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Following the closure of speedway at Dudley Wood at the end of 1952 the
Cradley team amalgamated with 3rd Division neighbours Wolverhampton Wasps to operate in the National League 2nd Division in 1953, but Harry Bastable never liked the track and didn't show his Cradley form, moving to
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African Affair.' He then transferred to Leicester to ride for the Leicester Hunters, where he initially found a new lease of life. After much badgering he shocked no one when in 1960 he left the Hunters mid-season to return to ride for his first love,
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speedway club for the 1950 season, with occasional rides at reserve for 2nd
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