Charlie Palmer Dies

[junkmansports]

Charlie Palmer, longtime official, dies

By Chuck Dybdal
Charlie Palmer, who spent more than 60 years in the racing industry, died at his Calavaras County, Calif., home of an aneurysm Sunday. He was 80. Officials at Golden Gate Fields announced the death Wednesday.
Palmer began his career parking cars and cleaning stalls at Bay Area racetracks and later served as a racing official throughout Northern California. He was the racing secretary at the Big Fresno Fair for 36 years before retiring in 2001. He also served as racing secretary at the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale.
Palmer is survived by his wife, Patricia, and sons Brian, Gregg, and Kevin.

[James121]

Charles Stuart William Palmer, sports administrator and judoka: born London 15 April 1930; Chairman, British Judo Association 1962-85, President 1977-2001; President, International Judo Federation 1965-79, Honorary Life President 1979-2001; OBE 1973; Vice-Chairman, British Olympic Association 1977-83, Chairman 1983-88, Vice-President 1988-2001; died London 17 August 2001. The formidable personality and negotiating style of Charles Palmer was formed on the judo mat. Standing 5ft 8in, yet weighing 161/2 stone, he was a tough opponent for anyone – his natural balance allowing an impenetrable, stolid defence with the ever-present danger of a fast foot-sweep counter.