Английская Википедия:Bill Longley (speedway rider)

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William Mowbray Longley (11 November 1911 in Dandenong, Victoria – 15 April 2005) was an Australian international speedway rider who began his British career with the New Cross Rangers in 1937,[1] where he remained until the outbreak of World War II, winning the National League Championship in 1938.[2][3]

Career summary

In 1946 he rode for Odsal but returned to New Cross in 1947 and was again a member of the team that won the 1948 National League Championship.[1] Longley finished ninth in the Speedway World Championship in 1949[4] and remained with New Cross until they closed in 1953. He joined Bradford for a short spell with the Tudors before returning to London with the Wimbledon Dons.[5]

In 1950, he finished runner up in the Australian Championship.[6]

Longley was a member of the Wimbledon team that won the 1954 National League Championship. In 1955 he had a short spell with the Rayleigh Rockets before riding in one meeting for the Wembley Lions. He then decided to retire.

World Final Appearances

References

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  1. 1,0 1,1 Jacobs, N. (2008) Out of the Frying Pan, The History Press LTD Шаблон:ISBN
  2. Addison J. (1948). The People Speedway Guide. Odhams Press Limited
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  4. 4,0 4,1 Bamford, R. & Shailes, G. (2002). A History of the World Speedway Championship. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. Шаблон:ISBN
  5. Jacobs, Norman (2001). Speedway in London. Stroud: Tempus Publishing Шаблон:ISBN
  6. Шаблон:Cite web