Laindon's pigeon racers flew from Worksop this weekend and the 135-mile run produced a magnificent clean sweep for Jimmy Richards.
His high-flying Laffy Daffy birds took the first four places, with the leader clocking 1304 yards per minute for the Pride of Laindon club.
Roy Price and son led the way for the Laindon club, coming in at 1271 yards per minute.
Albert Barker had his third runners-up spot in a row at 1268 ypm, while the bronze medal position went to club secretary and wife Mr and Mrs Steve Smith on 1264.
Published Tuesday, April 29, 2003
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