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1948 Speedway National League Division Two

The 1948 National League Division Two was the third post-war season of the second tier of motorcycle speedway in Great Britain. Edinburgh Monarchs were new participants as the league was extended to 9 teams.

Summary

Wigan Warriors were replaced by Fleetwood Flyers after just 3 away matches with their entire team transferring. A quickfire 19 days effort resulted in the concrete wall surrounding the Highbury Stadium pitch being demolished and a 30 feet wide track being constructed.

Bristol Bulldogs were crowned champions.

32-year-old Bill Wilson of the Middlesbrough Bears was fatally injured, on 3 July at Norwich and died two days later in hospital.

Final table

Fixtures & results

A fixtures

B fixtures

Anniversary Cup (Div 2)

The Anniversary Cup for Division Two was run in a league format. Birmingham Brummies came out on top.

Final table

Top five riders (league only)

National Trophy

The 1948 Trophy (sponsored by the Daily Mail) was the 11th edition of the Knockout Cup. The Qualifying event for Division 3 teams saw Southampton Saints win the final and qualify for the Elimination event. The Elimination event for Division 2 teams saw Birmingham Brummies win the final and qualify for the Quarter Finals proper.

Elimination Event First Round

Elimination Second Round

Elimination Third Round

Elimination Final

First leg

Second leg

Riders and final averages

Birmingham

  • 9.84
  • 8.57
  • 8.26
  • 7.91
  • 7.53
  • 6.79
  • 6.55
  • 5.94
  • 5.46
  • 5.39

Bristol

  • 10.20
  • 8.95
  • 8.60
  • 8.45
  • 7.94
  • 7.83
  • 7.40
  • 5.38
  • 4.37
  • 3.25
  • 1.67

Edinburgh

  • 7.15
  • 6.68
  • 6.00
  • 6.00
  • 5.50
  • 5.32
  • 4.96
  • 4.74
  • 3.75
  • 3.30
  • 2.55

Fleetwood

  • 9.47
  • 9.03
  • 7.46
  • 6.06
  • 5.68
  • 5.18
  • 4.70
  • 4.54
  • 4.14
  • 2.40
  • 1.60

Glasgow

  • 8.13
  • 7.80
  • 7.59
  • 7.20
  • 6.21
  • 5.98
  • 5.57
  • 5.00
  • 4.87
  • 3.83
  • 1.50

Middlesbrough

  • 9.84
  • 8.88
  • 8.77
  • 7.77
  • 6.91
  • 6.23
  • 6.22
  • 5.94
  • 5.45
  • 4.53
  • 4.00
  • 3.75
  • 3.56

Newcastle

  • 9.22
  • 8.72
  • 8.17
  • 7.41
  • 6.80
  • 6.66
  • 4.80
  • 4.14
  • 3.82
  • 3.52
  • 3.41
  • 3.17
  • 3.09

Norwich

  • 8.61
  • (Horace Burke) 8.47
  • 8.10
  • 6.79
  • 6.63
  • 6.50
  • 6.35
  • 6.04
  • 5.49
  • 4.91
  • 4.00

Sheffield

  • 9.09
  • 8.33
  • 7.31
  • 7.16
  • 6.94
  • 6.77
  • 4.71
  • 4.55
  • 4.21
  • 2.60
  • Henry Long 3.50
  • 1.56

See also

References