Guest Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Does anyone remember 1953-54 era 'Speedway Star' contributor Fred Philpott who used the pen name 'Ninth Man'? I also think he contributed to 'Speedway News' and 'Speedway World'. Away from speedway he worked full-time for the 'Croydon Advertiser.' Edited May 16, 2022 by Guest spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Stadia 1,070 Posted May 16, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnHyam said: Does anyone remember 1953-54 era 'Speedway Star' contributor Fred Philpott who used the pen name 'Ninth Man'? I also think he contributed to 'Speedway News' and 'Speedway World'. Away from speedway he worked full-time for the 'Croydon Advertiser.' I was born in 1958 John, sorry, but my dad may have known, but he has been 6 ft under since 2002! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 Posted May 16, 2022 I remember his articles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 Posted May 17, 2022 Frederick H. Philpott from Southdown Road, Wimbledon, was a regular writer to Speedway Star and his letters were published on the 'Edaches' page. The Star ran a Tell-a-tale competition which Mr. Philpott won. The prize was a regular column in the magazine. He wrote articles under the name 'Ninth Man', with his first column being published in the Star on 17th October 1953. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 17, 2022 I wonder what happened after early 1954 to Frederick H. Philpott from Southdown Road, Wimbledon. When did he last have a column in Speedway Star? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
