A spectacular return. The former New Zealand speedway test captain, Graeme Stapleton, of Christchurch, falls heavily as Eric Dugard flies over the top in a British league match between White City and Wimbledon at Wimbledon. Staple ton was making his first appearance in Wimbledon colours for more than three years. Neither rider was seriously hurt.
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Press, 5 July 1977, Page 32
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55A spectacular return. The former New Zealand speedway test captain, Graeme Stapleton, of Christchurch, falls heavily as Eric Dugard flies over the top in a British league match between White City and Wimbledon at Wimbledon. Staple ton was making his first appearance in Wimbledon colours for more than three years. Neither rider was seriously hurt. Press, 5 July 1977, Page 32
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