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| Name The Track |
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Hi John. Referring to the three
attached scans, I think it`s most likely that a training
track is depicted ? Could it be California nr
Wokingham ? Or Brafield ? Hope you and readers find these
pics [ c1950 ? ] of interest . Regards, Nigel
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Hi John. Referring to the three “
mystery “ snapshots just sent to you, this photo of
Brafield track [ which I`ve just found on the internet ]
confirms the location. Cheers, Nigel ...confirms the
location – or does it ? Cheers, Nigel
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| Name the Glasgow
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Wattie Dunlop says: John, some Glasgow pennants,
unsure what track though.
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believe there have been 8 Glasgow tracks not counting
Paisley and Coatbridge. Can you say which venue(s)
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Steve Baker says: Hi John, The mystery man is Zdenek
Majstr, The meeting is Young England v Young
Czechoslavakia at Bradford, August 11 1971. All
the best, Steve
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| John says: Astonishing
Steve. I don't know how you do it! |
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| Nigel says: Hello there ! Are you
able to identify the riders in this pair of 1960s
photographs ? My guess is that Ove Fundin is on at least
one of them ! “ Hell had no fury like Fundin behind “ !
Hope you enjoy seeing these photos and to hear from you
soon, Best wishes Nigel |
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looks like Ove Fundin in both pics. The Belle Vue
rider could be Peter Craven. Please confirm
John |
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Jim Henry says: The top photo is Ove Fundin and the
bottom photo is of Peter Craven outside and Ronnie
Moore inside. (What is throwing folks is the Wimbledon
and Norwich race jackets both show a big star ) The
photograph is taken at Oxford on the date advised and
was a British Match Race event.
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| John says: black and
white photos of Norwich and Wimbledon riders have been
confused more than once. Thank you Jim, your help is
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| Courtesy of David
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above rider
John |
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| Argentina
1929/30 |
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| Argentina
1929/30 Line Up |
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| Hackney Wick
1938 Incident |
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Anne-Marie Paulin says: Hi John, I am trying to find
information on a William Lennon who died in Nov 1938 age
34 from burns due to a petrol tank fire. I can find no
information on this in the newspapers but saw this in the
Hansard for the time.
"Mr. Thorne asked the Home
Secretary whether he can give any information in
connection with an explosion at the Hackney Wick Stadium
on Tuesday, 15th November; how many people were injured;
and what was the cause of the explosion?"
"Mr. Lloyd, I
understand that this explosion occurred in connection with
the demolition an old petrol-storage tank. Three men were
seriously injured, and I much regret that two of them
subsequently died from their injuries. The inquest has
been adjourned for further inquiries, and it is not
possible at present for any statement to be made as to the
cause of the explosion."
Anne-Marie says: I am wondering if my grandfather William
Lennon was working at the Hackney Wick Stadium as this is
very coincidental? Would you have any further
information on the explosion and whether my grandfather
was involved?
John says: if you have any
information regarding an explosion please send me an email
John |
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Maurice John Murdoch |
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Courtesy of
Luke Eaton |
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pictured above on an AJS machine was an Aussie
contemporary of Lionel van Praag and was all set to come
to the UK with the 1936 world champion Van Praag but
Maurice did not travel to Britain with Lionel due to
family commitments. |
Luke Eaton says: Would you have any information on
my grandfather ( Maurice John Murdoch).
Apparently he raced alongside Van Praag and Jack
Patman. Regards Luke Eaton
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please email me
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war Bulldogs at Hall Green. I think Les Bowden is at
far right. If you can name anyone in this photo
please send me an email
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| Yarmouth Team,
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| Courtesy of Graham Gleave |
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| John says: Can you say the year
and name the riders, if so send me an email
John |
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Steve Baker says: Yarmouth from, I think, 1948, and a
few names I'm not 100% on, perhaps someone can confirm
or rectify! back row, Dick Wise, manager, Reg
Morgan and Bill Carruthers. Middle row, Paddy
Hammond(?), Bert Rawlinson(?), Billy Bales and Ted
Rawlinson(?). front, Roy Duke(?) and Sid
Hipperson.
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| John says: Welshman Ivor Davies
modelling a W race jacket can you tell me what the W was
for! John |
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The race jacket Ivor Davies is wearing is
Wolverhampton Wasps from 1953, the year Wolverhampton
and Cradley merged, a very ill advised move!
Imagine Newcastle merging with Sunderland and you will
understand what I mean!
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| John says: As a NUFC fan I would
slash my wrists if we even suggested merging with the
Mackems! |
| Col Greenwell says: The large W
is for Wolverhampton Wasps...early 1950's |
| John says: When your
town/city is called Wolverhampton you would think the only
nickname would be "Wolves" but here we have Wolverhampton
calling themselves The Wasps! |
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| Willie Wilson |
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| Graham Gleave sent me this photo
of Willie Wilson. I have to confess I have never
heard of him. Can you supply any info on him.
I want at least the team he was riding for, I cannot place
the small amount of his race jacket and would like the
year too
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| Steve Baker says: Willie Wilson
is pictured wearing an Ashfield Giants race jacket from
1950 |
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Nigel says: Hi John. Referring to
the identification of Willie Wilson , I was only a boy at
the time he was piling up the points for Ashfield. However
I do remember reading in a speedway magazine that a
snapped chain once caused him to miss a place amongst the
qualifiers for a World Final at Wembley c1952. So he
must`ve been pretty good in his day ! Cheers, Nigel B
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| John says: My thanks to Steve and
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year and the track
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| Col Greenwell says: Johnnie
Hoskin pic.
Dick Campbell (Edinburgh) in centre. I still remember
races between him and Eric Boothroyd. at Cleveland Park.
That would be in er... er.. 1961. Where does time go ? |
| Steve Baker says: The other
rider with Johnnie Hoskins is Jack Young and I think the
year is 1951 |
| John says: So if it is
Jack Young, Dick Campbell and Johnnie Hoskins in possibly
1951 where would this be? Old Meadowbank?
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One Of The Glasgow Tracks? Can you name the riders, the
year and the track
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| Jim Henry says: The
track is Ashfield not sure of the riders but it appears to
be either a second half or a junior race as they all seem
to be wearing plain race jackets. |
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of the same race can you name the riders, the track and
the year?
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Linsey says: I found your website and thought it was a
great source of information on old speedway teams. My
grandad passed away a few years ago and left a
collection of badges, some of which are speedway ones.
We have managed to identify most of them but aren't
sure about this one (photo attached). I am guessing
that it may be a Hackney Wick Wolves one, as there is
another Hackney Wick badge in the collection, but any
suggestions you have on which club this relates
to would be gratefully received.
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John says: Thank you Linsey. You will have to be
patient but if anyone contacts me identifying your
badge I will post details on here |
Gareth Clough says: Hiya John, just looking
through your website of all things great on
speedway, and was loving the name the rider
pages, and then came across the name the
badge, now I may be very wrong on this as I
was only born in 1982 but the image looked
very familiar and I believe it to be from
between 1970 and 1973 when the Bradford team
went under the name of 'Bradford Northern' the
same as the rugby league team who they shared
a ground and also the same hogs head logo on
their shirts, hope this helps, Gareth from
Bradford
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Colin
Jewes says: Hi John, Re. Name the Badge, (in ‘Name
the Rider Pt.3’), There may be something in what Gareth
says, re that badge and Bradford Northern, for that’s
certainly a
Tudor rose in the centre,
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| John says: Well of course it may
not be a speedway badge. It stays on my Name the
Rider (badge) and is interesting is it not? |
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Can you say what year this team
rode together and their names?
send me an email
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Myerscough is one of these? If you can supply names email me
please
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says: This request is a little different from my normal
requests for names of unnamed riders in pictures I get sent
to me. 1960 Yarmouth rider. Ken Last, is at far
right in the above speedway star scan. Please see
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| Hello John, I am writing to you to ask whether you have
any information or photographs of Ken Last, I have found
one on your site 1960 Yarmouth team.
(John says: see above picture).
Luke continues: Ken is my great uncle and he has been
telling me about his speedway days. I thought I’d
investigate further as he doesn’t have many photos. I
believe he rode for Great Yarmouth 1960, rode for Ipswich
in 50’s and Kings Lynn sometime after 1960. Regards
Luke Manning. |
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John says: Of the 3 tracks Ken rode for,
only Yarmouth is defunct! So my site has nothing on
Ipswich or Coventry. Luke would love some
info/pictures of Great Uncle Ken. Perhaps you have
pics of Ken Last at any of his clubs or info that you
would like me to pass on to Luke? If so get scanning
and send me an email.
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| Steve Brown says: Ken Last also
rode for Norwich |
Colonel Green says:
I have some info on Ken Last, please see the following
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John says: Hi Luke, I hope this section is a help
on your search for information on your Great Uncle, Ken
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