J. R. Hamil Jr. Trophies

double barrel · 07-06-2021, 09:16 PM

I purchased these trophies in Hope's of finding out who J.R. Hamil Jr. Is and possibly find out what make of shotgun he used during his 1926 high scores of 99 out of 100 and 197 out of 200 at the holandale gun club.
Any help would be appreciated,
Ken

Bill Murphy · 07-07-2021, 01:18 PM

John? R. Hamil lists his address in ATA records as Box 151, Holandale, Mississippi. In 1926, he shot 2900 16 yard birds and had an astounding .9541 average, earning him a place in the national average leaders for those shooting from 2000 to 3000 birds. His handicap average in 1926 was .8880 on 500 birds. His handicap yardage may have been pretty long. In previous years, he shot very few or no birds. After 1926, he also shot fewer birds and tapered off to none in a short time. In the years he showed no birds shot in ATA competition, he may have lived in another state. I have no information on his gun or what shoots he participated in. Drew Hause contacted me about finding this information for you. Please let him know what you have found.

double barrel · 07-07-2021, 04:58 PM

Thank Bill in searching this guy it appears he had at least 4 trophys I own 2 there are two more that were sold in a auction earlier in May of this year. One of the trophies has
Coahoma Womans Club Shoot
Moon Lake Miss
May 11 1926
200 Targets
Class A
Won by
J.R. Hamil Jr
193 x 200

Bill Murphy · 07-07-2021, 05:29 PM

In the short time he shot ATA birds, he was a heck of a shot. A look on LA84.com may give more information. Unfortunately, LA84 has complicated their search function to the point that I can't use it.

double barrel · 07-07-2021, 08:44 PM

Bill I tried the LA84 with no success, thanks so much for your information.
And your help to Drew!
Ken