Southern League (1952–53)

Southern League (1952–53)
Sportmotorcycle speedway
Founded1952
replaced the
National League Division Three
Ceased1953
replaced by the
Southern Area League
CountryEngland

The Southern League was resurrected in 1952 as the regional third tier of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams as a replacement for the defunct National League Division Three.[1] The league ran for two seasons before being replaced by the Southern Area League.[2] The champions of both seasons were Rayleigh Rockets[3]

Champions

Season Champions Second
1952 Rayleigh Rockets Cardiff Dragons
1953 Rayleigh Rockets Exeter Falcons

See also

List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions

References

  1. ^ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
  2. ^ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - POST-WAR ERA (1946-1964)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 24 August 2021.


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