The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-18

gible. A short consultation between the ON
GERS the association was then held, and 1t
was decided to bar out the gentleman from
Denison.
The ties on ten birds were shot of, on the
ninth round by f. Lister OF Denison, who
made nine straights and won the hrst money.
The ties on nine birds was
shot off, until the contest was
brought down to u tie on
three straights between B. Robinson, Of Rock
dale, S. H. Leavele Of Fort Worth and I.
W. DOlarhide, Of Denison, who divided
second money.
The ties on eight birds were shot Off until
the contestwas brought down to q tie on twelve
straights between Sam Finley of Dallas, and
W, Il, Hughes, Of Dallas, who divided third
money,
1t was ut such late hour when the ties OF
the second contest had been shot oil, that the
third contest was begun without any expect
alton that it could be finished before dark.
Ten glass balls took the place
of pigeons, and the shooting progressed
more rapidly than in thetwo former matches,
but half past seven o'clock brought dusk and
forced the abandonment of the field, after
several straight tens had been recorded,
promising tie between such fine shots rs
A. w. Campbell and Sam Ayfes. of Dallas,
and p, b. Watson and ID. w. 9. Dunno,
of Houston, and E. NJ. Mccall, Of
Waco, with probably more TO hear from
before the score is closed this morning
DOTS ON THE GROUND.
The accommodations are all that could be
desired for GOODNESS and comfort. The Grand
stand affords IN excellent view Of the sport
and the ladies especially may rest assured
that they will be well provided for and fur
nished agreeable entertainment.
The birds didn't fly for much during the
morning, but with tue breeze their flight i'm
proved considerably after dinner.
Ii was matter of common regret that nc
professional was present to enter the second
contest but matter of universal opinion a:
well that the sport was none the less line
The handsome cash purse, donated by the
generous gentlemen who have determined Il
make the tournament a complete success, Wal
put up, "all the same rs if some fancy shot
from abroad had been there to gobble II
up.
The Dcnison club is indignant over the
barring out of one of its members Mr.. f
Lister, who, it is alleged, is the owner of &
farm between Denison and White
wright and has been resident Of
Texss since March. He is, also, by.tho-by
the crack shot of their club and was TO have
made one of ia leaders on Thursday. \
meeting of the members of the club in ut.
tendance on the tournament. WAS held last
night and nm informal discussion took place
hnying in view a protcst against Yesterday.
mliSS'' " "
A Business meeting Of the association viii
be beld tonight, at O'clock sharp. II, Z sly
Hall Members are requested, > in!
friends invited to attend.
Amono Yesterdays audience we're segcra
ladies More nre eypected on tn 2uuC
stnnd TO. duy.
Dallas was distaneed in the conte' q
Yesterday coutentng herself out, OF coulipsy
with third place. Bat for the third money
there was some frst,class shots on the tie
When a pi"eon few over the bounds anC
away into liberty, the crowd cried; "GouC
back TO Michigan !" There were only few
howeyer, who managed to get away. Hardl,
enough 10 carry home the news OF the day :.
snort Mt their EXPENSE in Texas.
During the progress of the glass bal shoot,
,ho .buun - the nioe6ns j"