1947 Speedway National League Division Three
The 1947 National League Division Three was the inaugural season of British speedway's National League Division Three [1]
| League | National League Division Three |
|---|---|
| Season | 1947 |
| Champions | Eastbourne Eagles |
| No. of competitors | 8 |
| Division/s above | Division One Division Two |
With several new teams joining British Speedway in 1947, a third league tier was created for the first time. Eastbourne Eagles won the title in their first season of league speedway.[2]
Final table
| Team | PL | W | D | L | Pts |
| Eastbourne Eagles | 28 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 36 |
| Cradley Heath Cubs | 28 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 36 |
| Southampton Saints | 28 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 35 |
| Exeter Falcons | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 30 |
| Tamworth Hounds | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 24 |
| Hanley Potters | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 24 |
| Wombwell Colliers | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 24 |
| Plymouth Devils | 28 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 15 |
References
- "Speedway Researcher". www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk.
- "Major League Competitions". Speedway Archive.
United Kingdom Speedway Seasons | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier One League Top division |
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| Tier Two League Second division |
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| Tier Three League Third division | ||
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