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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.'

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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! :unsure:

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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.

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