PIGEON FLYING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 230, 29 September 1930, Page 3

PIGEON FLYING.

AUCKLAND SOCIETY. The Auckland Racing Pigeon Society flew their yearling championship for a handsome cup, from Palmerston North, in windy weather. The birds were liberated at 7.30 a.m., and the winning bird homed at 2.37 p.m. The race was so closely contested that Mr. Heed's Rose Boy won by only 0.01 of a yard, six yards separating the first nine birds. Kesults: — Mr. Reed's r c e Rose Boy, 1019.44 yds pef minute 1 Mr. Soarc's m p li Reremai, 1019.43 yds 2 Messrs. Wright's b c c Gipsy Streak, 1019.1 yds 3 Mr. S. Compton's b c c Homeward Bound, 1018.99 yds ; Mr. 15. Buchanan's b c c Torch Bearer, 1018.92yd5; Mr. O. Ryan's b c h Georgia Rose, 1018.1 yds; Mr. A. Winsor's n e Warrior, lOlS.lyds; Messrs. MeHugh Brothers' blk p c Enterprise, 1017.3; Mr. I. Goodwin's g h Black and White, 1014 yds; Mr. Billman's b c c Reform, 917 yds; Mr. W. Mellugh b c h Old Dutch 817 yds. AVALON CLUB. The above club flew a race from Hunterville, an airline distance of 225 miles, for a trophy kindly donated by Mrs. McGregor. Results: —• Messrs. Scott Bros.' m c Silver Blaze, 1039.9 yds per minute 1 Mr. D. Herring's b c c Blue Hope, 1039.2 yds 2 Messrs. McGregor Bros, b c c Blue Rock, 1037.7 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. J. Wilson's b c c Blue King, 1031.7yd5; Mr. T. Sparke's b c c Maurice Chevalier, 1031.2yd5; Mr. R. Coul» son's r c c Red Comet, 1024.2yd5; Mr. L, Barchard's bc h Mavourneen, 975.2yd5; Mii U. Satterthwaite's entry. MANUNUI HOMING CLUB. The Manunui Homing Pigeon Club eon« tinned their programme by flying a race from Ngaruawahia for a trophy donated by Mrs. R. Patterson. The birds wjre liberated by the stationmaster in a westerly wind. The birds homed in good time, the winning bird covering the distance in lh 5Sm 325. Following are the results:—• Mr. R. Patterson's Chimer, 1257 yds per minute 1 Mr. .T. Whittaker's Concentrate, 1255.3 yds ' 2 Mr. D. Wilson's Miss Pat, 1254.9 yds ... 3 Messrs. Schroedcr Bros.' Historic, 110(5.Syds 4 These were the only members to clock in. Next -week the club will fly their interval race from Levin for the Brown's Cup. Mr. Newman will liberate the Levin birds. NORTHERN RACING CLUB. * The above club flew its yearling championship race from Palmerston North, _ an airline distance of 250 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 9.35 a.m. in a westerly gale, and the tirst bird arrived at Messrs. Irving and Don's loft at 3.53 p.m., winning club and section prizes. Results :— EASTERN SECTION. Messrs. Irving and Don's r. c h Fairy Bell, 1140 yds 1 Mr. Shiels' r c c Plum, 950 yds .... f Mr. Porter's b b c Flying Bell, 94Syds o Mr. Bedford's b c c, 886 yds 4 CITY SECTION. Mr. Knight's b b c Old Timer, 959 yds . X Mr. Davies' r c Ace of Diamonds, 938 yds 2 Mr. Cole's b c c Grand Hanmore, 954 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Walker's b p c, 919 yds; Mr. Grime's b c c, 914 yds; Mr. Billing's d h, S2lyds. WESTERN SECTION. Mr. Spier's b c h Loch Lomond, 960 yds 1 PONSONBY CLUB. The Ponsonby Flying Club flew a very successful race from Blenheim, an airline distance of 327 miles. The birds were liberated by Mr. Wanden at 5.40 a.m., and a very close finish resulted, decimals separating the first three birds. The winner turned up in Windsor Loft's r c c Windsor Lad, with a velocity of 1067 yds per minute, Results : „ _ Windsor Loft's r c c Windsor Lad, 106i.9 yds per minute 1 Mr. W. Cole's b c c Grand National, 1067.59 yds • 2 Mr. C. Litlierland's b b p c Nelson Derby, 1067.51 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. G. Cairns' blk c Dark. Heather, 1055 yds; Messrs. O'Brien and Son's* blk h Leading Lady, 1064 yds; Mr. J. Waddell's b c c National Knight, 1062 yds; Messrs. Robertson and Sou's r c c Old Gold, 1057vds; Messrs. Turner and Walker's b c c Nelson Bingen, 1042 yds; Mr. L. Lambies r c Imperial Lad, 1087 yds; Mr. Specr s b b h Bon Light, 956 yds; Mr. A. Harris b c h Star Girl, 955.3yd5; Mr._ F..Loveridge's b b p c Lord Robert, 000.-yds-ONEHUNGA CLUB. The Onehunga Club flew its fifth race of the season from Blenheim. Liberated in fine weather with a strong westerly- wnd hlowinc the winning bird covered the (listance of 322 miles airline in the good time of S hours 27 minutes. M?TwaUace's blk h Uhlan Rose, 1124 yds per minute * * Messrs Prentice, Carden and Prentices ' Sir Ronald, 1123 yds ......• ••• •• • - - Mr. W. Sargent's w h White Hope, 11— vds Also flew: Messrs. F. Wilson and Son's Wanderer, 1121 yds: Mr. B. D. Smith's Storm v Vovage, 1120 yds; Mr. F. K. Glass Plymouthian, 1117 yds;. Mr. W. Hadwin's Little Wallace, 1116 yds; Mr. A. Langton's Blue Jacket. 1015 yds; Mr. T. Collins' Hopeloss, 1007 yds; Mr. F. Stenning's Curzon Surprise, 97Syds. Next Saturday the club will fly a race from Hunterville and a single up race from Wanganui. WAITEMATA CLUB. The above club contested their yearling championship and challenge .cup race from Palmerston North, an airline distance of 260 miles. The birds encountered a westerly gale. Mr. R. Olliver'S'white cock, Ironside. proved the winner. The race was a hard one, and low velocities were recorded. The winner is the progeny of Mr. H. E. Crowliurst's pure white English importations. Results:— Mr. R. Olliver's w c Ironside, 937 yds . 1 Mr. H. E. Crowhurst's r c La Liberte, 932 yds 2 Mr. A. Benton's b c c Sammy, 928 yds . 3 Also flew : Air. S. Gorman's" Lord* Pencarrow, Mr. E, Andrews' Glenoa. CORNWALL CLUB. The Cornwall Pigeon Flying Club flew a race from National Park, an airline distance of 155 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 11.7 a.m. The winning bird, Mr. C. Young's Gang Awa', covered the distance in 41i 47m of hard flying. The result was :— Mr. C. Young's r c li Gang Awa\ 947.9 yds per minute ■■■■• -; f V Mr. C. Wattam's blk p c Glen Afro) , 945.5 yds ' iiiU' Gwyn, Mr. B. Rotherys b c h Mis 3