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Summer Grandstand

on BBC Television

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Details of next week's 'Summer Grandstand' are shown on page 59

Introduced by Alan Weeks

Today's Timetable

Racing
Direct from Ascot Heath
2.0 Blacknest Stakes - Over 1 mile
3.20 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Over 1 1/2 miles: a race for 3-year-olds and upwards to the approximate value of £27,500
4.30 Sandringham Stakes Over 1 1/2 miles
Commentators Peter O'Sullevan and Clive Graham
Television presentation JOHN VERNON

at 2.15 and 3.40 Athletics
Direct from the White City Stadium
A.A.A. Championships
Some of the highlights from this afternoon's international meeting including the Carborundum Trophy for the best track performance by a United Kingdom Athlete
Commentators David Coleman and Norris McWhirter
Television presentation BILL WRIGHT

from 2.30 Motor Racing
Direct from Aintree
British Grand Prix
for Formula 1 Racing Cars
Entries include all the contenders for the Racing Drivers' World Championship of 1961 - Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, Von Tripps, Jack Brabham, and John Surtees
Commentators Raymond Baxter with John Bolster in the pits
Television presentation RAY LAKELAND

from 2.45 Swimming
Direct from Blackpool
Great Britain v. East Germany
Some of the finals of the second day of this two-day international meeting
Commentators Max Robertson and Harry Walker
Television presentation BARNEY COLEHAN

Sports Results and News Service
2.5 Cricket Scoreboard
4.45 Cricket and Racing Summaries

(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings, they may he changed by events)

Contributors

Presented by:
A.P. Wilkinson
Programme Editor:
Ronnie Noble

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