E I Addio 15,819 Posted July 5, 2015 She was only a Wimbledon supporter, but she showed Ron Howe ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,055 Posted July 5, 2015 That would be an even better joke, E.I., if you spelt Ron How's name correctly! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) That would be an even better joke, E.I., if you spelt Ron How's name correctly! Could it have been a reference to Wimbledon rider Ron Howes? http://www.speedwayatoz.co.uk/ronhowes.html Edited July 5, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,018 Posted July 7, 2015 Could it have been a reference to Wimbledon rider Ron Howes? http://www.speedwayatoz.co.uk/ronhowes.html They are both mentioned in "Who's Who", or rather the "Howes How"... Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2015 They are both mentioned in "Who's Who", or rather the "Howes How"... Steve I would have expected nothing less than that to have happened in regard to Ron How and Ron Howes - both competent riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,972 Posted July 7, 2015 John Hyam, if only his numerous pseudonyms were forgettable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) John Hyam, if only his numerous pseudonyms were forgettable Good one: there is evidence that he was set for a place in the 1956 Eastbourne Eaglets' team (a side initiated by the late Charlie Dugard) and also appeared on track at the old California-in-England raceway. Out of interest Trible H - did or have you ever ridden a speedway bike? By the way, the said JH was advised at some California sessions by the previously mentioned Ron How, and also Maury McDermott, George Bason, Stan and Jim Tebby, and Al Holliday. Edited July 7, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 7, 2015 Good one: there is evidence that he was set for a place in the 1956 Eastbourne Eaglets' team (a side initiated by the late Charlie Dugard) and also appeared on track at the old California-in-England raceway. Out of interest Trible H - did or have you ever ridden a speedway bike? By the way, the said JH was advised at some California sessions by the previously mentioned Ron How, and also Maury McDermott, George Bason, Stan and Jim Tebby, and Al Holliday. Maury McDermott actually rode for Sunderland 'Saints' back in 1964 gustix. Out of interest, did you know of Vic Ridgeon - he rode for us too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,055 Posted July 8, 2015 Out of interest, did you know of Vic Ridgeon - he rode for us too. I know you didn't ask me, but I got to know Vic very well in his later days. He sent me some good old photos of Clacton as he used to holiday there in his younger days! He was such a nice man and very forthcoming with information and stories about ye olde days (especially at Rye House) when I was researching for my books. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 8, 2015 Maury McDermott actually rode for Sunderland 'Saints' back in 1964 gustix. Out of interest, did you know of Vic Ridgeon - he rode for us too. I went with both Maury McDermott and Vic Ridgeon to many meetings over the years. Great guys - sadly no longer with us. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Gerald 'Jaffa' Purkiss (Canterbury) Rudy Muts (Wimbledon) Arthur Price (King's Lynn/Boston) Ivan Blacka (Edinburgh/Stoke) Karl Fiala (Rye) Robbie Blackadder (Newcastle) Jack Bibby (Crayford) Pete Wigley (Crayford) Les Race (Barrow) Frits Koppe (K. Lynn) Carl Squirrell (Ipswich) Ted Howgego (Ipswich) ...and 'the original' Jack Bibby! http://www.speedwayatoz.co.uk/jackbibby1.html Edited July 8, 2015 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,855 Posted July 9, 2015 Just seen some results fron the US and ...........Slater Lightcap was among the competitors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 9, 2015 Just seen some results fron the US and ...........Slater Lightcap was among the competitors Must have been a 'shade'(y) character. :rofl: See what I did there. I'll get me coat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,287 Posted November 29, 2019 John Legman I cleaned that one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites