Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus with BOB WILSON
12.50; 1.25; 1.55*
Racing from Ascot
1.0 ' The Rip ' Handicap Steeplechase (3m)
1.35 Buchanan Whisky Handicap Hurdle Race (2m)
2.5 Buchanan Whisky Gold Cup Steeplechase (2m)
Ireland is strongly represented in the 15th running of this famous event - formerly ' The Black and White Gold Cup'.
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN
JULIAN WILSON and RICHARD PITMAN
1.10; 1.45*
Modern Rhythmic Gymnastics from Amsterdam
The Second European Championships
Two years ago the Russians swept the board in the Individual Championships but this year Bulgarians niana Raeva and Lilia Ignatova threatened the Soviet supremacy. ALAN WEEKS reports from the Olympic Sports Hall on the Individual and Group Championships.
2.15; 4.30*
International Tennis from Wembley Arena
The Benson and Hedges Championships
With such a strong entry in this tournament it is not safe to make predictions. However, John MeEnroe and Jimmy Connors should have reached today's semi-final stage and could be joined by Gene Mayer and Harold Solomon Commentator DAN MASKELL JOHN BARRETT and MARK COX
2.55; 3.50*
International
Rugby League from Headingley
Great Britain v New Zealand Third Test
The stage is set for a thrilling climax to this three-match series. After a drawn First Test, the Kiwis won the second at Bradford and now Great Britain must throw caution to the wind in order to win this match and gain a share of the honours.
Live coverage of the whole match. Commentators
EDDIE WARING and ALEX MURPHY
3.40* Sports Round-up
Including half-time football scores
4.40* Final Score
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus: 12.50 Racing
1.10 Gymnastics; 1.25 Racing
1.45 Gymnastics: 1.55 Racing
2.15 Tennis; 2.55 Rugby League
3.40 Sports Round-up
3.50 Rugby League
4.30 Tennis: 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration Television presentation:
Football FOCUS BOB ABRAHAMS Racing BILL TAYLOR
Gymnastics DUTCH TV SERVICE
Tennis JOHNNIE WATHERSTON , JOHN PHILIPS Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS
Producer Grandstand MARTIN Hopkins Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON
Benson and Hedges tennis scores on Ceefax
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