Sport in Short: Speedway

WORLD PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP Final (Lonigo, It): 1 United States 23pts; 2 Britain (G Havelock, T Kelvin, M Dugard) 23; 3 Sweden 22; 4 Italy 18; 5 Denmark 16; 6 New Zealand 14; 7 Australia 10. (United States were placed above Britain because of greater number of wins).

HOMEFIRE LEAGUE Second Division: Newcastle 51 Berwick 38; Rye House 47 Glasgow 43. BSPA Cup Second round: Eastbourne 46 Arena Essex 44.