Brief history Wembley Lions (speedway)

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1 brief history

1.1 pre-war
1.2 1946-1957
1.3 1970-1971





brief history
pre-war

after opening in 1929, lions joined southern league (1929-1931), winning in 1930 , 1931. 1932 season saw them join national league won @ first attempt. lions continued compete in national league until outbreak of world war ii .


1946-1957

after war wembley continued in national league, winning title in opening season in 1946. following season retained title. lions operated until end of 1956 season, winning title further 5 times (successive titles between 1949 , 1953) in 1957 withdrew league before season started due death of sir arthur elvin, chairman of wembley stadium. many of wembley home meetings in 1948 staged @ wimbledon empire stadium used 1948 summer olympics.


1970-1971

in 1970, wembley speedway returned, entering british league. promoters trevor redmond , bernard cottrell bought licence , contracts of of riders edinburgh monarchs promoter ian hoskins operating @ coatbridge. lions managed stay in operation 2 seasons due stadium not being able support speedway @ times due commitments other events being held there.








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