PIGEON FLYING
ONEHUNGA CLUB The Onehunga Racing Pigeon Club flew its second race of the third series from Poro-a-tarao, an airline distance of 115 miles. The winner was V. Carden’s red hen Lady Ivanhoe, which recorded a velocity of I,Booyds a minute. This is a record speed. Results are as follow: V. Carden’s r h Lady Ivanhoe, I,Booyds a minute, 1; W. Sargent’s blk p c Moonlight, 1,167.7yd5, 2; A. Langton’s r p c Red Knight, 1,67.3yd5, 3: R. Hanson’s b c Sky Prince, 1,166yd5, 4. HAMILTON CLUB The Hamilton Homing Pigeon Club flew a race from Hunterville to Hamilton on Saturday, 42 birds competing. Results were: Mayer and Macullum’s Martilus, 1,476yds a minute, 1; A. Sharpe’s Miss Oakland, 1,474yd5, 2; Ashton Bros.’ Baldy, 1,465yd5, 3. This week’s race is to be flown from Feilding. The Hamilton Junior Club flew a race from Ohakune. in which 28 birds Took part. Results were: Master M. Taylor’s Snow Smock, 1; Green Bros.’ Punch, 2; Master R. Zellman’s Beau,
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 320, 3 April 1928, Page 16
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166PIGEON FLYING Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 320, 3 April 1928, Page 16
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