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on BBC One London

Introduced by Frank Bough direct from Twickenham
Timetable:
12.40 Football Preview
1.5 International Boxing
1.25 Racing from Chepstow
1.40 Motor Racing
1.55 Racing from Chepstow
2.10 Motor Racing
2.20 Racing from Chepstow
2.40 Motor Racing
2.50 Rugby: England v Scotland
4.35 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.

12.40* Cup Preview
It's quarter-final day in both the FA Cup and the Scottish Cup.
Sam Leitch introduces action, personalities and the latest news of today's games.

1.5* International Boxing: The British and Commonwealth Light-Heavyweight Championships: Chris Finnegan (Champion) v Roy John (Wales)
Highlights of this week's big fight from Harry Levene's promotion at the Empire Pool, Wembley.

1.25; 1.55; 2.20* Racing from Chepstow
1.30 Cliff Selling Hurdle (2 miles)
2.0 William Hill Handicap Chase (2 1/2 miles)
2.30 Gardner Steel Handicap Hurdle (2 miles)

2.10; 2.40* Motor Racing from Brands Hatch: The Rothmans Formula 5000 Championship
Leading European and Commonwealth drivers compete in the opening round of the 1973 Championship, which is also a qualifying race for tomorrow's Race of Champions.
At 1.40* Graham Hill is featured at Brands Hatch in a special preview of the Race of Champions.

2.50* The Calcutta Cup: International Rugby Union from Twickenham: England v Scotland
Scotland, in their centenary season, have already beaten Wales and Ireland. Victory today would give them the Triple Crown for the first time since 1938.
England, under John Pullin (above), will be looking to continue the revival which started when they beat the French at Twickenham three weeks ago.

4.35* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results, action highlights and reports.

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Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter (Cup Preview):
Sam Leitch
Boxer:
Chris Finnegan
Boxer:
Roy John
Commentator (Boxing):
Harry Carpenter
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Reporter (Racing):
Julian Wilson
Commentator (Motor Racing):
Murray Walker
Commentator (Motor Racing)/Racing Driver:
Graham Hill
Rugby Player (England):
John Pullin
Commentator (The Calcutta Cup):
Bill McLaren
Summaries (The Calcutta Cup):
Cliff Morgan
Television presentation (Boxing):
Bob Duncan
Television presentation (Racing):
David Kenning
Television presentation (Motor Racing):
Richard Tilling
Television presentation (Rugby Union):
Alan Mouncer
Grandstand presented by:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart

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