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Grandstand

on BBC Television

(See panel)
Details of next week's Grandstand are shown on page 69

Grandstand
1.0 to 5.15
Introduced by David Coleman

Boxing in America at 1.10
George Chuvalo (Canada) v. Tony Alongi (U.S.A.)
A 10-round heavyweight bout held in the Miami Beach Auditorium
Commentator: Don Dunphy
(A recording of the Gillette 'Fight of the Week')

Racing from Cheltenham
1.35 Bob Wigney Handicap Hurdle (over 3 miles)
2.15 Mackeson Gold Cup (over 2 miles approx.)
2.50 Mackeson Hurdle (over miles, 100 yds.)
Commentators: Peter O'Sullevan and Clive Graham
Presented for television by PHILIP LEWIS

Gymnastics from Epsom Municipal Baths from 2.25
Great Britain v. Hungary (Organised by the A.G.A. in conjunction with the "Daily Herald")
Commentator: Alan Weeks
Presented for television by A. P. WILKINSON

Rugby Union at 3.15
The second half of one of the day's top matches

Badminton from Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Cardiff at 3.55 approx.
Men's International Invitation Match Wales v. An England team
Commentator: Alun Williams
Presented for television by DEWI GRIFFITHS

Sports Results and News Service
4.55 Classified football results
4.58 Racing Summaries Rugby Union and Rugby League results

Presented by Richard Tilling
Editor: Cliff Morgan

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

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