The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-25
RIFLE PRACTICE.
TIE Shoot for the National Guard
Championship.
Bulls Eye Contests of the GermaDia and
Schuetzens- Classification Shoot Of
the Forddeutsehsrs.

The cold north wind and fog which pre-
vailed yesterday morning prevented the
usual large number of marksmen from
gathering at the Shell Mound range.
Companies A and + of the Fifth Regi-
ment aud Company B Of the Third Regi-
ment represented the National Guard, and
a good number of guardsmen were present
for practice and medal shooting.
The Norddeutsehe Schuetzen Club held
their first meeting at the butts and haI
their classification shoot
The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein and
the Germsua Club held their monthly
bulls-eye contest, and several of their
members INDUCED in side matches to settle
a dispute in craftsmanship.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOOT
On next Sunday the contest for the cham
pionship with the military rifle will take
place at Shell Mound Park. At first it was
thought best to have none but active mem
bers of the National Guard engage in this
match. AS there are so many eX-members
of the National Guard and civilians who are
fond of using the military arm it was de-
cided best TO open the contest 10 all corners.
There are many Of the Oca maIksmen who
consider that the Sharps- BOuchard rifle is "a
military gun and expect to enter the match
with this understanding. Ia this they viii
be disappointed, for 10 gun except the
recognized military gun OF the State Of CALI
furna viii be allowed The arm in use by
the State Guardsmen is the Spring field rife
and the only one which viii be cOun-
tenanced ia the contest for the champion
ship.
Three Judges, one from each regiment,
will be appointed to see that all the rules
and regulations governing a military match
will be complied with. The judges will
weigh the triggers of all guus and sea that
each marksman IS gwen full opportunity
Of rolling up a high score.
In order 10 facilitate matters it is request
ed that all markSmen who intend to paTtci-
pate in tie proceedings enter their names as
early as possible on tie morning or the con-
test. Ali those who desire may enter By
mail by addressing a card to Captain Siebe
during the week.
1t IS expected that large number of en-
tries Will be made. Many members of the
National Guard will take part IN the contest
who have no expectation Of winning. They
Will do so TO show their appreciation of the
motive which inspired tho contest and for
the purpose Of acting as shooting partners
for members Of their respective companies.
The inducements offered are very liberal
and worthy the best efforts Of tine marks
men. In addition TO the two gold medals
offered, three money prizes Will De placed at
the disposal OF the rlHemeD, making five
prizes in all.
1t was at first proposed that the contest
ant should be limited to ten shots each. In
order to make fair test Of the merits Of
the marksmen, each one will be required TO
fire fifty shots at the Blunt target at 20)
yards, with Springfield rifles, slX-pOund pull
Of trigger, at each contest.
1t IS expected that the termination Of the
contest will settle the point SO long n dis
pUle as 10 who is the champion shot among
the guardsmen OF the State. Al riHtmen
will eagerly await the result.
COMPANY Z, THIRD REGIMENT.
This company usually has a large number
Of men at tie rife range. Yesterday was
an exception. as it was only a practices
shoot Those present made good scores and
showed that cold weather did not prevent
them from finding the bulPs-eye. The mem
berS present wish 10 prepare themselves for
the Iobin trophy shoot, which takes place
the second Sunday in February. The scores
made were as follows: