mikejb Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Cradley Heath were call "the Lukes"in the first year 1947 then changed the name in 1948 to "the Cubs" because of the riders were all young in 1949 they again altered the name to the "Heathens" hope this helps in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm also not sure about Barrow. According to the book, National League Speedway 1968-1977, the 1972 Barrow team were called the "Bombers". However, I seem to remember them being known as the "Happy Faces" due to their sponsorship from Duckham's. Can anyone confirm that their official nickname was indeed, the "Happy Faces"? Steve I believe it was Barrow Happy Faces in 1972 thanks to Duckhams sponsorship and Ivan Mauger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I forgive ya... Of course, I just made a faux pas also, saying 1968 instead of '69... Oh, and Wilman70, here are some more corrections : Romford Bombers 1968 - 1971 Middlesbrough were the "Teessiders" from 1968 - 1970, becoming the Teesside "Teessiders" from 1971 - 1973, before changing to the Teesside "Tigers" in 1974. Teams that have been left out are : Ringwood "Turfs" 1954 Southern Rovers 1956 Rayleigh Rovers 1957 Steve Rochester Bombers 1969 Romford Bombers 1969-1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Rochester Bombers 1969 Romford Bombers 1969-1971 Sorry, I did it again; you're absolutely right! Dunno why I keep hitting the 8 instead of the 9... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Rochester Bombers 1969 Surely there was never actually a meeting at Rochester was there..?? So though this may have been the proposed name for the club (a nickname transported over to Romford where the new promotion did open up...), I don't see how this can really be listed as a club coz it didn't actually see the light of day..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) Surely there was never actually a meeting at Rochester was there..?? So though this may have been the proposed name for the club (a nickname transported over to Romford where the new promotion did open up...), I don't see how this can really be listed as a club coz it didn't actually see the light of day..!!! BL Div 2 1969 - Rochester raced away fixtures as Rochester Bombers before Romford opened Edited May 6, 2008 by miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Surely there was never actually a meeting at Rochester was there..?? So though this may have been the proposed name for the club (a nickname transported over to Romford where the new promotion did open up...), I don't see how this can really be listed as a club coz it didn't actually see the light of day..!!! Not so, my friend. Even though they did not have a track of their own (the local Town and Country Planning Committee had previously accepted their proposal for a track, but this was eventually denied by the County Committee), the team actually rode in a number of matches, including several BL II fixtures, as Rochester. It wasn't until May that, still without a home venue, they managed to acquire Brooklands, thus becoming Romford. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hey Miro, that was cool; we posted the same thing at the same time! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Wombwell Colliers 1947, 1948 Hanley were the "Potters". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilman70 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Lea Bridge/Clapton (as a team) Saints 1929 - 31; 1934; 1938. 1929 Southern League Lea Bridge 20 6 0 14 550 599 12 1930 Southern League Lea Bridge 24 10 1 13 601.5 674.5 21 1931 Southern League Lea Bridge 38 11 0 27 906 1115 22 1932 National League Clapton 16 4 0 12 370 479 8 1933 National League Clapton 36 19 3 14 1204 1036 41 1934 National League Division One Lea Bridge/Walthamstow 32 5 0 27 694 1006 10 Clapton changed name to Lea Bridge Walthamstow took over Lea Bridge’s fixtures after they had ridden 22 matches. Did there be so exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddfossengen Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) califoria poppies, ringwood turfs sheffieild tars. tigers belle vue colts nelson admirals fleetwood flyers tamworth hounds wombwell colliers plymouth bulldogs,panthers, devils. bristol bulldogs neath dragons, cardiff dragons crayford highwaymen ,kesterels lnlthgow lightening,i.o.w wizards braves and islanders. newport wasps st austell gulls southampton saints aldershot gunners ,shots romford bombers canterbury crusaders hackney hawks lea bridge saints rochdale hornets ellesmere port gunners barrow smileys and blackhawks theres a few for you oddy Edited May 6, 2008 by oddfossengen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilman70 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 califoria poppies, ringwood turfs sheffieild tars. tigers belle vue colts nelson admirals fleetwood flyers tamworth hounds wombwell colliers plymouth bulldogs,panthers, devils. bristol bulldogs neath dragons, cardiff dragons crayford highwaymen ,kesterels lnlthgow lightening,i.o.w wizards braves and islanders. newport wasps st austell gulls southampton saints aldershot gunners ,shots romford bombers canterbury crusaders hackney hawks lea bridge saints rochdale hornets ellesmere port gunners barrow smileys and blackhawks theres a few for you oddy And when e clubs to start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunsey Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Wombwell Colliers 1947, 1948 Hanley were the "Potters". Steve Just how do you know all this stuff Steve? And when are you back in blighty? We will have to meet up old chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Just how do you know all this stuff Steve? I think the term is "anorak"... And when are you back in blighty? We will have to meet up old chap. Hopefully December, but probably not before. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thanks for all. Actually Belle Vue Colts (SD) 1968-1969 Berwick Bandits 1968-1995 Birmingham Brummies (Perry Barr) 1929-1986 Birmingham Bulldogs (Hall Green) 1928-1938 Bolton 1929 Boston Barracudas 1971-1987, 2007-2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Admittedly I've only speed read the thread but I didn't see Cradley & Stoke Heathens 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) Hey Miro, that was cool; we posted the same thing at the same time! Steve indeed! have we had these? Plymouth Panthers 1936 Plymouth Devils 1947-54/1961/1968-1969/200?+ Plymouth Drakes 1960 Plymouth Bulldogs 1961 Wolverhampton and Long Eaton has a combined junior team called something to do with dogs and outer space - anybody? Edited May 7, 2008 by miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) 1929 Southern League Lea Bridge 20 6 0 14 550 599 12 1930 Southern League Lea Bridge 24 10 1 13 601.5 674.5 21 1931 Southern League Lea Bridge 38 11 0 27 906 1115 22 1932 National League Clapton 16 4 0 12 370 479 8 1933 National League Clapton 36 19 3 14 1204 1036 41 1934 National League Division One Lea Bridge/Walthamstow 32 5 0 27 694 1006 10 Clapton changed name to Lea Bridge Walthamstow took over Lea Bridge’s fixtures after they had ridden 22 matches. Did there be so exactly? Yes, you're right about Lea Bridge/Clapton. They also rode in the Second Division as The Cubs in 1938. Walthamstow Wolves should read: 1934; 1949 - 1951. Also Harringay Canaries 1929 - 1931 Harringay Tigers 1934 - 1939 Harringay Racers 1947 - 1954 Edited May 8, 2008 by norbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddfossengen Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I'm also not sure about Barrow. According to the book, National League Speedway 1968-1977, the 1972 Barrow team were called the "Bombers". However, I seem to remember them being known as the "Happy Faces" due to their sponsorship from Duckham's. Can anyone confirm that their official nickname was indeed, the "Happy Faces"? Steve yes thats right the happy faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberCelt Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 indeed! Wolverhampton and Long Eaton has a combined junior team called something to do with dogs and outer space - anybody? Shuttle Cubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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