PIGEON-FLYING.
NORTHERN RACING CLUB. The Northern Racing Pigeon Club flew a race from Okakune last Saturday when record time was made for the distance, 187 miles 66 yards. The birds were liberated at 8.15 a.m. in ideal weather. The first bird reached its loft in 3h 25m 20s. an average velocity of 1603 yds a minute," and esablishes a record, the previous best being 1308 yds a minute. The following is the result: —Mr. J. J. Taylor's Brave Heart, 3h 25m 20r. velocity 1603 yds per minute. 1; Mr. J. J. Taylor's Gambler's Gold. 3h 29m 20s, 1572 yds, 2: Mr. V. Ryder's Skv Pilot, 3h 59m 15s, 1397 yds, 3; Mr. J. J. Taylor's All British. 3h 58m 10s, 1382 yds. 4. Messrs. Watson Bros.. Ryder, and B. " Hunter! owing to the birds arriving early, did not register their times. Next week-end the club will hold its Pal-mei-ston yearling race. Entries close or. . Friday evening. ! *
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17329, 28 November 1919, Page 9
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