Introduced by Frank Bough

12.35* Football Preview
Sam Leitch introduces action, news and personalities in the football spot that's become a regular lunch-time date for millions.

12.55; 1.25; 1.55; 2.30* Racing from Cheltenham
featuring
The Mackeson Gold Cup
The Mackeson is one of the outstanding steeplechases of the season, and a top quality field competes for the first prize of more than £4,500. Grandstand outside broadcast cameras cover four races in all from the major meeting of the day.
1.0 Coventry Chase (over 3 miles and 1 furlong)
1.30 Chaplin Handicap Hurdle (over 2 miles and 200 yards)
2.5 The Mackeson Gold Cup (over 2 1/2 miles)
2.40 Bob Wigney Handicap Hurdle (over 3 miles)
(Radio Times People: page 4)

1.10* International Fight of the Week: Danny McAlinden (Coventry) v Dick Gosha (USA)
Highlights of this week's big heavyweight contest at the World Sporting Club, London. A good win for McAlinden will strengthen his claims to challenge Jack Bodell for his British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight titles

2.55* Rugby League from Headingley: Leeds v Leigh
The outstanding match in the first round of the new John Player competition, a knockout tournament involving every Rugby League club, with the final taking place in January.

Grandstand timetable:
12.35 Football preview; 12.55 Racing
1.16 Fight of the Week; 1.25 Racing
1.40 Big race preview
1.55 Racing: The Mackeson Gold Cup
2.15 Sports Round-up; 2.30 Racing
2.55 Rugby League
3.45 Half-time scores and racing results
Timings are subject to alteration in order to keep up to date with events.

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