Andy Wilko 5 Posted March 24, 2010 I noticed in the obituaries for 'arry that one of his first journo jobs was as Assistant Editor of the Speedway Gazette in the late 40s/early 50s. He also was a Greyhound Racing journalist before moving on to the noble art. It brought to mind the occasion when the presenter of Grandstand at the time (may have been David Coleman) introduced a boxing bout and then said "now I'll hand you over to Harry Commentator your carpenter". A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted March 24, 2010 I noticed in the obituaries for 'arry that one of his first journo jobs was as Assistant Editor of the Speedway Gazette in the late 40s/early 50s. He also was a Greyhound Racing journalist before moving on to the noble art. It brought to mind the occasion when the presenter of Grandstand at the time (may have been David Coleman) introduced a boxing bout and then said "now I'll hand you over to Harry Commentator your carpenter". A Typical 'Colemanballs' - Private Eye would have liked that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight_Lady 2 Posted March 25, 2010 http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=53285 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,955 Posted March 25, 2010 http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=53285 Yep, but given his association with Speedway in Years Gone By, this is a more appropriate place for a thread. A great shame that Harry Carpenter has gone. A real professional. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight_Lady 2 Posted March 25, 2010 Apologies Mr Moderator. I just didn't see the point of a duplicate thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,955 Posted March 25, 2010 Apologies Mr Moderator. I just didn't see the point of a duplicate thread. ML - I don't want to be a mod, it's too much hassle. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted March 25, 2010 Apologies Mr Moderator. I just didn't see the point of a duplicate thread. Okay Mrs. Moderator Rob McCafffery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmartin 7 Posted March 26, 2010 (edited) Typical 'Colemanballs' - Private Eye would have liked that one. I am sorry - BUT - I should also have Posted: A brilliant Commentator who will be sadly missed. R.I.P. + Harry. Edited March 26, 2010 by ianmartin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
