PIGEON FLYING.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 243, 14 October 1929, Page 14

PIGEON FLYING.

PONSONBY CLUB,

The Pnnsonby Club flow a rare from Hunterville, an airline distance of 220 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 8.30 a.m. in fine weather and the winning bird homed to Master L. Walton's loft at 2 o'clock, credited with a velocity of 1173 yds per minute. Results:— Master L. Walton's, b c li, Nixon's Pride, 1173 yds per minute 1 lessrs. Robertson and Son's w c, Spectre, 1171 yds 2 Mr. W. H. Cole's r c c, Grand Song, 1168 yds 3 Mr. Thwaite's re c Regent's Hope, 1150 yds : Mr. N. Waddell's r c c, Douglas Special, 1147 yds; Messrs. L. and S. Lambie's blk c, Lobo, 1143 yds; Messrs. Wright Bros.' Bluebird, 1137 yds: Messrs. Bright and Turner's b b h, Royal Maid, 1136 yds; Messrs. Frankham and Conway's Grand Hope. 1120 yds; Messrs. McHugh Bros.' b c c Blue Hope, 1116 yds; Mr. Harris' r c c Johnnie Walker, 1101 yds: Mr. Newman's r c li, Miss Kingsley, 1088 yds : Mr. .7. Waddell's r c h, Blazing Forest, 066 yds. ONEHUNGA CLUB. The Onchunga Club flew their first longdistance race from Blenheim, an airline distance of 325 miles. Liberated at 5.30 a.m., in fine weather, the winning bird (which was bred by its owner) arrived home at 12.07 p.m. Result: — Mr. .T. Wallace's b c, Blue Uhlan, 1265 yds per minute 1 Mr. T. Collins' b c c, Prince Logan, 12G2yds 2 Mr. A. Langton's blk c h, Cyniene, 1261 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. N. Paddy's blk p c. Speedlight, 1230 yds; Mr. W. K. Larking's bird, 1238 yds; Mr. W. Sargent's bird, 1233.6yd5; Messrs. Langton Bros.' bird, 1233.2yd5; Messrs. F. Wilson and Son's bird, 1212 yds; Mr. F. Iv. Glass' bird, 1152 yds.

NORTHERN CLUB,

The Northern Club flew its yearling championship race from I'alraerston North, an airline distance of "50 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster nt S a.m., and Mr. Walker's National Triumph was the first bird home, arriving at 2.13 p.m., winning club and section prize. Following are the results: — CITY SECTION. Mr. W. Walker' bee National Triumph, 1175.5 yards per minute 1 Mr. N. Waddell's b c h Ohio, 1175.2 yards 2 Mr. A. Alexander's r c c, 117-1.7 yards 3

Also flew: Mr. Thwaite's b b c, 1174.3yd5; Mr. Wakefield's r c h, 1173 yds; Mr. Cole's b c c, 1169.8yd5; Mr. Cornthwaite's r c c, 316oyds; Messrs. Davies and Son's b b c, 1158 yds; Mr. Grime's b c c, 1110 yds. WESTERN SECTION. Mr. Solomon's m c Advance, 1173 yards per minute 1 Mr. Fullerton's blk c Te Kara, 1169.S yards - Mr. Millar's gr c, 1169.3 yards Also flew: Mr. Wilson's r c c, 1168 yds; Messrs. O'Brien and Son's blk c. 1166.2yd5; Mr. Sargent's b c p h, 1166.1yd5; Mr. Kirby's b c c, 1143.vd5; Mr. Leng's b b c, lUSyds; M r - Osborne's blk c, 1109 yds. EASTERN SECTION. Mr. Redman's b c p c, 1173 yards 1 Mr. Bedford's b c h. 1172 yards 2 Mr. Shiel's b c p e, 1170 yards 3 Also flew: Messrs. Irving and Don's b b h, 1169 yds : Mr. Porter's r c c, 1162 yds. Mr. Elt clocked in au unnominated bird.

CORNWALL CLUB,

The Cornwall Club flew their first 300mile race of the season from Johusonville, a good close race resulting. Mr. .1. Wilson s consistent performer r c Dimlight was fully extended to win by «,a decimal from the second and third birds. Results :— Mr. J. Wilson's r c Dimlight, 1125 yds per minute 1 Mr. R. Wat tarn's 1) c c Southern Cross, 1124.7 yds • - .Air. C. Young's blk c Endeavour, 1124.4 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. B. Rothery's entry, 1122 yds; Mr. A. Tremhatli's entry, li.loyds; Mr. R. Knllerton's entry, 1114 yds; Messrs. Otto Bros.'s entry. 1110 yds. Mr. C. Young's blk c Endeavour won a special prizß donated by Mr. J. Wilson.

NORTH SHORE CLUB

The North Shore Club contested a race from Palmerston North, an airline distance of iioO miles, in dull weather. Mr. H. E. Crowhurst's black chequer cock Glenburn proved the winner, credited with a velocity of 1030.3 yds per minute. Results :— Mr. H. E. Crowhurst's hik c c Glenburn. iosoivds per minute 1 Mr. C. Olliver's g c Oliver Twist, 1030.2 yds - Messrs Roman and Chamber's b c c Ace High, 1029 yds 3 Also flew: Messrs. Buchanan Bros.' blk e Black Trince, 1027 yds; Mr. A. Gilbert's w h White Lily, 1025 yds; Mr. H. Barnhill's r c c Ked Streak. 3024 yds: Mr. D. Fredatovitche's b c c Ked Demon, J 023 yds: Mr. C. Andrew's b c c Silent Cruiser, 1020 yds.

Next Saturday (he club will contest a race from ,Te Awamutu.