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Leeds Lions
Leeds Lions are a defunct British motorcycle speedway team who were based at Fullerton Park Sports Stadium, adjacent to the Elland Road football ground in Leeds, England. History Leeds Lions operated between 1928 and 1938. League racing first took place in 1929 with the formation of the English Dirt Track League, effectively a Northern League, which ran alongside the Southern League. Leeds were champions of the English Dirt Track League in 1929, the title being awarded to them when White City (Manchester) failed to end the season The club competed in the 1931 Speedway Northern League finishing second. Their final appearance was in 1938 Speedway National League Division Two The 1938 National League Division Two was the inaugural season of British speedway's National League Division Two albeit a continuation of the Provincial League from the previous season in all but name. The list of teams had several changes. Br ... where they finished 9th. Season summary Notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fullerton Park
Fullerton Park was a former speedway and greyhound track in Leeds. Origins and Opening Fullerton Park Stadium originally known as 'The Kennels' was constructed by the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) in 1927 and opened just three months after the Elland Road Greyhound Stadium; it was located on the opposite side (north side) of the Elland Road. The opening night was on Tuesday 4 October 1927 with gates opening at 6.30pm and a first race time of 7.30pm. The public were able to reserve boxes in the grandstand to view the racing, an incentive used in an attempt to rival the Elland Road Greyhound Stadium which was run by the Leeds Greyhound Association Ltd (LGA). The popular rings were able to accommodate 30,000 spectators. The initial greyhound trials featured not only Leeds greyhounds but also greyhounds from the new Greenfield Stadium, Bradford because their hare had not yet been installed there. Four licensed trainers took up residence looking after 100 greyhounds in the resi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1931 Speedway Northern League
The 1931 Northern League was the third season of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Northern British teams. It was the final season of the Northern League before amalgamation with the Southern League which also had their third season known as the 1931 Speedway Southern League.The Speedway Researcher Speedway Researcher. Retrieved December 30, 2011. Summary Following the closure of several clubs from the previous season, only 6 sides started the season and only 4 finished it. There were many team changes from the previous season. , Manchester ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Watson (speedway Rider)
Clifford Grant Watson (28 August 1916 – 23 April 1989) was an international motorcycle speedway motorcyclist who qualified for the Speedway World Championship final in 1949.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career summary Watson was born in Christchurch, New Zealand,Addison J. (1948). ''The People Speedway Guide''. Odhams Press Limited but moved to Australia and represented the Australian national team at test level.Foster, P. (2005) ''History of the Speedway Ashes'', The History Press Ltd. He joined the West Ham Hammers in 1947,Belton, Brian (2003). ''Hammerin' Round''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing progressing to heat leader status in 1949 and qualifying for the World final the same year. In 1950, after a poor start to the season with West Ham he joined the Harringay RacersJacobs, Norman (2001). ''Speedway in London''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing and remained with them until the end of the followin ... [...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] |
Frank Charles (speedway Rider)
Frank Charles (10 March 1908 – 15 July 1939)Jacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). ''Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing was a former international motorcycle speedway rider who won the Star Riders' Championship in 1935 and rode in the first ever World Championship final in 1936. Career summary Prior to taking up speedway, Charles worked as a baker and grocer, and performed in music halls with a piano accordion. In 1929 Charles rode for Burnley, in 1930 for Manchester White City and then for Leeds Lions and Belle Vue in 1931 but was badly injured and lost his form, and so retired from the sport.Sandys, Leonard (1948) ''Broadside to Fame! The Drama of the Speedways'', Findon, p. 17 In 1933, the Belle Vue Aces tempted him out of retirement, and looked to have regained his former form when he won the Wembley championship that year, also breaking the track record. In 1934 Charles' father died, so he returned to the family business. In 1935 Wembley Lion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Byers
Alexander Gordon Byers (7 November 1911 – 20 December 2008) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He was one of the early pioneers of speedway in Britain. Speedway career Byers started riding motorcycles in Sunderland, aged 14 He rode in the inaugural meeting of Newcastle Speedway on 17 May 1929 when the club joined the 1929 Speedway English Dirt Track League. He helped Newcastle to a fourth place position in the league. The following season he stayed with Newcastle (in Gosforth) for the 1930 Speedway Northern League before joining Leeds Lions for the 1931 Speedway Northern League, he was Leeds' leading rider as the team finished runner up to Belle Vue Aces. In 1932, he was considered one of Britain's leading riders and finished fourth in the 1932 Star Riders' Championship, which was the unofficial world championship of the world. He also joined the Wembley Lions who were considered the leading club at the time. He was a member of the team that won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Atkinson (speedway Rider)
Arthur Atkinson (12 November 1911 – July 1993)Bamford, R. & Stallworthy, D. (2003) ''Speedway - The Pre War Years'', Stroud: Tempus Publishing. was a former international motorcycle speedway rider and promoter who appeared in the first Speedway World Championship final in 1936.Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). ''A History of the World Speedway Championship''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Career Atkinson began riding motorcycles at the age of thirteen.Sandys, Leonard (1948) ''Broadside to Fame! The Drama of the Speedways'', Findon, p. 15 He rode in trials and grasstrack before taking up speedway in 1928 with Blackpool. In 1929 he joined Leeds, captaining the team, and in 1930 won the Western Australia Championship. In 1930 he joined the Johnnie Hoskins-managed Wembley Lions. The team won the Southern LeagueJacobs, N & Lipscombe, P (2005). ''Wembley Speedway : The Pre-War Years''. Stroud: Tempus Publishing but in the last league meeting of the season Atkinson was left unco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 Speedway National League Division Two
The 1938 National League Division Two was the inaugural season of British speedway's National League Division Two albeit a continuation of the Provincial League from the previous season in all but name. The list of teams had several changes. Bristol Bulldogs had moved up to the National League and Hackney Wick Wolves had moved down to take their place. They also swapped licences and riders as well as divisions. Other new entrants were Lea Bridge Cubs, Newcastle, Sheffield and West Ham Hawks ( West Ham's reserve team). Belle Vue Merseysiders who had replaced Liverpool in the previous season were also absent. Nottingham withdrew just after the start of the league season and were replaced by Leeds Lions. Hackney Wick Wolves won the title. Final Table Division Two Leading averages (league only) Provincial Trophy The 1938 Provincial Trophy was the third edition of the Trophy, which was won by Norwich Stars. First round Semi Finals Final National Trophy The 1938 National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedway English Dirt Track League
The Northern League was founded in 1929 when it was known as the English Dirt Track League, the earliest league (along with the Southern League) in speedway racing in the United Kingdom, comprising teams from Northern Britain. The addition of two Scottish teams prompted a name change in 1930. The league existed between 1929 and 1931, after which, with many teams folding, it was amalgamated with the Southern League to form the National League.Rogers, Martin (1978) ''The Illustrated History of Speedway'', Studio Publications, , p. 21 In the 1929 season, White City (Manchester) won all 18 matches but resigned from the league after a dispute, leaving Leeds Lions as champions. The season was beset with problems with Warrington being expelled, Bolton completing only one match before their fixtures were taken over by Hanley, and Long Eaton entering the league but not completing a match. Belle Vue won the league in both 1930 and 1931. After World War II a one-off division 2 competition w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeds
Leeds () is a city and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds district in West Yorkshire, England. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. It is also the third-largest settlement (by population) in England, after London and Birmingham. The city was a small manorial borough in the 13th century and a market town in the 16th century. It expanded by becoming a major production centre, including of carbonated water where it was invented in the 1760s, and trading centre (mainly with wool) for the 17th and 18th centuries. It was a major mill town during the Industrial Revolution. It was also known for its flax industry, iron foundries, engineering and printing, as well as shopping, with several surviving Victorian era arcades, such as Kirkgate Market. City status was awarded in 1893, a populous urban centre formed in the following century which absorbed surrounding villages and overtook the nearby York population. It is locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elland Road
Elland Road is a football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, which has been the home of Premier League club Leeds United since the club's formation in 1919. The stadium is the 14th largest football stadium in England. The ground has hosted FA Cup semi-final matches as a neutral venue, and England international fixtures, and was selected as one of eight Euro 96 venues. Elland Road was used by rugby league club Hunslet in the mid-1980s and hosted two matches of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Elland Road has four stands – the Don Revie (North) Stand, the Jack Charlton (East) Stand, the Norman Hunter South Stand and the John Charles (West) Stand – and an all-seated capacity of 37,792 The record attendance of 57,892 was set on 15 March 1967 in an FA Cup 5th round replay against Sunderland. This was before the stadium became an all-seater venue as stipulated by the Taylor Report and the modern record is 40,287 for a Premiership match against Newcastle United on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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