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Boxing Day Grandstand

on BBC Television

including Racing, Motor Racing, Boxing
(See panel)

Introduced by David Coleman

Racing from Kempton Park
1.0 Holly Handicap Steeplechase (over 21 miles)
1.30 Boxing Day Handicap Hurdle (over 2 miles)
2.0 King George VI Steeplechase (over 3 miles)
3.0 Kempton Park Handicap Hurdle (over 2 miles)

Motor Racing from Brands Hatch
1.10 Molyslip Trophy for Saloon Cars no laps)
2.10 Long John Trophy
The last few laps of this race for vintage and historic racing cars
2.30 Silver City Trophy for Formula Libre Cars (over 20 laps)

Boxing in America at 2.15: Rocky Rivero (Argentina) v. Florentino Fernandez (U.S.A.)
A 10-round middleweight bout held in Madison Square Garden, New York
(A recording of the Gillette 'Fight of the Week')

Latest results and news round-up at 3.10

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

Contributors

Presenter:
David Coleman
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Presented for television by (Racing):
Dennis Monger
Commentator (Motor Racing):
Raymond Baxter
Presented for television by (Motor Racing):
John Vernon
Boxer:
Rocky Rivero
Boxer:
Florentino Fernandez
Commentator (Boxing):
Don Dunphy
Presented by:
Alec Weeks
Editor:
Cliff Morgan

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