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Aiming for the very top.


A SALESMAN-turned-clay pigeon pigeon, common name for members of the large family Columbidae, land birds, cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical regions, characterized by stout bodies, short necks, small heads, and thick, heavy plumage.  shooter is hoping to hit England's national squad.

John Shepherd John Shepherd can refer to:
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, 64, recently clinched his first clay pigeon clay pigeon

target used at gun clubs. It causes poisoning in pigs at pasture which eat the targets. The coal tar pitch used as a binder causes severe hepatic necrosis. See also coal tar pitch.
 shooting title when he won veterans' section of the British Open Down the Line Championships at Bywell, Northumberland.

Mr Shepherd, of Lincoln Way, Jarrow, said: "I was delighted to win my first major title.

"The prize included a shield, gold medal gold medal

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, special badge and a cheque, but winning the title was the most important thing."

"Now I'm hoping to get into the England side."

John Shepherd took up the sport about 15 years ago when his sister introduced him to it.
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Publication:Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Date:Aug 16, 2007
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