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Introduced by Desmond Lynam with star names and the best of the day's sporting action. including:

1.30; 2.30; 3.10; 3.45; 5.0 Football League Special
Exclusive live commentary on one of the day's top matches, scoreflashes throughout the afternoon direct from five other grounds, scores and results as they come in, with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*

1.45; 2.10; 2.50; 4.50; 5.40* Racing from Newmarket featuring the 150,000 Champion Stakes and the £12,000 S.K.F. Cesarewitch, the second leg of the 'Autumn Double.'
Commentators PETER BROMLEY and MICHAEL SETH-SMITH

2.20 Champion Stakes (1 1/2m)

3.0 S.K.F. Cesarewitch (2 3/4m)
Plus results from the other meetings throughout the afternoon. with a classified check at 5.40*

1.50; 3.10; 4.50; 5.25 Rugby Union
London Welsh v Llanelli
Two of the best club sides in the country renew their fierce rivalry before a capacity crowd at Old Deer Park. With several British Lions and Welsh internationals on view, it promises to be a match of outstanding quality.
Commentator PETER WEST
Plus reports on the Italian Open Golf Championship, news of the six-day motor cycling trial at the Isle of Man, and in the studio, on the eve of the World Judo Championships, the British Olympic Bronze medallist, BRIAN JACKS.

And at 5.0 Sports Report
Classified football at 5.0 and 5.45*, reports and comment on the top stories of the day, the personalities making the news. rugby round-up at 5.25, motor sport at 5.30, classified results at 5.40*

Timetable:
1.30 News/Prospects from all featured events
2.0 Judo/Racing
2.30 Football
2.50 Racing
3.10 Football/Rugby/Golf
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Rugby/Golf/Racing
5.0 Sports Report with classified results
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.40 Classified Racing/Football Events may alter timings

A Radio Sports Unit production

Contributors

Introduced By:
Desmond Lynam
Commentators:
Peter Bromley
Commentators:
Michael Seth-Smith
Unknown:
Brian Jacks

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