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2005 World Thumbing & Wild West World Championship
Florence, Arizona, March 11 - 13, 2005

The 2005 Thumbing World Championship again attracted shooters to the Arizona desert to participate in this annual world championship of the Thumbing style of Fast Draw.


Jennifer Knick in action
Jennifer Knick, the Women's Thumbing champion.
Bob James in action
Bob James, the Men's Thumbing champion.
Smitty Polhill in action
Smitty Polhill


At right are the winners of the Thumbing Championships, Bob James & Jennifer Knick, holding the custom revolvers awarded to each winner. This was Jennifer's fifth straight win of the women's world title, and Bob's second win. On either side of Bob & Jennifer are the hosts of this contest, Gary & Joyce Tryon.
Thumbing Champions - Bob James and Jennifer Knick



Thumbing trophy winners
All shooters from the World Thumbing Championship



The thumbing championship was held on Friday, March 11th, with the Wild West World Championships following on the 12th and 13th. The Wild West World Championships was an Open style contest with six events.

Jay Faughn and Matt Pouliot
Jay Faughn & Matt Pouliot shooting Double Balloons.
Sherry Kelly shooting Doubles
Michael Pantano Sr. & Sherry Kelly shooting Doubles.


Mark Hullen and Cal Eilrigh
Mark Hullen & Cal Eilrich (2nd & 1st place in the contest) shooting Standing Blanks.
Margie Murphy and Jennifer Knick
Margie Murphy & Jennifer Knick (2nd & 1st place Women).


Wild West Winners
All the trophy winners from the Wild West World Championship


Wild West Champions: Jennifer Knick and Cal Eilrich
Women's and Men's winners of the Wild West World Championships:
Jennifer Knick and Cal Eilrich, along with hosts Joyce & Gary Tryon


Junior division competitors The Junior division shooters:
(l-r) Nikki, Drew Wright, Kirsten Schulte,
Stephany Ford, Coren Schulte, and Clayton


* View results of the 2005 World Thumbing Championships *

* View results of the 2005 Wild West Championships *



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