£22.50
Date 18/09/1947
Wembley speedway v New Cross 1947
An authentic piece of speedway history: a speedway programme issued for Wembley speedway v New Cross (18 September 1947). It dates from 1947 and is a lovely period piece for anyone who follows Wembley speedway or New Cross.
This is a Wembley speedway programme from the 1947 season, when Wembley Lions raced in the Speedway National League – Final Table Division One and won the league.
Whether you collect a single club or the wider world of sports memorabilia, this is a genuine original worth adding to the shelf.
| League | Speedway National League – Final Table Division One (1947) |
|---|---|
| Wembley Lions final position | 1st of 7, 38 pts |
| New Cross Rangers final position | 5th of 7, 20 pts |
Tiny ni.
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, sc, rs/mks
Did you know?
- Wembley speedway teams have traditionally raced as the Lions.
- Post-war speedway enjoyed enormous crowds – the first Speedway World Championship final had been held at Wembley in 1936.
- Wembley Lions went on to win the 1947 Speedway National League – Final Table Division One with 38 points.
- Bill Kitchen was Wembley Lions' top rider in the 1947 Speedway National League averages, ranked 2nd overall.
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SKU: 04601
