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Box MS419.03

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Contains 179 Results:

Newspaper clipping. Phoenix Rod and Gun Club's Roadrunner Smallbore Tournament., Feb. 26-27 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.481
Identifier: MS419.03.481
Scope and Contents

FOSTER GUNS DOWN CROWN. John Foster won the opening round of the tournament Saturday with a 1597-127X out of a possible 1600. The Roadrunners tournament will end today with the Iron Sight Aggregate and the shooters will begin preparation for the annual Western Wildcats regional tournament which begins Wednesday at Black Canyon Shooting Range (in Phoenix). The Arizona Winter Smallbore Circuit started last weekend in Tucson with the Cartushos de Oro Rifle Club Tournament.

Dates: Feb. 26-27 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping: Gun Week. National Indoor Rifle Sectional Championships. Ft. Benning, GA., Feb. 12-13, 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.482
Identifier: MS419.03.482
Scope and Contents Photo caption: Army "Blue" team came from behind to win the Natl Indoor Rifle Sectional Championships held at Ft.Benning. Team members are: (L-R) Maj. Lones Wigger, Lt. Ray Carter, Maj. John Foster, and Richard Floyd. Trailing throughout most of the match, the Army team posted a final score of 1,594 points to edge the Army Reserve squad by two points, finishing with a total of 1,592 points. Army "Blue" coach, William Krilling. Etc. The final results and winner of the individual and team...
Dates: Feb. 12-13, 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical. The American Marksman. Pentagon names USAMU as a Unit of Choice., Publication; Apr. 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.483
Identifier: MS419.03.483
Scope and Contents USAMU designated a Unit of Choice by Department of the Army in a recent message to the Recruiting Command. Individuals may enlist for duty wUSAMU provided thdy are accepted by the unit. The message said "Normally applicants for the USAMU will be identified among the competitors observed at national and international shooting matches and will have a letter of acceptance from the Commander,USAMU. Individuals who are interested in joining the USAMU but do not have such a letter are advised to...
Dates: Publication; Apr. 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping. 17th annual U.S. International Shooting Championships. Phoenix, AZ., June 12-24, 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.484
Identifier: MS419.03.484
Scope and Contents Headline: Wigger wins 2nd straight gold. Black Canyon Shooting Range, Phoenix, AZ. Maj. Lones Wigger wrapped up his second straight gold medal as he successfully defended his title in the free rifle match. Wigger who also won the big bore standard rifle match, posted a 3 day aggregate of 3411 out of 3600 to defeat the field of 29 entries... Sp5 David Kimes USAR, trailed Wigger in free rifle match w/3364 points. He had started the day in 3rd place. Maj. John Foster, USAR, Bozeman MT.,...
Dates: June 12-24, 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Award Certificate. 17th annual U.S. International Shooting Championships. Phoenix, AZ, June 12-24, 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.485
Identifier: MS419.03.485
Scope and Contents

NRA certificate awarded to John Foster. Event; 300 Meter Free Rifle. Third Place. Dated June 24, 1977

Dates: June 12-24, 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Award Certificate. 17th annual U.S. International Shooting Championships. Phoenix, AZ., June 12-24, 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.486
Identifier: MS419.03.486
Scope and Contents

NRA certificate awarded to John Foster. Event; Smallbore Free Rifle 3-Position. 10th Place. Awarded June 21, 1977.

Dates: June 12-24, 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Award Certificate. 17th annual U.S. International Shooting Championships. Phoenix, AZ., June 12-24,1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.487
Identifier: MS419.03.487
Scope and Contents

NRA certificate awarded to John Foster. Event; English Match. Tenth Place. Awarded June 16, 1977

Dates: June 12-24,1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Periodical. The American Marksman. Scores from the II Confederation of the Americas., Dec. 1977

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.488
Identifier: MS419.03.488
Scope and Contents

Free Rifle 300 Meters: 1st place, Lones Wigger....Score 1159 2nd Cuban 3rd Webster Wright 1144 4th John Foster 1134 5th David Kimes 1129

Dates: Dec. 1977
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Certificate of Appreciation. Intercollegiate Rifle Competition., Apr. 8, 1978

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.489
Identifier: MS419.03.489
Scope and Contents

"This certificate is hereby awarded to Major John R. Foster in appreciation of Devoted and Invaluable Services rendered to Intercollegiate Rifle Competition. Given this 8th day of April, 1978. Imtermountain Shooters League"

Dates: Apr. 8, 1978
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

Newspaper clipping. Obituary., Feb. 9, 1978

 File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.490
Identifier: MS419.03.490
Scope and Contents

Charles E. Baldwin, 69 died Thur. He was a member of New Moorefield United Methodist Church, Pioneer Muzzle Loading Rifle Club, Shawnee Rifle Club, a life member of the NRA and a member of Junior OAM, in New Moorefield.

Dates: Feb. 9, 1978
Found in: McCracken Research Library / MS 419, MS 419 - John R. Foster Olympic Sharpshooter

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