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Grandstand

on BBC Television

(See panel)
(Details of next Saturday's Grandstand are shown on page 63)

Introduced by David Coleman

Boxing in America at 1.5: Dick Tiger (Nigeria) British Empire Middleweight Champion v. Florentino Ferndandez (Cuba)
A 10-round middleweight contest held in Madison Square Garden, New York Commentator: Don Dunphy
(A recording of the 'Gillette Fight of the Week')

Ice Skating from Liverpool at 1.30 and 3.45: North-West v. North-East
The fourth round of the 'Grandstand' skating competition
Commentator: Alan Weeks Television Presentation by RAY LAKELAND

Snooker direct from Birmingham at 1.50, 3.35, and 4.5: Joe Davis v. Fred Davis Commentator: Ted Lowe Television Presentation by REG PERRIN

Swimming direct from Huddersfield at 2.5 and 4.15: North-West v. North-East Commentators : Max Robertson and Harry Walker
Television Presentation by BOB DUNCAN

Motor Sport at 3.0 'The Golden Age' (The History of Motor Racing-Part II)
A new film that looks back at the great days of motor racing during the Twenties
(A Shell Film Unit Presentation)

Sports Results and News Service at 4.35 approx.
Football Results from the Teleprinter; Rugby League and Union Results; Classified Football Results

Presented by Alec Weeks

Programme edited by Ronnie Noble

(While it is hoped to keep to the above timings they may be changed by events)

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