South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

The innovation era in sports has
arrived! Jan. 3. 1919, there was
born into the trapshooting world a
new organization for the encourage
ment and promotion of the King of
/ Outdoor Sports Trapshooting.
For % consecutive years Elmer r.
| Shaner as sponsor-manager, later
assisted by his son, +. Reed Shaner
as secretary, both of Pittsburgh, Pa,
successfully and safely piloted the
Interstate Trapshooting association.
through the rapids of original or
ganization. steering clear of the
rocks of initiatory rules and rulings,
without a line of precedent. The
resignation Of the well known Shan
ers. virtually dissolved the I>ter-
state Trapshooters association. There
was Immediately brought into exist
ence a recognized parent organiza-
ton. The American TrapshoOters'
association. with headquarters at
$50 Fourth av., New York city.
Stonev McI.inn of New York was
elected manager and +. r. Calvin OF
Wilmington. treasurer. StOney Nc
Linn as editor of the American
shooter Magazine. requires no spe-
cfal introduction TO the shooting
fraternity. As sporting editor of
several leading daily papers he is
we'll and favorably known. A bet
ter selection could not have been
made. McLinn is a man of dynamic
force. understanding the necessities
and peculiarities OF the trapshots,
with the ability. tact and disposition
10 cater TO and conciliate the legions
active and prospective devotees OF
the snort alluring Mr.. Calvin has
made q deep study Of the intricacies
of the art Of trapshooting and will
be a most valuable adjunct TO the
McIinn cabinet. Never was there
a more opportune time for trap
shooting promotion than the pres
ent. Uncle Sam has intensively
trained and educated approximately
coo 600 men 10 shoot and handle a
gun. they are returning TO their
homes by the millions, satiated and
weary of camp life with its neces-
sorv restrictions. Discipline has
been their camp slogan. while the
bugIer has footed out his discordant
reveiIle. calling the doughboys and
gobs TO early morning activities.
Reception hand shaking Will soon
be over. our returning heroes will
be expected in the near future TO as
sist i'm the fuel furnishing. TO keep
the home fires burning. the routine
I Of business life awaits them, which
viii become the daily grind. Edu-
Gated 70 the life in the open. those
are the legitimate fields 10 which
they will turn for their diversion,
sports and recreation. which all red
blooded men must have and enjoy.
What could be more logical than the
health-giving patriotic sport in
which they have been trained.
which our government officials and
military experts endorse unhesitat-
. ingly-trapshooting. The sport al
Turing should Immediately jump TO
the position of the major sport OF
America There is but one answer
and solution for immediate results
organization Every city. town.
country club or cross roads is a pos
siblity. a flying squadron OF IS
men under the direction Of a prac-
tical shooter and organizer viii
cover the major portion OF the avail
able towns in n state in from so 70
so days. establishing al least two
clubs per week avera aging 90 mem
/ bers representing 500 new converts
20 the trapshooting game per week.
Clubs should immediately be hand
ed into leagues OF approximately six
clubs each. all clubs and leagues TO