The Two Shots | Challenge of the Yukon (04-17-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: The Two Shots | Challenge of the Yukon (04-17-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: December 10, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns transports listeners to the snowy wilds of the Yukon in a thrilling radio drama titled “The Two Shots,” originally broadcast as part of the Challenge of the Yukon series in 1952. The restored episode follows the adventures of Sergeant Preston and his dog King as they unravel the truth behind a shooting and robbery that threatens to send a young man to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. The episode is a classic morality tale about innocence, greed, and justice in the Klondike gold rush era.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Introduction and Setting the Scene

• [04:10] Listeners are introduced to Ray Morgan, a “likable youth, but inclined to be lazy and at times headstrong,” living with his mother in Selkirk. The family is struggling financially, and Ray dreams of striking it rich as a prospector.
  • Mrs. Morgan: “It seems impossible to make ends meet these days. Ray, I wish you could find something to help out.” (04:17)

2. Ray’s Quest for Fortune

• [06:51] Ray visits Lottie Norton’s cafe, hoping to hear of a good opportunity, though his mother disapproves of the rough crowd there.
• There, a miner named Jake announces his plans to sell his gold claim after a modest strike.
  • Lottie (cafe owner) signals her men: "There's a sourdough in the cafe...he has plenty of gold...Get to the point, Lottie…Get a look at him before he leaves..." (08:55)

3. The Crime on the Trail

• [10:10] Ray heads to Beaver Point and stumbles onto a crime scene: Jake has been shot in the back. Two of Lottie’s men, Handy and Wes, frame Ray for the shooting by planting spent shells in his gun.
  • Ray: “You can see my gun is empty. I couldn’t have shot him!” (10:31)
  • Handy: “We caught him red handed. No doubt he shot this man.” (10:38)

4. Sergeant Preston’s Investigation

• [12:00] Sergeant Preston and Yukon King find Jake alive. Preston gives first aid, showing the heroics and thoroughness of Yukon justice.
• [12:33] Preston learns Handy and Wes accused Ray and presented his gun as evidence. The circumstantial evidence seems solid, but Preston is suspicious.

5. Uncovering the Truth

• [17:19] In jail, Ray pleads his innocence. Preston and the Constable begin to suspect a frame-up, especially since the gold Jake was carrying is missing and Ray’s saddlebags are empty.
  • Constable: “You really don’t think Ray did it, do you?” (18:52)
  • Preston: “I suspected Lottie Norton and her men of having something to do with the robberies…” (18:55)
• [19:21] Jake, regaining consciousness, confirms he was shot from behind and robbed of three small sacks of gold.

6. The Trap and Confession

• [21:00] Preston sets a trap by allowing word to spread that Jake reported “four pokes of gold” were stolen before dying.
• In the cafe, Handy and Wes fall into the trap:
  • Constable: “We’re still trying to get [Ray] to tell what he did with the four pokes of gold…” (24:16)
  • Handy, careless, exposes knowledge only the true robbers would have.

7. Justice Served

• [25:20] Lottie confronts Handy and Wes about the missing gold, with tensions high. Preston and the Constable, having overheard their argument, burst in and arrest them.
  • Preston: “We arrest you three crooks in the name of the Crown for robbery and attempted murder.” (27:20)

8. Resolution and Epilogue

• [28:16] Jake, grateful to Ray for unintentionally saving his life and seeing Ray’s reformed attitude, gifts him the gold claim.
  • Jake: “Maybe you might be a good man to try your luck at work in it... It’s yours if you want it and you’re willing to work.” (28:50)
  • Mrs. Morgan: “Thanks to Jake, we both have our chances.” (29:16)
  • Preston: “I’m happy to say this case is closed.” (29:25)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ray’s Frustration with His Situation and Dreams
  “I want to be a prospector. If I could get enough to buy a paying claim, maybe I’d strike it rich. Then we’d be on easy street.” (04:40)

• Lottie’s Ruthlessness and Manipulation of Her Henchmen
  “Remember, you two are working for me. It wouldn’t be healthy for you if you didn’t come back…” (09:08)

• Sergeant Preston’s Judgment
  “I suggest we let them think the victim is dead. Perhaps if he lives, he’ll be able to tell us who shot him.” (13:35)

• The Critical Mistake that Exposes the True Criminals
  Constable: “We’re still trying to get him to tell what he did with the four pokes of gold…”
  Handy (unaware): “Now hold on, I understand nobody knew how much Jake…” (24:16)

• The Moral Turning Point
  Jake: “Maybe I’ll come back someday and then we’ll work it together, huh? But don’t count on that. Once I get settled in the States, I’ll most likely stay put.” (29:03)

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Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:10–06:43 | Ray’s struggle at home and in the cafe | | 08:44–10:31 | Lottie’s henchmen plot, Ray discovers the crime | | 12:00–13:35 | Preston’s investigation begins | | 17:19–19:21 | Ray’s interrogation, Jake wakes up | | 21:00–22:31 | Preston’s plan; Lottie scolds her men | | 24:16–25:20 | Handy’s fatal slip with “four pokes of gold” | | 27:20–28:16 | Preston arrests Lottie, Wes, and Handy | | 28:16–29:25 | Jake grants Ray his claim; family looks ahead |

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Tone and Style

The episode’s tone remains dramatic and suspenseful, with strong morality and a sense that justice will ultimately prevail. The dialogue is robust and colorful, matching the style of classic Western radio dramas—full of frontier grit, humor, and straightforward confrontations. The voice of Sergeant Preston is authoritative and fair, while Ray’s journey shows youthful naiveté maturing into responsibility.

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Conclusion

This episode of Challenge of the Yukon, "The Two Shots," exemplifies the best of old-time radio drama: a crisp, suspenseful plot, colorful frontier characters, and a resolution that rewards honesty and hard work while delivering poetic justice. The restored audio brings new life to the vivid atmosphere of the Yukon and the iconic partnership of Sergeant Preston and his loyal dog King, ensuring these Golden Age tales continue to inspire and entertain a new generation of listeners.

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Transcript

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Ray Morgan was a likable youth, but inclined to be lazy and at times headstrong. He lived with his widowed mother in a cabin on the edge of Selkirk. She was a seamstress and managed to make barely enough to support her and her son. One morning at breakfast, she sighed heavily as she spoke to Ray. It seems impossible to make ends meet these days. Ray, I do wish you could find something to do to help out. Oh, mom, don't start that again.

I've told you I'd try to get a job in town, but there just doesn't seem to be anything for me. You're strong and healthy, Ray. I just can't believe there isn't something you could do to earn some money. Nobody wants to pay me much because I'm young. Then take whatever you're offered, son. You can't expect to start with a big salary. Mom, I want to be a prospect. If I could get enough to buy a paying claim, maybe I'd strike it rich. Then we'd be on easy street. Folks don't sell good claims, son. And if anyone did have one to sell, you'd need too much ready cash to buy it. The thing to do is to go somewhere and stake a claim, then work at it steadily in hopes that it might pay off. Even that takes some cash. Anyway. I might work a new claim for months and not find anything. Well, at least you'll be trying. I just can't bear to have you wasting your time and hanging around Lottie Norton's cafe like you do. There's no harm going to the cafe. I figure I might hear of a good chance to get a claim while I'm there. I don't drink or gamble, if that's what you're thinking of. That Norton woman is rough and has rough men working for her. A cafe's no place for a boy. You forget, Mama, I'm not a youngster any longer. You're still just a boy to me, son. But you are old enough to earn your keep. Oh, Ray, you must find some way of bringing money in. I'm worn out trying to keep things going here. All right, Mom. Stop worrying. I'll find some way to bring home some money. Ray, why are you taking your father's gun? I was told there might be a job open at the trading post at Beaver Point. Maybe dark before I get back to town. Been a lot of holdups on the trails around Selkirk lately. I don't like you to carry a gun. Oh, stop worrying. Most all the men in town carry guns, and I'm big enough to carry one, too. I'll be careful, Mom. Goodbye, Mom. Maybe when I get back, I'll be able to say I have a job. Oh, I hope so. Goodbye, son.

Ray saddled his horse and rode uptown to the cafe. Oh, there.

Ray walked slowly toward the cafe as he thought of the promise he'd made his mother. He loved her and intended to go to Beaver Point to ask about the job. But he still had hopes that if he delayed a little longer, he might hear of something more to his liking. He entered the cafe and stood a moment, looking around. Well, hiya, Ray. Still looking for that pot of gold you're waiting for? Why don't you buy out the mining company, boy? Maybe the company needs an office. Boy, shut up. When I'm as old as most of you old sourdoughs, I'll be worth lots more than you are. That's tell em, Ray. Don't let them kid you. You find a job yet? No, but I'm thinking of going to Beaver Point. The trading post. I hear there's an open well. Good luck. Thanks, But I sure wish I could get some cash and buy a good claim. That's what I'd rather do. Just go to the bank and tell them I sent you. That's a sure way of getting thrown out.

Well, hello, Jake, you windbag. I haven't set eyes on you for months, ever since you said you were gonna show us all by striking it rich out of that claim of yours. Well, call me windbag if you like. Maybe I didn't exactly strike it rich, but I got enough gold to satisfy me, so I'm pulling up stakes. Well, good for you, Jake. I'm glad to hear it. What are you gonna do about your claim? There's a fella up at Beaver Point who once stole buy it. I'm heading up that way now to make a deal. Then I'll wait there for the boat to the States. Hello, old timer. My name's Lottie Norton. I own this cafe now. Howdy, ma'. Am. Maybe you'd like to try your luck in the gaming room with some of that gold you have before you leave. No, thank you, ma'. Am. I don't go for gambling. Give me a drink, Barkey? Yep. Sure. Well, if you change your mind, just come into the gaming room. Thank you. I'll do that.

Lottie went into the next room and signaling to two men who were playing cards, she walked down into a small office at the back. Soon the two men entered.

What's up, Lottie? Yes. Why do you want to see it? There's a sourdough in the cafe. Short with a reddish beard. Seems he has plenty of gold he brought in from his claim. Enough for him to decide to go back to the state. That's interesting. Get to the point, Lottie. What's on your mind? Get a look at him before he leaves, boys. But don't go in where you'll be seen. He's gonna be riding toward Beaver Point soon. And that trail's kinda lonely a few miles out. Yeah, it sure is. Mm. Most anything could happen along that trail. I see. Understand. Remember, you two are working for me. It wouldn't be healthy for you if you didn't come back. Or didn't bring back all that you get from that sourdough. There's plenty I could tell the law about both of you. Don't worry, Lottie. You can count on us. Let's go with. Yeah. Better get a look at that sourdough before he leaves. Come on.

Ray. Stayed a while having coffee after old Jake had left. That he mounted and rode from town on the trail to Beaver Point. Ray had gone a few miles at a leisurely pace when he heard a couple of distant shots.

That shooting came from around that bend. Get up there.

Huh? Somebody lying on the trail. There's this horse standing nearby. Whoa. Oh, boy.

Oh, gosh. That sourdough. Jake been shot in the back.

Here come two men. Come here. Hurry.

I'm glad you're here. This man's been shot. I was coming along and heard the shots. Oh. You men work at the cafe? Yeah, we do, Morgan. Now reach and be quick. Wait a minute. Wait. Shut up, Wes. I'd say we caught him red handed. No doubt he shot this man. Yeah, that's right. No. No, I didn't. Shut up. See if he has a gun, Wes. Right.

Yeah. Here's his gun. Give it to me and keep him covered while I look it over. Andy took Ray's gun and turned his back a moment. He noticed it was a.38, the same caliber gun he carried. He saw that the gun was empty, quickly slipped two bullets into it. Ray exclaimed, oh, you can see my gun is empty. I couldn't have shot him. Empty. Let's see.

That. Look like it's empty to you, Morgan? Wait a minute. I. Not up or I'll plug you. Wes, we'll take this killer back to the constable right now. Let's go. Come on. Mount your horse. But the man. You're not gonna leave the body here like that. Sure, we'll leave it so the constable can see how it happens. It's only two miles back to town. We'll take the sourdough's horse back with us, though. Now let's get started. You're going to jail for murder. A short time later, Sergeant Preston and the great dog Yukon King came along the trail on a routine trip to Selkirk and found old Jake lying on the ground. Oh, buggy. Oh, boy. Easy.

Shot in the back. There's a flicker of life in him. I'll attend to that wound. Quickly, Preston gave first aid to the wounded Sourdough, who'd been left for dead. After the wound had been bandaged, Preston managed to lift the unconscious man to Blackie's back. Then, riding double, he started slowly toward town. Get up, Blakey.

As he neared town, Preston met the constable coming out the trail.

Sorry. I see you found the body. This man's still alive. Constable. How'd you know about this? Briefly, the constable told Preston about Handy and Wes bringing in Ray Morgan and accusing him of shooting the Sourdough. Before asking any further questions, Preston started his horse toward town with a constable riding alongside. Evidently, whoever shot this man didn't make certain he was dead. Morgan and the other two brought him in. Seemed to think he was. What about the gun they gave me? Ray Morgan's gun. The one his father used to carry. Huh. There were only two empty shells in it. Both had been fired. They claim they heard two shots and when they came around the bend, found Morgan standing near the victim. What about Ray? What does he say? He swears he didn't do it. That he heard two shots and found the victim on the trail. I see. Ray claims his gun was empty. Can't account for the fact that two bullets were in it he says one of the men fired two shots with his gun. In other words, he claims he's being framed. I wonder you believe Ray? I don't know, but I intend to get the facts. I suggest we let them think the victim is dead. Perhaps if he lives, he'll be able to tell us who shot him. I know Ray Morgan and his mother. I'd hate to think he's guilty of murder. We'll continue our adventure in just a moment.

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Now to continue. When Preston and the constable arrived in town with a wounded man, they took him directly to the doctor's house. Then they went to the jail where Preston questioned Ray. Ray, you say you were going toward Beaver Point when you heard the shots? That's right, Sergeant. I found the body. Then those two men from the cafe came riding around the bend from the direction of town. They accused me and took my gun. I told him it was empty. One of them pulled the trigger to make sure and fired two shots. I don't know how those bullets got into the gun. I didn't kill him. Honest. Did you ever see the victim before? Yeah, he came into the cafe while I was there. Said he had plenty of gold with him and was going to Beaver Point to make a deal for his claim. I see. Constable, did you search the man's saddlebags? Yes, Sergeant, they were empty. I searched Ray's saddlebags too, but didn't find anything. But you didn't search the other two men? No. Since they brought Ray in and accused him, I didn't think to search them. I didn't know the old man was carrying gold. Ray, we haven't made it known, but the old man's still alive. I hope that later he'll be able to make a statement. Well, then maybe he'll be able to clear me. I didn't shoot him. I swear I didn't. Don't worry, Ray. I think the facts will come to light before Long. Sergeant, do you think if we question the man who worked for Lottie North. You say those two worked for Lottie? That's right. One's called Handy, the other Wes. That's interesting. Come into the office. We'll talk there. See you later, Ray. Remember, don't worry. No, sir.

You really don't think Ray did it, do you? I'm not sure. But I suspected Lottie Norton and her men of having something to do with the robberies that have happened around here. This may be our chance to get the goods on there. How will you go about getting proof? As I said before, if we question those two men, I don't want to put them on guard, Constable. I want them to think their story was believed and that Ray Morgan is charged with murder. Oh, I see. I'm going over the doctors to see if the wounded men's regained consciousness. I'll be back later. Come along.

A short time later, Sergeant Preston stood beside the cot on which Jake lay. Jake had regained consciousness and told what had happened in a weak voice. I was riding along, went around the bend. Then I heard a shot from behind.

I looked back. Another shot came from a gully off to the side. A bullet hit me. That's all I know. I see you carried gold. Yep. Three small sacks. And they can recognize what they were after, no doubt. I think we'll get it back, Jake. Now, you rest and take it easy. I'll be back to see you again soon.

The sergeant, with King running alongside, rode to the scene where the shooting had taken place. Then he turned and rode over to the gully, which Jake had mentioned. Oh, my God. Easy.

Two horses stood here in the gully. Someone must have shot Jake, robbed him. Been scared off when they heard someone coming and circled back and gotten behind Ray. Yes. That's where they rode into the gully. I left King backtrack the trail just to make sure. Here, fella. Find them, King. Back that way. Find them, boy.

Steady, fella. Good buggy.

Later, Sergeant Preston and King entered the Constable's office to find Mrs. Morgan nervously talking to the officer.

It's terrible that he has to be in jail. Don't worry, Mrs. Morgan. I think Ray will soon be free. Oh, Sergeant, I'm so glad you're here. I warned Ray not to carry that gun. I agree with you that he's too young to carry a gun. But in this case, the fact that he had one may have saved his life and that of the victim. Ray's gun gave the others the idea of framing him. Then you Found out that he really did the shooting. I'm reasonably sure of it, Constable. Thank him. I have a plan that may bring all the facts to light. But I'll need your help to put it over. Sure. Anything you say, Sergeant. Meantime, in Lottie's office, Handy and Wes were discussing the shooting and robbery with her. Imagine, Lottie. We accuse young Morgan and take him right to the constable. You were taking a big chance, you fools. Especially while you had those three pokes of gold in your saddlebags. We didn't mention about the old man carrying gold. And since we accused Morgan and gave the constable Morgan's gun with two shots fired from it, he had no reason to suspect or search us. Yeah, and now Ray Morgan is in jail, charged with murder. After you got the gold, you should have stayed out of it entirely. What gave you the idea of going back when you saw Morgan going toward the body? We wanted to be sure the sour dough didn't talk in front of Morgan. If he happened to be conscious when we rode toward him after the shots, he could have identified us. You mean you weren't sure he was dead the first time? We didn't have time. We rode up, took the goal, then heard hoofbeats coming. So we circled around to get behind whoever was coming. Oh, he's dead all right, or we would have heard otherwise.

All right, but you two be careful, you hear? Yeah, sure. Ease out into the game room and start playing cards. Doubt if anyone missed you since you left by the back way to follow the sourdough. All right, now get going. Andy and Wes went into the gaming room and played cards a while. Then later they walked into the cafe and joined a group who were discussing the attack on the sourdough. Jake, I just can't believe young Morgan do a thing like that. But he was wishing he could get some ready cash. He did hear Jake tell about having that gold and heading for Beaver. Boys, Ray Morgan did it all right. Wes and I weren't in here this morning when that sourdough was shooting off his mouth. So we didn't know he was robbed till we heard folks talking. Yeah, that's right. But Handy and I caught Morgan red handed right after the shooting, so we know he did the killing. Of course, we. We didn't see what he did with the gold. He must have thrown it off to one side when he heard us riding towards him. If we'd known, we could have searched for it. Of course, the constable might have found it when he went to get the body. Too bad poor Jake had To go like that. Yeah, that no good young killer ought to hang. Say, I wonder just how much gold Jake had with him. He didn't mention the amount when he was in here this morning. You got me. I wouldn't know. Neither would I. From what he said, it must have been plenty. Yeah, that's what I figured too. If they find the gold, it'll help clinch the case. What's all the gabbing about, Handy? Oh, we're talking about the killing, buddy. The killer's in jail and that's all there is to it. Far as I can see, there's nothing more to say about it. Too bad a nice looking young fellow like Morgan had to go loco just so's he wouldn't have to work for a living. Yep, he always was too lazy to work. Too bad this old man didn't live to handle him. Who are you talking about? Young Morgan, that's who. I suppose you figure you got a clear case against him, huh, Constable? Well, we're still trying to get him to tell what he did with the four pokes of gold that were taken from Jake's saddlebag. Four pokes of gold, you say? That's right. Now hold on, Constable. I understand nobody knew how much Jake. Keep quiet, Handy. What gives you the idea he was robbed of four pokes of gold, Constable? Jake told me himself. But he's dead. How could he tell? He isn't dead. Holy mackerel. Did he. I mean. Well, did he identify Morgan as the one who shot him? No, I'm sorry to say Jake didn't see who fired at him. But he did say he lost four pokes of gold. He's probably delirious. He couldn't keep your big mouth shut. Handy, the constable isn't interested in your opinions. Ah, let's forget about Morgan and that shoot in a while. I'm sick of hearing about it. Barkeep, the treat's on the house. Go to it, men. All right.

Handy Wes, come into my office right away. Come on.

Now, you double crossers. Where's the other poker gold? Where is it? Now take it easy, Lottie. There were only three Popes in this saddlebag. We brought all three right here to you, Jake. Lies. That's right, Lottie. That's the truth. Don't try to lie to me. You just heard the constable say there were four. Those three are right here. Now, what did you do with the fourth one? Answer me. There wasn't a fourth one, Lolly. Hey, look. The constable sneaked in behind him. I'll plug Him. Oh, somebody shot through the window. I'll get him. Grab that gun. Go through, Luddy. Sergeant Preston. Luddy reached into the open door for a gun. The Great Dog King saw the gesture and sprang past his master with a snarl. Help. Help. Get him away. Get him away from me. Watch him, fella. Well, Constable, there are the three pokes of gold stolen from Jake when he was shot. Our little trick worked. Handy and Wes went back and found him where Morgan threw him. I was fixing to send him to you, Constable, when you came. I leave the door open and heard what was said. Lottie, we both know Handy and Wes tried to kill Jake and took his gold. Well, how did I know they did it? I believed them when they told me. Young Morgan. Was she lying to save her own neck? That's right. She sent us after Jake. She had us pull a lot of robberies, and she always took the biggest share. Freeman Morgan was their idea. They fired two shots from Morgan's gun, then took them to the constable. We've heard enough, Constable. We arrest you three crooks in the name of the Crown for robbery and attempted murder. Let's take to the jail, Constable, and bring Jake's gold with you. After Lottie, Handy and Wes were jailed, Preston took Ray Morgan and his mother and went to see the wounded man, Jake. Preston explained the outcome of the case to Jake and told him his gold was safe. Jake, who was feeling stronger, looked at Ray and then said, sure. They thought you shot me because you wanted cash to buy a good claim, huh, son? Yes, Jake. But now I'll be satisfied to go to work at the trading post at Beaver Point. The sergeant tells me that you being on that trail at the time might have saved my life, for he. She knows how you've been through so much because of me. I. I reckon I ought to do something for you. Oh, that isn't necessary, Jake. I'm mighty glad you're alive. Yes, so am I. And I've decided to take the boat right from Selkirk, soon as I'm well. No, you settled my claim. I reckon maybe you might be a good man to try your luck at work in it. What? Yeah, it's yours if you want it and are willing to work. There's your transfer. My gosh, Jake, that's wonderful. Oh, Ray. And now you'll have a good claim to call your own. Yeah, it's a mighty good claim, son. And it's all yours. Maybe I'll come back someday and then we'll work it together, huh? But don't count on that. Once I get settled in the States, I'll most likely stay put. My gosh, Mama, I've learned my lesson. We'll move out to the claim and I'll work hard. You know, son, I've always secretly wanted to try my hand at work in a gold claim, too.

And thanks to Jake, we both have our chances. Jake, that's a fine thing you've done. I'm sure Ray will prove his worth now that Lottie Norton and her gunman are in jail. You have your gold back, and Ray has what he's wanted. I'm happy to say this case is closed.

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