NEW ZEALANDER RETAINS WORLD SPEEDWAY TITLE.—Barry Briggs, the world speedway champion, being presented with his trophy by Mr Donald Campbell, holder of the world water speed record, at the Wembley stadium, Middlesex, last Saturday evening. Briggs, who comes from Christchurch, retained his title when he beat 15 opponents to register a win in each of his five races. He is 23 years, old.
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Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28702, 27 September 1958, Page 14
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63NEW ZEALANDER RETAINS WORLD SPEEDWAY TITLE.—Barry Briggs, the world speedway champion, being presented with his trophy by Mr Donald Campbell, holder of the world water speed record, at the Wembley stadium, Middlesex, last Saturday evening. Briggs, who comes from Christchurch, retained his title when he beat 15 opponents to register a win in each of his five races. He is 23 years, old. Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28702, 27 September 1958, Page 14
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