The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-13
SACRAMENTO SPORTING.
Morrison Goes After the Duok-Hunters,
Coursinr. Wheeling and Angling,

Morrison Goes After the Duok-Hunters,
COursing, Wheeling and Angling.
SACRAMENTO, April t3.-Al that is
talked about in shooting circles at the
present time is the bluerock tournament to
be held at the Kimball and Epson grounds
in this city on the 21st inst, and many OF
the local trap-lovers are putting in their
spare hours at practice shooting in the
hope of giving visiting shots close rally
for the various prizes offered. Local shots
are rapidly getting into form, as evinced
by the scores made at the trap last Sun
day. NicoIaus, Chapman and Soule broke
% out of 25; Flint, Newbert and Greenlaw
accounted for % each. and Mohr, Epson.
Chapman, Flint, E. Nicolaus, Morrison
and Goerk smashed 20 of the bluerock
fliers.
The liye-bird shoot of the Pelican Club,
which takes place on the same date as the
bluerock tournament, is also attracting
great interest. The Spoonbill Club go to
the trap tomorrow for their second club
match and good scores may be looked for,
as competition is active.
In cycling circles the interest Is con-
stantly increasing, and boomer costumes
are constantly becoming more popular
among the ladies. There are number of
country excursions arranged for to-mor-
row in which the male contingency will
convey the lunches for the parties, and
runs will be made into the surrounding
vicinity to distance of twenty miles.
The Athletic Club Wheelmen will go on
the tram to Davisville and make a run to
Esparto via Woodland, probably returning
by way of Winters. They claim that the
trip is beautiful, and anticipate much
pleasure from their outing.
Fish Commissioner Morrison says that
ba Dauy 10 m O. 10 oh into
gives universal satisfaction to the ajority
of persons engaged in that occupation
along the Sacramento River, and a num-
Der Of them have promised to keep him in
formed of any violation of the law that
takes place. Morrison has made several
trips along the river, and is arranging a
system of patrol that will make it simple
impossibility for the law to be violated.
Knowing ones of this section claim that no
better man could have been chosen to fill
the bill.
The appointment of Mr.. Helms as Game
Warden for this county has struck dismay
to the hearts of the hunters up and down
the river, and never before have the lives
and happiness of the duck family been so
peaceful and assured. For years past it
has been the custom for this class of gun
owners to kill all the duck necessary for
the consumption of themselves and fami-
lies at all times and seasons, but Warden
Helms has been dropping onto them like a
meteor out OF clear sky, and in several
cases, scarcely had the blue smoke drifted
from the muzzle of their guns when his
hand fell on their shoulder, coming from
they knew not where, in fact he seems to
be everywhere and nowhere, and is proving
himself a very efficient officer.
A party OF young sportsmen boarded an
incoming train in Yolo County this week
and ran into Commissioner Morrison, who
was returning from Davisville.
"4ou had better allow me to inspect the
contents of those game bags, young men -
remarked the Commissioner.
II can't deny that | have a duck" re-
marked one of the party, as he DISPLAYED a
fowl denuded of plumage and with its
head, feet and wings cut off.
That's all right, said Morrison, "take il
home and eat it." When the train ar
rived in Sacramento County Mr.. Morrison
stepped up to the young man and said
Il II take look at that bird" but no bird
could be found, it had gone through the
car-wlndow when crossing the Yolo bridge
There is talk of another coursing match
IN the near future aud dog-owners are
looking forward to it with great in
terest., SO far Governor Jim has proved
himself to be the fastest footed of all the
many last dogs of Sacramento County,
although kelly's pup Jack is good second
ana DDS falr to head the list on reaching
MS majority. Judging by present COM
ment these dogs viii carry Sacramento
county money in the next State meeting.
Dr-r1