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September 11, 1906
The Daily Morning Journal And Courier
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Major E. L. Isbell secures five prizes in revolver events at the national military shoot in Sea Girt, establishing him as a top shot. City Attorney Simpson wins the President's rifle match, leading their city to best overall performance.
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MAJOR ISBELL GETS PRIZES.
Takes Five at Sea Girt and is One of the Best With Revolver.
Major E. L. Isbell returned yesterday from Sea Girt, where he has been taking part in the national military shoot. As a result of the meet he is classed as one of the best revolver shots in the country. City Attorney Simpson won the President's rifle match, and, with Major Isbell's wins, this city did the best of any city in the country.
There were 231 to take part in the revolver match, and Major Isbell was tenth, which gives him a medal. His wins include five prizes, three firsts, one third and the tenth place mentioned. In the big match he made 230, while the winner made 238. John Corie, of the Blues of this city, in the same match made 223, which was a good score, but which was just outside of the prizes.
City Attorney Simpson did not compete in the revolver matches.
Takes Five at Sea Girt and is One of the Best With Revolver.
Major E. L. Isbell returned yesterday from Sea Girt, where he has been taking part in the national military shoot. As a result of the meet he is classed as one of the best revolver shots in the country. City Attorney Simpson won the President's rifle match, and, with Major Isbell's wins, this city did the best of any city in the country.
There were 231 to take part in the revolver match, and Major Isbell was tenth, which gives him a medal. His wins include five prizes, three firsts, one third and the tenth place mentioned. In the big match he made 230, while the winner made 238. John Corie, of the Blues of this city, in the same match made 223, which was a good score, but which was just outside of the prizes.
City Attorney Simpson did not compete in the revolver matches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Revolver Shooting
National Military Shoot
Sea Girt Prizes
Rifle Match Win
What entities or persons were involved?
Major E. L. Isbell
City Attorney Simpson
John Corie
Where did it happen?
Sea Girt
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Key Persons
Major E. L. Isbell
City Attorney Simpson
John Corie
Location
Sea Girt
Story Details
Major E. L. Isbell wins five prizes, including three firsts, one third, and tenth place, in the national military revolver shoot at Sea Girt, scoring 230. City Attorney Simpson wins the President's rifle match, making their city the top performer. John Corie scores 223 in the revolver match.