Harry Turner

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Harry Turner (Australian politician)

Henry Basil "Harry" Turner (8 July 1905 – 19 September 1988) was an Australian politician. Born in Woolwich, New South Wales to metallurgist Basil William Turner and Mabel Lily, née Breillat, he attended Malvern School in Sydney, and then the University of Sydney and Cambridge University. In 1930 he became a barrister. He married Mildred Mary Raymond at Mosman on 4 July 1931; they were to have three daughters and a son. In 1937 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the seat of Gordon, representing the United Australia Party. He held the seat until 1952; during that time the United Australia Party became the Liberal Party. He was on military service 1940-44. In 1952 he contested the by-election for the federal seat of Bradfield following the death of Billy Hughes, and was elected. He held the seat until his retirement in 1974; during that time he was often a delegate to overseas conventions, including the United Nations in 1963. He died in 1988 at Killara.

Harry Turner (American football)

Harry Turner (died November 15, 1914) was a professional football player. He was one of the most popular players on the Canton Professionals, the pre-National Football League version of the Canton Bulldogs who played in the Ohio League. The team's center, Turner played with the Pros from around 1911 until his death in 1914.

Canton Professionals

By 1911 Turner became the captain of the Professionals. At this time a rivalry existed between the team and Peggy Parratt, the captain of Shelby Blues. Parratt, prior to joining Shelby Blues, was the captain of the hated Massillon Tigers, the top rival for Canton. During a game in 1911, Turner pulled his entire team from the field to protest a referees call in favor of the Akron Indians. In a post-game statement, Turner told the Canton Repository, "Right or wrong, no more football for me after this; these old football duds, mud and dirt, go up to the attic to rot ... I'm done!" He made his vow to quit pro football on November 26, 1911.