Introduced by Frank Bough
featuring
International Golf from Wentworth
The Final of The 10th Piccadilly World Match Play Championship
Today's 36-hole Final between two of the world's outstanding golfers, playing for a first prize of £10,000. Today's finalists are the survivors of an illustrious and select field which included Americans Tom Weiskopf - British Open Champion - and US Open Champion Johnny Miller plus British stars Jacklin and Oosterhuis.
12.55* Football Preview
The lunchtime football spot. Sam Leitch and the BBC team of football reporters introduce action, personalities and the latest news of today's matches, with comment from Jimmy Hill.
1.20* Fight of the Week from Belle Vue, Manchester
The return to the ring of Danny McAlinden (British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion) - desperate to prove himself a worthy champion - v Mongol Ortiz (USA) over 10 rounds
1.40* The Great Pardubice Steeplechase
A film report from Czechoslovakia on this world-famous Steeplechase, which takes place 60 miles outside Prague. Run over 41 miles, with 31 daunting obstacles, the race has justly been likened to Aintree's 'Grand National.' Leading amateur rider Chris Collins makes a rare English challenge
1.50; 2.20; 3.25* Racing from Ascot
2. Brocas Stakes (Handicap) (Old Mile)
2.30 Princess Royal Stakes (Old Mile and a Half)
3.35 Bovis Stakes (Handicap) (5 furlongs)
2.35* International Show Jumping from Wembley: The Horse of the Year Show
This afternoon's major event is the Calor Gas International Championship of the Year, a competition for riders under the age of 23.
2.55; 3.40* International Rugby Union from Twickenham: England Under-23 XV v Japan
The young England side includes several of the England touring party that beat the New Zealand All Blacks a month ago.
5.10* Final Score
Results - reports - action highlights - and the Score Draw Check.
Today's Timetable:
12.5 Golf; 12.55 Football Preview
1.20 Fight of the Week
1.40 Pardubice 'Chase
1.50 Racing; 2.5 Golf
2.20 Racing; 2.35 Golf, Show Jumping
2.55 Rugby Union; 3.25 Racing
3.40 Rugby Union; 4.25 Golf
5.10 Final Score
Timings are subject to alteration.
