National Trophy (speedway 1931-1964)
The National Trophy (speedway 1931-1964) was a speedway Knockout Cup competition in the United Kingdom for tier one teams.[1][2]
Sport | Speedway |
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Founded | 1931 |
Replaced by | British League Knockout Cup |
Country | United Kingdom |
Most recent champion(s) | Oxford Cheetahs |
History
Oxford Cheetahs were the last winners of the National Trophy[3] before it was replaced by the British League Knockout Cup in 1965.[4]
Winners
+ final not held due to outbreak of war, declared joint champions.[5]
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See also
Knockout Cup (speedway) for full list of winners and competitions
References
- "National Trophy 1931-1964". Edinburgh Speedway.
- Oakes, Peter (1981). Daily Mirror 1981 Speedway Yearbook. Studio Publications (Ipswich) Ltd. ISBN 0-86215-017-5.
- "SPEEDWAY: Former Cheetahs star How dies at 81". Oxford Mail.
- "1965 Season Review". Cradley Speedway.
- "1939 National Trophy". Speedway archive.
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