Anderson followed in second and third
place with 276 and 274. Young Trueblood,
18 year old son of a Seattle physician,
promises to be one of the outstanding
shots in America.

enough, in the slow fire Young had an 89,
and Trueblood a point higher with 90.
Every ounce of concentration went into
the timed fire, and both contestants shot
99! In the rapid stage, Young had 98 and

Victoria Police Mid-summer Tournament, 1941—The 25-yard firing line.

Mrs. Trones and Mrs. Tillman took
first and second honours in the “American
Ladies” with 256 and 225 over the Na-
tional course with center-fire weapons.

One of the big events for Canadian
police officers is the individual B. C. Police
Championship, another National Match
Course, center fire fixture. This year
“Jake” Young was high man with 280,
and his team mate Jack Henry, with 275,
lodged in second place. Third place went
to Charlie Webb of Victoria City Police.

The final event on the card was the in-
dividual .22 cal. National Match Course,
open. Forty-one grim-lipped shooters toed
the line for the “Twenty-two” and by
what had already transpired, it was be-
tween Young and Trueblood. And sure

—Photo courtesy Victoria Daily Colonist.

Trueblood 96, giving the former a win
with 286, Trueblood in second place with
285. R. M. Anderson of Seattle, in third
place with 277.

All shooters were high in their praise
of the way the two-day meet was con-
ducted, and the Victoria City Police were
voted the best of hosts. Our old friend
John Amer of Seattle acted as Range Of-
ficer, and turned in a fine performance.

DOUBLE TROUBLE

“T had bad luck with both my wives.”
“How is that?”

“The first eloped.”

“And the second?”

“Didn't.

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“Hey!” he panted, “I've just had a ride
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“Trying to get the darned thing to go,”
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“Because it is my car,” replied the man.
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