Andy Wilko Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=53285 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Apologies Mr Moderator. I just didn't see the point of a duplicate thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Apologies Mr Moderator. I just didn't see the point of a duplicate thread. Okay Mrs. Moderator Rob McCafffery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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