The 1954

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and the ninth

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season of the highest tier of speedway.

Summary

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dropped out of the league and joined the National League Division Two.

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won their first National League Championship, beginning a run of 7 titles in 8 years, ending a similar run by

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Final table

Top Ten Riders (League only)

National Trophy

The 1954 National Trophy was the 17th edition of the Knockout Cup.

Qualifying first round

Qualifying second round

Qualifying Final Round

First round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

First leg

Second leg

Wembley were National Trophy Champions, winning on aggregate 123–92.

References

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