Larchmont Yacht Club Jan. 30 1897
George S. McAlpin, of New York, considered the cleverest pigeon shot in amateur circles in that city, won an interesting match at double live birds 80 to 73 from Thomas S. Dando, the crack Philadelphia pigeon shot, on the grounds of the Riverton Gun Club, at Riverton, N. J., on Feb. 25, 1897. The conditions of the match were: 50 pair of live birds from five traps, pulled unknown, two birds being placed in each trap; 25yds. rise for a stake of $1000.
McAlpin used a Francotte gun, 49 grains Schultze (3 1/2 Dr.Eq.), 1 1/4, 7 1/2 and 7 V.L.&D. shells.
I found his name listed at a few minor shoots in 1903 & 1904; not at the GAHs
He was involved in a club lawsuit in 1907
https://www.nytimes.com/1907/02/06/a...ntee-club.html
Still shooting in 1914
https://books.google.com/books?id=kB...J&pg=PA323&lpg
Threaded Mode