Records and Competitions 1891-1912

85- 389 Chicago Chicago Boston Boston Boston Chicago 1910 1910 1912 1912 1912 1907 250-1680 Flight Shoot, Men L. W. Maxson Single National Round Mrs. M. C. Howell Double National Round Mrs. M. C. Howell 290 yards Natural Bridge, Va. 1891 68- 398 Dayton 1895 132- 756 Dayton 1895 68 American Archery Single Columbia Round Miss C. M. Wesson Double Columbia Round Miss Cynthia M. Wesson Women's Team Round Individual Mrs. M. C. Howell Team of 4 Women Wayne Archers Miss Wesson Mrs. Trout Mrs. Dunlap Mrs. Elmer 72- 5io 144- 998 91- 507 94" 482 86- 412 68- 330 47- 181 Chicago Chicago Dayton Flight Shoot, Women Mrs. G. P. Bryant 295-1405 Haverford 25 1 yards T% foot Boston I9I5 1915 1893 1914 1913 >. Best English Scores 69 CHAPTER VIII The Best English Scores By Dr. Edward B. Weston SINCE the beginning of the five public meetings in England, in 1853, there have been made only 17 double York round scores of over 1000, two of them being over 1100 and one over 1200. These three high scores were made by Ford, the only archer who has made in public a higher score than our Henry B. Richardson who, in 1910, scored 231-im. The complete list follows: Grand National Leamington 1854 1857 1858 1867 H.A.Ford H.A.Ford H.A.Ford H. A. Ford 234-1074 1856 245-1 251 (World's 1857 214-1076 Record) 1858 215-1037 1861 1868 1869 H.A.Ford H.A.Ford H.A.Ford H. A. Ford H. A. Ford H. A. Ford 244-1162 230-1026 230-1128 212-1014 219-1087 220-1030 Great Western 1870 1872 1886 C. H. Fisher 225-1033 C. H. Fisher 218-1060 C. E. Nesham 202-1022 Southern Counties 1905 J. B. Keysworth 216-1016 Crystal Palace 1882 1893 1901 H. H. Palairet F. A. Govett C. E. Nesham 221-1025 214-1004 217-1027 70 American Archery From 1883 to the present time the championship score at the Grand National has been as high as 900 only five times, Mr. C. E. Nesham making four of the scores, one of which, for 1886, is given above, and Mr. Fisher making the other. As is indicated by the above records, Mr. Ford was by far the best archer produced by England within historically authentic times. His private scores are far ahead of those made in the great public meetings and, up to the present time, have not been approached dangerously near by anyone. His best single York round was shot with a yew-backed yew and 5s., 29 inch arrows. 66-344 Second best; 69-371 47-301 48-274 24-164 24-154 137-809 141-799 Although he does not specifically mention the weight of the bows used in these rounds it is elsewhere stated by him that he usually shot a 56 pound bow. His best double York round, shot privately, (Butt's "Ford," p. 281), was: 61-295 63-299 48-306 46-278 24-186 24-168 133- 787 133- 745 266-1532 Best English Scores 71 According to Butt, the best marks he ever made at the three ranges are included in the above scores, namely: At 100 yards " 80 " " 60 " 69-371 48-306 24-186 Gold 12 10 10 Red 17 19 13 Blue 19 IS 1 Black White 14 7 2 2 141-863 After reading these wonderful scores it may possibly be a comfort to young archers to learn that Mr. Ford's first appearance at the Grand National he made a double York round of 101-341. Other English archers who have made over 600 at the single York round are: Capt. A. P. Moore John Bramhall G. E. S. Fryer 133-691 I2S-67S 127-639 C. E. Nesham 128-632 E. A. Holmes 134-622 C. J. Perry-Keene 126-604 Private practice. 25th November, 185 1. Practice at Royal Toxophilite Society. Private practice at Bournemouth. 14 May, 1883. Private practice at Harrow. 1867. Private practice. 24 July, 1886. In shooting the double national round many ladies have passed the 700 mark; but few have made 800, as shown on the follow- ing page: 72 American Archery Grand National 1892 Miss Legh 140-804 1894 Mrs. C. Bowley 133-823 1898 Miss Legh H3-82S 1902 Miss Legh 1903 Miss Legh 1904 Miss Legh 1905 Miss Legh 1907 Miss Legh 191 1 Miss Q. Newall 137-813 142-802 143-841 141-807 143-809 141-803 Leamington 1885 Mrs. Piers F. Legh 142-864 1888 Miss Legh 141-817 1895 Miss Legh (World's 142-866 Record) 1900 Miss B. M. Legh 138-824 1903 Miss Legh 140-800 1906 Miss Legh 141-803 1907 Miss Q. Newall 133-801 1908 Miss Legh 138-808 (The Leghs were three different ladies.) Grand Western 1 88 1 Miss Legh 144-840 1910 Miss Wadsworth i 139-807 Crystal Palace 1885 Miss Legh 1890 Miss Legh 1893 Mrs. C. Bowley 143-809 142-862 140-822 It would seem that, in comparing the skill of the past and present great archers, Miss Legh should be ranked the equal of Mr. Ford. National Association Records 73 CHAPTER IX Records of the National Archery Association of the United States By Dr. Edward B. Weston DOUBLE YORK ROUND 100 yards 80 yards 60 yards 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 W. H. Thompson 70-236 L. L. Peddinghaus 1 55-221 F. H. Walworth 67-261 H. S. Taylor 55-151 R. Williams, Jr. 76-300 W. H. Thompson 63-237 R. Williams, Jr. W. A. Clark W. A. Clark 91-357 43-195 42-134 W. H. Thompson 66-244 L. W. Maxson 66-220 L. W. Maxson 62-252 L. W. Maxson L. W. Maxson 53-197 58-216 L. W. Maxson 59-241 L. W. Maxson 58-202 W. R. Robinson 61-283 D. F. McGowan 43-161 W. A. Clark . 59-221 L. W. Maxson 61-241 M. C. Howell 51-185 A. R. Clark 59-213 W. H. Thompson 61-237 63-233 56-274 64-262 67-275 79-371 68-314 78-360 72-298 64-244 71-309 68-308 59-231 66-304 72-310 60-220 57-213 67-241 38-132 59-223 63-259 53-215 76-342 57-229 39-155 41-211 42-240 46-252 44-236 43-209 46-278 43-225 43-201 38-180 46-238 45-235 44-218 42-196 45-253 38-184 41-225 37-159 41-189 35-277 34-I70 45-205 45-215 Total 172-624 152-708 173-763 168-678 (a) 199-907 174-760 215-995 158-718 H9-579 175-733 (b) 180-766 166-718 163-719 172-722 164-714 153-599 169-749 118-462 159-633 159-677 138-590 180-758 163-681 (a) Mr. Taylor won by points, Mr. D. A. Nash making 167 hits, 713 score. (b) Mr. Thompson won by points, Mr. Maxson making 171 hits, 739 score. 74 American Archery 100 yards 80 yards 60 yards 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 R. Williams, Jr. W. Bryant 56-212 50-212 G. P. Bryant 79-281 G. P. Bryant 72-274 H. B. Richardson 81-331 H. B. Richardson 73-307 W. H. Thompson 88-362 G. P. Bryant 102-402 H. B. Richardson 96-400 H. S. Taylor 78-338 G. P. Bryant 105-435 Dr. J. W. Doughty 66-282 Dr R. P. Elmer 58-238 H. L. Walker 49-183 Dr . R. P. Elmer 90-390 56-228 66-240 67-293 59-259 79-367 66-312 78-368 80-330 89-445 63-259 78-374 66-254 58-270 60-262 74-364 38-172 41-201 46-246 41-183 41-193 45-241 45-243 45-243 46-265 40-228 47-285 46-266 46-256 43-221 46-266 Total 150-612 157-653 192-820 172-716 201-891 184-860 2H-973 227-975 231-1111 181-835 230-1094 178-802 (c) 162-764 152-666 210-1020 (c) Dr. Doughty won by points, Mr. G. P. Bryant making 176 hits, 832 sco re DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND 60 yards 50 yards 40 yards Total 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 Col. R. Williams, Jr. 56-290 Col. R. Williams, Jr. 57-301 Col. R. Williams, Jr. 57-295 W. A. Clark 59-213 W. A. Clark 54-266 L. W. Maxson 59-277 J. T. Shawan L. W. Maxson L. W. Maxson L. W. Maxson L. W. Maxson 52-256 51-255 54-244 57-287 60-324 J. Benckenstein L. W. Maxson L. W. Maxson W. A. Clark 50-240 53-287 54-272 48-208 J. L. Taylor W. A. Clark 50-246 46-234 60-392 60-404 176-1086 50-356 59-367 176-1024 60-356 60-404 177-1055 60-388 60-396 179-1097 60-342 60-384 174- 992 56-280 60-404 175- 961 59-315 60-380 171- 951 59-341 60-400 170- 996 60-362 60-402 174-1008 60-354 60-400 1 77-1041 57-323 58-336 175- 983 60-292 59-339 169- 871 59-325 60-402 172-1014 56-306 60-364 170- 942 54-284 57-299 159- 79i 57315 58-324 165- 885 57-265 ]156-312.]! 159- 811 Photo, by Paul Thompson Miss Cynthia M. Wesson Champion Woman Archer of the United States, 1915, 1916, 1917 (No tournament held in 1917) National Association Records 75 60 yards 50 yards 40 yards 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 191 1 1912 19 1 3 1914 1915 1916 A. R. Clark 58-312 C. S. Woodruff 51-275 Col. R. Williams , Jr. 50-286 Col. R. Williams � Jr. 53-251 G. P. Bryant 56-270 C. C. Beach 56-280 H.B.Richardson 59-331 Col. R. Williams , Jr. 56-296 Col. R. Williams , Jr. 52-282 G. P. Bryant 56-322 H. B. Richardson 59-291 Dr. R. P. Elmer 56-362 G. P. Bryant 58-338 Dr. R. P. Elmer 54-248 Dr. R. P. Elmer 56-312 Dr. R. P. Elmer 57-299 Dr. R. P. Elmer 54-306" 60-338 48-248 55-283 58-298 60-366 58-354 59-341 59-333 58-336 60-380 58-362 59-36i 59-373 57-329 60-332 60-364 59-359 59-375 60-330 59-361 59-345 60-412 60-372 60-380 60-380 59-389 60-416 60-406 60-418 60-442 59-423 60-408 60-412 60-400 Total 177-1025 159- 853 164- 930 170- 878 176-1048 174-1006 178-1052 175-1009 169-1007 176-1118 177-1059 175-1041 177-1153 170-1000 176-1052 177-1075 173-1065 Rank of the Winners or the Double York Round Times Av.Winning Highest . Winner Scores Score Av. All No. Scores Contests 1. Richardson 3 207- 955 231-1111 164- 704 8 2. G. P. Bryant 4 205- 901 230-1094 188- 828 7 3. Elmer 2 186- 892 210-1020 171- 761 6 4. Williams 3 188- 838 215- 995 166- 716 14 5. Doughty 1 178- 802 178- 802 178- 802 1 6. Walworth 1 173- 763 173- 763 159- 677 2 R 7. A. .Clark 1 180- 758 180- 758 164- 702 2 8. H. S. Taylor 2 179- 757 181- 835 163- 691 14 9. Thompson 5 178- 754 211- 973 162- 680 18 10. Robinson 1 169- 749 169- 749 155- 629 2 11. Peddinghaus 1 152- 708 152- 708 123- 537 2 12. Maxson 7 166- 702 180- 766 136- 564 17 13. Walker 1 152- 666 152- 666 14. W.A.Clark 3 155- 643 158- 718 125- 507 15 15. Howell 16. McGowan 1 138- 590 138- 590 118- 492 10 1 118- 462 146- 544 106- 410 10 76 American Archery Rank of the Winners of the Double American Round Times Av. Winning Highest Winner Scores Score Av. All No. Scores Contests i. G. P. Bryant 2. Richardson 3- Elmer 4- A. R. Clark 5- Williams 6. Beach 7- Maxson 8. Shawan 9- W. A. Clark io. J. L. Taylor II, Benckenstein 12. Woodruff 176-1102 177-1153 169- 991 7 177-1055 177-1059 178- 846 8 174-1046 177-1075 174-1050 6 177-1025 177-1025 164- 622 4 174-1008 176-1086 169- 919 174-1006 174-1006 163- 886 11 174- 992 177-1041 161- 855 19 171- 951 171- 951 162- 862 4 168- 898 179-1097 159- 827 23 165- 885 165- 885 151- 749 7 169- 871 169- 871 139- 657 8 159- 853 171- 933 160- 820 6 Men Champions 1879-1914 The Winner of the Double York Round. 1915 Dr. R. P. Elmer Score 2012 1916 Dr. R. P. Elmer Score 2468 Women 1 879-1 880 The Winner of the Double Columbia Round. 1881-1914 The Winner of the Double National Round. 1915 1916 Miss C. M. Wesson Score 1980 Miss C. M. Wesson Score 1692 TEAM CONTEST FOR MEN American Round (4 a side) 1879 1880 1881 Wabash Merry Bowmen, Crawfordsville, Ind. Marietta Archers, Marietta, Ohio College Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio Team Round 1882 1883 College Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio Battle Creek Archery Club, Battle Creek, Mich. 302-1508 314-1640 315-1611 309-1435 294-1332 315-H28 Photo, by Paul Thompson Dr. Robert P. Elmer Champion Archer of the United States, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 (No tournament held in 1917) National Association Records 77 -- Team Round Continued. 1885 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 1886 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 327-1509 285-1283 1887 Brooklyn Archery Club, Brooklyn, N. Y. 301-1349 1888 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 316-1636 1889 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 291-1367 1890 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 314-1486 1 891 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 283-1307 1892 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 311-1367 1893 1894 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 297-1383 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. No other team present. 1895 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 286-1294 1896 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 252-1086 1897 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 297-1335 1898 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 284-1314 1899 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 275-1 181 1900 Highland Archery Club, Wyoming, Ohio 306-1334 1901 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 296-1314 1902 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 287-1343 1903 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 284-1242 1904 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 300-1334 1905 Chicago Archery Club 309-1367 1906 Boston Archers 327-1591 1907 Chicago Archery Club 350-1680 1908 Chicago Archery Club 318-1532 1909 Boston Archers 300-1436 1910 Chicago Archery Club 330-1506 1911 Chicago Archery Club 318-1528 191 Boston Archers 324-1618 1913 1914 1915 Boston Archers 328-1538 Wayne Archers, Wayne, Pa. 320-1578 Stopped by rain at the end of the first half, with the Wayne Archers in the lead 19 16 Keystone Archers 342-1582 78 American Archery FLIGHT SHOOT FOR MEN 1882 1883 1884 J. Wilkinson, Chicago No contest No contest 1885 W. P. Webb, Eaton, Ohio 1886 J. J. Watrous, Cincinnati, Ohio 1887 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1888 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1889 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1890 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1891 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1892 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1893 C. J- Strong, Cincinnati, Ohio 1894 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1895 G. Benckenstein, Wyoming, Ohio 1896 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1897 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1898 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1899 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1900 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. 1901 R. E. Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio 1902 A. E. Whitman, Melrose, Mass. 1903 1904 1905 L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C. W. Bryant, Boston 1906 H. S. Taylor, Chicago 1907 1908 1909 H. B. Richardson, Boston J. M. Challis, Atchison, Kan. Z. E. Jackson, Atchison, Kan. 1910 H. W. Bishop, Chicago 191 1 Dr. R. P. Elmer, Wayne, Pa. 1912 G. P. Bryant, Boston 1913 Dr. R. P. Elmer, Wayne, Pa. 1914 J. S. Jiles, Pittsburgh 1915 No contest, on account of rain 1916 G. P. Bryant, Boston Yards Inches 213 234 210 226 233 266 268 18 290 213 285 18 253 247 250 240 247 224 251 230 244 246 259 241 230 218 232 245 213 8 270 9 229 24 260 12 H 234 289 28 National Association Records DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Mrs. A. H. Gibbs Mrs. A. H. Gibbs Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. H. Hall Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. A. Kern Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. J. S. Barker Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. C. S. Woodruff Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Miss E. C. Cooke Mrs. M. C. Howell Miss H. A. Case Miss H. A. Case Miss J. V. Sullivan Mrs. J. H. Taylor Mrs. J. H. Taylor Mrs. P. S. Fletcher Mrs. B. P. Gray Miss C. M. Wesson Miss C. M. Wesson 60 yards 61-233 63-251 85-413 46-204 75-353 82-386 83-385 82-424 89-481 79-353 59-221 79-353 84-380 67-343 86-474 81-361 70-294 88-428 84-426 81-387 34-146 82-366 87-381 87-417 80-366 48-180 78-386 60-248 79-343 71-399 53-197 66-304 63-271 81-387 85-455 80-356 50 yards 36-160 38-198 ' 47-277 42-212 46-252 44-238 48-246 42-258 44-232 46-226 45-243 48-272 45-247 45-237 46-282 45-249 42-226 44-210 46-242 44-268 33-H5 44-238 48-272 43-203 44-204 34-122 45-233 32-150 46-234 44-230 41-199 46-220 30-106 46-238 45-253 44-226 79 Total 97-393 101-449 132-690 88-416 121-605 126-624 1 3 1-63 124-682 133-713 125-579 104-464 127-625 129-627 112-580 132-756 126-610 112-520 130-638 130-668 125-665 67-291 126-604 135-653 130-620 124-570 82-302 123-619 92-398 125-577 115-629 94-396 112-524 93-377 127-625 130-708 124-582 8o American uirchery DOUBLE COLUMBIA ROUND 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Mrs. S. Brown Mrs. T. Davis No contest No contest Mrs. M. C. Howell No contest Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. A. M. Phillips Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. A. Kern Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. J. S. Barker Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. C. S. Woodruff Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Mrs. M. C. Howell Miss E. C. Cooke Mrs. M. C. Howell Miss H. A. Case Miss H. A. Case Miss L. M. Witwer Mrs. J. H. Taylor Mrs. J. H. Taylor Mrs. L. C. Smith Mrs. B. P. Gray Miss C. M. Wesson Miss C. M. Wesson 50 yards 40 yards 28-132 36-152 30-112 37-203 46-272 48-316 46-232 48-276 47-283 48-284 46-286 48-318 45-255 48-300 47-267 48-320 48-292 48-320 42-224 47-259 44-206 48-282 45-233 48-302 39-169 38-312 45-281 48-332 48-290 48-316 42-190 45-237 45-247 45-305 45-251 �48-292 47-265 47-303 37-177 42-198 45-215 48-282 45-233 47-303 45-245 48-274 47-253 47-305 32-146 33-141 47-257 48-322 29-127 38-182 37-171 47-241 36-168 46-268 38-168 45-231 39-181 45-261 29-107 40-204 47-239 48-258 48-294 48-328 43-191 48-302 30 yards 46-264 47-283 48-352 48-334 48-326 48-376 48-346 48-358 48-354 48-330 48-330 48-344 47-291 48-356 48-384 48-320 48-362 48-342 48-340 40-252 48-352 48-276 48-348 48-352 47-249 48-352 45-237 48-320 45-297 48-332 47-345 47-263 48-342 48-356 48-354 Totals 110-548 114-598 142-940 142-842 143-893 142-980 141-901 143-945 144-966 137-813 140-818 141-879 124-666 141-969 144-990 135-747 140-914 141-885 142-908 119-627 141-849 140-862 141-867 142-910 112-536 I43--93I 112-546 132-732 127-733 1 3 1-73 1 (a) 131-787 116-574 (b) 143-839 144-998 139-847 (a) Same as Miss Witwer, married during the interim. (b) Mrs. Smith won by points, Mrs. P. S. Fletcher making 114 hits, 586 score. National Association Records 81 Rank of the Winners of the Double National Round Times Winner Average Winning Scores Highest Winning Score I. Mrs. A. M. Phillips 2. Miss C. M. Wesson 3- Miss J. V. Sullivan 4- Mrs. B. P. Gray 5- Mrs. M. C. Howell 6. Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 7- Mrs. A. Kern 8. Mrs. J. S. Barker 9. Miss H. A. Case 10. Mrs. J. H. Taylor 11. Mrs. A. H. Gibbs 12. Mrs. H. Hall 13. Mrs. P. S. Fletcher 14. Miss E. C. Cooke 3 127-67S 133-713 2 127-645 130-708 1 115-629 115-629 1 127-625 127-625 17 122-606 132-756 I 126-604 126-604 1 112-580 112-580 1 112-520 112-520 2 109-487 125-577 2 103-460 112-524 2 99-421 101-449 1 88-416 88-416 1 93-377 93-377 1 82-302 82-302 Rank of the Winners of the Double Columbia Round 1. Mrs. A. M. Phillips 2. Miss C. M. Wesson 3- Mrs. M. C. Howell 4- Mrs. B. P. Gray 5- Mrs. J. H. Taylor 6. Mrs. J. S. Barker 7- Mrs. A. Kern 8. Miss H. A. Case 9- Mrs. C. S. Woodruff 10. Mrs. T. Davis 11. Mrs. S. Brown Times Winner 3 2 17 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 Average Winning Scores 142-942 141-923 142-896 143-839 130-750 135-747 126-666 123-629 119-627 114-598 I 10-548 Highest Winning Score 142-980 144-998 144-990 143-839 � 131-787 135-747 126-666 123-629 119-627 114-598 110-548 82 American Archery TEAM CONTEST FOR WOMEN a 1 882 1883 (4 a side) 72 arrows at 40 yards College Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio Hits-Score 182- 874 238-1076 1884 1885 ai886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1 891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 96 arrows at 50 yards No Contest Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio 291-1321 Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio 167-751 Robin Hood Archery Club, Dayton, Ky. 279-1229 Robin Hood Archery Club, Dayton, Ky. 263-1169 Robin Hood Archery Club, Dayton, Ky. 222- 876 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 268-1192 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio No Contest 238-1070 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio. No other team present Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. No other team present No Contest Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 199- 833 Potomac Archers, Washington, D. C. 218- 932 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 231- 1033 Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio. > other team present Walnut Hills Archery Club, Cincinnati, Ohio 216- 938 Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio No Contest 196- 864 1903 1904 1905 1906 Cincinnati Archery Association Cincinnati Archery Association Chicago Archery Club Boston Archers 285-1307 260-1144 162- 616 172- 688 1907 1908 1909 19 10 191 1912 1913 1914 191 1916 Chicago Archery Club Chicago Archery Club Chicago Archery Club Chicago Archery Club Chicago Archery Club Boston Archers Newton Archers, Newton Centre, Mass. Wayne Archers, Wayne, Pa. No Contest Wayne Archers, Wayne, Pa. 225- 819 147- 513 277- 1295 315- 1517 201- 861 248- 1078 231- 1083 295- 1405 250-1088 (a) 3 a side. National Association Records 83 FLIGHT SHOOT FOR WOMEN Yards Inches 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 190 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 191 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Mrs. Frye, Williamsport, Pa. No contest No contest No contest Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Battle Creek, Mich. Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Battle Creek, Mich. Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. G. Graf, Walnut Hills, Ohio Miss M. E. Strong, Cincinnati, Ohio Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Mrs. J. S. Barker, Washington, D. C. Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. No contest Mrs. A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio Mrs. M. C. Howell, Norwood, Ohio Miss Georgie Clark, Wyoming, Ohio Miss E. C. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Miss Mabel Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio Miss Mabel Taylor, Cincinnati, Ohio No contest Mrs. E. W. Frentz, Melrose, Mass. Mrs. Amelia Barbe, Chicago Mrs. W. G. Valentine, Chicago Mrs. E. W. Frentz, Melrose, Mass. Miss L. M. Witwer, Chicago Miss F. M. Patrick, Oak Park, 111. Mrs. G. P. Bryant, Melrose, Mass. Mrs. G. P. Bryant, Melrose, Mass. Mrs. E. W. Frentz, Melrose, Mass. No contest, on account of rain Miss C. M. Wesson, Cotuit, Mass. 162 17s 24 180 210 12 189 6 211 12 ISI 187 178 6 197 182 172 211 141 195 I90 174 219 197 H7 139 188 l62 I89 229 24 2SI 4 I 220 29^ 204 33 84 American Archery The following tables show the places where the Annual Tournaments of the National Archery Association have been held and the number of contestants in each. 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 189S 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Chicago Buffalo, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Chicago Cincinnati Pullman, 111. Eaton, Ohio Chautauqua, N. Y. Washington, D. C. Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Norwood, Ohio Natural Bridge, Va. Fortress Monroe, Va. Dayton, Ohio Washington, D. C. Dayton, Ohio White Sulphur Springs, Va. Washington, D. C Wyoming, Ohio Norwood, Ohio Cincinnati Cincinnati Mountain Lake Park, Md. Niagara Falls, N. Y. St. Louis Chicago Boston Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Boston Boston Haverford, Pa. Chicago Jersey City, N. J. Men 69 35 57 3i 42 15 22 11 28 35 27 23 16 18 24 11 20 6 6 13 10 13 14 13 15 22 34 It 25 20 23 17 19 25 34 19 18 Women 20 11 19 13 27 1 17 12 18 21 24 15 12 5 8 7 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 5 6 6 7 5 10 8 16 16 15 12 10 18 8 9 Total 89 46 76 r9 16 39 23 46 56 51 38 28 23 32 18 24 11 11 *S 16 19 21 18 21 28 41 *? 36 33 36 39 32 31 35 52 27 27 j8t hAnnual Tournament 85 CHAPTER X Report of the 3 8th Annual Tournament of the National Archery Association, Held at Hudson County Park, Jersey City, N. J. on August 22, 23, 24 and 25TH, 1916 By James Duff FOR the first time in a period of 30 years the above Association wandered from the beaten track, and honored the famous Scottish Archers of Jersey City with the housing of the national event. The care of the Tournament was placed in the hands of a capable Executive Committee, with James Duff as President, and Robert McNeil as Secretary, and all who participated in that year's gathering declare that there was little room for improvement. The care of the archers themselves was ideal, the weather almost perfection, and the fine grounds, granted by the Hudson County Park Commissioners, everything that the most particular archer could demand. 86 American Archery Naturally where a scare-heading of Infantile Paralysis, was staring one in the face it was not to be expected that any record breaking attendance was to be looked for, but despite that great drawback, over 30 shooters took part in the Tournament, and during the week produced something more than ordinary archery. The shooting was of a very high order. On Monday evening a deputation of the Jersey Club, paid a visit to the Fairmount Hotel, and there received the visiting archers who had already arrived. On Tuesday even- ing the members of the National Archery Association were received by invitation at the head quarters of Clan McLeod O. S. C. of whom President Duff is the Chief; and there spent a happy evening in forgetting points of aims, targets, etc., until the clock reminded them that even the tireless archer requires a little sleep if he desires to make any show. Speeches were plentiful if short and sweet, and a social hour of song made all feel as though the visit to Jersey City was well repaid. The annual business meeting was held at the same place as the archers had selected 381h Annual Tournament 87 for headquarters, and this year it was greatly to the credit of the ladies that they turned out in goodly numbers, and took an active part in the business of the Association. Among the principal items of business brought up for discussion was the publication of a complete book on archery by the Association members, and as this work is well advanced, and will not deal in the ancient fiction of the sport but will be a book of record and in- formation to the beginner as well as the man who knows it all, there should be quite a demand for the work. A fitting wind up to a glorious week of pleasure was the banquet at Fairmount Hotel, J. C. on Friday evening. Something of an innovation was observed when headed by a piper, some forty fully Highland dressed Scots made their entry into the dining hall, in honor of the trust the Association had placed in their fellow members. The evening was spent in distribution of prizes, speeches short and snappy and some songs rendered by the high talented artists, the Hamilton Brothers. All was so harmonious that every one felt that it was too bad when the President called for a last standing hand clasp and a 88 American Archery verse of Auld Lang Syne. It is hoped that the wishes of the local club will not be forgotten, when we all sing "Will Ye No Come Back Again." The following are records of the week's work at the range and the winners. DOUBLE YORK ROUND Dr. R. P. Elmer Wayne, Pa. ioo yards 80 yards 60 yards Total Golds 49-207 39-187 23-139 in- 533 13 41-183 35-177 23-127 99- 487 8 9O-39O 74-364 46-266 2IO-I020 2] James S. Jiles Pittsburgh 32-114 28-I32 20- 92 32-160 36-162 24-I44 80- 338 3 92- 466 12 Homer S. Taylor Greenfield, Mass. 64-274 64-294 44-236 I72- 804 15 37-ISS 31-139 20-104 38-ISO 33-131 22- 98 88- 398 13 93- 379 8 7S~3 �5 64-270 42-202 181-777 21 Dr. O. L. Hertig Pittsburgh 30-116 32-132 23-113 84- 361 8 21-121 33-147 18- 88 72- 356 6 51-237 65-279 41-201 157- 717 14 C. E. Dallin 30-108 28-144 20-104 78- 356 7 Arlington Heights, Mass. 26- 92 33-149 23-1 11 82- 352 8 56-200 61-293 43-2 i5 160- 708 15 G. Phillips Bryant Melrose, Mass. 27- 95 30-132 18- 92 75" 319 4 29-105 38-188 21- 99 88- 392 7 56-200 68-320 39-191 163- 711 11 j8th Annual Tournament 89 James Duff Jersey City 100 yards 80 yards 60 yards Total Golds 19- 8 5 29-123 21-101 69- 309 3 23- 99 25-117 20-102 68- 318 4 42-184 54-240 41-203 137- 627 7 W. P. Douthitt Pittsburgh 22-108 15- 63 14- 72 37- 243 5 28- 86 32-104 15- 69 75" 259 1 So-194 47-167 29-141 112- 502 6 Dr. E. I. Cole Ossining, N. Y. 11- 39 26-108 12- 52 49- 199 4 6- 24 16- 68 14- 68 36- 160 2 17- 63 42-176 26-120 85- 359 6 B. P. Gray 8- 20 15- 63 14- 72 37- 155 1 Newton Centre, Mass. 18- 68 15- 61 10- 54 43" 183 3 26- 88 30-124 24-126 80- 338 4 F. T. Leport Kansas City, Mo. 11- 29 11- 45 14- 60 36- 134 2 12- 40 19- 75 16- 58 47" 173 1 23- 69 30-120 30-118 83- 307 3 S. G. McMeen Columbus, Ohio 7" 3i 11- 29 7- 23 25- 83 1 10- 30 10- 50 13- 55 33- 135 2 17- 61 21- 79 20- 78 58- 218 3 Hurlbut A. Ives Boston 6- 36 8- 26 6- 12 20- 74 4- 18 7- 21 10- 30 21- 69 1 10- 54 15- 47 16- 42 41- 143 1 DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND Dr. R. P. Elmer Wayne, Pa. 60 yards 50 yards 40 yards 27-155 29-175 30-202 27-151 30-184 30-198 Total Golds 86- 532 13 87- 533 17 54-306 59-359 60-400 173-1065 30 9Q American Archery James S. Jiles Pittsburgh 60 yards 50 yards 40 yards Total Golds 28-160 30-I74 29-181 87- SIS 13 26-150 30-178 30-200 86- 528 13 54-310 60-352 59-381 173-1043 26 James Duff Jersey City- 28-134 29-183 30-200 26-138 28-176 28-176 87- 517 IS 84- 490 16 Homer S. Taylor Greenfield, Mass. 54-272 57-359 58-376 171-1007 31 22-106 27-155 30-194 27-135 29-171 29-163 79- 455 10 85- 469 13 Dr. O. L. Hertig Pittsburgh 49-241 56-326 59-357 164- 924 23 27-139 30-144 29-171 25-115 27-117 29-151 86- 454 n 81- 383 7 52-254 57-261 58-322 167- 837 18 G. Phillips Bryant Melrose, Mass. 22- 84 27-135 29-197 19- 87 25-123 29-189 78- 416 10 73" 399 17 41-171 52-258 58-386 151- 815 27 W. P. Douthitt Pittsburgh 18- 70 28-128 27-157 23-129 26-124 28-142 73- 355 11 77- 395 5 41-199 54-252 55-299 150- 750 16 F. T. Leport Kansas City, Mo. 18- 91 26-144 29-131 73- 366 7 21- 86 24- 92 29-181 74" 359 9 39-177 50-236 58-312 147- 725 16 C. E. Dallin 27-125 25-133 30-140 82- 398 6 Arlington Heights, Mass. 21- 79 23- 95 29-147 73" 32i 5 John McRae Jersey City 48-204 48-228 59-287 [55- 719 11 20- 76 27-133 29-143 7^>- 352 5 21- 87 26-130 28-142 75- 359 5 41-163 53-263 57-285 151 711 10 j8th Annual Tournament 91 Dr. H. G. Goldberg Philadelphia 60 yards 50 yards 40 yards Total Golds 16- 56 22- 90 29-137 67- 283 3 22- 84 25-1 15 29-167 76- 366 7 38-140 47-205 58-304 143- 649 10 Dr. E. I. Cole Ossining, N. Y. 16- 56 24- 98 27-171 14- 76 24-100 28-130 67- 326 66- 306 Robert W. McNeil Jersey City Hurlburt A. Ives Boston 30-132 48-198 55-301 133- 631 16 21- 83 26- 96 28-128 15- 57 26- 92 28-116 75- 307 69- 265 36-140 52-188 56-244 144- 572 s 14- 60 21- 99 24-116 15- 67 17- 71 23- 95 59- 275 55- 233 29-127 38-170 47-211 114- 508 6 Burton P. Gray Boston 16- 64 17- 67 23- 95 19- 91 18- 72 20- 88 56- 226 57- 251 S. G. McMeen Columbus, Ohio 35-155 35-139 43-183 113- 477 8 3- 13 9" 23 15- 75 16- 64 [6- 69 20-122 34- 152 45" 214 12- 36 31-144 36-186 79- 366 Dr. Edward F. Corson 11- 27 [6- 56 25-110 Cynwyd, Pa. 10- 28 [8-75 19- 69 52- 193 47- 172 William McOwen Jersey City 21- 55 34-131 44-179 99- 365 4 11- 51 18- 72 14- 42 15- 61 18- 72 43- 165 41- 151 19- 69 33-133 32-114 84- 316 7 92 American Archery Championship Scores According to the Constitution the championship shall be determined by adding together the hits and scores of the Double American and Double York Rounds. Figuring on this basis we have the following results: I. Elmer 2468 2. Jiles 2192 3- Taylor 2046 4- Duff 1942 5- Hertig 1876 6. Bryant 1840 7- Dallin 1742 8. Douthitt 1426 9- Leport 1262 10. Cole 1208 11. Gray 1008 12. Ives 806 13- McMeen 721 Others shot only one Double Round. Handicap Prizes Handicap prizes were offered to the archers who showed the greatest improvement in the second half of each double round. Handicap York Round, won by James S. Jiles. Handicap American Round, won by Dr. H. G. Goldberg. 38th Annual Tournament 93 1916 JERSEY CITY, N. J. MEN'S TEAM ROUND SCORES Keystone Archers Dr. Elmer W. D. Douthitt J. S. Jiles Dr. Hertig 96 arrows at 60 yards ist24 23-129 21- 93 21- 93 20-102 2nd 24 24-138 20- 92 22- 92 23- 89 3rd 24 22-100 17- 59 21- 99 22- 92 4th 24 24-126 21- 99 19- 91 22- 88 TOTAL 93- 493 79- 343 83- 375 87- 371 Boston Archers Homer Taylor Burton P. Gray Cyrus E. Dallin G. P. Bryant 85-417 89-411 82-350 86-404 342-1582 22-1 14 16- 60 17- 71 21-103 22- 96 18- 68 14- 46 23-113 21-103 13- Si 13- 49 22-116 22-104 15- 65 17- 73 22-102 87- 417 62- 244 61- 239 88- 434 Jersey City Archers Jas. Duff R. W. McNeil John Macrae Dr. Cole 76-348 77-323 69-319 76-244 298-1334 20- 92 12- 44 18- 84 18- 82 22- 82 is- 71 19- 80 19- 83 17-81 12- 50 17- 76 19- 85 21- 75 17- 69 IS" 59 19- 79 80- 330 56- 234 7i- 299 75- 333 68-302 Shooting Independently H. Ives, Boston 6- 30 F. Leport, Kansas Citjr 15- 57 Wm. McOwan, Jersey City 5- 21 S. G. McMeen, Colum- bus 14- 58 7S-3i6 5- 15 18- 60 10- 44 14- 48 65-292 10- 40 17-83 8- 32 8- 20 72-282 282-1196 11- 41 32- 126 16- 62 66- 262 10- 36 33- 133 10- 50 46- 176 40-166 47-167 43-175 47-186 177- 697 FLIGHT SHOOT FOR MEN Won by George Phillips Bryant. Distance 289 yards, 2 feet, 4 inches. This is only 8 inches short of the record by Maxson. 94 American Archery DOUBLE NATIONAL ROUND Miss Cynthia M. Wesson Cotuit, Mass. 60 yards 37-177 43-179 50 yards 24-120 20-106 Total 61-297 63-285 Golds Miss Norma Pierce Boston 80-356 35-119 40-172 44-226 23-109 23-121 124-582 58-228 63-293 Mrs. John Dunlap, Jr. Wayne, Pa. Miss F. Maude Dessau Sound Beach, Conn. Miss Stella M. Ives Roslindale, Mass. 75-291 24- 74 26-114 50-188 18- 78 23- 73 41-iSi 23- 93 18- 62 46-230 19- 63 10- 34 29- 97 17- 65 15- 61 32-126 16- 46 14- 68 121-521 43-137 36-148 79-285 35-143 38-134 73-277 39-139 32-130 Dr. Cockett Cotuit, Mass. 4I-I55 18- 72 29-109 30-114 9- 25 17- 61 71-269 27- 97 46-170 Mrs. Robert P. Elmer Wayne, Pa. 47-181 16- 70 14- 48 26- 86 10- 38 10- 40 73-267 26-108 24- 88 Mrs. F. L. Wesson Cotuit, Mass. Miss Edna Wilson Chicago 30-118 7" 15 is- 51 22- 66 10- 50 11- 31 21- 81 20- 78 10- 54 11- 39 21- 93 9- 25 10- 26 19- 51 50-196 17- 69 26- 90 43-159 19- 75 21- 57 40-132 38th Annual Tournament 95 DOUBLE COLUMBIA ROUND 50 yards 40 yards 30 yards Total Golds Miss Cynthia M. Wesson 21-95 24-162 24-194 69-451 21 Cotuit, Mass. 22- 96 24-140 24-160 70-396 10 Miss Norma Pierce Boston 43-191 48-302 48-354 139-847 22- 84 20- 88 24-134 66-306 18- 70 21-103 24-108 63-281 Miss F. M. Dessau Sound Beach, Conn. 40-154 41-191 48-242 129-587 10 12- 60 22-114 22-128 56-302 20- 82 21- 91 21-109 62-282 Mrs. John Dunlap, Jr. Wayne, Pa. 32-142 43-205 43-237 118-584 17- 63 22-108 23-137 62-308 J 5- 53 21-113 22-100 58-266 Mrs. Robert P. Elmer Wayne, Pa. 32-116 43-221 45-237 120-574 16- 62 20-102 23-109 59-273 11- 45 13-159 18- 92 42-196 Miss Stella M. Ives Roslindale, Mass. Dr. Cockett Cotuit, Mass. Mrs. F. L. Wesson Cotuit, Mass. 27-107 33-161 41-201 101-469 3 !5- 75 17-104 21-129 54-308 10 9- 27 15- 57 19- 65 43-149 1 24-102 33-i6i 40-194 97-457 11 16- 72 11- 41 22-100 49-213 2 10- 58 14- 56 23-127 47-241 4 26-130 25- 97 45-227 96-454 6 7" 17 9- 3i 21-115 37-163 3 10- 32 10- 38 15-43 35-H3 2 Miss Edna Wilson Chicago 17- 49 19- 69 36-158 72-276 5 1- 1 12- 56 16- 84 29-141 3 9" 27 9- 35 19- 73 37-135 10- 28 21- 91 35-157 66-276 3 96 American Archery Championship Scores 1. Miss Wesson 2. Miss Pierce 3- Mrs. Dunlap 4- Miss Dessau 5- Miss Ives 6. Dr. Cockett 7- Mrs. Elmer 8. Mrs. Wesson 9- Miss Wilson 1692 1358 1058 1052 894 890 816 550 5H 1916 JERSEY CITY, N. J. WOMEN'S TEAM ROUND Wayne Archers Cynthia Wesson Mrs. Dunlop Mrs. Elmer Dr. Cockett 96 arrows at 50 yds. 1st 24 2nd 24 3rd 24 21-105 16- 68 12- 52 14- 46 21-105 11- 37 7- 19 20- 72 22-118 IS- 59 10- 40 16- 64 4th 24 23-125 12- 44 12- 48 18- 86 Total 87- 453 54- 208 4i- 159 68- 268 63-271 59-233 63-281 65-303 250-1088 Boston Archers Norma Pierce F. M. Dessau Mrs. Wesson Stella M. Ives 18- 90 17- 91 7- 25 14- 62 21- 91 is- 69 11- 47 22- 88 19- 81 12- 56 9- 25 16- 64 15- 63 14- 70 16- 74 19- 73 73" 325 58- 286 43- 171 71- 287 54-268 69-295 56-226 64-280 245-1069 WOMEN'S FLIGHT SHOOT Won by Miss Cynthia Wesson Distance Wand Shoot at 40 yards Won by Miss Wesson 2 hits Dr. Cockett 1 hit yards 204 feet inches 9 381h Annual Tournament 97 The Women's Handicap Contests were shot out in full, as separate events. Winner of Handicap National, Miss Dessau. Made 188, given 152, total 340. Winner of Handicap Columbia, Mrs. Wes- son. Made 197, given 286, total 483. 1916 JERSEY CITY, N. J. Clan McLeod No. 70 O.S.C. Novelty Competition Cup -- The competition for this trophy presented by the Jersey City Branch of the Order of -- Scottish Clans took place on Friday after- noon. The Novelty Competition took the form of a duck shoot. The figure of a duck painted black, with eye and breast painted white, was placed on the target in such manner as to cover the gold. Forty-eight arrows were shot at forty yards and an eye counted 3, a breast 2 and any other part of the body 1. Hits were added to score in final computation. The contest resulted in a tie of 28 each between Mr. Leport and Mr. Duff. Six additional rounds of 6 arrows each were shot without a decision. In the seventh round, the hits nearest to the duck were counted and Mr. Duff was declared victor by one hit. 98 American Archery 1916 JERSEY CITY, N. J, JILES CUP Improved Tournament Score J. S. Jiles I9I5 1241 1916 1847 606 J. Duff 1915 1309 1916 1770 461 Dr. Elmer H. S. Taylor W. D. Douthitt 1915 1682 1916 2085 403 1914 1406 1916 1 701 295 1915 1047 1916 1277 230 C. E. Dallin 1914 1247 1916 1419 172 Dr. Hertig Miss Norma Pierce I9IS 1389 1916 1553 164 1914 981 1916 1 108 127 G. P. Bryant 1914 1445 1916 1526 81 E. I. Cole 1914 1916 1 100 990 Mrs. R. P. Elmer 1914 769 1916 665 Mrs. Wesson Miss Wesson I9IS 1916 1915 1916 683 435 1706 1429 B. P. Gray 1914 1916 1257 8i5 j8th Annual Tournament 99 Combined scores in Double American and Double York Rounds, for men, and Double Columbia and Double National for women. Archer showing greatest improvement over his or her last tournament score wins. No score more than ten years old to be con- sidered. Jiles cup, won by J. S. Jiles. 1916 JERSEY CITY, N. J. Women Christian Science Monitor Shield for the most hits in the Double National and Double Columbia Rounds. At the end of five years, from 191 2, to become the property of the highest of five winners. 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 Boston, won by Mrs. Witwer Taylor, Chicago 243 hits Boston, won by Mrs. P. S. Fletcher, Chicago 207 " Haverford, won by Mrs. B. P. Gray, Boston 270 " Chicago, won by Miss C. M. Wesson, Bryn Mawr 274 " Jersey City, won by Miss C. M. Wesson, Bryn Mawr 262 " Awarded to Miss Wesson on score made at Chicago in 1915. ioo American Archery Dr. Robert P. Elmer. Champion Archer of the United States. Awarded Dallin Medal in gold. York Round Medal. American Round Medal. Maurice Thompson Medal. " Potomac Medal. " Chicago Cup. Having won the Chicago Cup for the third time it became the permanent property of Dr. Elmer. James S. Jiles. Second in Championship Contest. Awarded Dallin Medal in silver. " 80 yards range medal. " Jiles Cup. As Captain of the Keystone Archers, Mr. Jiles was made custodian of the Pearsall Bugle. Homer S. Taylor. Third in Championship Contest. Awarded Dallin medal in bronze. " 100 yards range medal. " Spalding medal. 38th Annual Tournament 161 James Duff. Awarded 50 yards range medal. Medal missing since 1914 and not presented. Awarded Clan McLeod Cup, for the Duck Shoot. Dr. Hertig. Awarded 60 yards range medal. G. P. Bryant. Awarded 40 yards range medal. Ovington Beaker. F. E. Leport. Awarded Duff Gold Medal for highest score in the Team Shoot made by an archer who was not a member of a team. John MacRae. Awarded the Duff Arrow. S. G. McMeen. Awarded the Elmer Wooden Spoon. Miss Cynthia M. Wesson. Champion Woman Archer of the United States. Awarded Dallin Medal in gold. " National Round Medal. Columbia Round Medal. " Weston Trophy. 102 American Archery Made custodian of the Peacock Cup which was won by the Wayne Archers. Awarded the Christian Science Monitor Shield to keep. Miss Norma Pierce. Second in Women's Championship Contest. Awarded Dallin Medal in silver. 60 yards range medal. Mrs. John Dunlap, Jr. Third in Women's Championship Contest. Awarded Dallin Medal in bronze. 40 yards range medal. Miss F. M. Dessau. Awarded 50 yards range medal. " Maid Marian Arrow. Beach Brooch, by virtue of being the youngest woman present. Dr. Marguerite Cocket. Awarded the 30 yard range medal. Eastern Archery Association 103 CHAPTER XI The Eastern Archery Association By Dr. Robert P. Elmer THE Eastern Archery Association was formed in 1879, the same year as the National Archery Association, for the purpose, stated in its constitution, of associating under one general management and head, the various archery societies of the Eastern United States. Membership was not held by individuals, but by clubs, the following being the founders of the association: The Pequosette Archers The Waltham Archers The Orchard Archers The Oritani Archers The West Newton Archery Club The Toxarchs The Greenfield Archers The Maple Grove Archers The Massasoit Bowmen Watertown, Mass. Waltham, Mass. Fitchburg, Mass. Hackensack, N. J. West Newton, Mass. Newton, Mass. Greenfield, Mass. Springfield, Mass. Springfield, Mass. The constitution adopted was identical with that of the National Archery Association, except for the proper names. Inasmuch as all but one of the charter societies was from Masschusetts, the first 104 American Archery tournament was held at Beacon Park, Boston, on the 25th and 26th of September, 1879, a few weeks after the first National Tournament had been held at Chicago. The following clubs were represented: Men Women The Pequosette Archers 6 4 The Waltham Archers 1 1 The Oritani Archers 5 The West Newton A. C. 5 4 The Brooklyn A. C. 5 The Toxophilites 6 The Cedarwoods 4 Robin Hood Archers 1 Ellenville A. C. Not known Watertown, Mass. Waltham, Mass. Hackensack, N. J. West Newton, Mass. Brooklyn, N. Y. Lewiston, Maine Poughkeepsie, N. Y. N Nyack, . Y. N Ellenville, f. Y. rhe best scores were: Double American Round (Championship) 1. E. R. Dwight, Watertown 2. H. Ennis, Poughkeepsie 3. J. 0. Blake, Chicago (with Brooklyn) Men's Team, Single American Round Brooklyn A. C. J. G. Johnston J. 0. Blake Major A. G. Constable Dr. D. F. Wemple Double Columbia Round (Champions!tiip) 1. Miss Silsbee, Watertown 2. Miss Allen, West Newton 3. Miss Walker, Watertown 122-556 "3-535 120-522 58-246 46-246 38-166 33-129 86-406 94-366 63-313 Eastern Archery Association 105 Women's Team, Single Columbia Round Pequosette Archers Miss Silsbee Miss Walker Mrs. Shackford 34-156 25-125 25-H3 84-424 The second tournament was held at Ridge Hill Farms, Wellesley, Mass., on September 1st and 2nd, 1880. Ten archery clubs were represented by 31 men and 9 women. Best scores: Double York Round (Championship) 1. L. L. Peddinghaus, Marietta, Ohio 2. F. H. Brackett, Roxbury, Mass. 3. W. G. Morse, Poughkeepsie Men's Team Round (72 arrows at 60 yards) Hawthorne Archers, Roxbury F. H. Brackett Howard Brackett James Dwight F. D. Ritzer 127-519 128-474 105-395 61-221 47-207 48-192 42-126 Double Columbia Round (Championship) 1. Miss Abba Agar, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 2. Miss E. L. Magee, Watertown, Mass. 3 . Miss Allen, West Newton, Mass. Women's Team Round (72 arrows at 50 yards) Jamaica Plain Archers Miss A. Agar Miss J. Agar Miss J. Sprague 198-746 108-526 63-245 58-242 46-178 43-I7I 40-156 129-505 106 American Archery The records of the association from this time until 191 1 are lost. It is known that tournaments were held, but various inquiries have failed, as yet, to elicit any satisfactory information concerning them. In a letter to Dr. Weston, in 19 14, Mr. Will H. Thompson wrote, "We came near wrecking archery at one time over the attempt to change the value of the colors on the target to I, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Eastern Archery Association adopted the silly change for no technical reason whatever." In the Spalding Official Archery Guide, written by Dr. Weston in 1909, he states, "In recent years the members of the Eastern Archery Association have shot on their local ranges, and reported the scores to the Secretary. This has constituted the annual meet- ing. Let us hope that these records may yet be found. In the fall of 191 1, H. B. Richardson, President of the National Archery Association, issued a call to all archers in the Eastern United States to hold a tournament on November nth, to compete for the champion- ship medals of the Eastern Archery Associa- Eastern Archery Association 107 tion, which were then in the possession of Wallace Bryant. Those archers who could do so were expected to shoot on the Play- grounds at Newton Centre, Mass., but those who could not be there were allowed to shoot on any range and send their scores in to Mr. Richardson to be recorded. Eight men and seven women competed at Newton Centre and seven men at Wayne, Pa. No other localities were represented. Inasmuch as the original constitution of the Eastern Archery Association was temporarily lost, the rules of this and the succeeding tournaments were modelled as closely as possible on those of the National Archery Association. Best scores: Single York Round 1. Wallace Bryant, Boston 2. G. P. Bryant, Melrose 3. H. B. Richardson, Boston Single American Round 1. G. P. Bryant 2. Wallace Bryant 3. H. B. Richardson Single National Round 1. Miss Helen Hutchinson 2. Miss F. Bogert 3. Miss H. Davis 97-443 87-421 78-310 88-464 86-464 84-426 65-323 45-191 4S-I87 108 American Archery The tournament for 191 2 was also held as a mail-match, the date being set for October 1 2th, thereby setting the precedent of having the tournament either on Columbus Day or as near it as possible. The list of entries was much longer than in the previous year, there being 24 men and 18 women. Among the former were six Scottish-American Archers from Jersey City and several individuals from widely scattered points. Six men and seven women were from western cities and so were not considered eligible for the prizes although their scores added interest to the competition. Best scores: Single York Round 1. G. P. Bryant 2. W. H. Wills, New York City 3. H. B. Richardson 101-467 89-347 75-327 Single American Round I. G. P. Bryant 2. G. L. Nichols, Chicago 3. Dr. Hertig, Pittsburgh 88-550 89-S49 86-476 Single National Round 1. Miss Helen Hutchinson, Boston 2. Miss F. M. Patrick, Brooklyn 3. Miss C. Wesson, Cotuit, Mass. 48-210 46-192 39-165 Single Columbia Round 1. Mrs. Witwer-Taylor, Chicago 2. Miss H. Hutchinson 3. Mrs. G. Wallace, Des Moines (Winner) 71-449 68-378 64-318 Eastern Archery Association 109 The success attending these mail-matches made it seem advisable to adopt normal tournament conditions for the contest in 191 3, so an invitation was given by the Wayne Archers for a meeting in that place on the 4th of July. The tournament was held in connection with other field sports and was witnessed by fully two thousand people. Different ranges were used in the morning and afternoon but on neither of them was there space enough to shoot the York Round. Only the Double American Round was shot, there being no women contestants. Eighteen men, coming from seven different places, were present. Best scores: Double American Round 1. Dr. Elmer, Wayne 2. A. C. Hale, Wayne 3. Dr. Hertig, Pittsburgh 88- 528 86- 504 174-1032 82- 404 84- 492 166- 896 82- 398 83- 439 165- 837 no American Archery In 1914 the tournament was held in Jersey City, on the invitation of the ScottishAmerican Archers. The shooting filled three days, October 8th, 9th and 10th, giving ample time for the full Double York and Double American Rounds. Best scores: Double York Round 1. James S. Jiles, Pittsburgh 2. Dr. Hertig 3. H. S. Taylor, Buffalo IS4-722 165-653 153-695 Although the best score was made by Jiles, the Championship was awarded to Hertig on points, viz: Hertig Total hits 2 Hits at ioo i Score at ioo i Hits at 80 1 Jiles Total score 2 Score at 80 1 Score at 60 1 H Half hits at 60 Taylor H Half hits at 60 5 4K Double American Round 1. James Duff, Jersey City 2. James Jiles 3. Dr. Hertig 165-963 162-962 158-898 Handicap medals for both events were won by McRae, of Jersey City. In 191 5 a two day tournament, on October 8th and 9th, was to be held at Newton Centre, Eastern Archery Association in Mass., but the weather conditions were so bad that the competition had to be confined A to the second day. few archers shot for practice in the afternoon of the first day and Mrs. Gray made an American round score of 84-474, which was higher than the score that won. Twenty men and seven women took part. Best scores: Single York Round 1. C. E. Dallin, Arlington Heights, Mass. 2. H. S. Taylor, Buffalo 3. G. P. Bryant Single American Round 1. C. E. Dallin 2. Dr. H. B. Richardson 3. James Duff Double National Round 1. Mrs. B. P. Gray, Newton Centre 2. Mrs. G. P. Bryant, Melrose 3. Miss Ives, Roslindale, Mass. Double Columbia Round 1. Mrs. B. P. Gray 2. Miss Norma Pierce, Boston 3. Mrs. G. P. Bryant 91-417 72-360 74-320 87-471 82-424 78-402 116-558 87-377 80-340 139-797 122-624 123-581 Since the revival of the tournaments of the Eastern Archery Association, each had been a more successful occasion than the one of the previous year. That of 19 16 was held at Newton Centre on October 12th and 112 American Archery 13 th and was considered, by archers of experience, to have been the best of all. The full scores follow: Double York Round 1. James Duff 2. F. I. Peckham 3- G. P. Bryant 4- C. T. Switzler 5- A. Shepherdson 6. L. C. Smith 7- E. J. Cole 8. H. A. Ives 9- S. W. Wilder 10. T. H. Uzzell 11. J. C. Bushong 12. J. P. True 13- J. McOwen 14. Ellis Spear IS- S. E. Hall Double American Round 1. A. Shepherdson 2. James Duff 3- E. W. Frentz 4- G. P. Bryant 5- F. I. Peckham 6. C. T. Switzler 7- L. C. Smith 8. E. J. Cole 9- H. A. Ives 10. C. W. Dallin 11. Elles Spear 12. F. J. Lightbody 13- J. C. Bushong 14. T. H. Uzzell IS- J. McOwen 16. S. W. Wilder 17. J. P. True 18. S. E. Hall 19. H. S. Bouker 90-394 81-360 62-248 63-255 63-269 52-200 42-176 42-142 44-174 35-H5 32-114 24- 92 25- 94 27-115 28- 90 83-483 85-517 82-432 79-389 79-415 79-389 79-381 78-352 76-356 79-335 63-237 70-282 54-226 58-244 58-270 79-409 44-192 56-260 41-161 81-365 59-267 74-288 64-270 59-233 46-250 54-218 50-171 29-1 13a 52-162 40-132 28-114 32- 98 80-446 77-391 79-403 75-405 78-378 80-402 76-396 76-392 77-359 74-368 68-366 66-310 67-313 63-277 58-228 54-206 171-759 140-627 136-536 127-525 122-502 98-450 96-394 92-313 73-287 77-277 72-246 52-206 56-192 27-115 28- 90 163-929 162-908 161-835 154-794 157-793 159-791 155-777 154-744 153-715 153-703 131-603 136-592 121-539 121-521 116-498 79-409 98-308 56-260 41-161 a Second round was not finished. Eastern Archery Association 113 In the manner prescribed by the new con- stitution of the National Archery Association the Champion was round by adding together : the total hits and scores in both double rounds. By this method the first th ree men were: 1. James Duff 2. F. I. Peckham 3. A. Shepherdson 2000 1717 1716 Double National Round 1. Mrs. B. P. Gray 53-247 2. Miss C. M. Wesson 49-209 3. Miss S. Ives 34-138 4. Miss N. True 34-130 5. Miss N. Pierce 48-186 6. Mrs. F. Wesson 25- 79 7. Mrs. T. H. Uzzell 19- 45 8. Mrs. A. Shepherdson 11- 45 9. Miss Ruth Brewer 19- 69 10. Mrs. J. P. True Double Columbia Round 1- 5 1. Miss C. M. Wesson 67-347 2. Mrs. B. P. Gray 70-326 3. Miss N. True 55-283 4. Miss S. Ives 38-198 5. Mrs. E. W. Frentz 6. Miss Norma Pierce 7. Mrs. J. P. True 8. Mrs. T. H. Uzzell 13- 49 29-115 9. Miss Dorothy Smith 57-247 10. Mrs. F. Wesson 11. Miss Ruth Brewer 24- 85 20- 70 12. Mrs. A. Shepherdson 32-130 58-310 58-266 38-148 31-in 20- 84 13- 73 11- 33 2- 6 70-398 68-400 51-223 33-143 58-296 32-118 38-138 30-110 24- 98 11 1-557 107-475 72-286 65-241 48-186 45-163 32-122 22- 78 19- 69 3- 11 137-745 138-726 106-506 7I-34I 58-296 61-291 45-267 67-253 57-247 54-194 44-168 32-130 By totals Mrs. Gray was first with 1532, Miss Wesson got 1464. 114 American Archery CHAPTER XII Best Scores of All Kinds and Feats of Skill By Dr. Robert P. Elmer IT HAS been the good fortune of very few archers to make their best scores at the large tournaments, so that the records of these events do not give a fair idea of what many of the contestants are capable of doing when every circumstance is favorable. Furthermore, some of the most skillful archers in the country have been so situated that they have never been able to do more than shoot by themselves or in the company of a few friends. This article is written for the purpose of rescuing from oblivion the best scores that have been made under any conditions. Some of them can be vouched for by no one but the archer himself, but many were made in club contests or before witnesses in other ways. Wherever it is known to the editor that other people saw a score made he has mentioned the fact. Best Scores of All Kinds US Of necessity these lists are incomplete. Without doubt there are many fine scores that the editor does not know anything about, but he has made a careful search of all the data at his disposal and he feels safe in asserting that the tabulated results form a pretty good index of the best that is in American archery. SINGLE AMERICAN ROUND i. E. J. Rendtorff Lake Forest, 111. 30-224 30-228 30-230 90-682 Shot at Lake Forest, 111., 3 P. M., Monday, 2 June, 1913, in private match with Prof. Bross Thomas. Reported For- y est Stream, 28 June, 191 3. 2. I. W. Maxson 30-204 Washington, D. C. 30-226 (Died 2 July, 1916) 30-240 Reported by Dr. Weston. Particulars unknown. Dr. R. P. Elmer Wayne, Pa. 90-670 29-191 30-222 30-242 Private practice, 17 September, 191 7. 89-6SS W. A. Clark 90-646 Cincinnati, Ohio (Died 20 Oct., 1913) Made in club contest of High- land Archers of Wyoming.Ohio. Score shown Dr. Elmer by Mr. Clark. J. B. Siders Los Angeles, Cal. 30-182 30-220 30-234 Reported by Dr. Weston in Christian Science Monitor, 14 January, 1914. 90-636 n6 American Archery 6. M. Sorber Pittsburgh, Pa. 90-630 Club contest. Scored and reported by Dr. Hertig. 7. Arthur Young 30-190 San Francisco, Cal. 30-198 30-238 Witnessed and scored by Dr. Pope. 25 March, 1917. 8. F. C. Havens Oakland, Cal. 90-626 28-184 30-212 30-230 Reported by Dr. Weston, P. 112 Spalding's Guide, 2nd Edition. Shot in a match. 9- W. J. Holmes Pittsburgh 88-626 30-180 30-210 29-233 Club contest, 22 Nov., 191 3. Scored by Dr. Hertig. 89-623 10. C. C. Beach Battle Creek Mich. (Deceased) 30-198 30-208 30-216 90-622 Private practice in the autumn of 1908. Reported by Mr. Beach to Dr. Weston for publication in Spalding's Archery Guide. 11. G. P. Bryant Boston 30-186 30-200 30-232 American Record. National Tournament at Boston, 1912. 12. H. W. Bishop Chicago 90-618 30-176 30-206 30-236 Private practice, Dec, 1912. Reported in Forest fcf Stream, 28 Dec, 1912. 90-618 13. H. S. Taylor Greenfield, Mass. 90-612 Club contest, Chicago Archery Association, 30 August, 191 3. Scored by Mr. Pendry. Best Scores of All Kinds 117 14. Dr. O. L. Hertig Pittsburgh 30-172 30-214 30-220 Club contest for the 3rd N. A. A. Mail Match, October, 1913. 90-606 [5. Miss C. M. Wesson Cotuit, Mass. 30-186 30-186 30-222 Private practice, 21 July, 1915. Reported by letter for this book. 16. W. D. Douthitt Pittsburgh 17. G. L. Nichols Chicago 18. A. R. Clark Berea, Ohio 90-594 89-579 Club contest. Scored by Dr. Hertig. 88-578 Reported by Dr. Weston. 29-157 30-206 30-204 Reported by Dr. Weston. 19. Mrs. M. C. Howell Cincinnati 89-577 28-174 30-190 30-210 Private practice, 25 July, 1883. Letter of 28 May, 19 17, from Mrs. Howell. 88-574 20. C. E. Dallin 88-574 Arlington Heights, Mass. Club contest of the Newton Archers, 10 October, 1914. Scored by L. C. Smith. 21. J. S. Jiles Pittsburgh 22. Dr. C. S. Case � Chicago 90-566 27-175 30-192 29-199 Club contest Pittsburgh Archers, 9 July, 1916. Reported by Dr. Weston. 86-566 n8 American Archery 23- B. P. Gray Boston 29-155 30-198 30-212 Reported by Dr. Weston. 24. J. Duff Jersey City 25- F. I. Peckham Boston 89-565 90-562 29-165 29-179 30-218 Private practice, 21 August, 1916, at Jersey City. Scored by F. T. Leport of Kansas City, Mo. Club contest, Newton Archers, 9 July, 19 14. Scored by L. C. Smith. 26. F. E. Canfield 27. Mrs. B. P. Gray Newton Centre 88-562 87-555 29-147 30-196 30-210 Reported by Dr. Weston. Private practice. Scored by B. P. Gray. 26 golds. 28. Dr. J. W. Doughty Fort Steilacoom, Wash. 89-553 89-553 29. S. W. Wilder Boston 88-552 30. J. A. Rose 86-550 Crawfordsville, IncI. 31. Dr. H. G. Goldberg Bala, Pa. 29-159 30-184 30-206 Private practice. Club contest, Newton Archers. Reported by Dr. Weston Cynwyd Club contest, 27 July, 1915. Scored by Dr. Corson. 32. Dr. S. T. Pope San Francisco 89-549 29-157 29-185 30-196 Private practice with Arthur Young, 24 May, 191 7. 88-538 Best Scores of All Kinds 119 33. F.N.Clay Newark, N. J. 30-148 28-184 30-200 Private practice. 34- T. T. Hare Radnor, Pa. 86-538 29-153 30-172 30-206 Private practice at Radnor, Pa. Fall of 1914. 35- Mrs. E. E. Trout Wayne, Pa. 89-S3I 26-150 30-186 30-192 Private practice. Scored by E. E. Trout. 36. J. H. Pendry Chicago 37. S. G. McMeen Columbus, Ohio 86-528 84-520 Club contest, Chicago Archery Association, 1913. 28-138 29-169 30-212 87-519 Private practice, 23 March, 19 1 7, on the Polo Field at Honolulu. Score witnessed aiiu tiicca-eu uy lvira. iviciviceii. 38. L. C. Smith Newton Centre 89-515 39. W. B. Worstall Zanesville, Ohio 88-514 40. Tacitus Hussey Des Moines, Iowa 29-147 30-164 30-196 41. H. L. Walker Chicago 89-507 26-146 29-173 30-188 Reported by Dr. Weston. Reported by Dr. Weston Private practice. Private practice, 3 May, 1913, Des Moines. Scored by Mrs. H. W. Turner. Mr. Hussey was 82 years old. Club contest, Chicago Archery Association, 1913. 85-507 120 American Archery Rendtorff DOUBLE AMERICAN ROUND 30-200 30-246 30-234 90- 680 Private practice. 30-208 30-226 30-234 90- 668 Maxson 30-204 30-210 30-210 30-216 30-234 30-240 180-1348 90- 648 90- 666 Elmer 30-200 29-191 30-218 30-222 30-218 30-242 180-1314 90- 636 89-655 Public exhibition at Washington Grove, Md., 11 July, 1890. W. Clark Taylor 179-1291 180-1248 90- 612 90- 608 Club contest of Highland Archers of Wyoming, Ohio Bryant 180-1220 90- 610 87- 601 Holmes 30-180 29-169 30-210 30-204 29-233 30-214 177-1211 89- 623 89- 587 Club contest, 22 Nov., 1913. Bishop 29-177 30-178 30-192 30-200 30-224 30-230 178-1210 89- 593 90- 608 Private practice, 11 Jan., 1914. Temperature 30. Beach 30-172 28-160 29-191 30-188 30-222 30-242 179-1201 89- 585 88- 590 177-1175 Best Scores of All Kinds 121 Hertig 30-172 30-214 30-220 90- 540 90- 606 Jiles 180-1146 90- 566 90- 564 Club contest, 9 July, 1916. R. Williams 180-1130 1 77-1 129 Duff 90- 556 90- 562 Case 27-175 29-169 30-192 29-181 29-199 30-192 180-1118 86- 566 88- 542 Ohio State Championship, 1883. Private practice, 21 Aug. 1916. Scored by Leport and Jiles. Miss Wesson 1 74-1 108 554 546 Mrs. Gray 28-162 30-164 29-147 30-196 30-170 30-210 IIOO 88- 496 89- 553 Club contest, ScottishAmerican Archers, July, I9I5- Private practice. Scored by Mr. Gray. Mrs. Trout 26-150 30-186 29-155 30-158 30-192 30-206 177-1049 86- 528 89- 519 15 and 17 Sept., 1914. Scored by Mr. Trout. Clay 28-154 28-128 28-184 30-170 30-200 30-184 I75-I047 86- 538 88- 482 A. Clark 174-1030 177-1025 National Tournament, 1900. 122 American Archery Rendtorff 68-308 68-336 47-237 48-234 DOUBLE YORK ROUND 24-156 141- 799 24-154 140- 722 Private practice, 1913. R. Williams 59-293 45-239 62-274 45-229 24-176 24-152 279-1423 128- 708 131-655 August 9 and 10, 1885. G. P. Bryant 57-269 47-235 61-293 45-251 24-142 24-158 259-1363 128- 646 130-702 H. S. Taylor 56-260 44-204 23-147 258-1348 123- 611 117- 591 Shot in club contests of the Newton Archers, July, 1912. W. A. Clark 240-1202 250-1192 Hertig 55-243 57-245 44-204 43-199 23-149 24-134 122- 596 124- 578 Holmes 53 _2 53 45-183 42-196 42-204 24-144 24-144 246-1174 119- 593 in- 531 Club contest, Highland Archers, Wyoming, Ohio. Both rounds shot the same afternoon, Oct. 4, 1913, in competition with Mr. Holmes. Shot Oct. 4th and Sept. 27th in club contests. Richardson 50-210 43-217 46-190 46-238 22-117 24-138 230-1124 115- 545 116- 566 American Record. National Tournament, 1910. 231-1111 1 Best Scores of All Kinds 123 Doughty 51-237 49-203 41-191 42-212 21-111 22-120 113- 539 113-535 W. H. Thompson 41-173 44-226 50-194 43-217 23-121 24-132 226-1074 108- 520 117- 543 July 26 and 27, 1913, in w W competition i t h i1 Thompson. October, 1882. 225-1063 Rendtorff SINGLE YORK RECORD 68-336 48-234 24-154 140- 722 Private practice, 1913. R. Williams 59-293 45-239 24-176 128- 708 G. P. Bryant 61-293 45-251 24-158 130-702 August 9, 1885. Club contest, July, 1912. H. S. Taylor 57-257 44-252 24-156 125- 665 Doughty 123- 635 W. A. Clark 63-247 48-204 24-136 135-587 Hertig 55- 243 44-204 23-149 122- 596 Holmes 53-253 42-I96 24-144 119- 593 Elmer 49-201 42-226 24-152 115- 579 W. H. Wills 41-217 42-208 24-146 117- 571 Club contest, Chicago A. A., July, 191 1. Private I0I 3- practice, July, October 31, 1883. Oct. 4, 191 3, with Mr. Holmes. Oct. 4, 1913, in competition with Dr. Hertig. Private practice, Aug., 1911. 124 American Archery Richardson 46-190 46-238 24-138 116- 566 W. H. Thompson 50-194 43-217 24-132 [17- 543 National Tournament, 1910. Bishop 23-131 24-140 24-142 23-139 Reported by Dr. Weston. Jiles Nichols Canfield 94-552 93-551 94-544 24-136 24-142 22-134 24-130 Club contest, Pittsburgh Archers. Reported by Dr. Weston. Reported by Dr. Weston. 94-542 Adam Gray- Cincinnati 95-531 Dr. W. C. Williams 22-122 23-141 23-135 21-119 Reported by Dr. Weston. Reported by Dr. Weston. B. P. Gray 89-517 94-504 Club contest. Newton Archers. MEN'S TEAM ROUND (60 yards) Rendtorff 96-664 Private practice. H. S. Taylor 96-638 About 1883. Mail match with F. H. Walworth, of New York. Witnessed by H. C. Carver and Dr. Weston. Best Scores of All Kinds 125 Maxson 24-170 24-156 24-162 24-142 Reported by Dr. Weston. W. A. Clark 96-630 24-176 24-148 24-146 24-148 November 25, 1897. In Spalding's Guide. Elmer 96-618 24-154 21-133 24-160 24-168 Private match with A. C. Hale, Aug. 9, 1912. A. W. Houston Evanston, Ohio Holmes Hertlg Sorber Douthitt A. E. Spink Chicago 93-6i5 94-604 95-593 95-58i 94-578 94-574 24-156 24-154 24-148 24-122 Aug., 1883. Member of team of the Highland Archers, of Wyoming, Ohio, at Ohio State Meeting. Club contest, Pittsburgh Archers, 1913. Club contest, Pittsburgh Archers, 1913. Club contest, Pittsburgh Archers, I9I3- Club contest, Pittsburgh Archers, I9I3- Reported by Dr. Weston. 96-560 126 American Archery C. S. Upson Cincinnati, Ohio 24-156 24-134 24-134 23-133 Reported by Dr. Weston. 95-557 Dr. H. E. Jones Portland, Oregon 24-130 24-144 24-134 24-148 Before 1914. Dr. Jones was verydeaf and usually shot alone. Sometimes he shot with F. S. Barnes, the bowyer. 96-556 Women's Scores Mrs. B. P. Gray, Newton Centre, Mass. In a letter from her husband, dated July 12th, 1916, Mrs. Gray's best scores were given as follows: Single Columbia Round 21-123 22-144 24-174 Columbia Handicap. Nationa Tournament, 1914. 67-441 Double Columbia Round 23-121 24-138 24-180 71-439 24-118 24-120 24-162 72-400 National Tournament, 1914 143-839 This event was so closely contested that the relative position of the first three ladies, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Trout and Miss Wesson, was decided by the last arrow. : Best Scores of All Kinds 127 Single National Round 70-398 Single American Round 29-147 30-196 30-210 Columbus Day Tournament of the Newton Archers, Newton Centre Playground, October 12, 1914. Practice at Newton Centre Playground, June 22nd, 1915. Scored by Mr. Gray. 89-553 A Womans' Team Round mentioned in a letter of August 5th, 1914, is presumably her best. Score 24-138 22-108 22-140 23-133 91-519 At the Columbus Day Tournament at Newton Centre, August 12th, 1914, she won the Women's Team Round with 94-516. Mrs. M. C. Howell, Norwood, Ohio. Mrs. Howell won the Womans' Champion- ship 17 times, a record which probably will never be beaten. In response to a request, Mrs. Howell kindly sent her best scores for publication in this book, writing May 28th, 1917. They follow in full: 128 American Archery Double National Round 8 5-477 Practice. 46-258 June 26th, 1883. I3I-73S 88-436 47-283 Ohio State Meet. Pleasant Ridge. Strong's grounds. August, 1904. Charles [35-719 85-413 47-277 National Tournament. Ludlow Grove, Cincinnati. July 10th, 1883. 132-690 82-402 44-278 Practice. 126-680 Single National Round 47-291 Practice. 24-148 June 14th, i\ 71-439 47-261 24-144 Practice. June 12th, 1884. 71-405 45-249 24-146 Practice. June 3rd, 1884. 69-395 Double Columbia Round 46-312 "My best practice score." 48-358 Shot in one afternoon. 48-378 June 30th, 1884. 142-1048 Best Scores of All Kinds 129 24-150 24-140 24-150 24-166 24-192 24-192 72-492 72-498 144-990 National Tournament at White Sulphur Springs. August, 1896. 24-134 24-148 24-190 24-156 24-168 24-184 72-472 Norwood, Oh;,,, Sept. 72-508 29th, 1898. 144-980 46-272 48-316 48-352 National Tournament. Ludlow Grove, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 1 2th, 1883. 142-940 Single Columbia Round 23-147 24-180 24-182 Practice at Wyoming, Ohio, August 31st, 1883. 71-509 24-138 24-176 24-194 Practice. August 10th, 1895. 72-508 24-166 23-163 24-176 Practice. July 28th, 1883. 7I-505 22-144 24-178 24-182 National Tournament. Dayton, Ohio, August 21st, 1895. 70-504 130 American Archery (Editor's Note: It is obvious that one or both of the single rounds making up the Double Columbia Round of 1048 must have been greater than the scores here given.) Single American Round 28-174 30-190 30-210 Practice. July 25th, 1883. 88-574 Ladies' Team Round (96 arrows at 50 yards) 24-146 National Tournament, White 24-168 August 20th, 1896. 24-138 24-180 Sulphur Springs, 96-632 23-129 24-140 24-138 23-1 is 94-522 Also made at the National Tournament at White Sulphur Springs, 1896. (96 arrows at 40 yards) 24-150 National Tournament, Dayton, August 23rd, 1895. 24-158 24-164 24-160 96-632 "I allowed myself no practice arrows, before beginning my scoring." : Best Scores of All Kinds 131 Miss Cynthia M. Wesson, Cotuit, Mass. {Sometimes of Bryn Mawr, Pa.) Writing under date of May 9th, 1916, Miss Wesson gives her best practice scores as follows Single National Round 48-314 July 17th, 1915. 23-171 24 golds. 71-485 Single Columbia Round 24-170 July 18th, 1915. 24-182 24-208 37 golds. 72-560 Single American Round 30-186 July 21st, 1915. 30-186 30-222 27 golds. 90-594 Miss Mary Williams, Chicago, III. On June nth, 1910, in a club contest of the Chicago Archery Association, when only 12 years of age, Miss Williams shot a Single