and william Parrish of Seneca Falls. shot match
for prize. Green killed his ten straight and Par
rsh eight out of ten.
The Convention has been great success. A protest
entered against Mr.. Tucker, Of New York.
ceivng the Forest and Stream gold badge. the claim
being made that he nonresident OF the state.
Mr.. Tucker. however Is positive that he can prove
his identity and residence.