Cycle Speedway Teams Down the Ages
London South East: Verney Lions
About the team
1st track was in Verney Road, Bermondsey SE16.
2nd track was in Varcoe Road, Bermondsey SE16.
Club Secretary: A.B. Owens, 90 Bramcote Grove, Rotherhithe SE16.
Raced in the First Round of the "World" Cup in 1949, beating Hendon Pirates(London North West) 61 - 35 in the 1st leg. Top Scorers: Butterfield 13, Hurrell 12.
Raced in the South East London League 1950 +.
Individual Honours.
"Gus" Garrett was London County Champion in 1952.
"Gus" Garrett came 3rd in National Individual Final 1952.
Riders
- .... Barnes
- B. Baum
- F. Buckmaster
- A. Butterfield
- K. Butterfield
- N. Ford
- C. Fowler
- R "Gus" Garrett
- J. Hills
- .... Hurrell
- Albert Larkin
- F. Lawrence
- Roy Lawrence
- Jack Lunan
- B. Mitchell
- J. Ruraty
- Willie Parkes