1931 Speedway Northern League

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1931 Speedway Northern League
League Northern League
No. of competitors6
Champions Belle Vue Aces
Highest average Eric Langton
Division/s other 1931 Southern League

The 1931 Northern League was the third season of speedway racing in the United Kingdom for Northern British teams. [1] [2] 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. [3] [4]

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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. Liverpool, Manchester White City, Warrington, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Rochdale Hornets, Barnsley and Wombwell were all no longer participants, while Leeds rejoined after a year's absence. [3] [5]

Belle Vue Aces retained their title, Glasgow White City and Leicester Super withdrew in mid-season but their results stood. [3]

Final table

PosTeamPLWDLPts
1 Belle Vue Aces 18120624
2 Leeds Lions 18101721
3 Sheffield 17100720
4 Leicester Super 1580716
5 Preston 18511011
6 Glasgow White City 1220108

Fixtures & results

A fixtures

Home \ AwayBVGLALEELEIPRESHE
Belle Vue40–1435–1940–1431–2031–23
Glasgow White City21–3123–3131–2328–2525–28
Leeds Lions22–3039–1428–2630–2334–18
Leicester Super29–2439–1529–2434–2031.5–22.5
Preston27–2335–1826.5–26.535–1932–20
Sheffield39–1535–1934–1932–2234–19
Source: [6]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

B fixtures

Home \ AwayBVGLALEELEIPRESHE
Belle Vuen/a34–19n/a27–2433–21
Glasgow White City24–30n/an/an/an/a
Leeds Lions27–2631–1734–1834–1728–26
Leicester Super30–23n/an/a34–2028–26
Preston25–29n/a27–26n/a38–15
Sheffield28–25n/a30–2229–2529–24
Source: [7]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Top Five Riders

TeamC.M.A.
1 Eric Langton Belle Vue11.28
2 Arthur Jervis Leicester10.14
3 Ginger Lees Preston10.06
4 Dusty Haigh Sheffield9.45
5 Joe Abbott Preston8.97

National Trophy

The 1931 National Trophy was the first edition of the Knockout Cup. It was contested between teams from the Southern and Northern Leagues. [8]

For the results of the National Trophy see - 1931 Speedway Southern League

Riders & final averages

Belle Vue

Glasgow

Leeds

Leicester

Preston

Sheffield

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Rogers, Martin (1978). The Illustrated History of Speedway. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. p. 129. ISBN   0-904584-45-3.
  2. ↑ "Historic league tables". Speedway Archive.
  3. 1 2 3 The Speedway Researcher Speedway Researcher. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  4. ↑ "BRITISH LEAGUE TABLES - PRE-WAR ERA (1929-1939)". British Speedway. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "Speedway Teams UK 1929-1934". Cyber Motorcycle. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. ↑ "1931 fixtures & results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "1931 fixtures & results" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "1931 National Trophy". Speedway archive.
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