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Wombwell Speedway – Wins over Falcons, Eagles and Cubs

August 1947

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Saturday 02 August 1947

Colliers 51 Falcons 33

Before a record gate Wombwell secured their most decisive home win in  the Third Division of the National Speedway League last night beating Exeter 51-33.

For Exeter Cyril Rogers secured points honours with 11.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Saturday 16 August 1947

Colliers 43  Eagles 40

Eastbourne, runners-up in the Third Division of the National Speedway League were beaten by 43-40 points at Wombwell List right

The Eastbourne rider. Jim Coy broke the  track record 82 3-5 arcs. In the first heat.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer – Saturday 23 August 1947

Colliers 45  Cubs 41

Though weakened by injuries to three of their best riders, Wombwell scored a thrilling win by 45 points to 41 over Cradley Heath in their Third Division National League speedway match at Wombwell last night.