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Pigeon Racing Busts Loom Over Topeka Event
In Topeka a 300 mile to 400 mile pigeon race draws 6500 birds from 13 states. Cedar Rapids club president Howard Holten explains race logistics including banding, clocks, weather checks, and the combine truck. Winners are decided by the third highest average speed. Distances are mapped for accurate results.
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Howard Holton
Holten
Sixth St. NW
Topeka
Kan
Cedar Rapids Racing Pigeon Club
Cedar Rapidians
Ahart
Cedar Rapids
Corn County Combine
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Peoria
Ill
Liberty