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Hackney Wick Wolves
Hackney Wick Wolves speedway opened in 1935 at Hackney Wick Stadium, Waterden Road, London, and operated until the outbreak of World War II in 1939. Many years later the Hackney Hawks and Hackney Kestrels rode at Hackney Wick Stadium. History The Walthamstow Wolves closed at the end of the 1934 season and the team moved into Hackney Stadium.Jacobs, Norman (2001). ''Speedway in London''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing The first meeting was held on 26 April 1935 although the first official meeting was a week later on 3 May when Hackney lost to the New Cross Lambs in the National League. On 15 May 1936, Hackney rider Dusty Haigh died from a broken skull in a crash at the track after falling whilst in the lead and being struck by another rider's machine.Fenn, C.(2003). ''Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Captain Dicky Case qualified for the first ever Speedway World Championship final at Wembley in 1936, but decided to retire at the end of the 1937 seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hackney Wick Stadium
Hackney Wick Stadium was a greyhound racing and speedway stadium located at Waterden Road in the London Borough of Hackney. Origins The site chosen for the stadium was on land known as Hackney Marshes west of the River Lea and on the west side of the Waterden Road. The stadium was constructed from September 1931 until 1932 and cost £70,000 to build and after completion £18,000 in wages had been paid to the builders. Opening Hackney opened On Friday 8 April 1932 under the affiliation of the British Greyhound Tracks Control Society (BGTCS) the rival to the larger National Greyhound Racing Club. Thirteen thousand people attended the first night and witnessed Marjorie Graves, MP for South Hackney officially open the track. The capacity of the track was put between 30,000 and 50,000 and a totalisator had been installed for the first night. A greyhound called Bullseye became the first ever winner at the track. Although the meeting was advertised as the first official meeting ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol Bulldogs
The Bristol Bulldogs were a British motorcycle speedway team based in the Knowle Stadium, Bristol, England from 1928 to 1978.Bamford, R & Jarvis J.(2001). ''Homes of British Speedway''. History The club was formed in 1928. Their first trophy was the 1937 Provincial Speedway League, Provincial League title in 1937. The track operated a season of challenge matches in 1946 with the team known as Ex-Bristol. They competed in the Speedway National League Division Two, National League Division Two from 1947. The team was promoted to National League (1932–1964), National League Division One in 1950 after back to back Championship titles. The Division One Bulldogs team featured most of the Division Two men and as a result they reverted to Division Two for the 1954 season. Bristol's team of 1949 has a rare record in that it whitewashed the visiting Glasgow Tigers (speedway), Glasgow Tigers 70 -14 in a fourteen heat National League fixture.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2003) ''Bristol Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Wilks
George Wilks (born 1908, date of death unknown) was a British motorcycle speedway rider who rode for Harringay and Wembley, and also rode in test matches for England. Born in East End of London Wilks was riding motorbikes before he was a teenager, racing in grasstrack and also travelled to the Isle of Man to compete in the TT in 1929, only to suffer injuries in practice which led to five months in hospital, and a break of three years from motorcycle racing.Morgan, Tom (1949) ''Who's Who In Speedway 1949'', Sport-in-Print, p. 73-4 In the early 1930s he won the South Midlands grasstrack title several times, and was encouraged to move to speedway by Australian international Frank Arthur. He first rode for Harringay, transferring to Hackney Wick at the end of 1935 for a transfer fee of 25.Storey, Basil (1947) "'Lion' Who Cost Wembley Fee of £350" in ''Speedway Favourites'', Sport-in-Print, p. 9 In early 1938 he was transferred to Wembley for 350, finishing as third-highest points s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Strecker
Frederick Strecker (1906–1976) was an international speedway rider from England. Speedway career In 1930, when riding for Nottingham Strecker represented England against Australia. In 1936, during the 1936 Provincial Speedway League season he finished third in the averages and won the 1936 Provincial Speedway League title with Southampton. Personal life His parents were German born and they changed their surname from to Streicher. After World War II, Fred was a motor car and metal dealer and also promoted stock car racing. Players cigarette cards Strecker is listed as number 44 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card Cigarette cards are trading cards issued by tobacco industry, tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and nicotine marketing, advertise cigarette brands. Between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible ca ... collection. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Strecker, Fred 1906 births 1976 deaths British speedway ride ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cordy Milne
Corydon Clark Milne (April 14, 1914 – October 15, 1978) was an American international motorcycle speedway rider who finished third in the 1937 Speedway World Championship final, behind his brother Jack and second placed Wilbur Lamoreaux. Corydon rose under the name Cordy Milne and all three riders came from Pasadena, California. Early life Milne was born in Buffalo, New York, but his family moved to Pasadena, California, while he was still young. While working as a messenger deliver boy for Western Union he saved his money and bought a motorcycle, converting it to a speedway bike. By the early 1930s, Milne had started to earn some decent money in racing. His brother Jack decided that if he and his brother raced and shared expenses, they could earn a living from the sport. Jack sold his service station and purchased a pair of Comerford-JAP Speedway racing machines from England. Milne married famed burlesque dancer Lili St. Cyr in 1936. They later divorced, but the year is unkn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morian Hansen
Jens Henning Fisker Hansen (10 January 1905 in Frederikssund, Denmark – 21 February 1995), known popularly as Morian Hansen, was a former motorcycle speedway rider from Denmark who rode in the first ever Speedway World Championship Final in 1936. Hansen's first speedway races were at Copenhagen in 1928.Morgan, Tom (1947) ''The People Speedway Guide'', Odhams Press, p. 59 He first rode in the UK for the West Ham Hammers in 1931 on a two-month permit, returning two years later. He joined the Hackney Wick Wolves in 1935. He then moved onto the Bristol Bulldogs and Wembley Lions before the outbreak of World War II. He competed in the World Championship finals in 1936 and 1937. Hansen had held a pilot's licence since 1935 and served in the Royal Air Force during WWII, rising to the rank of Squadron Leader. Awards During WWII Hansen was awarded - * The Distinguished Flying Cross, * The George Medal, * The 1939-1945 Star, * The Air Crew Europe Star, * The Burma Star and * T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Greenwood (speedway Rider)
George Greenwood (1911–1988) was an international speedway rider from England. Speedway career In 1929, Greenwood was the Leeds track champion at the age of 17, and soon became a major star around the Northern tracks. His form soon attracted the attention of Wembley Lions, who signed him in 1929, for the 1930 season. He was one of the first riders recognised as developing team riding (where both riders attempt to hold the front of the race together), forming a successful partnership with Harry Whitfield. In 1930, he was selected for Great British team to tour New Zealand. It was the first team to leave the shores and consisted of Greenwood, Whitfield, Jim Kempster, Roger Frogley, Frank Bond and Squib Burton. He was later the captain of the Nottingham team and became the 1936 Provincial League Riders' champion and topped the averages during the 1936 Provincial Speedway League. Personal life He married Ivy Elliston in 1937 and after World War II, he managed a motor export ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Duggan
Victor Duggan (16 October 1910, West Maitland, New South Wales – 24 March 2007, Queensland)Addison J. (1948). ''The People Speedway Guide''. Odhams Press Limited was a motorcycle speedway racer who won the London Riders' Championship in 1947 whilst with the Harringay Racers. He started his career in 1937 with the Hackney Wick Wolves, before spells with the Bristol Bulldogs in 1938 and Wimbledon Dons in 1939. In 1947, he returned to the UK with the Harringay Racers. Was a co-director of the Sydney Sports Ground with Lionel Van Praag and Max Grosskreutz where he held the track record. Vic Duggan won his first Australian Solo Championship in 1941 at the Sydney Sports Ground. He followed this up with the 1947 Aussie title, again at the Sports Ground and backed up to win three Aussie titles in 1948 (2 x 2 lap and 1 x 3 lap) at both the Sports Ground and the Sydney Showground Speedway. He was also NSW State Champion in 1940 and 1947. Many believe Vic would have won more Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Dell
Thomas Stanley Dell (31 October 1912 – 24 November 1950)Buck, B (2007) ''Brummies Legends'', Pendragon Books. was a speedway rider. Career Dell started his career at his local track at Coventry in 1932. When track close he moved to the West Ham Hammers and spent three seasons at the Custom House track. During 1936 he rode for Cardiff in the Provincial League and then moved onto the Hackney Wick Wolves, where he stayed until the outbreak of World War II, winning the National League Division II Championship in 1938.Addison J. (1948). ''The People Speedway Guide''. Odhams Press Limited Whilst riding for a Hackney at West Ham he was involved in a crash that left him with a badly broken leg.Fenn, C.(2003). ''Hackney Speedway, Friday at Eight''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Doctors thought an amputation would be needed but Dell refused and his leg was saved. After the war he joined the Birmingham Brummies where he was awarded the captaincy. However, on 7 May 1949, Dell was involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squib Burton
Squib or Squibb may refer to: * Squib (explosive), a miniature explosive with a very small charge ** Bullet hit squib, a practical effect simulating a gunshot wound in film and theatre * Squib (''Harry Potter'') * Squib (''Star Wars'') * Squib (writing) * Squib, Kentucky * Squib kick, an American football play * Squib load, a firearm malfunction * Squib sailboat * ''Squibs'' (1921 film), a 1921 film starring Betty Balfour * ''Squibs'' (1935 film), a 1935 remake film also starring Balfour * Bristol-Myers Squibb, an American pharmaceutical company based in New York City * Squibb Park, an urban elevated park in Brooklyn, New York People *E. R. Squibb, the chemist *George Drewry Squibb - British lawyer *June Squibb June Louise Squibb (born November 6, 1929) is an American actress. In 2013, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film ''Nebraska''. Squibb has appeared in the films ''Alice'', '' In & Out'', ''About Schm ... - American actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 Speedway National League Division Two
The 1939 National League Division Two was the second season of British speedway's National League Division Two. The season was never completed, due to the outbreak of World War II. Summary As with the previous season, there were several team changes. Southampton Saints had moved up to the National League and Bristol Bulldogs had moved down to take their place. Other new entrants were Crystal Palace Glaziers, Stoke and Middlesbrough. Absentees from the end of the previous season were Lea Bridge, West Ham Hawks ( West Ham's reserve team), Birmingham (Hall Green) and Leeds Lions. Newcastle were leading the league at the point of abandonment. Middlesbrough resigned after 8 matches, Crystal Palace Glaziers after 10 matches and Stoke after 14 matches. Belle Vue Aces provided a team to complete Stoke's fixtures. Uncompleted table Division Two The season was incomplete due to the outbreak of World War II. Uncompleted table on September 1. + Belle Vue Reserves replaced Stoke Potte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1937 Speedway National League
The 1937 National League Division One was the ninth season of the highest tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. Summary The entrants were the same seven teams as the previous season. West Ham Hammers won their first national title despite finishing bottom the previous season. In the process they stopped Belle Vue Aces from claiming a fifth consecutive title win. Belle Vue did however go on to win the cup double winning the Knockout Cup for the fifth successive year and the A.C.U Cup for the fourth successive year. Roy Clarence Vigor (Reg Vigor) was fatally injured during a match at Wimbledon Stadium on 27 September. He hit a safety fence and his bike landed on top of him. He died in Nelson Hospital, Merton, three days later. His death came just one month after the death of Stan Hart in the 1937 Provincial Speedway League. Final table Top Ten Riders National Trophy The 1937 National Trophy was the seventh edition of the Knockout Cup. Qualifying Rounds Southampton S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
