PIGEON FLYING.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 231, 30 September 1929, Page 14

PIGEON FLYING.

POINT CHEVALIER CLUB. The Chevalier Homing Club continueu their old bird racing from Oliakune, an air-line distance of 183 miles. The "birds were liberated at 9.15 a.m. and, after an exceptionally fast fly, the winning bird arrived at Mr. L. Cantell's loft at 12.30 p.m. The velocity was 1656 yards per minute, breaking all previous club records. Results: — Mr. L. Cantell's rec Sandstar, 1656 yds per minute 1 Messrs. Moore Bros.' r c h Miss Mercia, 1052 yds 2 Mr. T. Hughes' b c c High Pitch, 1640 yds 3 Also flew: Messrs. Howell and Masson's b c h Maid Marian, 1611 yds; Mr. E. Hogan's blk c Native Prince. IGOSyds. The winning bird, was bred by Mr. R. Aduinson.

NORTH SHORE CLUB. The North Shore Club flew a race from Taumarunui,- an air-line distance of 144 miles. The birds were liberated by Mr. Arthur, the stationmaster, at 10.30 a.m., In fine , 'weather, and, after Hying for 2 hours 4u minutes, Mr. Olliver's b c h Glideaway proved the winner, credited with a velocity of "1567 yards per minute, being another record for the club from this race point. Results :— Mr. L. Olliver's b c h Glideaway, 1567 yds per minute 1 Mr, ,E. Buchanan's b c c Glenmoor, 1566 yds 2 Mr: E. Andrew's b c p c Te Whare, 1505 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. 11. B. Crowhurst's b b c Fluked, 1564.7yd5; Messrs. Rowan and Chambers' b c p h Prodice, 1564 yds; Mr. I). ■ Fredatovich's b c h Lady Knox, 1562 yds; Mr. H, Barnhill's b c h Blue Lake, 1560 yds? Mr. A. Gilbert's w h White Lily, 1559 yds. PONSONBY CLUB. The Ponsonby Club contested a race from' Taumarunui, an airline distance of 144 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster'at 10 o'clock, and the winning bird, Mr. 11. Cole's b c h Grand Guest, homed to its loft, credited with the good velocity of 161oyds per minute. Master L. Walton woii the junior section with his b c h Nixon's Pride. Results:— Mr. W. 11. Cole's b c h Grand Guest (1615 yds per minute) 1 Mr. N. Waddell's b c h Yankee Girl (1013.89yd5) 2 Mr. 11. Thwaites' b c h Regeut's Bluey (1613.88yd5) 3 Also flew: Mr. L. Walton's b c h Nixon's Pride (1606), Mr. Davies and Son's b c p h Lucky Girl (1604), Mr. J. Waddell's r p c True Blood (1601), Messrs. L. and S. Lambie'sg h Imperial Quest (1600), Messrs. Wright Bros.' b c h Nifty (1594), Messrs. Turner and Bright's b b h Royal Maid (1503), Messrs. Robertson and son's r c c Highland Chief (1589), Mr. Newman's t c h Miss Kingsley (1588), Messrs. Frankham and Con way's r p h Nippy (1575), Blr. A. Harris' b c c Royal Gain (1553), Mr. Mcllugh's b c h Blue Streak (1366).

EPSOM CLUB.

The Epsom Club contested a race from Taumarunui, a distance of 145 miles, in fine weather. The race resulted in a win for Air. R. Hanson's fine pair of birds, Speedy and Blue Knight, credited with a record velocity of 1701 yds per minute. Results :— Mr. It. Hanson's b c p c Speedy and b c c Blue Knight (1701 yds per minute) 1 Mr. L. Gilbertaon's b c h Aero Queen and blk h Miss Watson (1538 yds) . v 2 The race from Paekakariki, a distance of 285 miles, resulted in a win for Mr. R. Hanson's b c p c Speedy, credited with a velocity of lGOCyds per minute. Results: — Mr. R. Hanson's bepe Speedy (1696 yds per minute) 1 Mr. L. Gilbertson's bc p c Manukau (15C8yds) 2 Mr. J. Graveson's b c h Senora (1531 yds) , 3

NORTHERN CLUB.

The Northern Club flew a race from Ohakune, am airline distance of 180 miles. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 9.13 a.m., and the first bird arrived at Mr. Porter's loft at 12.24, winning both club and section prizes. Following are the results :— EASTERN SECTION. Mr. Porter's b b p h Logan Lady, 1664 yds per min - 1 Mr. Bedford's b b c Last Bell, 1659 yds 2 Mr. Elt's b c p c, 1646 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Shiels' b c h, 1634 yds; Messrs.. Irving amid Don's b c h, 1607 yds; Mr. Wilkinson's b c c, 1595 yds; Mr. Redman's re c," 1579 yds. CITY SECTION. Mr. Walker's bee National Pride, 1662 yds per min 1 Mr. Cornthwaite's b c c Darkness, 1.656 yds '. 2 Mr. Billings' b c c, 1652 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Alexander's rc c, 1644 yds; Mr. Wakefield's g h, 1643.2yd5; Mr. Billings' b c c, 1643.1yd5; Messrs. Davies and Sons' b c h, 1641 yds; Mr. Cole's b c e, 1640 yds; Mr. Thwaites' b c h, 1629 yds. WESTERN SECTION: Mr. Wilson's r c c Battle Friend, ■ 1648.6 yds per min 1 ! Mr. Leng's b b c Chief Ruler, 1648.2 yds 2 Mr. Solomom's m c, 1638 yds 3 Also flew: Mr. Hanson's b bh, 1637 yds;. Messrs., O'Brien and Son's b c c, 1636 yds; Mr.- Fullerton's w c, 1635 yds; Mr. Sargent's b c h, 1634 yds; Mr. Osborne's m c, : 1633 yds; Mr. Davis'? wh, 1632 yds; Mr. Mil- ; lar's b c p h, 1620 yds; Mr. Kirby's be c, 1593y/ds; Mt. Cairns' r c c, 1555 yds.

AVALON CLUB,

The Avalon Club flew their yearling championship race from Palmerston North an airline distance of 200 miles. After flying for nearly five hours Messrs. Scott Bros ' m c Brickfields proved the winner, thus -winning Mrs. Scott's trophy. Results: — Messrs. Scott Bros. , m c Brickfields, 1529.6 yards per minute ..... ... • ■ ■«• Messrs. Hewlett Bros.' r c c Air King, 1527.8 yards •••• •• • *• Messrs. McGregor Bros.' m c Plodder, 1526.2 yards • • 6 Also flew: Mr. H. Hanlon's blk c Rocket, 1525.1 yards per minute; Mr. J. Wilsons r c c Red Opal, 1525 yards; Mr. H. Buckton's b c c Black Ace, 1518.0 yards. Next Saturday the club will fly a race from Wanganui for a trophy donated by Mr. A. G. McGregor.

CORNWALL cLI7B.

The Cornwall Club flew a race from Paekakariki under ideal flying conditions, a fast and close fly resulting in Mr. J. Wilson's consistent performer, Last Star, covering the 28(5 miles in five hours 23 minutes, with a velocity of 1544 yards per minute. Results: — Mr. J. Wilson's r c c Last Star (1544 yds per minute) 1 Mr. R. Wattam's bc c Tinsley (1542 yds) 2 Mr. A. Trembath's r h Lady Windemere (1540 yds) 3 Mrs. C. Young's b c c Caught Napping (1530 yds) 4 Mr. R. Fullerton's blk c c Zampa (1527 yds) • 5 ONEHUNGA CLUB. The Onehunga Racing Pigeon Club flew a race from Paekakariki in ideal weather. The distance of 285 miles was flown by the winning bird in the remarkable time of 5 hours 23 minutes, averaging 535 niiles per hour. Results: — Mr. J. Wallace's b c c Prince Uhlan (1550 yds per minute) 1 Messrs. Langton Bros.' b b h Royal Queen (1548 yds) 2 Mr. W. Sargent's bc h Rosella (1546 yds) 3 Also flew: Mr. A. Langton's b c c Merit (1545 yds), Mr. N. Paddy's bird (1543.8yd5), Messrs. F. Wilson and Sons' bird (1543.2 yds), Mr. F. K. Glass , bird (1534 yds), Mr. W. K. Larking's bird (1527 yds), Mr. T. Collin's bird (1430 yds). The winning bird was bred by its owner, Mr. J. Wallace, who has won four races on end.