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O.B. Stovern attended his first
registered trapshoot during the 1930's in South Dakota, accompanying his father
and uncle.
In July, 1932 he won the Sioux Indian Singles at Watertown, S.D. with a 199 X
200. His trophy was a Sioux Indian blanket. O.B. was recognized by
Remington Arms for his fine shooting in this event. During the depression
years, money was not available for shooting, but by 1956, O.B. had registered
25,000 singles targets. He reached the 50,000 target mark in 1986.
For many years, starting in 1963, O.B. has been active in the Willmar Rifle and
Pistol Club. In 1981 he was awarded a club life membership. He
continued activity teaching new as well as experienced shooters, has helped keep
trapshooting alive in the Willmar area.
O.B. has been a frequent member of the Minnesota State teams. Starting in
1969, he has been the Minnesota Veteran's team ten times and the Team captain
three different years, 1971, '72 and '76. He has earned a place on the
Senior Veteran's team both in 1988 and '89. O.B. has attended the Grand
American six times and has won several major trophies. In 1971, he was
veteran All-Around Champion, the Vandalia Handicap Veteran Champions, and the
Veteran Doubles Champion. In 1973, he was on the ATA's Veteran's
All-American Team.
