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Grandstand

on BBC One London

Introduced by Frank Bough

11.45; 1.40; 2.5; 3.45* Golf: The Piccadilly World Match Play Championship 1970 Final from Wentworth
Today two of the world's finest golfers meet in the 36-hole Final of this great tournament, on Wentworth's famed West Course. They are playing for a first prize of 15,750 and the title of World Match Play Champion.
The eight golfers invited to play in this year's tournament: Tony Jacklin, Jack Nicklaus, Billy Casper, Dave Stockton, Lee Trevino, Bob Charles, Gene Littler, Gary Player

12.50* Football Preview
Introduced by Sam Leitch featuring match analysis, action, and personalities in the news

1.10* International Boxing: Fights of the Week
Featured this week are two big fights from Mike Barrett's promotion at the Royal Albert Hall.
Bunny Sterling (British Middleweight Champion) v Mario Almanzo (Italy)
This is Sterling's first fight since he brilliantly won the British Middleweight title from Mark Rowe last month.
Chris Finnegan (England) v Guerrino Scattolin (Italy)
Highlights of this eight-round light-heavyweight contest.

1.50; 2.20; 2.50; 3.25* Racing from Ascot
2.0 The Brocas Stakes Handicap (over the old mile)
2.30 The Princess Royal Stakes (over 11 miles)
3.0 The Kensington Palace Stakes Handicap (over 6 furlongs)
3.35 The Cornwallis Stakes (over 5 furlongs)

2.35; 3.5* The Horse of the Year Show from Wembley: The Uniroyal International Championship of the Year
The final of this afternoon's major competition for riders under the age of 23.

4.55* Results Service

Grandstand Timetable:
11.45 Golf; 12.50 Football preview; 1.10 Fights of the Week; 1.40 Golf; 1.50 Racing; 2.5 Golf; 2.20 Racing; 2.35 Show Jumping; 2.50 Racing; 3.5 Show Jumping; 3.25 Racing; 3.45 Golf; 4.55 Results Service
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Golfer:
Tony Jacklin
Golfer:
Jack Nicklaus
Golfer:
Billy Casper
Golfer:
Dave Stockton
Golfer:
Lee Trevino
Golfer:
Bob Charles
Golfer:
Gene Littler
Golfer:
Gary Player
Commentator (Golf/International Boxing):
Harry Carpenter
Commentator (Golf):
Henry Longhurst
Commentator (Golf):
Mark McCormack
Commentator (Golf):
Peter Alliss
Outside Broadcast Presentation (Golf):
A. P. Wilkinson
Outside Broadcast Presentation (Golf):
Alan Mouncer
Outside Broadcast Presentation (Golf):
Fred Viner
Outside Broadcast Presentation (Golf):
Bill Taylor
Presenter (Football Preview:
Sam Leitch
Boxer:
Bunny Sterling
Boxer:
Mario Almanzo
Boxer:
Chris Finnegan
Boxer:
Guerrino Scattolin
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
TV Presentation (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Commentator (The Horse of the Year Show):
Dorian Williams
TV Presentation (The Horse of the Year Show):
David Kenning
Grandstand presented for television by:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart

BBC One London

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