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SHOOTING.
182, STAND, LONDON, MARCH 14, 1888.

MISS ANNIE OAKLEY v. GRAHAM.

THESE pigeon-shots have had another match since the one we last reported. It took place at Camden, New Jersey, on February 22, and for an account of it we are indebted to the New York Star of the follwoing day: -

"The contest was at fifty live birds, under the Hurlington Rules. The weather was beautiful, and the large crowd present enjoyed the sport. In the betting, Graham was a slight favourite, but the young lady had numerous supporters. The birds were fast flyers, and the contestants, who were in the best of condition, had to empty a second barrel very often to bring the pigeons down. Miss Oakley had splendid command of the gun, and some of her shots were applauded by the spectators. Graham did well in the early part of the mathc, but fell off towards the end, and was finally foced to submit to defeat. The score was - Oakley, killed 47, missed 3, toal 50; Graham, killed 45, missed 5, total 50." Graham used a gun weighing 8lbs. and shot at 30yds. rise, Miss Oakley shooting at 25yds. rise and using a C. Lancaster 12-bore weighing 6 1/2lbs., with 3drs. Schultze powder and 1oz. shot. Everyone in America interested in shooting is talking of Miss Oakley's shooting at live birds. She is the only shooter who has defeated Graham two matches out of three. The stakes were 200dollars.