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Annie Oakley’s Rival

by | Dec 28, 2017 | True West Blog

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Annie Oakley wasn’t the only great female sharpshooter in the 19th century.  In fact, many people thought that Lillian Smith was even better than “Little Sure Shot.”  So why isn’t Smith more famous? Oakley had some responsibility. Both were part of Buffalo Bill’s show in 1886—Smith was just 15—and their rivalry became personal. Annie told Cody that she wouldn’t be part of the show unl


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