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John James loft wins 1st in Midwest 1 Loft 150 mile race

September 25, 2009 By

Congratulations to John James, who had a bird – IF09LKY 9131H + BC -place FIRST in the Midwest One Loft 150-mile race on Sept. 20. There were 370 birds from all over the country in this race.

Originally, John’s bird was listed as finishing third and it arrived with another bird. The first place bird was since disqualified as it’s entry fee was not paid. The second and third placing birds, which dropped together, will share the first place money of $1500 according to John.

The Midwest One Loft website is here, and the link to the race results is here.

Filed Under: Announcements

Decatur YB race, Sept. 27, 2009 (250 mi.)

September 25, 2009 By

Bob and John decided to clock their first four birds instead of the usual two-bird limit as they were the only two lofts ‘competing’. John reports that they had very good returns from the race and he had the first four birds in.

John reports that he and Bob were the only lofts to ship birds for Sunday’s race.

There is a race this Sunday.  We ship Saturday and release Sunday from 250 (Decatur, Ala).  Driver must leave the club by 6:30 PM to be in Louisville on time.

-Bob

Filed Under: Race Day Info & Results

250 YB race, September 20, 2009 (250 mi.)

September 15, 2009 By

This race was canceled due to poor weather conditions.

Members will meet Saturday the 19th to ship birds for the 250-mile race unless otherwise notified. John James is scheduled to drive the birds to Louisville and will need to leave by 6:30, so please arrive in time to have your birds marked before then.

Filed Under: Race Day Info & Results

Greenbrier YB race, September 13, 2009 (150 mi.)

September 11, 2009 By

RESULTS:

1 st IF 09 LKY 9053 Check Splash Hen Bob Zerkle
2 nd If 09 LKY 9061 Red Check Hen Bob Zerkle
3 rd IF 09 LKY 9096 Dun Hen Kip Sulham
4 th IF 09 LKY 9108 Check Pied Hen John James

4 lofts had no reports

Northeast wind again this week for another slow race. Winning Speed was only 913.694 Yards Per Minute which is only 32 mph. Also with the northeast winds the returns were quite poor as a whole.

David is apologizing for not having the printout scanned and posted yet ;) Hopefully soon!

Birds were released at 9:15 Sunday morning under clear skies and winds out if the NE at 4mph.
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The club will meet at Steve’s at 5:30 to counter mark birds ahead of the 150 mile race on Sunday. Set clocks for 6 pm as Kip will need to leave by 6:30 to get to Louisville in good time.

Filed Under: Race Schedule
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