PIGEON FLYING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 83, 8 April 1930, Page 14

PIGEON FLYING.

AVALON CLUB.

The Avalon Club flew a race from Hunterville, an airline distance of 225 miles. The birds were liberated in fine weather, the winning bird proving to be Mr. J. Wilson s b c c Blue King, which, homed to its- loft after flying for 6i hours, thus winning Mrs. McGregor's trophy. Results: —• Mr. J. Wilson's b c c Blue King, 1030.8 yds •■• • • 1 Messrs. McGregor Bros, w h Dad s Hope, 1030.2 yds .• ■ •• - • 2 Messrs. Scott Bros.' m c Phantom Star, 1027.1 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. H. Hanlon's v c h Kewpie, 1023.8yd5; Mr. D. Herring's, and Mr. G. Satterthwaite's entries.

NORTH SHORE CLUB.

The 'North Shore Pigeon Club contested a race from Ohakune Junction, an airline distance of 186 miles, in fine weather for a trophy presented by Mr. R. Bamhill. The winning bird homed to Messrs. Roman and Chambers' loft after a good performance of 1112 yds per minute. Results: — Alessrs Roman and Chambers' dc h Lady Rae, 1112 yds per minute ...... 1 Mr. Bamhill's bbc Bar One, 1110 yds .. 2 Mr. Fredatovic's b b h Young Knox, 1100 yds •. 3 Also flew: Mr. Gilbert's bbc Melrose, 1098 yds; Mr. Buchanan's bch La Boheme, 1090 yds; Mr. Hemingway's b c c Eh Timi, 1000 yds. Next Saturday the club will contest a race from Hunterville for a trophy presented by Mr. Buchanan, and the following Saturday the club will finish the young bird season by flying a race from Palmerston North for a cup now held by Mr. R. Olhver.

NORTHERN RACING CLUB.

The above club flew a race from Taumarunui, an airline distance of 145 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 9.59 a.m.,. and the first bird arrived at Mr. Redman's loft at 1.41 p.m., winning club and section prizes. Results: — EASTERN SECTION. Mr. Redman's b c c Penrose, 1100 yds per minute 1 Mr, Porter's rc h Bonnie Lassie 11., Mr. Shiels' b c "h Logan Pride 11., 1066 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Elt's m c, 1055 yds; Windsor Loft's b c p h, 1049 yds; Mr. Wilkinson's tch, 1043 yds; Mr. Bedford's blk c, 6olyds. CITY SECTION. Mr. Cole's b c h Grand Stanmore, 1093 yds per minute 1 Mr. Cornthwaite's b c h Bequest, 1091 yjjg ....-•... 2 Mr. Wa'ddell's b c h. Goo, 1088 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Knight's b c h, 1084 yds; Messrs. Davies and Son's r c c, 1060 yds; Mr. Thwaites' r c c, 1050 yds; Mr. Walkers r cc, 1045 yds; Mr. Billings' d h, 1024 yds; Mr. Grime's b b h, 943 yds. WESTERN SECTION. Messrs. Cairns and Robertson's b b h Swift Sure, 1092 yds per minute 1 Mr. Solomon's bbc Mighty Atom, 1088.5 Y(1 a ....■'■• •••••••■ • Mr. Fulierton's b c h Miss Dux, 1088.2 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Millar's b c h, 1072 yds; Mr. Wilson's r c c, 1058 yds ; Mr. Buchanan's b c C, 1009.4yd5; Messrs. Kirby and Son s m p c. 1000.2 yds; Mr. Osborne's b cc, 1005 yds; Messrs. O'Brien and Son's r c h, 99S yds.

POINT CHEVALIER CLUB.

The Point Chevalier Club flew a race from Taumarunui in fine weather. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 10.4 a.m., and, after flying for four hours, the winner again turned up in Mr. T. Hutrhes , blue chequer cock, Dainty Ways, credited with the velocity of 1062 yards per minute. Results :— Mr. T. Hughes' b c c Dainty Ways, 1062 yds per minute 1 Mr. A. Harris' b c p c Star Leader, 1050 yds, ■•■ 2 Mr. A. Francis' bbc Blue Moon 11., 1028 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. E. Blllman's b c c Reform, 1016 yds; Mr. L. Cantell's r c c Red Ace, 1003 yds; Messrs, Howell and Masson's b b p h Avon Gaiety, 997 yds; Mr. A. Simmonds' b c h Waverley, 930 yds; Messrs. Moore Bros.' entry.

PONSONBY CLUB.

The Ponsonby Flying Club flew a race from Tauraarunui. The birds were liberated by the stationmasted at 10.S a.m., and the Winning bird, the property of Mr. A. Harris, regained its loft at 2.41 p.m., registering a velocity of 932 yds per minute. Results: — Mr. A. Harris' smk h Star Flyer, 932 yds per minute 1 Mr L. Lambie's m c Imperial Guest 929 yds - - Mr H Cole's r c c Grand Nation 928 yds 3 Mr C. Litherland's b c c Wild Cloud, 020yd3; R. Spier's blk h Topping. BS9yds.

ONEHUNGA, CLUB.

Onehunga Club flew their tenth young bird race from Wanganui, 212 miles airline. Liberated in fine weather by the stationmaster, the winning bird did the journey in 6 hours 2 minutes, recording a popular win for its owner, Mr. Collins. Results: — Mr. T. Collins' r c Flush of Dawn, 1149rds 1 Mr. W. K. Lai'king's m p c Sunshower, 1145 yds 2 Messrs. Langton Bros.' b c h. Trifles 1141.9 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. W. Hadwin's Respect, 1141.3yd5; Mr. J. Wallace's Chesney, 1140 yds; Mr. B. D. Smith's Refresher, 1134 yds; Mr. N. Paddy's Gold Light, 1110 yds; Mr. W. Sargent's Joe Aspro, 910 yds. On Good Friday the club will fly their last race, from Blenheim (326 miles).

WAITEMATA CLUB.

Tbe Waitemata Flying Club contested a race from Taumarunui, an airline distance of 144 miles, for a special prize donated by Mr. S. G. Gorman, the club's president. Mr. R. Olliver provided the winner with his r.c.c. Sea Hawk. Over fifty birds competed. Results: — Mr. R. Olliver's rc c Sea Hawk, 1138 yds 1 Mr. E. Andrew's' b c c Sleepy Seas, 1136 yds 2 Mr. 11. F. Crowhurst'a p h Monitor 1135 yds ;... 3 Also flew: Mr. S. Gorman's b c c William Tell, 1131 yds; Mr. D: Boot's r c c Red Streak, 1130 yds; Mr. Benton's r c c Red Rover.

MANUNUI CLUB.

The Manunui. Homing Pigeon Club continued their programme with a race from Paekakarlki for a trophy donated by Mr. F. Schroeder. The birds were liberated by the stajtionmaster in fine weather. Following are the results: — n. Wilson's The Dun, 1195.2 yds per mln. 1 J". Whittaker's Nightmarch. 1195 yds .. 2 R. Patterson's Singleton, 1186.7 yds .. 3 Schroeder Bros.' Black Cruiser, 1182.9yd9 4 J. Davis' Shirley, 1166.7 yds «.. 5 Next Saturday the club will fly their south young bird championship for the Burns Cup from Johnsonville.

AUCKLAND SOCIETY.

The Auckland Racing Pigeon Society flew a young bird race from Taumarunui. The birds were liberated by the_ stationmaster at 10.3 a.m., and the winning bird, the property of Mr. Buchanan, homed to its loft at 2 p.m. Results: — Mr. Buchanan's b c h Apple Sauce, 1052 yds per min ••• 1 Mr. C. Ryan's b c h Southern Rose, 1049 yds • 2 Messrs. Wright Bros.' blk c h Gipsy Star, 104Syds 3 Also flew: Mr. Fawcett's b c p h entry, 1046 yds; Mr. Reed's r c c Rose Boy, 1045 yds;" Messrs. McHugh Bros.' b c h Miss Arawa, 1042 yds; Messrs. Bright and Turner's g h Lolita, 1041 yds; Mr. Soare's r c b Gay Haere, 1038 yds; Mr. Goodwin's b c h Derby Queen, 996 yds; Mr. Compton's b c p c Roskill Beauty, 995 yds. The next race will be from Ohakune.