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Crystal Palace – 1938 Season (collated from the Norwood News)
Preview
CAR SPEEDWAY READY - New Thrill at Crystal Palace To-morrow
Plans are new completed for the opening meeting of the Crystal Palace Car Speedway tomorrow (Saturday). It will be possible to start five, and possibly six, cars abreast, if necessary, a feat which has not been poesible on any other track so far that has staged doodle-dicing meetings. Roy Clive has decided to feature a silver trophy event in the first programme, and a cup is being specially designed for the occasion. Twelve famous drivers will take part in this competition, which will be known as the Crystal Palace Trophy, over 12 heats. Included In the line-up will be Walter Mackereth, British individual champion, Spike Rhiando, who is recognised as one of America's most spirited dicers, and the Australian champion, Ted Poole. The second half of the programme will include a six-lap six-car competition in two heats and a final on a handicap basis. Altogether, 18 drivers will appear during the afternoon.
Saturday 06-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, Best Pairs
Doodle-Dicing Introduced at the Crystal Palace
NORWOOD had its introduction to " doodle-dicing " on Saturday, when, for the first time since the speedway, with the exception of Bank Holidays, the Crystal Palace track was used for the opening meeting of the car speedway. This small car racing, which originated in America and Australia, should prove very popular, and it was a pity that the first meeting was not better supported. But those who were there had an exciting afternoon for there were plenty of thrills and spills. The race for the Crystal Palace Speedway Trophy produced some tense moments. Competitors were: Lea Bridge. Wembley, Coventry, Belle Vue, London and Stoke, and it was won by Coventry, the drivers being Walter Mackereth and Frank Chiswell, with 23 points out of a possible 25. Belle Vue were the runners-up with 14 points.
During one of the events for the trophy Basil de Mattos lost his back wheel while broad-siding at a high speed after driving two laps with with the wheel bent and rapidly weakening. The race was also notable for a number of thrilling duels and close finishes. Eric Worswick, of Belle Vue, just managed to snatch second place from Les White, of Wembley, as they rounded the last bend, and Basil de Mattos, of London, took third place from Val Atkinson, of Stoke, after an exciting race. Also Walter Mackereth just managed to get the better of Spike Rhiando in a close contest. In another of the events Jimmy Haynes, of Lea Bridge, broad-sided and skidded off the track, but whipped his car round on to the grass verge. Average speed of the cars was about 41 miles per hour, and could have been considerably higher if the track had been in better condition and the drivers better acquainted with it. Mrs. E. Clive wife of the promoter, presented the silver trophies.
The Flying Fifteen Handicap Race was son by Sid Emery (Belle Vue), Spike Rhiando being second, and Basil de Mattos third. Not all the entrants started in the various events, and, in one, only two finished. Ron Mills, and Bill Reynolds, of Wembley, won the Speedy Four Dash events.
Saturday 20-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, London 47-27 Provinces
Doodle-Dicing at the Palace - London Win Easily
Once again there was plenty of thrills for "doodle-dicing" enthusiasts at the Crystal Palace. on Saturday, when the second small car event to be organised there was run. The most important event was that between London and the Provinces which was run off in 12 heats. Spike Rhiando was to have led for London, but was unwell. He was involved in an accident three weeks ago. when he broke his leg; insisted on driving the following day; continued to fulfil his engagements; crashed again at Belle Vue, but drove with six stitches In his head the same night; crashed at another event, was carried off; but recovered half an hour later. Tough work this "doodle-dicing."
The leader for the Provinces was Walter Mackereth, British individual champion, who has won more races this year than any other "doodle-dicer.' His wife and three children always watch him from the stands every time he drives, so perhaps that is why he has won so often!
There was plenty of interest in the race, in spite of the fact that it was won by London by a wide margin, 47 points to 27, and some spectacular skidding. Teams were. London: Spike Rhiando (capt.). Jimmy Raynes, Les White, Vic Patterson, George Turvey, Basil de Mattos and Eddie Hazel (reserve) Provinces: Walter Mackereth (capt.), "Buster " Bladon, Charles Pashley, Eric Worswick, Val Atkinson, Stan Mills and Sid Emery (reserve).
During the eleventh heat there was a misunderstanding among the officials of the track when at the start three machines were in line, but ahead of the fourth. This was considered to be fair start by Mr. W. V, Pickering, the starter, and he allowed the cars to continue. A discussion among some of the officials followed, however, and Mr. Pickering took off his white starter's coat and returned to the stands.
The cars were stooped at the sixth lap and the race was later run again, Mr. Pickering returning to his duties. Supporting the main event was a marathon handicap which provided some of the best racing of the afternoon. This was won by Basil de Mattos, Les White being second and George Turvey third. Les White. deputising for Spike Rhiando, won the captain's match race against Walter Mackereth. finishing the three laps in 53 1/5th seconds.
The ten-dicers' scratch race, run in two heats, was won by George Turvey. Les White was second and Lane White third.
Saturday 27-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, Test match - North 43-65 South
Doodle Dicing" at the Palace - South Have Easy Win Over North
The South had an easy win over the North by 65 points to 43 in the speedway car test match at the Crystal Palace on Saturday. It was an unlucky day for the North for they were continually being hampered by engine trouble and in two races were only able to enter one car. Also Palace riders had to come to their rescue on a number of occasions, Eddie Hazel riding for thern four times. Vic Patterson twice and Jimmy Haynes once. It was owing to the sportsmanship of Lea White, the South captain, that this was possible.
The first half was a neck and neck struggle, at the interval, the North being only four points behind their opponents' total of 29. Not until the 10th race did the South take the upper hand, and this was mainly due to the North's second man being disqualified after one of the best races of the afternoon. It was bad luck for the North for it appeared that Eric Worswick's wheels crossed the white line over the edge of the track.
The one bright spot for the North was the riding of Walter Mackereth, their captain, who not only obtained maximum points, but also the fastest time of the afternoon when he won the first race in 87 3/5ths seconds at a speed of 41.93mph.
Teams:
South: Les White (captain), Basil de Mattos, Ron Wills, George Turvey, Bill Reynolds, Lane White
Reserve: Vic Patterson
North: Walter Mackereth (captain), Johnny Young, Johnny Young, Val Atkinson, Gene Crowley, Eric Worswick, Joe Wildblood
Reserve: Eddie Hayes
Saturday 03-Sep-38,Crystal Palace, League,Crystal Palace 25-47 Belle Vue
Rhiando Spiked! Palace Speedway Star Without His Car
While frantic efforts were being made to effect roadside repairs to a van towing his racing car, Spike Rhiando, captain of the Crystal Palace Car Speedway team, sat in the paddock at the Palace on Saturday afternoon impatiently watching his team losing their match against Belle Vue.
Owing to the breakdown, his car was unable to arrive in time, and he was therefore compelled to miss most of the races. There were loud cheers when the car arrived, and in the captains’ race, Spike worked off his annoyance by going all out and proving an easy winner over Charles Pashley, and at the same time showing what a valuable asset he would have been to the Palace side that day.
It was the Palace’s unlucky day, or though they were well beaten by Bell Vuew in a Speedway Car league match, they were considerably weakened by depleted side, and the score was not a fair comparison.
First, there was the accident with Spike Rhiando’s car, then, in addition, they were without the services of Basil de Mattos, who had been badly injured at Belle Vue earlier in the week. Also several of their other drivers were unable to compete so it is not surprising that Belle Vue had an easy victory by 47 points to 25.
Still, the crowd was treated to some fine racing, and the usual thrills compensated for the loss of their favourites.
Preview
CAR SPEEDWAY READY - New Thrill at Crystal Palace To-morrow
Plans are new completed for the opening meeting of the Crystal Palace Car Speedway tomorrow (Saturday). It will be possible to start five, and possibly six, cars abreast, if necessary, a feat which has not been poesible on any other track so far that has staged doodle-dicing meetings. Roy Clive has decided to feature a silver trophy event in the first programme, and a cup is being specially designed for the occasion. Twelve famous drivers will take part in this competition, which will be known as the Crystal Palace Trophy, over 12 heats. Included In the line-up will be Walter Mackereth, British individual champion, Spike Rhiando, who is recognised as one of America's most spirited dicers, and the Australian champion, Ted Poole. The second half of the programme will include a six-lap six-car competition in two heats and a final on a handicap basis. Altogether, 18 drivers will appear during the afternoon.
Saturday 06-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, Best Pairs
Doodle-Dicing Introduced at the Crystal Palace
NORWOOD had its introduction to " doodle-dicing " on Saturday, when, for the first time since the speedway, with the exception of Bank Holidays, the Crystal Palace track was used for the opening meeting of the car speedway. This small car racing, which originated in America and Australia, should prove very popular, and it was a pity that the first meeting was not better supported. But those who were there had an exciting afternoon for there were plenty of thrills and spills. The race for the Crystal Palace Speedway Trophy produced some tense moments. Competitors were: Lea Bridge. Wembley, Coventry, Belle Vue, London and Stoke, and it was won by Coventry, the drivers being Walter Mackereth and Frank Chiswell, with 23 points out of a possible 25. Belle Vue were the runners-up with 14 points.
During one of the events for the trophy Basil de Mattos lost his back wheel while broad-siding at a high speed after driving two laps with with the wheel bent and rapidly weakening. The race was also notable for a number of thrilling duels and close finishes. Eric Worswick, of Belle Vue, just managed to snatch second place from Les White, of Wembley, as they rounded the last bend, and Basil de Mattos, of London, took third place from Val Atkinson, of Stoke, after an exciting race. Also Walter Mackereth just managed to get the better of Spike Rhiando in a close contest. In another of the events Jimmy Haynes, of Lea Bridge, broad-sided and skidded off the track, but whipped his car round on to the grass verge. Average speed of the cars was about 41 miles per hour, and could have been considerably higher if the track had been in better condition and the drivers better acquainted with it. Mrs. E. Clive wife of the promoter, presented the silver trophies.
The Flying Fifteen Handicap Race was son by Sid Emery (Belle Vue), Spike Rhiando being second, and Basil de Mattos third. Not all the entrants started in the various events, and, in one, only two finished. Ron Mills, and Bill Reynolds, of Wembley, won the Speedy Four Dash events.
Saturday 20-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, London 47-27 Provinces
Doodle-Dicing at the Palace - London Win Easily
Once again there was plenty of thrills for "doodle-dicing" enthusiasts at the Crystal Palace. on Saturday, when the second small car event to be organised there was run. The most important event was that between London and the Provinces which was run off in 12 heats. Spike Rhiando was to have led for London, but was unwell. He was involved in an accident three weeks ago. when he broke his leg; insisted on driving the following day; continued to fulfil his engagements; crashed again at Belle Vue, but drove with six stitches In his head the same night; crashed at another event, was carried off; but recovered half an hour later. Tough work this "doodle-dicing."
The leader for the Provinces was Walter Mackereth, British individual champion, who has won more races this year than any other "doodle-dicer.' His wife and three children always watch him from the stands every time he drives, so perhaps that is why he has won so often!
There was plenty of interest in the race, in spite of the fact that it was won by London by a wide margin, 47 points to 27, and some spectacular skidding. Teams were. London: Spike Rhiando (capt.). Jimmy Raynes, Les White, Vic Patterson, George Turvey, Basil de Mattos and Eddie Hazel (reserve) Provinces: Walter Mackereth (capt.), "Buster " Bladon, Charles Pashley, Eric Worswick, Val Atkinson, Stan Mills and Sid Emery (reserve).
During the eleventh heat there was a misunderstanding among the officials of the track when at the start three machines were in line, but ahead of the fourth. This was considered to be fair start by Mr. W. V, Pickering, the starter, and he allowed the cars to continue. A discussion among some of the officials followed, however, and Mr. Pickering took off his white starter's coat and returned to the stands.
The cars were stooped at the sixth lap and the race was later run again, Mr. Pickering returning to his duties. Supporting the main event was a marathon handicap which provided some of the best racing of the afternoon. This was won by Basil de Mattos, Les White being second and George Turvey third. Les White. deputising for Spike Rhiando, won the captain's match race against Walter Mackereth. finishing the three laps in 53 1/5th seconds.
The ten-dicers' scratch race, run in two heats, was won by George Turvey. Les White was second and Lane White third.
Saturday 27-Aug-38, Crystal Palace, Test match - North 43-65 South
Doodle Dicing" at the Palace - South Have Easy Win Over North
The South had an easy win over the North by 65 points to 43 in the speedway car test match at the Crystal Palace on Saturday. It was an unlucky day for the North for they were continually being hampered by engine trouble and in two races were only able to enter one car. Also Palace riders had to come to their rescue on a number of occasions, Eddie Hazel riding for thern four times. Vic Patterson twice and Jimmy Haynes once. It was owing to the sportsmanship of Lea White, the South captain, that this was possible.
The first half was a neck and neck struggle, at the interval, the North being only four points behind their opponents' total of 29. Not until the 10th race did the South take the upper hand, and this was mainly due to the North's second man being disqualified after one of the best races of the afternoon. It was bad luck for the North for it appeared that Eric Worswick's wheels crossed the white line over the edge of the track.
The one bright spot for the North was the riding of Walter Mackereth, their captain, who not only obtained maximum points, but also the fastest time of the afternoon when he won the first race in 87 3/5ths seconds at a speed of 41.93mph.
Teams:
South: Les White (captain), Basil de Mattos, Ron Wills, George Turvey, Bill Reynolds, Lane White
Reserve: Vic Patterson
North: Walter Mackereth (captain), Johnny Young, Johnny Young, Val Atkinson, Gene Crowley, Eric Worswick, Joe Wildblood
Reserve: Eddie Hayes
Saturday 03-Sep-38,Crystal Palace, League,Crystal Palace 25-47 Belle Vue
Rhiando Spiked! Palace Speedway Star Without His Car
While frantic efforts were being made to effect roadside repairs to a van towing his racing car, Spike Rhiando, captain of the Crystal Palace Car Speedway team, sat in the paddock at the Palace on Saturday afternoon impatiently watching his team losing their match against Belle Vue.
Owing to the breakdown, his car was unable to arrive in time, and he was therefore compelled to miss most of the races. There were loud cheers when the car arrived, and in the captains’ race, Spike worked off his annoyance by going all out and proving an easy winner over Charles Pashley, and at the same time showing what a valuable asset he would have been to the Palace side that day.
It was the Palace’s unlucky day, or though they were well beaten by Bell Vuew in a Speedway Car league match, they were considerably weakened by depleted side, and the score was not a fair comparison.
First, there was the accident with Spike Rhiando’s car, then, in addition, they were without the services of Basil de Mattos, who had been badly injured at Belle Vue earlier in the week. Also several of their other drivers were unable to compete so it is not surprising that Belle Vue had an easy victory by 47 points to 25.
Still, the crowd was treated to some fine racing, and the usual thrills compensated for the loss of their favourites.