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The Gunners

In 1941 Stony Brook’s rifle team, led their coach Samuel D’Amico, completed an undefeated season against opponents from all across America. Motley Morehead, Phil Ahrenhold, Jr., Raphael Coonrad, and Paul Stewart led the team to victories over teams from four different states.

236-230vs. Somerset, PA
460-454vs. Harding, NY
472-460vs. Blackfoote, ID
474-470vs. Brookville, PA
477-400vs. Mt. Hermon
475-470vs. New Paltz, NY
478-469vs. Brookeville, PA
471-468vs. Bisbee, AZ
232-Forfeitvs. Somerset, PA
The team this year made Stony Brook history by completing the season without a single defeat against some very difficult opponents. The majority of the members have also distinguished themselves with the National Rifle Association.
~ Res Gestae 1941

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