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Presented by Desmond Lynam

2.0; 5.35* World Cup Special
Scotland will know the task that faces them in Argentina tn June when the draw for the World Cup finals is made in Buenos Aires tonight. JOHN HELM captures the atmosphere in the Argentinian capital and talks to the personalities assembling there for the draw - which will be broadcast at
10.2 and 11.2 tonight

1.30; 2.6; 2.59; 3.10; 3.45; 4.42; 5.0; 5.45* Football League
Exclusive live commentary on the second half of one of the top matches; score flashes throughout the afternoon from five other grounds; results as they come in, with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*

1.30; 2.5; 2.35; 3.10; 4.50* Racing at Ascot
Featuring commentary by Peter Bromley on the three main races:
2.18 Blue Circle Cement Handicap 'Chase (2m)
1.40 Peter Ross Novices 'Chase (3m)
3.15 Jack Scott Handicap 'Chase (2½m)
Plus results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, with a classified check at 4.50*

1.30; 2.20; 5.35. Cricket
England prepare for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday with a one-day warm-up match tomorrow against Sind. Don Mosey analyses the Test prospects and talks to the players in the news

3.0; 5.25* Rugby Union
With the International Championship starting next Saturday, Sport on 2 attempts to find answers to some intriguing questions - can France hold on to the title under fierce pressure from Wales; can England continue last season's improvement; what sort of campaign will be mounted by Scotland and Ireland? Chris Rea discusses Championship prospects with fellow BBC commentators Peter West in London, Bill McLaren in Edinburgh, Alun Williams in Cardiff and George Hamilton in Belfast

Plus, in Motor Sport, news of practice for tomorrow's Argentine Grand Prix, the first race of the 1978 Championship

And at 5.0* Sports Report
Classified Football checks at 5.0 and 5.45*; reports and comments on the top stories of the day; the personalities making the news; Rugby Round-up at 5.25*; Motor Sport at 5.38*

Timetable:
1.30 News/prospects from all featured events
2.1 World Cup
2.5 Racing from Ascot
3.20 Football/Cricket
2.35 Racing from Ascot
2.45 Football team news
3.0 Rugby Union/Racing/Football score flashes
S.45 Football half-times
1.55 Football commentary
4.42 First Football results
4.50 Classified Racing
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.35 Cricket/World Cup/Classified Football
Events may alter timings

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Contributors

Presented By:
Desmond Lynam
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Commentators:
Peter West
Unknown:
Bill McLaren
Unknown:
Alun Williams
Unknown:
George Hamilton

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