BobC Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) On Sunday 22nd,I was privilaged to be invited to the World Speedway Riders Association Lunch in Bournemouth. A very enjoyable social gathering Just for your amusement,here is a group photo.Who do you recognise?Not all are riders,some Team Managers,and respected Journalists and officials.I must point out that even I cannot name all of those in the photo! There were others there,including Brian Crutcher,Freddie Williams,Bernard Crapper etc. http://sports.webshots.com/album/563898038...IX?vhost=sports Standing..1Mick Barnes(referee) 2.George White 3.Ken Middleditch 4.Bert Harkins 5.? 6.Jack Geran 7.Ian Williams 8.George Major 9.? 10.Pete Smith 11.Andy Day,(former Dons Manager) 12.Allan Clarke(NZ reporter) 13.Tony Day 14.Nigel Andrews 15.Sid Dowdy Seated..1.Norman Strachan 2.Bobby Croombs 3.Ron Walton 4.Phil Woodcock 5.Reg Duval 6.Merv Hanham 7.Pete Rogers 8.Bob Andrews I will confirm the riders and their position in the photo as you identify them! Have fun. Edited June 28, 2008 by BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Nice to see Bob Andrews over from NZ-can also pick out Bertola, Pete Smith, Jack Geran and I think Dingle Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterdaysman Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 No, Dingle wasn't there, Know most of 'em but won't spoil the fun. Might be able to help out later on if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Is Eric Boothroyd the guy sitting down front left??Also I thought Dingle was the shorter gentleman two to the left of Bertola, help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisonphil Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Is Eric Boothroyd the guy sitting down front left??Also I thought Dingle was the shorter gentleman two to the left of Bertola, help!! No,it is Norman Strachan,rode for Poole in the 60s @ 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterdaysman Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Is Eric Boothroyd the guy sitting down front left??Also I thought Dingle was the shorter gentleman two to the left of Bertola, help!! Think that's Georgie White (Swindon '50's /'60's). So which one do you reckon is Bob Andrews then Bobbath!! Steady now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) Some of those in the photo include..... Ken Middleditch,Norman Strachan,George White,George Major,Phil Woodcock,Bobby Croombs,Pete Smith,Merv Hanham,Former refree Mick Barnes,Brian Smith,Reg Duval,NZ Speedway reporter,Allan Clarke,Ron Peters?, There are others,but lets see if you can find these first! Edited June 26, 2008 by BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ian Williams, back row 7th from the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddfossengen Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 think you will find that the mystery faces are not strictly speedway riders but guys who promote our sport through showing bike at local shows etc in the picture i can spot in the back row tony day andy day nigel andrews and sid dowdy hope this clears up a few frowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Isn't Bob Andrews sitting on the far right of the front row? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ok got Ken Middleditch, also see its Norman Strachan now-then is Eric Boothroyd the guy with the dark glasses middle of front row? Can't spot George Major tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Wait a minute is that George Major whose face is partially obscured standing next to Ian Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) I have updated the original post,showing who you have identified and where they are in the photo. No Eric Boothroyd or Dingle Brown! Also added other names to my earlier post. I will put you out of your misery on Friday morning. Edited June 26, 2008 by BobC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 All riders now identified,where possible. Where there is a ?,I would like to know myself,if any of you can help. Also in attendeance were Dave Pavitt,# Name Removed #,and John Payne. With sincere apologies for anyone Ive missed.Please be assured,it is not intentional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesterdaysman Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Number 3 seated is Ron Walton and Number 7 seated is Pete Rogers. I think both of these rode for California (berks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Number 3 seated is Ron Walton and Number 7 seated is Pete Rogers. I think both of these rode for California (berks). Dully amended. Thank you Yesterdaysman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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