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Dick Smythe

1907 – 1967

Australian speedway rider

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About Dick Smythe

Lived 1907 – 1967 (aged 59–60). Dick Smythe was a speedway rider.

Richard Charles Smythe (17 August 1907 – 27 February 1967) was a motorcycle speedway rider from Australia. He would earn ten Australia national speedway team international caps.

Career Smythe a former jockey and butcher's roundsman was an early pioneer speedway rider in Australia and the United Kingdom. He first arrived in the UK during 1928 and rode in various exhibition matches. He returned to Australia for 1929 and 1930 and won the 1930 Golden Sash and First Division handicap during 1930.

His first taste of league speedway in Britain was for the Stamford Bridge Pensioners, when he joined the London club for the 1931 Speedway Southern League season. On the formation of the National League in 1932, he was retained by the Pensioners and won the National Association Trophy with them. The following season he moved clubs after joining Harringay Tigers, his 1936 season was ended following a crash in which Smythe suffered spinal injuries. His last season in Britain was in 1937, again with Harringay.

Players cigarette cards Smythe is listed as number 42 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.

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Important facts

Born
1907
Birth century
Occupation
Also known as
Richard Charles Smythe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dick Smythe?

Australian speedway rider

When was Dick Smythe born?

Dick Smythe was born in 1907.

When did Dick Smythe die?

Dick Smythe died on 27 February 1967.

What was Dick Smythe's occupation?

Dick Smythe was a speedway rider.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dick Smythe

· Wikidata: Q121210414

· DBpedia: Dick Smythe

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