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Grandstand

on BBC One London

Introduced by Frank Bough direct from Twickenham.

12.35* FA Cup Preview
Sixty-four clubs fight out today's third round matches, including the Cup holders, Arsenal, and two non-league sides, Hereford and Blythe Spartans. Sam Leitch introduces news, personalities and action.

12.55; 1.25; 2.00* Racing from Ascot
1.00 Durham Ranger Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) (over 2 miles)
1.35 Peter Ross Novices ' Chase (over 3 miles)
2.10 Mar Lodge Handicap Chase (over 2 miles)

1.10* World Heavyweight Championship
Harry Carpenter previews tonight's big fight in New Orleans, in which Joe Frazier defends his world title for the first time since beating Muhammad Ali. His opponent is the tough young Texan, Terry Daniels.
(On BBC1 tomorrow. 10.10 pm)

2.20* International Rugby Union from Twickenham: England v Wales
BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of today's International Championship match, on the first day of the 1972 Championship. Wales, last season's Champions, will be fielding many of the British Lions who beat the All Blacks in New Zealand. England too will have several Lions in their team, in this first international of the new championship season.
And reports on today's other international championship match, Scotland v France at Murrayfield.

4.35* Final Score

Grandstand Timetable:
12.35 Football preview: 12.55 Racing
1.10 Boxing: 1.25 Racing
1.45 Rugby preview; 2.00 Racing
2.20 Rugby Union: England v Wales
4.35 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration.

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter (FA Cup Preview):
Sam Leitch
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
TV Presentation (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Presenter (Boxing):
Harry Carpenter
Commentator (International Rugby Union):
Cliff Morgan
TV Presentation (International Rugby Union):
Alan Mouncer
Grandstand presented for television by:
Brian Venner
Editor:
Alan Hart

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