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NH 121276 Carrier Pigeon "ADMIRAL", National Capital Concourse Association pigeon races

Carrier Pigeon "ADMIRAL", National Capital Concourse Association pigeon races
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Title: Carrier Pigeon "ADMIRAL", National Capital Concourse Association pigeon races
Caption: Carrier Pigeon "ADMIRAL". AU-23-M-703-Blue Cheek Cock. The winner of two first prizes in the National Capital Concourse Association pigeon races, bred from pure Osman & Logan blooded stock, in 1923 he won first position in the Grand National Capital Concourse Association Race, winning over a selected group of 100 pigeons, representing 13 lofts, he was liberated in Nappanee, Indiana, early in the morning and homed same day of toss before dark, averaging 1382 yards per minute.
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Catalog #: NH 121276
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