The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-05
DRYDEN LED SQUAD
IN POLICE SHOOT.
Ninth District Special Officer
Made Best Score in Expert
Revolver Work.
CAPTAIN CREECY WAS SECOND.
Sears of the Central Finished in
Third Position and Hasson
Made Fourth High
Score.
CAPTAIN CREECY WAS SECOND.

In the opening day OF the final shoot by
the thirteen leading nlarksmen Of the po-
lice force. Special Officer Dryden Of the
Ninth District yesterday sprung a surprise
on his competitors by getting off in front
and retaining his lead 10 the end OF the
days contest. He finished with a total OF S.
Each man fired ten shots, FIVE on each
target. The total score possible was 100.
Light conditions were favorable. and each
man was allowed a reasonable tine at the
range, and given every opportunity to do
his best. Some little nervousness vas APP
parent in the work OF one or two OF the
contestants, however although the three
leading men were entirely free from any
trouble OF the sort.
Dryden had finished well up 10 the front
in the list OF leading marksmen, but it
was thought that Captain Creecy OF tho
Seventh and Sears OF the Central would tie
up for first position. They finished second
ard third, respectively, back OF Dryden,
with scores OF 80 and 7s.
Hasson OF the Fourth District finished
fourth. He made a total OF "A. Wells Of the
First District, he OF eleven-pound II gger
fame, ran In fifth position. with a mark Of
- Next came Eayhurst OF the Second with
e. and Miller Of the Third with 81 Ser
geant Logan OF the Tenth was one point
away. with a total OF Sc. and Gibbons Of
the Mounted completed the list OF those
scoring more than 60 by totaling 81.
The rest OF the squad shot disappointing
y. Nervousness seemed TO affect some OF
the men when they went to the range. with
the result that they fired their first few
shots hurriedly and carelessly. Drillmaster
Roemer expects mat this will be overcome
today when they line up for the second
shoot The result yesterday. however, was
disastrous for the last division.
DeGran, who has been q steady ard con-
sistert performer, made but IS points.
Sergeant King, another reliable performer
in early practice. made but 80. Detective
Harry FTese went 10 pieces and shot badly,
scoring but 81, while Rodenbaugh brought
Up the rear with as
Doctor Z. H. kessler local representative
of the United States Revolver Association,
and Barcu-, a member Of the Riverside Re-
volver Club, refereed the match. No dis
putes arose over any scores, but each card
was examined several times to obviate the
possibility of any mistakes.
Dryden of the Ninth, who led for the first
day, is special officer in his district, and
has shown good form throughout the prac-
tice contests. He has led his squad in every
shoot, but his total for the six turns az the
range was net SO great as that OF several
men whom he passed yesterday. He will
be remembered as having been one of the
high men in the shoot with Chicago last
Captain Creecy. who finished second, has
| been alternating with Sears in the lead o!
the entire force. Both he and Sears sho,
slightly below the form they were expectat
| to show. The first division is close enoug.
| together TO furnish q keen contest
The match will continue to-day and to-
morrow.