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Monday 03 May 1999 00:02 BST

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Today: Sugar Ray Robinson - real name Walker Smith - weighed in in 1921 and our own Henry Cooper appeared in 1934. Allan Wells, who won Olympic 100 metres gold in 1980, made a fast start in 1952.

Wednesday: Jockey Sir Gordon Richards, who rode 4,870 winners, including 14 classics, was born in 1904.

Saturday: World heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was born in 1932. Jack Charlton, a member of England's World Cup-winning team, kicked off in 1936.

Sunday: Former British world middleweight champion, Terry Downes, was born in 1936. Pancho Gonzales was born in 1928. He defeated Charlie Pasarell in Wimbledon's longest-ever singles match in 1969.

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