Wind, rain, cloudy skies, swirling leaves couldn’t keep shooters away from the 11th Annual Ted Smith Charity shoot October 17th & 18th 2009. As I traveled to the club Saturday I noticed that the road was wet prior to arriving at Buckhorn. Singles and handicap were shot in wind but the doubles were tricky at best. The refs were huddled on their stands trying not to expose more skin than necessary.
I took some good pictures but I missed the most important one and that was of Ted Smith. I was told that Ted is pretty much bed ridden due to brittle bones and some issues with his back. Please pray for him and his family and we sure hate he missed seeing all of his friends at the club. Bobby Page told me of the kindness Ted showed him when Bobby first started trapshooting. I would imagine that there are many more stories of Ted helping new trap shooters over the years.
Ok – now on to the scores and it will take me a bit to get these all typed up! So here we go!
Saturday Singles – 26 shooters
98 – Champ – Tom Cox
97 – AA – Martin Milano (flip) Jimmy Wilson
97 – A – Chris Ricciardi
96 – B – Garth Sweredoski
88 – C – Phil Berkowitz
94 – D – Walt Rauch
88 – Lady – Ann Morgan
94 – SubJr – Addison Callan
96 – Vet – Charlie Brown
93 – SrVet – Andrew Carroll
Handicap – 25 shooters
93 – HiGun – Garth Sweredoski
92 – Long – Jimmy Wilson
84 – Int – Tim Crabtree
76 – Mid – Lane Murray
92 – Short – Tom Cox
85 – Lady – Ann Morgan
90 – SubJr – Addison Callan
87 – Vet – Charlie Brown
81 – SrVet – Andrew Carroll
Doubles – 15 shooters
190 – TopGun – Jimmy Wilson
183 – AA – Greg High
178 – A – Larry High
169 – B – George Brown
176 – C – Martin Milano
157 – D – Walt Rauch
151 – SubJr – Addison Callan
183 – Vet – Charlie Brown
145 – SrVet – Don Kaufman
HOA – Jimmy Wilson 97+92+190 = 379x400
Sunday Singles – 10 shooters
98 – Champ – Marty Hill
75 – AA – George Brown
85 – A – Richard Drake
92 – B – Phil Davis
87 – C – Don Gray
81 – D – Ann Morgan
92 – Lady – Gail Page
91 – Vet – Tom Kanas
Handicap – 10 shooters
87 – HiGun – Don Gray
86 – Long – Marty Hill
78 – Int – Tim Crabtree
83 – Short – Gail Page
75 – Lady – Ann Morgan
83 – Vet – Phil Berkowitz
81 – SrVet – Don Kaufman
Doubles – 5 shooters
87 – TopGun – Marty Hill
84 – B – George Brown
71 – C – Dale Woolum (VA)
79 – D – Gail Page
61 – Vet – Tom Kanas
HOA – Marty Hill 98+87+86 271x300
Now it is time for the section to thank all the folks who attended the shoot. Also to all of the folks that helped score, load and cook! Everybody likes to see their name so here goes – George, Taylor, Bill, Jeri, Marty, Gail, Bobby, Tom, Don, Tim, Andrew, Auman and if I forget anybody just email me and we will add your info!
Oh – I about forgot to mention just how well Gail Page has been shooting of late. I heard that she is inspired and has a favorite saying to sort of get her pumped up and in the “ZONE” so to speak. If you ever watch Nascar racing the famous Darrel Waltrip will utter these word right after Larry “Screech” McReynolds says his bit and they are – Boogity, Boogity, Boogity – Let’s go racing boys! Gail says Boogity, Boogity, Boogity let’s go shooting Gail! So the next time you see Gail - reach down deep and let her rip - you know what to say!
Looking forward to next Sautrday we have the Ft. Bragg shoot and then a week later a 3 day shoot at the Homegrounds! Have a great week and we hope to have some pictures posted very soon!!
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