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Creedmoor
and the
International Matches
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J.B. Hamilton (1838-?)
1874: Member of
the Irish team at Creedmoor, USA.
1875: Member of the Irish team at Dollymount, Ireland.
New York Mercury,
27 September 1874
"Dr. John B. Hamilton, a surgeon in the British Army, is about
36 years old. He is of medium height, well built, has grey eyes, light,
short-cut hair, and a mustache to suit. He was champion of India in
1870. In three days' shooting, during an annual contest, he is said
to have fired over 300 shots without missing the target once."
Harper's Weekly,
17 July 1875
"Dr. J.B. Hamilton, of Dublin, is a surgeon in the British Army.
He is thirty-seven years of age, of medium height, slender build, with
light hair and mustache, and ruddy complexion. He recorded the third
best score in the first International match. He takes a position similar
to that adopted by Mr. Wilson, and is considered a reliable shot."
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