Southern League (1929–1931)
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| Sport | Speedway |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Ceased | 1931 |
| Replaced by | the National League |
| Competitors | Varied |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The Southern League was founded in 1929 as the inaugural season of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Southern British teams. The league ran for 3 seasons before being amalgamated with the Northern League to form the National League. The first winners were Stamford Bridge Pensioners but it was Wembley Lions who won the most titles.[1][2][3]
Champions
[edit]| Season | Champions | Second |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Stamford Bridge Pensioners | Southampton Saints |
| 1930 | Wembley Lions | Southampton Saints |
| 1931 | Wembley Lions | Stamford Bridge Pensioners |
See also
[edit]List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions
References
[edit]- ^ "Year by Year". Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN 0-904584-45-3.
- ^ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)". Official British Speedway website. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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| Tier One League Top division |
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| Tier Two League Second division |
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| Tier Three League Third division | ||
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Southern League (1929–1931) seasons | ||
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