Introduced by Frank Bough
12.35* Football Focus
Bob Wilson spotlights the important topics in football this week, and previews today's important games in England and Scotland.
1.10; 1.50; 2.20; 2.55* International Athletics from Montreal: The 2nd World Cup
Coverage of the first day's events in the 2nd IAAP World Cup, ranked next in importance only to the Olympic Games. Some of the world's finest track and field stars representing teams from the five continents, plus the USA and the winners and runners-up in the European Cup. At the inaugural meeting two years ago, the Women's Cup was won by the Europe team, and the Men's competition by the outstanding talents of the GDR, who pipped the USA in the last event. The competition on the first day includes the Men's 100m, 800m and the 10,000m.
1.35; 2.5; 2.40; 3.10* Racing from Goodwood (at Ascot)
1.45 Drawing Room Stakes (5f)
2.15 The March Stakes (1m 4f)
2.50 Waterford Crystal Mile (1m)
Europe's top miler, Kris, seeks to consolidate his reputation in this prestigious event, worth over £15,000 to the winner.
3.20 The Cowdray Nursery Handicap (6f)
3.45* Half-time Football Scores
3.50* International Show Jumping from the All England Jumping Club, Hickstead: The Embassy Tankard
A one-round plus one-jump-off competition, featuring all the leading riders, attracted to Hickstead by the British Jumping Derby.
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.35 Football Focus; 1.10 Athletics; 1.35 Racing; 1.50 Athletics; 2.5 Racing; 2.20 Athletics; 2.40 Racing; 2.55 Athletics; 3.10 Racing; 3.25 Sports Round-up; 3.45 Football Scores; 3.50 Show Jumping; 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration