Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 4 1 1 2 2 4 4

<response> <organization>Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt</organization> 4 1 1 2 2 4 4 </response>


F.C. Brasov 4 1 1 2 6 10 4

<response> <organization>F.C. Brasov</organization> 4 1 1 2 6 10 4 </response>


Gloria Bistrita 4 1 0 3 3 9 3

<response> <organization>Gloria Bistrita</organization> 4 1 0 3 3 9 3 </response>


F.C. Petrolul Ploiesti 4 0 2 2 5 7 2

<response> <organization>F.C. Petrolul Ploiesti</organization> 4 0 2 2 5 7 2 </response>


Rapid Bucharest 4 0 1 3 4 9 1

<response> <organization>Rapid Bucharest</organization> 4 0 1 3 4 9 1 </response>


SOCCER - POLISH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>POLISH</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


WARSAW 1996-08-25

<response> <location>WARSAW</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Polish first division

<response> Results of <misc>Polish</misc> first division </response>


<response> soccer matches played over the weekend : </response>


Amica Wronki 3 Hutnik Krakow 0

<response> <organization>Amica Wronki</organization> 3 <organization>Hutnik Krakow</organization> 0 </response>


Sokol Tychy 5 Lech Poznan 3

<response> <organization>Sokol Tychy</organization> 5 <organization>Lech Poznan</organization> 3 </response>


Rakow Czestochowa 1 Stomil Olsztyn 4

<response> <organization>Rakow Czestochowa</organization> 1 <organization>Stomil Olsztyn</organization> 4 </response>


Wisla Krakow 1 Gornik Zabrze 0

<response> <organization>Wisla Krakow</organization> 1 <organization>Gornik Zabrze</organization> 0 </response>


Slask Wroclaw 3 Odra Wodzislaw 1

<response> <organization>Slask Wroclaw</organization> 3 <organization>Odra Wodzislaw</organization> 1 </response>


GKS Katowice 1 Polonia Warsaw 0

<response> <organization>GKS Katowice</organization> 1 <organization>Polonia Warsaw</organization> 0 </response>


Zaglebie Lubin 2 LKS Lodz 1

<response> <organization>Zaglebie Lubin</organization> 2 <organization>LKS Lodz</organization> 1 </response>


Legia Warsaw 3 GKS Belchatow 2

<response> <organization>Legia Warsaw</organization> 3 <organization>GKS Belchatow</organization> 2 </response>


Widzew Lodz 3 Ruch Chorzow 0

<response> <organization>Widzew Lodz</organization> 3 <organization>Ruch Chorzow</organization> 0 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , lost , goals </response>


for , against , points ) :

<response> for , against , points ) : </response>


Amica Wronki 7 5 1 1 13 8 16

<response> <organization>Amica Wronki</organization> 7 5 1 1 13 8 16 </response>


Legia Warsaw 7 5 1 1 13 7 16

<response> <organization>Legia Warsaw</organization> 7 5 1 1 13 7 16 </response>


Lech Poznan 7 5 0 2 12 9 15

<response> <organization>Lech Poznan</organization> 7 5 0 2 12 9 15 </response>


Widzew Lodz 7 4 2 1 13 3 14

<response> <organization>Widzew Lodz</organization> 7 4 2 1 13 3 14 </response>


GKS Katowice 7 4 2 1 12 9 14

<response> <organization>GKS Katowice</organization> 7 4 2 1 12 9 14 </response>


Sokol Tychy 7 4 0 3 14 15 12

<response> <organization>Sokol Tychy</organization> 7 4 0 3 14 15 12 </response>


Odra Wodzislaw 7 3 1 3 13 10 10

<response> <organization>Odra Wodzislaw</organization> 7 3 1 3 13 10 10 </response>


Slask Wroclaw 7 3 1 3 8 7 10

<response> <organization>Slask Wroclaw</organization> 7 3 1 3 8 7 10 </response>


Polonia Warsaw 7 3 1 3 7 9 10

<response> <organization>Polonia Warsaw</organization> 7 3 1 3 7 9 10 </response>


GKS Belchatow 7 3 0 4 9 9 9

<response> <organization>GKS Belchatow</organization> 7 3 0 4 9 9 9 </response>


Stomil Olsztyn 7 2 3 2 9 9 9

<response> <organization>Stomil Olsztyn</organization> 7 2 3 2 9 9 9 </response>


Wisla Krakow 7 2 3 2 3 4 9

<response> <organization>Wisla Krakow</organization> 7 2 3 2 3 4 9 </response>


Hutnik Krakow 7 3 0 4 8 10 9

<response> <organization>Hutnik Krakow</organization> 7 3 0 4 8 10 9 </response>


Rakow Czestochowa 7 2 1 4 6 10 7

<response> <organization>Rakow Czestochowa</organization> 7 2 1 4 6 10 7 </response>


Zaglebie Lubin 7 1 3 3 10 12 6

<response> <organization>Zaglebie Lubin</organization> 7 1 3 3 10 12 6 </response>


Ruch Chorzow 7 1 2 4 7 13 5

<response> <organization>Ruch Chorzow</organization> 7 1 2 4 7 13 5 </response>


Gornik Zabrze 7 1 1 5 6 10 4

<response> <organization>Gornik Zabrze</organization> 7 1 1 5 6 10 4 </response>


LKS Lodz 7 0 2 5 4 13 2

<response> <organization>LKS Lodz</organization> 7 0 2 5 4 13 2 </response>


SOCCER - RUSSIAN PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>RUSSIAN</misc> PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-08-25

<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Russian premier league

<response> Results of <misc>Russian</misc> premier league </response>


matches played on Saturday :

<response> matches played on Saturday : </response>


Alaniya Vladikavkaz 3 Zhemchuzhina Sochi 1

<response> <organization>Alaniya Vladikavkaz</organization> 3 <organization>Zhemchuzhina Sochi</organization> 1 </response>


Baltika Kaliningrad 2 Zenit St Petersburg 0

<response> <organization>Baltika Kaliningrad</organization> 2 <organization>Zenit St Petersburg</organization> 0 </response>


Chernomorets Novorossiisk 2 Rostselmash Rostov 1

<response> <organization>Chernomorets Novorossiisk</organization> 2 <organization>Rostselmash Rostov</organization> 1 </response>


Lokomotiv Moscow 2 Torpedo Moscow 1

<response> <organization>Lokomotiv Moscow</organization> 2 <organization>Torpedo Moscow</organization> 1 </response>


Rotor Volgograd 0 Dynamo Moscow 1

<response> <organization>Rotor Volgograd</organization> 0 <organization>Dynamo Moscow</organization> 1 </response>


CSKA Moscow 4 Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny 2

<response> <organization>CSKA Moscow</organization> 4 <organization>Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny</organization> 2 </response>


Lada Togliatti 1 Spartak Moscow 1

<response> <organization>Lada Togliatti</organization> 1 <organization>Spartak Moscow</organization> 1 </response>


Tekstilshik Kamyshin 2 Krylya Sovetov Samara 1

<response> <organization>Tekstilshik Kamyshin</organization> 2 <organization>Krylya Sovetov Samara</organization> 1 </response>


Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod 2 Uralmash Yekaterinburg 2

<response> <organization>Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod</organization> 2 <organization>Uralmash Yekaterinburg</organization> 2 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulate under games played , won , drawn , lost , </response>


goals for , goals against , points ) .

<response> goals for , goals against , points ) . </response>


<response> Note - if more than one team has the same number of points , </response>


<response> precedence is given to the one with most wins . </response>


If more than one


<response> team has the same number of wins and points , precedence goes to </response>


<response> the side with the most successful record against the others ) . </response>


Alaniya Vladikavkaz 24 16 5 3 48 25 53

<response> <organization>Alaniya Vladikavkaz</organization> 24 16 5 3 48 25 53 </response>


Dynamo Moscow 25 15 7 3 43 21 52

<response> <organization>Dynamo Moscow</organization> 25 15 7 3 43 21 52 </response>


Rotor Volgograd 23 15 5 3 42 17 50

<response> <organization>Rotor Volgograd</organization> 23 15 5 3 42 17 50 </response>


Spartak Moscow 25 14 7 4 48 24 49

<response> <organization>Spartak Moscow</organization> 25 14 7 4 48 24 49 </response>


CSKA Moscow 25 13 6 6 40 27 45

<response> <organization>CSKA Moscow</organization> 25 13 6 6 40 27 45 </response>


Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod 25 11 4 10 27 35 37

<response> <organization>Lokomotiv Nizhny Novgorod</organization> 25 11 4 10 27 35 37 </response>


Lokomotiv Moscow 25 9 9 7 30 24 36

<response> <organization>Lokomotiv Moscow</organization> 25 9 9 7 30 24 36 </response>


Baltika Kaliningrad 25 8 10 7 29 26 34

<response> <organization>Baltika Kaliningrad</organization> 25 8 10 7 29 26 34 </response>


Torpedo Moscow 25 8 9 8 31 33 33

<response> <organization>Torpedo Moscow</organization> 25 8 9 8 31 33 33 </response>


Zenit St Petersburg 24 9 4 11 24 26 31

<response> <organization>Zenit St Petersburg</organization> 24 9 4 11 24 26 31 </response>


Krylya Sovetov Samara 25 8 7 10 19 29 31

<response> <organization>Krylya Sovetov Samara</organization> 25 8 7 10 19 29 31 </response>


Zhemchuzhina Sochi 25 8 4 13 26 38 28

<response> <organization>Zhemchuzhina Sochi</organization> 25 8 4 13 26 38 28 </response>


Rostselmash Rostov 24 7 7 10 42 38 28

<response> <organization>Rostselmash Rostov</organization> 24 7 7 10 42 38 28 </response>


Chernomorets Novorossiisk 25 7 5 13 25 38 26

<response> <organization>Chernomorets Novorossiisk</organization> 25 7 5 13 25 38 26 </response>


Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny 24 5 4 15 25 42 19

<response> <organization>Kamaz Naberezhnye Chelny</organization> 24 5 4 15 25 42 19 </response>


Lada Togliatti 24 4 6 14 15 37 18

<response> <organization>Lada Togliatti</organization> 24 4 6 14 15 37 18 </response>


Tekstilshchik Kamyshin 25 3 9 13 15 30 18

<response> <organization>Tekstilshchik Kamyshin</organization> 25 3 9 13 15 30 18 </response>


Uralmash Yekaterinburg 24 3 8 13 24 43 16

<response> <organization>Uralmash Yekaterinburg</organization> 24 3 8 13 24 43 16 </response>


AUSTRALIAN RULES-AFL RESULTS AND STANDINGS .

<response> <misc>AUSTRALIAN RULES-AFL</misc> RESULTS AND STANDINGS . </response>


MELBOURNE 1996-08-25

<response> <location>MELBOURNE</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Australian Rules

<response> Results of <misc>Australian Rules</misc> </response>


matches played at the weekend .

<response> matches played at the weekend . </response>


Played Sunday :


Adelaide 14.12 ( 96 ) Collingwood 24 .

<response> <organization>Adelaide</organization> 14.12 ( 96 ) <organization>Collingwood</organization> 24 . </response>


9 ( 153 )


West Coast 24 .

<response> <organization>West Coast</organization> 24 . </response>


7 ( 151 ) Melbourne 11.12 ( 78 )

<response> 7 ( 151 ) <organization>Melbourne</organization> 11.12 ( 78 ) </response>


Richmond 28.19 ( 187 ) Fitzroy 5 .

<response> <organization>Richmond</organization> 28.19 ( 187 ) <organization>Fitzroy</organization> 5 . </response>


6 ( 36 )


Played Saturday :

<response> Played Saturday : </response>


Carlton 13.18 ( 96 ) Footscray 9.12 ( 66 )

<response> <organization>Carlton</organization> 13.18 ( 96 ) <organization>Footscray</organization> 9.12 ( 66 ) </response>


Essendon 14.16 ( 100 ) Sydney 12.10 ( 82 )

<response> <organization>Essendon</organization> 14.16 ( 100 ) <organization>Sydney</organization> 12.10 ( 82 ) </response>


St Kilda 9 .

<response> <organization>St Kilda</organization> 9 . </response>


9 ( 63 ) Hawthorn 12 .

<response> 9 ( 63 ) <organization>Hawthorn</organization> 12 . </response>


8 ( 80 )


Brisbane 10.11 ( 71 ) Fremantle 10.10 ( 70 )

<response> <organization>Brisbane</organization> 10.11 ( 71 ) <organization>Fremantle</organization> 10.10 ( 70 ) </response>


Played Friday :


North Melbourne 14.12 ( 96 ) Geelong 16.13 ( 109 )

<response> <organization>North Melbourne</organization> 14.12 ( 96 ) <organization>Geelong</organization> 16.13 ( 109 ) </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , lost , points </response>


<response> for , against , percentage , total points ) : </response>


Brisbane 21 15 1 5 2123 1631 130.2 62

<response> <organization>Brisbane</organization> 21 15 1 5 2123 1631 130.2 62 </response>


Sydney 21 15 1 5 2067 1687 122.5 62

<response> <organization>Sydney</organization> 21 15 1 5 2067 1687 122.5 62 </response>


West Coast 21 15 0 6 2151 1673 128.6 60

<response> <organization>West Coast</organization> 21 15 0 6 2151 1673 128.6 60 </response>


North Melbourne 21 15 0 6 2385 1873 127.3 60

<response> <organization>North Melbourne</organization> 21 15 0 6 2385 1873 127.3 60 </response>


Carlton 21 14 0 7 2009 1844 108.9 56

<response> <organization>Carlton</organization> 21 14 0 7 2009 1844 108.9 56 </response>


Geelong 21 13 1 7 2288 1940 117.9 54

<response> <organization>Geelong</organization> 21 13 1 7 2288 1940 117.9 54 </response>


Essendon 21 13 1 7 2130 1947 109.4 54

<response> <organization>Essendon</organization> 21 13 1 7 2130 1947 109.4 54 </response>


Richmond 21 11 0 10 2173 1803 120.5 44

<response> <organization>Richmond</organization> 21 11 0 10 2173 1803 120.5 44 </response>


Hawthorn 21 10 1 10 1791 1820 98.4 42

<response> <organization>Hawthorn</organization> 21 10 1 10 1791 1820 98.4 42 </response>


St Kilda 21 9 0 12 1909 1958 97.5 36

<response> <organization>St Kilda</organization> 21 9 0 12 1909 1958 97.5 36 </response>


Collingwood 21 8 0 13 2103 2091 100.6 32

<response> <organization>Collingwood</organization> 21 8 0 13 2103 2091 100.6 32 </response>


Adelaide 21 8 0 13 2158 2183 98.9 32

<response> <organization>Adelaide</organization> 21 8 0 13 2158 2183 98.9 32 </response>


Melbourne 21 7 0 14 1642 2361 69.5 28

<response> <organization>Melbourne</organization> 21 7 0 14 1642 2361 69.5 28 </response>


Fremantle 21 6 0 15 1673 1912 87.5 24

<response> <organization>Fremantle</organization> 21 6 0 15 1673 1912 87.5 24 </response>


Footscray 21 5 1 15 1578 2060 76.6 22

<response> <organization>Footscray</organization> 21 5 1 15 1578 2060 76.6 22 </response>


Fitzroy 21 1 0 20 1381 2778 49.7 4

<response> <organization>Fitzroy</organization> 21 1 0 20 1381 2778 49.7 4 </response>


RUGBY LEAGUE - AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> <misc>RUGBY LEAGUE</misc> - <misc>AUSTRALIAN</misc> RUGBY LEAGUE RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


SYDNEY 1996-08-25

<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Australian rugby league matches played at the weekend .

<response> Results of <misc>Australian</misc> rugby league matches played at the weekend . </response>


Played Sunday :


Sydney Bulldogs 17 South Queensland 16 Brisbane 38 Gold Coast 10

<response> <organization>Sydney Bulldogs</organization> 17 <organization>South Queensland</organization> 16 <organization>Brisbane</organization> 38 <organization>Gold Coast</organization> 10 </response>


North Sydney 46 South Sydney 4

<response> <organization>North Sydney</organization> 46 <organization>South Sydney</organization> 4 </response>


Illawarra 42 Penrith 2

<response> <organization>Illawarra</organization> 42 <organization>Penrith</organization> 2 </response>


St George 20 North Queensland 24

<response> <organization>St George</organization> 20 <organization>North Queensland</organization> 24 </response>


Manly 42 Western Suburbs 12

<response> <organization>Manly</organization> 42 <organization>Western Suburbs</organization> 12 </response>


Played Saturday :

<response> Played Saturday : </response>


Parramatta 14 Sydney Tigers 26

<response> <organization>Parramatta</organization> 14 <organization>Sydney Tigers</organization> 26 </response>


Newcastle 24 Western Reds 20

<response> <organization>Newcastle</organization> 24 <organization>Western Reds</organization> 20 </response>


Played Friday :


Canberra 30 Auckland 6

<response> <organization>Canberra</organization> 30 <organization>Auckland</organization> 6 </response>


<response> Premiership standings ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , </response>


<response> lost , points for , against , total points ) : </response>


Manly 21 17 0 4 501 181 34

<response> <organization>Manly</organization> 21 17 0 4 501 181 34 </response>


Brisbane 21 16 0 5 569 257 32

<response> <organization>Brisbane</organization> 21 16 0 5 569 257 32 </response>


North Sydney 21 14 2 5 560 317 30

<response> <organization>North Sydney</organization> 21 14 2 5 560 317 30 </response>


Sydney City 20 14 1 5 487 293 29

<response> <organization>Sydney City</organization> 20 14 1 5 487 293 29 </response>


Cronulla 20 12 2 6 359 258 26

<response> <organization>Cronulla</organization> 20 12 2 6 359 258 26 </response>


Canberra 21 12 1 8 502 374 25

<response> <organization>Canberra</organization> 21 12 1 8 502 374 25 </response>


St George 21 12 1 8 421 344 25

<response> <organization>St George</organization> 21 12 1 8 421 344 25 </response>


Newcastle 21 11 1 9 416 366 23

<response> <organization>Newcastle</organization> 21 11 1 9 416 366 23 </response>


Western Suburbs 21 11 1 9 382 426 23

<response> <organization>Western Suburbs</organization> 21 11 1 9 382 426 23 </response>


Auckland 21 11 0 10 406 389 22

<response> <organization>Auckland</organization> 21 11 0 10 406 389 22 </response>


Sydney Tigers 21 11 0 10 309 435 22

<response> <organization>Sydney Tigers</organization> 21 11 0 10 309 435 22 </response>


Parramatta 21 10 1 10 388 391 21

<response> <organization>Parramatta</organization> 21 10 1 10 388 391 21 </response>


Sydney Bulldogs 21 10 0 11 325 356 20

<response> <organization>Sydney Bulldogs</organization> 21 10 0 11 325 356 20 </response>


Illawarra 21 8 0 13 395 432 16

<response> <organization>Illawarra</organization> 21 8 0 13 395 432 16 </response>


Western Reds 21 6 1 14 297 398 13

<response> <organization>Western Reds</organization> 21 6 1 14 297 398 13 </response>


Penrith 21 6 1 14 339 448 13

<response> <organization>Penrith</organization> 21 6 1 14 339 448 13 </response>


North Queensland 21 6 0 15 266 593 12

<response> <organization>North Queensland</organization> 21 6 0 15 266 593 12 </response>


Gold Coast 21 5 1 15 351 483 11

<response> <organization>Gold Coast</organization> 21 5 1 15 351 483 11 </response>


South Sydney 21 5 1 15 304 586 11

<response> <organization>South Sydney</organization> 21 5 1 15 304 586 11 </response>


South Queensland 21 4 0 17 210 460 8

<response> <organization>South Queensland</organization> 21 4 0 17 210 460 8 </response>


BADMINTON - MALAYSIAN OPEN RESULTS .

<response> BADMINTON - <misc>MALAYSIAN OPEN</misc> RESULTS . </response>


KUALA LUMPUR 1996-08-25

<response> <location>KUALA LUMPUR</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of finals in the

<response> Results of finals in the </response>


Malaysian Open badminton tournament on Sunday ( prefix numbers

<response> <misc>Malaysian Open</misc> badminton tournament on Sunday ( prefix numbers </response>


denote seedings ) :

<response> denote seedings ) : </response>


Men 's singles


2 - Ong Ewe Hock ( Malaysia ) beat Indra Wijaya ( Indonesia ) 1-15

<response> 2 - <person>Ong Ewe Hock</person> ( <location>Malaysia</location> ) beat <person>Indra Wijaya</person> ( <location>Indonesia</location> ) 1-15 </response>


15-1 15-7


Women 's singles


2 - Zhang Ning ( China ) beat 1 - Wang Chen ( China ) 11-7 11-8

<response> 2 - <person>Zhang Ning</person> ( <location>China</location> ) beat 1 - <person>Wang Chen</person> ( <location>China</location> ) 11-7 11-8 </response>


Women 's doubles


3/4 - Marlene Thomsen / Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen ( Denmark ) beat

<response> 3/4 - <person>Marlene Thomsen</person> / <person>Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen</person> ( <location>Denmark</location> ) beat </response>


3/4 - Qiang Hong / Liu Lu ( China ) 10-15 17-14 17-16

<response> 3/4 - <person>Qiang Hong</person> / <person>Liu Lu</person> ( <location>China</location> ) 10-15 17-14 17-16 </response>


Men 's doubles


1 - Yap Kim Hock / Cheah Soon Kit ( Malaysia ) beat Lee Wan Wah / Chong

<response> 1 - <person>Yap Kim Hock</person> / <person>Cheah Soon Kit</person> ( <location>Malaysia</location> ) beat <person>Lee Wan Wah</person> / <person>Chong</person> </response>


Tan Fook ( Malaysia ) 15-5 15-3

<response> <person>Tan Fook</person> ( <location>Malaysia</location> ) 15-5 15-3 </response>


BASEBALL - RESULTS OF S. KOREAN PRO-BASEBALL GAMES .

<response> BASEBALL - RESULTS OF <misc>S. KOREAN</misc> PRO-BASEBALL GAMES . </response>


SEOUL 1996-08-25

<response> <location>SEOUL</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of South Korean

<response> Results of <misc>South Korean</misc> </response>


pro-baseball games played on Saturday .

<response> pro-baseball games played on Saturday . </response>


Haitai 10 Hanwha 4

<response> <organization>Haitai</organization> 10 <organization>Hanwha</organization> 4 </response>


Hyundai 5 Samsung 4

<response> <organization>Hyundai</organization> 5 <organization>Samsung</organization> 4 </response>


Ssangbangwool 4 LG 1

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 4 <organization>LG</organization> 1 </response>


OB 1 Lotte 1

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 1 <person>Lotte</person> 1 </response>


Lotte 1 OB 0*

<response> <person>Lotte</person> 1 <organization>OB</organization> 0* </response>


*Note - OB and Lotte played two games .

<response> *Note - <organization>OB</organization> and <person>Lotte</person> played two games . </response>


<response> Standings after games played on Saturday ( won , drawn , lost , </response>


<response> winning percentage , games behind first place ) </response>


W D L PCT GB


Haitai 63 2 40 .610 -

<response> <organization>Haitai</organization> 63 2 40 .610 - </response>


Ssangbangwool 57 2 47 .547 6 1/2

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 57 2 47 .547 6 1/2 </response>


Hyundai 55 5 47 .537 7 1/2

<response> <organization>Hyundai</organization> 55 5 47 .537 7 1/2 </response>


Hanwha 55 1 48 .534 8

<response> <organization>Hanwha</organization> 55 1 48 .534 8 </response>


Samsung 47 5 54 .467 15

<response> <organization>Samsung</organization> 47 5 54 .467 15 </response>


Lotte 44 6 52 .461 15 1/2

<response> <organization>Lotte</organization> 44 6 52 .461 15 1/2 </response>


LG 44 5 57 .439 18

<response> <organization>LG</organization> 44 5 57 .439 18 </response>


OB 40 6 60 .406 21 1/2

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 40 6 60 .406 21 1/2 </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS SUNDAY .

<response> BASEBALL - <misc>MAJOR LEAGUE</misc> RESULTS SUNDAY . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-25

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Major League

<response> Results of <misc>Major League</misc> </response>


<response> Baseball games played on Sunday ( home team in CAPS ) : </response>


American League

<response> <misc>American League</misc> </response>


BOSTON 8 Seattle 5

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 8 <organization>Seattle</organization> 5 </response>


CLEVELAND 8 Milwaukee 5

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 8 <organization>Milwaukee</organization> 5 </response>


California 13 BALTIMORE 0

<response> <organization>California</organization> 13 <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 0 </response>


Oakland 6 NEW YORK 4

<response> <organization>Oakland</organization> 6 <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 4 </response>


CHICAGO 10 Toronto 9 ( 10 )

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 10 <organization>Toronto</organization> 9 ( 10 ) </response>


Texas 13 MINNESOTA 2

<response> <organization>Texas</organization> 13 <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 2 </response>


Detroit 7 KANSAS CITY 4

<response> <organization>Detroit</organization> 7 <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 4 </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AFTER SATURDAY 'S GAMES .

<response> BASEBALL - <misc>MAJOR LEAGUE</misc> STANDINGS AFTER SATURDAY 'S GAMES . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-25


Major League Baseball

<response> <misc>Major League Baseball</misc> </response>


<response> standings after games played on Saturday ( tabulate under won , </response>


<response> lost , winning percentage and games behind ) : </response>


AMERICAN LEAGUE

<response> <misc>AMERICAN LEAGUE</misc> </response>


EASTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>EASTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


W L PCT GB


NEW YORK 74 54 .578 -

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 74 54 .578 - </response>


BALTIMORE 68 60 .531 6

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 68 60 .531 6 </response>


BOSTON 65 65 .500 10

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 65 65 .500 10 </response>


TORONTO 61 69 .469 14

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 61 69 .469 14 </response>


DETROIT 46 83 .357 28 1/2

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 46 83 .357 28 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

<response> <misc>CENTRAL DIVISION</misc> </response>


CLEVELAND 76 53 .589 -

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 76 53 .589 - </response>


CHICAGO 69 62 .527 8

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 69 62 .527 8 </response>


MINNESOTA 65 64 .504 11

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 65 64 .504 11 </response>


MILWAUKEE 62 68 .477 14 1/2

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 62 68 .477 14 1/2 </response>


KANSAS CITY 59 72 .450 18

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 59 72 .450 18 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>WESTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


TEXAS 74 56 .569 -

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 74 56 .569 - </response>


SEATTLE 66 62 .516 7

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 66 62 .516 7 </response>


OAKLAND 62 70 .470 13

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 62 70 .470 13 </response>


CALIFORNIA 60 69 .465 13 1/2

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 60 69 .465 13 1/2 </response>


SUNDAY , AUGUST 25TH SCHEDULE

<response> SUNDAY , AUGUST 25TH SCHEDULE </response>


SEATTLE AT BOSTON

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> AT <location>BOSTON</location> </response>


MILWAUKEE AT CLEVELAND

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> AT <location>CLEVELAND</location> </response>


CALIFORNIA AT BALTIMORE

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> AT <location>BALTIMORE</location> </response>


OAKLAND AT NEW YORK

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> AT <location>NEW YORK</location> </response>


TORONTO AT CHICAGO

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> AT <location>CHICAGO</location> </response>


TEXAS AT MINNESOTA

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> AT <location>MINNESOTA</location> </response>


DETROIT AT KANSAS CITY

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> AT <location>KANSAS CITY</location> </response>


NATIONAL LEAGUE

<response> <misc>NATIONAL LEAGUE</misc> </response>


EASTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>EASTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


W L PCT GB


ATLANTA 81 47 .633 -

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 81 47 .633 - </response>


MONTREAL 70 58 .547 11

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 70 58 .547 11 </response>


FLORIDA 60 70 .462 22

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 60 70 .462 22 </response>


NEW YORK 59 71 .454 23

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 59 71 .454 23 </response>


PHILADELPHIA 53 77 .408 29

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 53 77 .408 29 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

<response> <misc>CENTRAL DIVISION</misc> </response>


HOUSTON 69 61 .531 -

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 69 61 .531 - </response>


ST LOUIS 68 61 .527 1/2

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 68 61 .527 1/2 </response>


CINCINNATI 64 64 .500 4

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 64 64 .500 4 </response>


CHICAGO 63 64 .496 4 1/2

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 63 64 .496 4 1/2 </response>


PITTSBURGH 55 74 .426 13 1/2

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 55 74 .426 13 1/2 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

<response> <misc>WESTERN DIVISION</misc> </response>


SAN DIEGO 71 60 .542 -

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 71 60 .542 - </response>


LOS ANGELES 69 60 .535 1

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 69 60 .535 1 </response>


COLORADO 67 63 .515 3 1/2

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 67 63 .515 3 1/2 </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 54 73 .425 15

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 54 73 .425 15 </response>


SUNDAY , AUGUST 25TH SCHEDULE

<response> SUNDAY , AUGUST 25TH SCHEDULE </response>


CHICAGO AT ATLANTA

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> AT <location>ATLANTA</location> </response>


PITTSBURGH AT COLORADO

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> AT <location>COLORADO</location> </response>


NEW YORK AT LOS ANGELES

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> AT <location>LOS ANGELES</location> </response>


PHILADELPHIA AT SAN DIEGO

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> AT <location>SAN DIEGO</location> </response>


MONTREAL AT SAN FRANCISCO

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> AT <location>SAN FRANCISCO</location> </response>


CINCINNATI AT FLORIDA

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> AT <location>FLORIDA</location> </response>


ST LOUIS AT HOUSTON

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> AT <location>HOUSTON</location> </response>


BASEBALL - ORIOLES SNEAK PAST ANGELS .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>ORIOLES</organization> SNEAK PAST <organization>ANGELS</organization> . </response>


BALTIMORE 1996-08-25

<response> <location>BALTIMORE</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Rafael Palmeiro 's two-out single in the sixth inning scored Roberto Alomar with the go-ahead run as the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the California Angels 5-4 and took over the American League 's wild-card berth on Saturday .

<response> <person>Rafael Palmeiro</person> 's two-out single in the sixth inning scored <person>Roberto Alomar</person> with the go-ahead run as the <organization>Baltimore Orioles</organization> rallied past the <organization>California Angels</organization> 5-4 and took over the <misc>American League</misc> 's wild-card berth on Saturday . </response>


The Orioles trailed 4-3 when pinch-hitter Mike Devereaux led off the sixth with a triple against reliever Kyle Abbott ( 0-1 ) and scored the tying run on Alomar 's single .

<response> The <organization>Orioles</organization> trailed 4-3 when pinch-hitter <person>Mike Devereaux</person> led off the sixth with a triple against reliever <person>Kyle Abbott</person> ( 0-1 ) and scored the tying run on <person>Alomar</person> 's single . </response>


After Brady Anderson sacrificed , Palmeiro hit the first pitch into right field for a single , scoring Alomar .

<response> After <person>Brady Anderson</person> sacrificed , <person>Palmeiro</person> hit the first pitch into right field for a single , scoring <person>Alomar</person> . </response>


In Boston , former Mariner Darren Bragg 's first career grand slam in the sixth inning off reliever Randy Johnson lifted the Boston Red Sox to their fifth win in six games , a 9-5 victory over Seattle .

<response> In <location>Boston</location> , former <person>Mariner Darren Bragg</person> 's first career grand slam in the sixth inning off reliever <person>Randy Johnson</person> lifted the <organization>Boston Red Sox</organization> to their fifth win in six games , a 9-5 victory over <location>Seattle</location> . </response>


" Just one of those things , I was just trying to make contact , " said Bragg . "

<response> " Just one of those things , I was just trying to make contact , " said <person>Bragg</person> . " </response>


<response> The bases were loaded and I had two strikes . </response>


<response> I was just trying to put the ball in play . </response>


<response> I got the good part of the bat on it and it carried out . " </response>


In Cleveland , Kevin Seitzer 's two-out single in the top of the 10th brought home David Hulse with the winning run as the Milwaukee Brewers sent the Cleveland Indians to their third straight extra-inning defeat 4-3 .

<response> In <organization>Cleveland</organization> , <person>Kevin Seitzer</person> 's two-out single in the top of the 10th brought home <person>David Hulse</person> with the winning run as the <organization>Milwaukee Brewers</organization> sent the <organization>Cleveland Indians</organization> to their third straight extra-inning defeat 4-3 . </response>


Bob Wickman ( 5-1 ) , acquired from the New York Yankees on Friday , earned the win in his Milwaukee debut despite allowing the tying run in the eighth inning .

<response> <person>Bob Wickman</person> ( 5-1 ) , acquired from the <organization>New York Yankees</organization> on Friday , earned the win in his <organization>Milwaukee</organization> debut despite allowing the tying run in the eighth inning . </response>


At Minnesota , Marty Cordova and Matt Lawton hit solo homers and Frankie Rodriguez allowed six hits over seven innings to earn his first win as a starter in a month as the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 .

<response> At <location>Minnesota</location> , <person>Marty Cordova</person> and <person>Matt Lawton</person> hit solo homers and <person>Frankie Rodriguez</person> allowed six hits over seven innings to earn his first win as a starter in a month as the <organization>Minnesota Twins</organization> held on to beat the <organization>Texas Rangers</organization> 6-5 . </response>


" Yeah , you know it 's fun , it 's always fun when you 've got a chance to go to the ballpark and win a game that 's important , " said Rodriguez . "

<response> " Yeah , you know it 's fun , it 's always fun when you 've got a chance to go to the ballpark and win a game that 's important , " said <person>Rodriguez</person> . " </response>


<response> Every game should be important , but it 's a little more important now . " </response>


In New York , Wally Whitehurst allowed two runs over seven innings for his first win in more than two years and Paul O'Neill 's three-run double snapped a sixth-inning tie as the New York Yankees held on for a 5-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics .

<response> In <location>New York</location> , <person>Wally Whitehurst</person> allowed two runs over seven innings for his first win in more than two years and <person>Paul O'Neill</person> 's three-run double snapped a sixth-inning tie as the <organization>New York Yankees</organization> held on for a 5-4 victory over the <organization>Oakland Athletics</organization> . </response>


Whitehurst , promoted from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday , allowed seven hits and struck out one without a walk .

<response> <person>Whitehurst</person> , promoted from <organization>Triple-A Columbus</organization> on Wednesday , allowed seven hits and struck out one without a walk . </response>


It was his first win since defeating the St. Louis Cardinals on May 28th , 1994 when he was with the San Diego Padres .

<response> It was his first win since defeating the <organization>St. Louis Cardinals</organization> on May 28th , 1994 when he was with the <organization>San Diego Padres</organization> . </response>


In Kansas City , Jose Rosado came within one out of his third complete game and Michael Tucker homered and drove in three runs as the Kansas City Royals broke a six-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in a battle of cellar-dwellers .

<response> In <location>Kansas City</location> , <person>Jose Rosado</person> came within one out of his third complete game and <person>Michael Tucker</person> homered and drove in three runs as the <organization>Kansas City Royals</organization> broke a six-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the <organization>Detroit Tigers</organization> in a battle of cellar-dwellers . </response>


Rosado ( 5-3 ) allowed two runs -- one earned -- and seven hits over 8-2/3 innings with three walks and six strikeouts .

<response> <person>Rosado</person> ( 5-3 ) allowed two runs -- one earned -- and seven hits over 8-2/3 innings with three walks and six strikeouts . </response>


<response> In his last four starts , the 21-year-old left-hander has given up only four earned runs in 29-2/3 innings . </response>


BASEBALL - BRAVES RALLY TO BEAT CUBS .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>BRAVES</organization> RALLY TO BEAT <organization>CUBS</organization> . </response>


ATLANTA 1996-08-25

<response> <location>ATLANTA</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Fred McGriff went 5-for-5 and homered twice , including a three-run blast with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday .

<response> <person>Fred McGriff</person> went 5-for-5 and homered twice , including a three-run blast with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning that lifted the <organization>Atlanta Braves</organization> to a 6-5 victory over the <organization>Chicago Cubs</organization> on Saturday . </response>


" I was just trying to hang in there and hit it up the middle , " said McGriff about his homer in the ninth . "

<response> " I was just trying to hang in there and hit it up the middle , " said <person>McGriff</person> about his homer in the ninth . " </response>


<response> I was just looking for the ball , trying to stay on it . </response>


Brad Clontz ( 6-2 ) picked up the win in relief for Atlanta , which has won 11 of its last 13 games .

<response> <person>Brad Clontz</person> ( 6-2 ) picked up the win in relief for <location>Atlanta</location> , which has won 11 of its last 13 games . </response>


In Colorado , Mark Thompson threw an eight-hitter for his third complete game and Ellis Burks homered and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 .

<response> In <location>Colorado</location> , <person>Mark Thompson</person> threw an eight-hitter for his third complete game and <person>Ellis Burks</person> homered and drove in three runs as the <organization>Colorado Rockies</organization> beat the <organization>Pittsburgh Pirates</organization> 9-3 . </response>


Vinny Castilla and Dante Bichette each added two RBI for Colorado , which improved the major league 's best home mark to 44-20 .

<response> <person>Vinny Castilla</person> and <person>Dante Bichette</person> each added two <misc>RBI</misc> for <location>Colorado</location> , which improved the major league 's best home mark to 44-20 . </response>


At Florida , Kevin Brown scattered seven hits over eight innings and Kurt Abbott snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run double as the Florida Marlins defeated the tired Cincinnati Reds 5-3 .

<response> At <location>Florida</location> , <person>Kevin Brown</person> scattered seven hits over eight innings and <person>Kurt Abbott</person> snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run double as the <organization>Florida Marlins</organization> defeated the tired <organization>Cincinnati Reds</organization> 5-3 . </response>


The Marlins won for just the third time in nine games , taking advantage of a Reds ' team that has not had a day off since August 8th and was playing its fourth game in 43 hours .

<response> The <organization>Marlins</organization> won for just the third time in nine games , taking advantage of a <organization>Reds</organization> ' team that has not had a day off since August 8th and was playing its fourth game in 43 hours . </response>


In Los Angeles , Tom Candiotti allowed two runs in seven innings and singled home the go-ahead run and Mike Piazza and Todd Hollandsworth drove in two runs apiece as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 7-5 .

<response> In <location>Los Angeles</location> , <person>Tom Candiotti</person> allowed two runs in seven innings and singled home the go-ahead run and <person>Mike Piazza</person> and <person>Todd Hollandsworth</person> drove in two runs apiece as the <organization>Los Angeles Dodgers</organization> defeated the <organization>New York Mets</organization> 7-5 . </response>


Candiotti ( 8-9 ) walked one , allowed five hits and struck out a season-high eight batters for Los Angeles , which has won 10 of its last 14 games .

<response> <person>Candiotti</person> ( 8-9 ) walked one , allowed five hits and struck out a season-high eight batters for <location>Los Angeles</location> , which has won 10 of its last 14 games . </response>


In San Diego , Joey Hamilton allowed two hits over seven innings and Rickey Henderson hit his major league-record 69th leadoff homer as the San Diego Padres defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 for their fifth win in six games .

<response> In <location>San Diego</location> , <person>Joey Hamilton</person> allowed two hits over seven innings and <person>Rickey Henderson</person> hit his major league-record 69th leadoff homer as the <organization>San Diego Padres</organization> defeated the <organization>Philadelphia Phillies</organization> 7-1 for their fifth win in six games . </response>


Hamilton ( 12-7 ) won his second straight start , allowing just a sixth-inning run and a pair of singles .

<response> <person>Hamilton</person> ( 12-7 ) won his second straight start , allowing just a sixth-inning run and a pair of singles . </response>


In San Francisco , Pedro Martinez allowed two hits in eight innings and David Segui drove in two runs as the Montreal Expos shut out the San Francisco Giants 3-0 for their third straight win .

<response> In <location>San Francisco</location> , <person>Pedro Martinez</person> allowed two hits in eight innings and <person>David Segui</person> drove in two runs as the <organization>Montreal Expos</organization> shut out the <organization>San Francisco Giants</organization> 3-0 for their third straight win . </response>


Martinez ( 11-7 ) , who lasted just 1-1/3 innings in his last start against San Diego five days ago , pitched eight-plus innings , walking four and striking out 10 .

<response> <person>Martinez</person> ( 11-7 ) , who lasted just 1-1/3 innings in his last start against <location>San Diego</location> five days ago , pitched eight-plus innings , walking four and striking out 10 . </response>


In Houston , Orlando Miller 's two-run homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth off Todd Stottlemyre gave the Houston Astros a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and left the teams in a virtual tie for the lead in the NL Central division .

<response> In <location>Houston</location> , <person>Orlando Miller</person> 's two-run homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth off <person>Todd Stottlemyre</person> gave the <organization>Houston Astros</organization> a 3-1 win over the <organization>St. Louis Cardinals</organization> and left the teams in a virtual tie for the lead in the <misc>NL Central division</misc> . </response>


Shane Reynolds ( 16-6 ) fired a five-hitter , walking one and striking out six .

<response> <person>Shane Reynolds</person> ( 16-6 ) fired a five-hitter , walking one and striking out six . </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS SATURDAY .

<response> BASEBALL - <misc>MAJOR LEAGUE</misc> RESULTS SATURDAY . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-25

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Major League

<response> Results of <misc>Major League</misc> </response>


<response> Baseball games played on Saturday ( home team in CAPS ) : </response>


National League

<response> <misc>National League</misc> </response>


ATLANTA 6 Chicago 5

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 6 <organization>Chicago</organization> 5 </response>


HOUSTON 3 St Louis 1

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 3 <organization>St Louis</organization> 1 </response>


LOS ANGELES 7 New York 5

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 7 <organization>New York</organization> 5 </response>


Montreal 3 SAN FRANCISCO 0

<response> <organization>Montreal</organization> 3 <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 0 </response>


FLORIDA 5 Cincinnati 3

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 5 <organization>Cincinnati</organization> 3 </response>


COLORADO 9 Pittsburgh 3

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 9 <organization>Pittsburgh</organization> 3 </response>


SAN DIEGO 7 Philadelphia 1

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 7 <organization>Philadelphia</organization> 1 </response>


American League

<response> <misc>American League</misc> </response>


BOSTON 9 Seattle 5

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 9 <organization>Seattle</organization> 5 </response>


Milwaukee 4 CLEVELAND 3 ( 10 innings )

<response> <organization>Milwaukee</organization> 4 <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 3 ( 10 innings ) </response>


BALTIMORE 5 California 4

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 5 <organization>California</organization> 4 </response>


Toronto 9 CHICAGO 2

<response> <organization>Toronto</organization> 9 <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 2 </response>


NEW YORK 5 Oakland 4

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 5 <organization>Oakland</organization> 4 </response>


KANSAS CITY 9 Detroit 2

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 9 <organization>Detroit</organization> 2 </response>


MINNESOTA 6 Texas 5

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 6 <organization>Texas</organization> 5 </response>


SOCCER - CHAMPIONS PORTO KICK OFF SEASON WITH A DRAW .

<response> SOCCER - CHAMPIONS <location>PORTO</location> KICK OFF SEASON WITH A DRAW . </response>


LISBON 1996-08-25

<response> <location>LISBON</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Portuguese champions Porto kicked off the season with a disappointing 2-2 home draw against Setubal and were lucky to squeeze in an equaliser in extra time .

<response> <misc>Portuguese</misc> champions <organization>Porto</organization> kicked off the season with a disappointing 2-2 home draw against <organization>Setubal</organization> and were lucky to squeeze in an equaliser in extra time . </response>


Porto , who are fighting to take their third consecutive title this season , were 2-0 down until the 86th minute when a header by Mario Jardel found the net after a string of missed opportunities , including a penalty taken by top league scorer Domingos Oliveira in the 60th minute .

<response> <organization>Porto</organization> , who are fighting to take their third consecutive title this season , were 2-0 down until the 86th minute when a header by <person>Mario Jardel</person> found the net after a string of missed opportunities , including a penalty taken by top league scorer <person>Domingos Oliveira</person> in the 60th minute . </response>


Domingos redeemed himself by netting the equaliser just into extra time .

<response> <person>Domingos</person> redeemed himself by netting the equaliser just into extra time . </response>


Setubal , who put on a skilful counter-attack throughout the game , opened the scoring 16 minutes into the match when an unmarked Chiquinho Conde shot around Porto 's new Polish keeper Andrejez Wozniak .

<response> <organization>Setubal</organization> , who put on a skilful counter-attack throughout the game , opened the scoring 16 minutes into the match when an unmarked <person>Chiquinho Conde</person> shot around <organization>Porto</organization> 's new <misc>Polish</misc> keeper <person>Andrejez Wozniak</person> . </response>


Conde scored his second in the 70th minute .

<response> <person>Conde</person> scored his second in the 70th minute . </response>


Benfica , also playing their first game of the season at home , were held to a 1-1 draw by northern side Braga despite the fact that the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 54th minute after Rodrigo Carneiro was sent off for a second bookable offence .

<response> <organization>Benfica</organization> , also playing their first game of the season at home , were held to a 1-1 draw by northern side <organization>Braga</organization> despite the fact that the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 54th minute after <person>Rodrigo Carneiro</person> was sent off for a second bookable offence . </response>


Benfica dominated the game but their lack of a first-class striker was apparent throughout and in the 30th minute they lost key Brazilian midfielder Valdo who suffered a light knee injury .

<response> <organization>Benfica</organization> dominated the game but their lack of a first-class striker was apparent throughout and in the 30th minute they lost key <misc>Brazilian</misc> midfielder <person>Valdo</person> who suffered a light knee injury . </response>


He was substituted by Paulao .

<response> He was substituted by <person>Paulao</person> . </response>


Benfica finally opened the scoring in the 81st minute with a penalty taken by Helder after Luis Baltasar tripped up captain Joao Pinto under the referee 's nose .

<response> <organization>Benfica</organization> finally opened the scoring in the 81st minute with a penalty taken by <person>Helder</person> after <person>Luis Baltasar</person> tripped up captain <person>Joao Pinto</person> under the referee 's nose . </response>


Braga defender Idalecio gave his team their equaliser seven minutes from the final whistle with a header into the back of the net .

<response> <organization>Braga</organization> defender <person>Idalecio</person> gave his team their equaliser seven minutes from the final whistle with a header into the back of the net . </response>


SOCCER - PORTUGUESE FIRST DIVISION RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>PORTUGUESE</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS . </response>


LISBON 1996-08-25


Results of Portuguese first

<response> Results of <misc>Portuguese</misc> first </response>


division soccer matches on Sunday :

<response> division soccer matches on Sunday : </response>


FC Porto 2 Setubal 2

<response> <organization>FC Porto</organization> 2 <organization>Setubal</organization> 2 </response>


Benfica 1 Braga 1

<response> <organization>Benfica</organization> 1 <organization>Braga</organization> 1 </response>


Guimaraes 4 Gil Vicente 2

<response> <organization>Guimaraes</organization> 4 <organization>Gil Vicente</organization> 2 </response>


SOCCER - FIORENTINA WIN WITH BATISTUTA DOUBLE .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>FIORENTINA</organization> WIN WITH <person>BATISTUTA</person> DOUBLE . </response>


MILAN 1996-08-25

<response> <location>MILAN</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta gave Fiorentina the perfect 70th birthday present on Sunday with two goals that gave the Italian Cup winners a 2-1 Supercup victory over serie A champions Milan .

<response> <misc>Argentine</misc> striker <person>Gabriel Batistuta</person> gave <organization>Fiorentina</organization> the perfect 70th birthday present on Sunday with two goals that gave the <misc>Italian Cup</misc> winners a 2-1 <misc>Supercup</misc> victory over <misc>serie A</misc> champions <organization>Milan</organization> . </response>


The victory , coming on the eve of the founding of the Florence club in 1926 , also marked the first time since the pre-season trophy between the Cup winners and league champions was started in 1988 that the Cup winners had won .

<response> The victory , coming on the eve of the founding of the <location>Florence</location> club in 1926 , also marked the first time since the pre-season trophy between the <misc>Cup</misc> winners and league champions was started in 1988 that the <misc>Cup</misc> winners had won . </response>


Batistuta gave Fiorentina the lead in the 11th minute .

<response> <person>Batistuta</person> gave <organization>Fiorentina</organization> the lead in the 11th minute . </response>


Sweden 's Stefan Schwarz picked him out with a lob to the edge of the box and Batistuta did the rest , chipping veteran defender Franco Baresi and scoring at the near post .

<response> <location>Sweden</location> 's <person>Stefan Schwarz</person> picked him out with a lob to the edge of the box and <person>Batistuta</person> did the rest , chipping veteran defender <person>Franco Baresi</person> and scoring at the near post . </response>


Montenegrin midfielder Dejan Savicevic equalised for the home team , weaving past a defender , checking and firing in a left-footed shot in the 21st minute that gave young Fiorentina goalkeeper Francesco Toldo little chance .

<response> <misc>Montenegrin</misc> midfielder <person>Dejan Savicevic</person> equalised for the home team , weaving past a defender , checking and firing in a left-footed shot in the 21st minute that gave young <organization>Fiorentina</organization> goalkeeper <person>Francesco Toldo</person> little chance . </response>


The scored stayed level to the final minutes but with a penalty shoot out looming , Batistuta took charge .

<response> The scored stayed level to the final minutes but with a penalty shoot out looming , <person>Batistuta</person> took charge . </response>


French international midfielder Marcel Desailly fouled the Argentine , whose coach at Boca Juniors before he joined Fiorentina in 1991 was new Milan coach Oscar Tabarez , and Batistuta rammed home the free kick from 30 metres out .

<response> <misc>French</misc> international midfielder <person>Marcel Desailly</person> fouled the <misc>Argentine</misc> , whose coach at <organization>Boca Juniors</organization> before he joined <organization>Fiorentina</organization> in 1991 was new <organization>Milan</organization> coach <person>Oscar Tabarez</person> , and <person>Batistuta</person> rammed home the free kick from 30 metres out . </response>


The 83rd minute shot , curling over the defence and dipping in under the bar from the striker dubbed Batigol by adoring Fiorentina fans , was just reward for Fiorentina who looked a far more impressive team .

<response> The 83rd minute shot , curling over the defence and dipping in under the bar from the striker dubbed <person>Batigol</person> by adoring <organization>Fiorentina</organization> fans , was just reward for <organization>Fiorentina</organization> who looked a far more impressive team . </response>


Milan 's player of the year George Weah missed a good first half opportunity but otherwise looked a little rusty while Italian team mate Roberto Baggio did not play due to injury .

<response> <organization>Milan</organization> 's player of the year <person>George Weah</person> missed a good first half opportunity but otherwise looked a little rusty while <misc>Italian</misc> team mate <person>Roberto Baggio</person> did not play due to injury . </response>


New Dutch signing Edgar Davids came on late in the second half as a Milan substitute but made little impact .

<response> New <misc>Dutch</misc> signing <person>Edgar Davids</person> came on late in the second half as a <organization>Milan</organization> substitute but made little impact . </response>


<response> The league season starts on September 8 . </response>


SOCCER - FIORENTINA BEAT MILAN IN ITALIAN SUPERCUP .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>FIORENTINA</organization> BEAT <organization>MILAN</organization> IN <misc>ITALIAN SUPERCUP</misc> . </response>


MILAN 1996-08-25


Italian Cup winners Fiorentina beat

<response> <misc>Italian</misc> <misc>Cup</misc> winners <organization>Fiorentina</organization> beat </response>


league champions Milan 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) in the pre-season

<response> league champions <organization>Milan</organization> 2-1 ( halftime 1-1 ) in the pre-season </response>


Supercoppa ( SuperCup ) in Milan on Sunday :

<response> Supercoppa ( <misc>SuperCup</misc> ) in <location>Milan</location> on Sunday : </response>


Scorers :


Fiorentina - Gabriel Batistuta ( 11th , 83rd )

<response> <organization>Fiorentina</organization> - <person>Gabriel Batistuta</person> ( 11th , 83rd ) </response>


Milan - Dejan Savicevic ( 21st )

<response> <organization>Milan</organization> - <person>Dejan Savicevic</person> ( 21st ) </response>


Attendance : 29,582

<response> Attendance : 29,582 </response>


SOCCER - NORWAY ELITE DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <location>NORWAY</location> ELITE DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


OSLO 1996-08-25

<response> <location>OSLO</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Norwegian elite division

<response> Results of <misc>Norwegian</misc> elite division </response>


soccer matches at the weekend :

<response> soccer matches at the weekend : </response>


Tromso 2 Kongsvinger 1

<response> <organization>Tromso</organization> 2 <organization>Kongsvinger</organization> 1 </response>


Valerenga 3 Skeid 0

<response> <organization>Valerenga</organization> 3 <organization>Skeid</organization> 0 </response>


Stabaek 4 Stromsgodset 0

<response> <organization>Stabaek</organization> 4 <organization>Stromsgodset</organization> 0 </response>


Molde 1 Bodo / Glimt 2

<response> <organization>Molde</organization> 1 <organization>Bodo / Glimt</organization> 2 </response>


Viking 1 Moss 0

<response> <organization>Viking</organization> 1 <organization>Moss</organization> 0 </response>


Brann 7 Start 1

<response> <organization>Brann</organization> 7 <organization>Start</organization> 1 </response>


Rosenborg 7 Lillestrom 2

<response> <organization>Rosenborg</organization> 7 <organization>Lillestrom</organization> 2 </response>


<response> Standings after weekend matches ( tabulate under played , won , </response>


<response> drawn , lost , goals for , against , points ) : </response>


Rosenborg 20 14 4 2 68 21 46

<response> <organization>Rosenborg</organization> 20 14 4 2 68 21 46 </response>


Lillestrom 19 9 5 5 38 29 32

<response> <organization>Lillestrom</organization> 19 9 5 5 38 29 32 </response>


Skeid 19 10 2 7 29 30 32

<response> <organization>Skeid</organization> 19 10 2 7 29 30 32 </response>


Stabaek 20 7 8 5 41 34 29

<response> <organization>Stabaek</organization> 20 7 8 5 41 34 29 </response>


Brann 19 8 5 6 40 37 29

<response> <organization>Brann</organization> 19 8 5 6 40 37 29 </response>


Tromso 20 8 5 7 34 33 29

<response> <organization>Tromso</organization> 20 8 5 7 34 33 29 </response>


Viking 20 7 7 6 33 24 28

<response> <organization>Viking</organization> 20 7 7 6 33 24 28 </response>


Molde 19 8 3 8 36 25 27

<response> <organization>Molde</organization> 19 8 3 8 36 25 27 </response>


Bodo / Glimt 20 7 4 9 33 41 25

<response> <organization>Bodo / Glimt</organization> 20 7 4 9 33 41 25 </response>


Kongsvinger 20 7 4 9 26 38 25

<response> <organization>Kongsvinger</organization> 20 7 4 9 26 38 25 </response>


Stromsgodset 20 7 4 9 27 40 25

<response> <organization>Stromsgodset</organization> 20 7 4 9 27 40 25 </response>


Valerenga 20 6 6 8 26 32 24

<response> <organization>Valerenga</organization> 20 6 6 8 26 32 24 </response>


Moss 20 4 6 10 23 40 18

<response> <organization>Moss</organization> 20 4 6 10 23 40 18 </response>


Start 20 3 3 14 26 56 12

<response> <organization>Start</organization> 20 3 3 14 26 56 12 </response>


SOCCER - SUMMARY OF GERMAN FIRST DIVISION MATCH .

<response> SOCCER - SUMMARY OF <misc>GERMAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION MATCH . </response>


BONN 1996-08-25

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Summary of German first division

<response> Summary of <misc>German</misc> first division </response>


match played on Sunday :

<response> match played on Sunday : </response>


MSV Duisberg 0 Bayern Munich 4 ( Klinsmann 15th , Zieger 24th and

<response> <organization>MSV Duisberg</organization> 0 <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> 4 ( <person>Klinsmann</person> 15th , <person>Zieger</person> 24th and </response>


90th , Witechek 59th ) .

<response> 90th , <person>Witechek</person> 59th ) . </response>


Halftime 0-2 .


Attendance : 30,000 .

<response> Attendance : 30,000 . </response>


SOCCER - RESULT OF GERMAN FIRST DIVISION MATCH .

<response> SOCCER - RESULT OF <misc>GERMAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION MATCH . </response>


BONN 1996-08-25


Result of German first division

<response> Result of <misc>German</misc> first division </response>


soccer match on Sunday :

<response> soccer match on Sunday : </response>


MSV Duisberg 0 Bayern Munich 4

<response> <organization>MSV Duisberg</organization> 0 <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> 4 </response>


Bundesliga standings after Sunday 's game ( tabulate under

<response> <misc>Bundesliga</misc> standings after Sunday 's game ( tabulate under </response>


<response> played , won , drawn , lost , goals for , goals against , points ) : </response>


Cologne 3 3 0 0 7 1 9

<response> <organization>Cologne</organization> 3 3 0 0 7 1 9 </response>


Bayern Munich 3 2 1 0 7 2 7

<response> <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> 3 2 1 0 7 2 7 </response>


VfB Stuttgart 2 2 0 0 6 1 6

<response> <organization>VfB Stuttgart</organization> 2 2 0 0 6 1 6 </response>


Borussia Dortmund 3 2 0 1 9 5 6

<response> <organization>Borussia Dortmund</organization> 3 2 0 1 9 5 6 </response>


Hamburg 3 2 0 1 7 3 6

<response> <organization>Hamburg</organization> 3 2 0 1 7 3 6 </response>


Bayer Leverkusen 3 2 0 1 7 4 6

<response> <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> 3 2 0 1 7 4 6 </response>


VfL Bochum 3 1 2 0 3 2 5

<response> <organization>VfL Bochum</organization> 3 1 2 0 3 2 5 </response>


Karlsruhe 2 1 1 0 5 3 4

<response> <organization>Karlsruhe</organization> 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 </response>


St Pauli 3 1 1 1 7 7 4

<response> <organization>St Pauli</organization> 3 1 1 1 7 7 4 </response>


1860 Munich 3 1 0 2 3 5 3

<response> <organization>1860 Munich</organization> 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 </response>


Freiburg 3 1 0 2 5 10 3

<response> <organization>Freiburg</organization> 3 1 0 2 5 10 3 </response>


Fortuna Duesseldorf 3 1 0 2 1 7 3

<response> <organization>Fortuna Duesseldorf</organization> 3 1 0 2 1 7 3 </response>


Hansa Rostock 3 0 2 1 3 4 2

<response> <organization>Hansa Rostock</organization> 3 0 2 1 3 4 2 </response>


Arminia Bielefeld 3 0 2 1 2 3 2

<response> <organization>Arminia Bielefeld</organization> 3 0 2 1 2 3 2 </response>


Borussia Moenchengladbach 3 0 2 1 1 3 2

<response> <organization>Borussia Moenchengladbach</organization> 3 0 2 1 1 3 2 </response>


Schalke 3 0 2 1 4 8 2

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 3 0 2 1 4 8 2 </response>


Werder Bremen 3 0 1 2 4 6 1

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 3 0 1 2 4 6 1 </response>


MSV Duisburg 3 0 0 3 1 8 0

<response> <organization>MSV Duisburg</organization> 3 0 0 3 1 8 0 </response>


SOCCER - SWISS PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>SWISS</misc> PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


GENEVA 1996-08-25

<response> <location>GENEVA</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Swiss premier division

<response> Results of <misc>Swiss</misc> premier division </response>


matches played at the weekend :

<response> matches played at the weekend : </response>


Aarau 1 Young Boys 0

<response> <organization>Aarau</organization> 1 <organization>Young Boys</organization> 0 </response>


Grasshopper 2 Lucerne 2

<response> <organization>Grasshopper</organization> 2 <organization>Lucerne</organization> 2 </response>


Lugano 1 Basle 1

<response> <organization>Lugano</organization> 1 <organization>Basle</organization> 1 </response>


Neuchatel 3 St Gallen 0

<response> <organization>Neuchatel</organization> 3 <organization>St Gallen</organization> 0 </response>


Sion 3 Servette 1

<response> <organization>Sion</organization> 3 <organization>Servette</organization> 1 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulated under played , won , drawn , lost , goals </response>


for , against , points ) :

<response> for , against , points ) : </response>


Neuchatel 8 6 1 1 12 7 19

<response> <organization>Neuchatel</organization> 8 6 1 1 12 7 19 </response>


Grasshopper 9 4 4 1 17 11 16

<response> <organization>Grasshopper</organization> 9 4 4 1 17 11 16 </response>


St. Gallen 9 4 4 1 6 5 16

<response> <organization>St.</organization> Gallen 9 4 4 1 6 5 16 </response>


Lausanne 9 4 2 3 18 13 14

<response> <organization>Lausanne</organization> 9 4 2 3 18 13 14 </response>


Aarau 8 4 1 3 9 4 13

<response> <organization>Aarau</organization> 8 4 1 3 9 4 13 </response>


Sion 9 3 4 2 13 11 13

<response> <organization>Sion</organization> 9 3 4 2 13 11 13 </response>


Zurich 9 2 5 2 9 9 11

<response> <organization>Zurich</organization> 9 2 5 2 9 9 11 </response>


Basle 8 2 3 3 12 11 9

<response> <organization>Basle</organization> 8 2 3 3 12 11 9 </response>


Servette 9 2 3 4 10 12 9

<response> <organization>Servette</organization> 9 2 3 4 10 12 9 </response>


Lucerne 8 1 5 2 10 11 8

<response> <organization>Lucerne</organization> 8 1 5 2 10 11 8 </response>


Lugano 9 1 4 4 6 15 7

<response> <organization>Lugano</organization> 9 1 4 4 6 15 7 </response>


Young Boys 9 1 0 8 6 19 3

<response> <organization>Young Boys</organization> 9 1 0 8 6 19 3 </response>


GOLF - LEADING PRIZE MONEY WINNERS ON EUROPEAN TOUR .

<response> GOLF - LEADING PRIZE MONEY WINNERS ON <misc>EUROPEAN TOUR</misc> . </response>


STUTTGART , Germany 1996-08-25

<response> <location>STUTTGART</location> , <location>Germany</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Leading prize money

<response> Leading prize money </response>


winners on the European Tour after Sunday 's German Open ( Britain

<response> winners on the <misc>European Tour</misc> after Sunday 's <misc>German Open</misc> ( <location>Britain</location> </response>


unless stated ) :

<response> unless stated ) : </response>


1. Ian Woosnam 480,618 pounds sterling

<response> 1. <person>Ian Woosnam</person> 480,618 pounds sterling </response>


2. Colin Montgomerie 429,449

<response> 2. <person>Colin Montgomerie</person> 429,449 </response>


3. Lee Westwood 301,972

<response> 3. <person>Lee Westwood</person> 301,972 </response>


4. Robert Allenby ( Australia ) 291,088

<response> 4. <person>Robert Allenby</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 291,088 </response>


5. Mark McNulty ( Zimbabwe ) 254,247

<response> 5. <person>Mark McNulty</person> ( <location>Zimbabwe</location> ) 254,247 </response>


6. Costantino Rocca ( Italy ) 253,337

<response> 6. <person>Costantino Rocca</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 253,337 </response>


7. Andrew Coltart 246,077

<response> 7. <person>Andrew Coltart</person> 246,077 </response>


8. Wayne Riley ( Australia ) 233,713

<response> 8. <person>Wayne Riley</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 233,713 </response>


9. Raymond Russell 229,360

<response> 9. <person>Raymond Russell</person> 229,360 </response>


10. Stephen Ames ( Trinidad ) 211,175

<response> 10. <person>Stephen Ames</person> ( <location>Trinidad</location> ) 211,175 </response>


11. Frank Nobilo ( New Zealand ) 209,412

<response> 11. <person>Frank Nobilo</person> ( <location>New Zealand</location> ) 209,412 </response>


12. Paul McGinley ( Ireland ) 208,978

<response> 12. <person>Paul McGinley</person> ( <location>Ireland</location> ) 208,978 </response>


13. Paul Lawrie 207,990

<response> 13. <person>Paul Lawrie</person> 207,990 </response>


14. Padraig Harrington ( Ireland ) 202,593

<response> 14. <person>Padraig Harrington</person> ( <location>Ireland</location> ) 202,593 </response>


15. Retief Goosen ( South Africa ) 188,143

<response> 15. <person>Retief Goosen</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) 188,143 </response>


16. Jonathan Lomas 181,005

<response> 16. <person>Jonathan Lomas</person> 181,005 </response>


17. Paul Broadhurst 172,580

<response> 17. <person>Paul Broadhurst</person> 172,580 </response>


18. Peter Mitchell 170,952

<response> 18. <person>Peter Mitchell</person> 170,952 </response>


19. Jim Payne 165,150

<response> 19. <person>Jim Payne</person> 165,150 </response>


20. Russell Claydon 156,996

<response> 20. <person>Russell Claydon</person> 156,996 </response>


CYCLING - SWISS GRAND PRIX RESULT .

<response> CYCLING - <misc>SWISS</misc> <misc>GRAND PRIX</misc> RESULT . </response>


ZURICH 1996-08-25

<response> <location>ZURICH</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Leading results in the 232-km

<response> Leading results in the 232-km </response>


Swiss Grand Prix World Cup cycling race on Sunday :

<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> <misc>Grand Prix</misc> <misc>World Cup</misc> cycling race on Sunday : </response>


1. Andrea Ferrigato ( Italy ) 5 hours 51 minutes 52 seconds

<response> 1. <person>Andrea Ferrigato</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 5 hours 51 minutes 52 seconds </response>


2. Michele Bartoli ( Italy )

<response> 2. <person>Michele Bartoli</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) </response>


3. Johan Museeuw ( Belgium )

<response> 3. <person>Johan Museeuw</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) </response>


4. Lance Armstrong ( U.S. )

<response> 4. <person>Lance Armstrong</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) </response>


5. Francesco Casagrande ( Italy )

<response> 5. <person>Francesco Casagrande</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) </response>


6. Alessandro Baronti ( Italy )

<response> 6. <person>Alessandro Baronti</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) </response>


7. Frank Vandenbroucke ( Belgium ) all same time

<response> 7. <person>Frank Vandenbroucke</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) all same time </response>


8. Fabio Baldato ( Italy ) 11 seconds behind

<response> 8. <person>Fabio Baldato</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 11 seconds behind </response>


9. Maurizio Fondriest ( Italy )

<response> 9. <person>Maurizio Fondriest</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) </response>


10. Laurent Jalabert ( France ) both same time

<response> 10. <person>Laurent Jalabert</person> ( <location>France</location> ) both same time </response>


Leading World Cup standings ( after 8 of 11 rounds ) :

<response> Leading <misc>World Cup</misc> standings ( after 8 of 11 rounds ) : </response>


1. Museeuw 162 points

<response> 1. <person>Museeuw</person> 162 points </response>


2. Ferrigato 112

<response> 2. <person>Ferrigato</person> 112 </response>


3. Bartoli 108

<response> 3. <person>Bartoli</person> 108 </response>


4. Stefano Zanini ( Italy ) 88

<response> 4. <person>Stefano Zanini</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 88 </response>


5. Armstrong 81

<response> 5. <person>Armstrong</person> 81 </response>


6. Baldato 77

<response> 6. <person>Baldato</person> 77 </response>


7. Alexandre Gontchenkov ( Ukraine ) 67

<response> 7. <person>Alexandre Gontchenkov</person> ( <location>Ukraine</location> ) 67 </response>


8. Gabriele Colombo ( Italy ) 58

<response> 8. <person>Gabriele Colombo</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 58 </response>


9. Andrei Tchmil ( Ukraine ) 56

<response> 9. <person>Andrei Tchmil</person> ( <location>Ukraine</location> ) 56 </response>


10. Max Sciandri ( Britain ) 55

<response> 10. <person>Max Sciandri</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) 55 </response>


CYCLING - FERRIGATO SPRINTS TO SECOND STRAIGHT WORLD CUP WIN .

<response> CYCLING - <person>FERRIGATO</person> SPRINTS TO SECOND STRAIGHT <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> WIN . </response>


ZURICH 1996-08-25

<response> <location>ZURICH</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Andrea Ferrigato of Italy sprinted to his second cycling World Cup win in successive weekends with victory in the Swiss Grand Prix on Sunday .

<response> <person>Andrea Ferrigato</person> of <location>Italy</location> sprinted to his second cycling <misc>World Cup</misc> win in successive weekends with victory in the <misc>Swiss</misc> <misc>Grand Prix</misc> on Sunday . </response>


Ferrigato , winner of the Leeds Classic last Sunday with a one second win over Britain 's Max Sciandri , posted a similarly narrow margin of victory again .

<response> <person>Ferrigato</person> , winner of the <misc>Leeds Classic</misc> last Sunday with a one second win over <location>Britain</location> 's <person>Max Sciandri</person> , posted a similarly narrow margin of victory again . </response>


The 26-year-old Italian surged past compatriot Michele Bartoli and last year 's winner and defending World Cup champion Johan Museeuw of Belgium in the final few metres of the 237km race .

<response> The 26-year-old <misc>Italian</misc> surged past compatriot <person>Michele Bartoli</person> and last year 's winner and defending <misc>World Cup</misc> champion <person>Johan Museeuw</person> of <location>Belgium</location> in the final few metres of the 237km race . </response>


<response> All three clocked the same time of five hours 51 minutes , 52 seconds . </response>


Former world champion Lance Armstrong of the United States was in front as the leading pack of seven riders turned into the Oerlikon velodrome for the final one lap sprint but quickly faded and settled for fourth .

<response> Former world champion <person>Lance Armstrong</person> of the <location>United States</location> was in front as the leading pack of seven riders turned into the <location>Oerlikon</location> velodrome for the final one lap sprint but quickly faded and settled for fourth . </response>


The back-to-back wins vault Ferrigato from sixth to second in the overall World Cup rankings with 112 points but Museeuw continues to hold a commanding lead with 162 points after eight of the 11 rounds .

<response> The back-to-back wins vault <person>Ferrigato</person> from sixth to second in the overall <misc>World Cup</misc> rankings with 112 points but <person>Museeuw</person> continues to hold a commanding lead with 162 points after eight of the 11 rounds . </response>


GOLF - GERMAN OPEN SCORES .

<response> <location>GOLF</location> - <misc>GERMAN OPEN</misc> SCORES . </response>


STUTTGART , Germany 1996-08-25

<response> <location>STUTTGART</location> , <location>Germany</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Briton Ian Woosnam won

<response> <misc>Briton</misc> <person>Ian Woosnam</person> won </response>


the German Open golf championship on Sunday after the final

<response> the <misc>German Open</misc> golf championship on Sunday after the final </response>


<response> round was abandoned because of torrential rain . </response>


Scores after three rounds ( Britain unless stated ) :

<response> Scores after three rounds ( <location>Britain</location> unless stated ) : </response>


193 Ian Woosnam 64 64 65 .

<response> 193 <person>Ian Woosnam</person> 64 64 65 . </response>


199 Thomas Gogele ( Germany ) 67 65 67 , Robert Karlsson

<response> 199 <person>Thomas Gogele</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 67 65 67 , <person>Robert Karlsson</person> </response>


( Sweden ) 67 62 70 , Ian Pyman 66 64 69 , Fernando Roca

<response> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) 67 62 70 , <person>Ian Pyman</person> 66 64 69 , <person>Fernando Roca</person> </response>


( Spain ) 66 64 69 .

<response> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 66 64 69 . </response>


200 Diego Borrego ( Spain ) 69 63 68 , Miguel Angel Martin

<response> 200 <person>Diego Borrego</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 69 63 68 , <person>Miguel Angel Martin</person> </response>


( Spain ) 66 66 68 .

<response> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 66 66 68 . </response>


201 Stephen Ames ( Trinidad ) 68 65 68 , Roger Chapman 72 62 67 ,

<response> 201 <person>Stephen Ames</person> ( <location>Trinidad</location> ) 68 65 68 , <person>Roger Chapman</person> 72 62 67 , </response>


Paul Broadhurst 62 70 69 , Stephen Field 66 65 70 ,

<response> <person>Paul Broadhurst</person> 62 70 69 , <person>Stephen Field</person> 66 65 70 , </response>


Carl Suneson ( Spain ) 65 66 70

<response> <person>Carl Suneson</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 65 66 70 </response>


202 Greg Turner ( New Zealand ) 70 67 65 , Heinz-Peter Thul

<response> 202 <person>Greg Turner</person> ( <location>New Zealand</location> ) 70 67 65 , <person>Heinz-Peter Thul</person> </response>


( Germany ) 70 67 65 , Ronan Rafferty 64 72 66 , Barry Lane

<response> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 70 67 65 , <person>Ronan Rafferty</person> 64 72 66 , <person>Barry Lane</person> </response>


68 67 67 , David Carter 66 69 67 , Michael Jonzon ( Sweden )

<response> 68 67 67 , <person>David Carter</person> 66 69 67 , <person>Michael Jonzon</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) </response>


67 67 68 , David Williams 67 67 68

<response> 67 67 68 , <person>David Williams</person> 67 67 68 </response>


203 Lee Westwood 66 71 66 , Gary Emerson 68 69 66 , Peter Baker

<response> 203 <person>Lee Westwood</person> 66 71 66 , <person>Gary Emerson</person> 68 69 66 , <person>Peter Baker</person> </response>


70 66 67 , Des Smyth ( Ireland ) 66 69 68 , Paul Lawrie

<response> 70 66 67 , <person>Des Smyth</person> ( <location>Ireland</location> ) 66 69 68 , <person>Paul Lawrie</person> </response>


66 69 68 , Francisco Cea ( Spain ) 68 66 69 , Pedro Linhart

<response> 66 69 68 , <person>Francisco Cea</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 68 66 69 , <person>Pedro Linhart</person> </response>


( Spain ) 67 67 69 , Jonathan Lomas 67 67 69 , Paul Eales

<response> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 67 67 69 , <person>Jonathan Lomas</person> 67 67 69 , <person>Paul Eales</person> </response>


67 68 68 , Raymond Russell 63 69 71

<response> 67 68 68 , <person>Raymond Russell</person> 63 69 71 </response>


SOCCER - PSV BEAT GRONINGEN 4-1 TO PULL AWAY FROM AJAX .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>PSV</organization> BEAT <organization>GRONINGEN</organization> 4-1 TO PULL AWAY FROM <organization>AJAX</organization> . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-25

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Belgian international Luc Nilis scored twice on Sunday as PSV Eindhoven came from behind to beat Groningen 4-1 in Eindhoven .

<response> <misc>Belgian</misc> international <person>Luc Nilis</person> scored twice on Sunday as <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> came from behind to beat <organization>Groningen</organization> 4-1 in <location>Eindhoven</location> . </response>


PSV and Vitesse Arnhem are the only unbeaten teams after two rounds of the Dutch league .

<response> <organization>PSV</organization> and <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> are the only unbeaten teams after two rounds of the <misc>Dutch</misc> league . </response>


Defending champions Ajax Amsterdam were defeated 2-0 loss away to Heerenveen on Saturday .

<response> Defending champions <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> were defeated 2-0 loss away to <organization>Heerenveen</organization> on Saturday . </response>


Groningen took the lead in the seventh minute when Dean Gorre intercepted a back pass from Ernest Faber to goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus and shot home .

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> took the lead in the seventh minute when <person>Dean Gorre</person> intercepted a back pass from <person>Ernest Faber</person> to goalkeeper <person>Ronald Waterreus</person> and shot home . </response>


Faber made amends in the 32nd minute when he headed in a corner to score the equaliser .

<response> <person>Faber</person> made amends in the 32nd minute when he headed in a corner to score the equaliser . </response>


PSV took control in the second half but could not score until Groningen striker Romano Sion was sent off in the 58th minute .

<response> <organization>PSV</organization> took control in the second half but could not score until <organization>Groningen</organization> striker <person>Romano Sion</person> was sent off in the 58th minute . </response>


Five minutes after his dimissal , Nilis gave PSV the lead and in the final 15 minutes he added another as did Zeljko Petrovic .

<response> Five minutes after his dimissal , <person>Nilis</person> gave <organization>PSV</organization> the lead and in the final 15 minutes he added another as did <person>Zeljko Petrovic</person> . </response>


Vitesse Arnhem upstaged Utrecht 1-0 despite ending the match with only nine men following the dismissal of defenders Raymond Atteveld and Erwin van der Looi .

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> upstaged <organization>Utrecht</organization> 1-0 despite ending the match with only nine men following the dismissal of defenders <person>Raymond Atteveld</person> and <person>Erwin van der Looi</person> . </response>


Gaston Taument scored twice and newly signed Argentine Pablo Sanchez once in Feyenoord Rotterdam 's 3-0 victory over Volendam .

<response> <person>Gaston Taument</person> scored twice and newly signed <misc>Argentine</misc> <person>Pablo Sanchez</person> once in <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> 's 3-0 victory over <organization>Volendam</organization> . </response>


SOCCER - BELGIAN FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>BELGIAN</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


BRUSSELS 1996-08-25

<response> <location>BRUSSELS</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Results of Belgian first

<response> Results of <misc>Belgian</misc> first </response>


<response> division soccer matches at the weekend : </response>


Genk 1 Club Brugge 1

<response> <organization>Genk</organization> 1 <organization>Club Brugge</organization> 1 </response>


Harelbeke 3 Mechelen 3

<response> <organization>Harelbeke</organization> 3 <organization>Mechelen</organization> 3 </response>


Standard Liege 3 Molenbeek 0

<response> <organization>Standard Liege</organization> 3 <organization>Molenbeek</organization> 0 </response>


Anderlecht 2 Lokeren 2

<response> <organization>Anderlecht</organization> 2 <organization>Lokeren</organization> 2 </response>


Cercle Brugge 2 Mouscron 2

<response> <organization>Cercle Brugge</organization> 2 <organization>Mouscron</organization> 2 </response>


Antwerp 1 Lommel 4

<response> <organization>Antwerp</organization> 1 <organization>Lommel</organization> 4 </response>


Ghent 3 Aalst 2

<response> <organization>Ghent</organization> 3 <organization>Aalst</organization> 2 </response>


Lierse 4 Charleroi 0

<response> <organization>Lierse</organization> 4 <organization>Charleroi</organization> 0 </response>


Sint Truiden 3 Ekeren 1

<response> <organization>Sint Truiden</organization> 3 <organization>Ekeren</organization> 1 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulated under played , won , drawn , lost , goals </response>


for , against , points ) :

<response> for , against , points ) : </response>


Ghent 4 3 1 0 9 5 10

<response> <organization>Ghent</organization> 4 3 1 0 9 5 10 </response>


Standard Liege 4 3 0 1 7 3 9

<response> <organization>Standard Liege</organization> 4 3 0 1 7 3 9 </response>


Club Brugge 4 2 2 0 10 4 8

<response> <organization>Club Brugge</organization> 4 2 2 0 10 4 8 </response>


Mouscron 4 2 2 0 7 4 8

<response> <organization>Mouscron</organization> 4 2 2 0 7 4 8 </response>


Anderlecht 4 1 3 0 9 3 6

<response> <organization>Anderlecht</organization> 4 1 3 0 9 3 6 </response>


Lierse 4 1 3 0 7 3 6

<response> <organization>Lierse</organization> 4 1 3 0 7 3 6 </response>


Antwerp 4 2 0 2 6 10 6

<response> <organization>Antwerp</organization> 4 2 0 2 6 10 6 </response>


Genk 4 1 2 1 6 5 5

<response> <organization>Genk</organization> 4 1 2 1 6 5 5 </response>


Molenbeek 4 1 2 1 4 5 5

<response> <organization>Molenbeek</organization> 4 1 2 1 4 5 5 </response>


Harelbeke 4 1 1 2 6 7 4

<response> <organization>Harelbeke</organization> 4 1 1 2 6 7 4 </response>


Aalst 4 1 1 2 5 6 4

<response> <organization>Aalst</organization> 4 1 1 2 5 6 4 </response>


Lokeren 4 1 1 2 4 5 4

<response> <organization>Lokeren</organization> 4 1 1 2 4 5 4 </response>


Ekeren 4 1 1 2 6 8 4

<response> <organization>Ekeren</organization> 4 1 1 2 6 8 4 </response>


Lommel 4 1 1 2 5 10 4

<response> <organization>Lommel</organization> 4 1 1 2 5 10 4 </response>


Mechelen 4 0 3 1 6 7 3

<response> <organization>Mechelen</organization> 4 0 3 1 6 7 3 </response>


Cercle Brugge 4 0 3 1 4 5 3

<response> <organization>Cercle Brugge</organization> 4 0 3 1 4 5 3 </response>


Charleroi 4 1 0 3 4 8 3

<response> <organization>Charleroi</organization> 4 1 0 3 4 8 3 </response>


Sint Truiden 4 1 0 3 4 11 3

<response> <organization>Sint Truiden</organization> 4 1 0 3 4 11 3 </response>


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>DUTCH</misc> FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-25

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Summary of Dutch first division

<response> Summary of <misc>Dutch</misc> first division </response>


soccer played on Sunday :

<response> soccer played on Sunday : </response>


Feyenoord Rotterdam 3 ( Sanchez 27th , Taument 44th , 57th )

<response> <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> 3 ( <person>Sanchez</person> 27th , <person>Taument</person> 44th , 57th ) </response>


Volendam 0 .

<response> <organization>Volendam</organization> 0 . </response>


Halftime 2-0 .


Attendance not given .

<response> Attendance not given . </response>


NEC Nijmegen 0 AZ Alkmaar 0 .

<response> <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 0 <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 0 . </response>


Attendance not given .


Vitesse Arnhem 1 ( Van Wanrooy 58th ) Utrecht 0 .

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> 1 ( <person>Van Wanrooy</person> 58th ) <organization>Utrecht</organization> 0 . </response>


Halftime 0-0 .


Attendance 7,032 .

<response> Attendance 7,032 . </response>


Twente Enschede 1 ( Hoogma 30th ) Roda JC Kerkrade 1 ( Roelofsen

<response> <organization>Twente Enschede</organization> 1 ( <person>Hoogma</person> 30th ) <organization>Roda JC Kerkrade</organization> 1 ( <person>Roelofsen</person> </response>


28th ) .


Halftime 1-1 .


PSV Eindhoven 4 ( Faber 32nd , Nilis 63rd 79th , Petrovic 78th )

<response> <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> 4 ( <person>Faber</person> 32nd , <person>Nilis</person> 63rd 79th , <person>Petrovic</person> 78th ) </response>


Groningen 1 ( Gorre 7th ) .

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> 1 ( <person>Gorre</person> 7th ) . </response>


Attendance 27,500

<response> Attendance 27,500 </response>


Played on Saturday :

<response> Played on Saturday : </response>


Graafschap Doetinchem 3 ( Ibrahim 20th 63rd , Godee 54th ) RKC

<response> <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> 3 ( <person>Ibrahim</person> 20th 63rd , <person>Godee</person> 54th ) <organization>RKC</organization> </response>


Waalwijk 2 ( Dos Santos 38th , Van Arum 73th penalty ) .

<response> <organization>Waalwijk</organization> 2 ( <person>Dos Santos</person> 38th , <person>Van Arum</person> 73th penalty ) . </response>


Halftime


1-1 .


Attendance 7,000


Willem II Tilburg 0 Fortuna Sittard 1 ( Hamming 65th ) .

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 0 <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 1 ( <person>Hamming</person> 65th ) . </response>


0-0 .


Attendance 7,250 .

<response> Attendance 7,250 . </response>


NAC Breda 1 ( Arnold 70th ) Sparta Rotterdam 0 .

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 1 ( <person>Arnold</person> 70th ) <organization>Sparta Rotterdam</organization> 0 . </response>


Haldtime 0-0 .


Attendance 11,500 .

<response> Attendance 11,500 . </response>


Heerenveen 2 ( Wouden 53rd , Dahl Tomasson 74th ) Ajax Amsterdam

<response> <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 2 ( <person>Wouden</person> 53rd , <person>Dahl Tomasson</person> 74th ) <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> </response>


0. Halftime 0-0 .

<response> 0. Halftime 0-0 . </response>


Attendance 13,500 .

<response> Attendance 13,500 . </response>


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / TABLE .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>DUTCH</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / TABLE . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-25

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Result of Dutch first division

<response> Result of <misc>Dutch</misc> first division </response>


soccer match played on Sunday :

<response> soccer match played on Sunday : </response>


Feyenoord Rotterdam 3 Volendam 0

<response> <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> 3 <organization>Volendam</organization> 0 </response>


NEC Nijmegen 0 AZ Alkmaar 0

<response> <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 0 <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 0 </response>


Vitesse Arnhem 1 Utrecht 0

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> 1 <organization>Utrecht</organization> 0 </response>


Twente Enschede 1 Roda JC 1

<response> <organization>Twente Enschede</organization> 1 <organization>Roda JC</organization> 1 </response>


PSV Eindhoven 4 Groningen 1

<response> <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> 4 <organization>Groningen</organization> 1 </response>


Played on Saturday :

<response> Played on Saturday : </response>


Graafschap Doetinchem 3 RKC Waalwijk 2

<response> <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> 3 <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 2 </response>


Willem II Tilburg 0 Fortuna Sittard 1

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 0 <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 1 </response>


NAC Breda 1 Sparta Rotterdam 0

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 1 <organization>Sparta Rotterdam</organization> 0 </response>


Heerenveen 2 Ajax Amsterdam 0

<response> <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 2 <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> 0 </response>


<response> Standings ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , lost , goals </response>


for , goals against , points ) :

<response> for , goals against , points ) : </response>


PSV Eindhoven 2 2 0 0 8 2 6

<response> <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> 2 2 0 0 8 2 6 </response>


Vitesse Arnhem 2 2 0 0 3 0 6

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> 2 2 0 0 3 0 6 </response>


Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 1 1 0 4 1 4

<response> <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> 2 1 1 0 4 1 4 </response>


Graafschap Doetinchem 2 1 1 0 4 3 4

<response> <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 </response>


Twente Enschede 2 1 1 0 4 2 4

<response> <organization>Twente Enschede</organization> 2 1 1 0 4 2 4 </response>


Fortuna Sittard 2 1 1 0 1 0 4

<response> <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 </response>


Heerenveen 2 1 0 1 3 3 3

<response> <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 </response>


NAC Breda 2 1 0 1 1 1 3

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 </response>


Ajax Amsterdam 2 1 0 1 1 2 3

<response> <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 </response>


Roda JC Kerkrade 2 0 2 0 2 2 2

<response> <organization>Roda JC Kerkrade</organization> 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 </response>


Utrecht 2 0 1 1 2 3 1

<response> <organization>Utrecht</organization> 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 </response>


RKC Waalwijk 2 0 1 1 4 5 1

<response> <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 </response>


Sparta Rotterdam 2 0 1 1 0 1 1

<response> <organization>Sparta Rotterdam</organization> 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 </response>


Willem II Tilburg 2 0 1 1 0 1 1

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 </response>


AZ Alkmaar 2 0 1 1 0 2 1

<response> <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 2 0 1 1 0 2 1 </response>


Volendam 2 0 1 1 1 4 1

<response> <organization>Volendam</organization> 2 0 1 1 1 4 1 </response>


Groningen 2 0 1 1 1 4 1

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> 2 0 1 1 1 4 1 </response>


NEC Nijmegen 2 0 1 1 1 4 1

<response> <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 2 0 1 1 1 4 1 </response>


DUTCH CAPTAIN BLIND ENDS INTERNATIONAL CAREER .

<response> <misc>DUTCH</misc> CAPTAIN <person>BLIND</person> ENDS INTERNATIONAL CAREER . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-25

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Dutch soccer captain Danny Blind has decided to end his international career , Ajax spokesman David Endt said on Sunday .

<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> soccer captain <person>Danny Blind</person> has decided to end his international career , <organization>Ajax</organization> spokesman <person>David Endt</person> said on Sunday . </response>


Endt told Dutch news agency ANP that Blind , 35 , would no longer be available for selection for the national squad .

<response> <person>Endt</person> told <misc>Dutch</misc> news agency <organization>ANP</organization> that <person>Blind</person> , 35 , would no longer be available for selection for the national squad . </response>


The Ajax defender , who led the Netherlands into the quarter-finals at June 's European championship finals in England , had decided to devote his attention to playing for his Amsterdam club , Endt said .

<response> The <organization>Ajax</organization> defender , who led the <location>Netherlands</location> into the quarter-finals at June 's <misc>European</misc> championship finals in <location>England</location> , had decided to devote his attention to playing for his <location>Amsterdam</location> club , <person>Endt</person> said . </response>


Blind , who played in the 1990 World Cup and the 1992 European championship , was capped 42 times for the Netherlands .

<response> <person>Blind</person> , who played in the <misc>1990 World Cup</misc> and the <misc>1992 European championship</misc> , was capped 42 times for the <location>Netherlands</location> . </response>


CRICKET - INDIA BANS SIDHU FOR 50 DAYS .

<response> CRICKET - <location>INDIA</location> BANS <person>SIDHU</person> FOR 50 DAYS . </response>


NEW DELHI 1996-08-25

<response> <location>NEW DELHI</location> 1996-08-25 </response>


Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Sunday given a 50-day ban from international cricket for quitting this year 's tour of England , the Press Trust of India said .

<response> <misc>Indian</misc> opener <person>Navjot Singh Sidhu</person> was on Sunday given a 50-day ban from international cricket for quitting this year 's tour of <location>England</location> , the <organization>Press Trust of India</organization> said . </response>


The right-handed batsman will have to forfeit half the money he was due to earn from the tour , the news agency said after a disciplinary committee set up by the Board of Control for Cricket in India met at Mohali , near the northern city of Chandigarh .

<response> The right-handed batsman will have to forfeit half the money he was due to earn from the tour , the news agency said after a disciplinary committee set up by the <organization>Board of Control for Cricket in India</organization> met at <location>Mohali</location> , near the northern city of <location>Chandigarh</location> . </response>


Sidhu abandoned the Indian team after the third one-day international against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on May 26 , before India began a three-test series , citing serious differences with captain Mohammed Azharuddin .

<response> <person>Sidhu</person> abandoned the <misc>Indian</misc> team after the third one-day international against <location>England</location> at <location>Old Trafford</location> in <location>Manchester</location> on May 26 , before <location>India</location> began a three-test series , citing serious differences with captain <person>Mohammed Azharuddin</person> . </response>


Azharuddin was sacked after the tour and replaced by Sachin Tendulkar .

<response> <person>Azharuddin</person> was sacked after the tour and replaced by <person>Sachin Tendulkar</person> . </response>


Sidhu was not considered for the four-nation Singer Cup beginning in Sri Lanka this month and the Sahara Cup against Pakistan scheduled to be played in Canada next month .

<response> <person>Sidhu</person> was not considered for the four-nation <misc>Singer Cup</misc> beginning in <location>Sri Lanka</location> this month and the <misc>Sahara Cup</misc> against <location>Pakistan</location> scheduled to be played in <location>Canada</location> next month . </response>


Sidhu , whose ban ends on October 14 , will be free to play domestic cricket .

<response> <person>Sidhu</person> , whose ban ends on October 14 , will be free to play domestic cricket . </response>


He will not be considered for a test match against Australia starting on October 10 in New Delhi , the United News of India said .

<response> He will not be considered for a test match against <location>Australia</location> starting on October 10 in <location>New Delhi</location> , the <organization>United News of India</organization> said . </response>


RUGBY LEAGUE - Australian rugby league standings .

<response> <misc>RUGBY LEAGUE</misc> - <misc>Australian</misc> rugby league standings . </response>


SYDNEY 1996-08-26

<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Australian rugby league premiership standings after matches played at the weekend ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , lost , points for , against , total points ) :

<response> <misc>Australian</misc> rugby league premiership standings after matches played at the weekend ( tabulate under played , won , drawn , lost , points for , against , total points ) : </response>


Manly 21 17 0 4 501 181 34

<response> <organization>Manly</organization> 21 17 0 4 501 181 34 </response>


Brisbane 21 16 0 5 569 257 32

<response> <organization>Brisbane</organization> 21 16 0 5 569 257 32 </response>


North Sydney 21 14 2 5 560 317 30

<response> <organization>North Sydney</organization> 21 14 2 5 560 317 30 </response>


Sydney City 20 14 1 5 487 293 29

<response> <organization>Sydney City</organization> 20 14 1 5 487 293 29 </response>


Cronulla 20 12 2 6 359 258 26

<response> <organization>Cronulla</organization> 20 12 2 6 359 258 26 </response>


Canberra 21 12 1 8 502 374 25

<response> <organization>Canberra</organization> 21 12 1 8 502 374 25 </response>


St George 21 12 1 8 421 344 25

<response> <organization>St George</organization> 21 12 1 8 421 344 25 </response>


Newcastle 21 11 1 9 416 366 23

<response> <organization>Newcastle</organization> 21 11 1 9 416 366 23 </response>


Western Suburbs 21 11 1 9 382 426 23

<response> <organization>Western Suburbs</organization> 21 11 1 9 382 426 23 </response>


Auckland 21 11 0 10 406 389 22

<response> <organization>Auckland</organization> 21 11 0 10 406 389 22 </response>


Sydney Tigers 21 11 0 10 309 435 22

<response> <organization>Sydney Tigers</organization> 21 11 0 10 309 435 22 </response>


Parramatta 21 10 1 10 388 391 21

<response> <organization>Parramatta</organization> 21 10 1 10 388 391 21 </response>


Sydney Bulldogs 21 10 0 11 325 356 20

<response> <organization>Sydney Bulldogs</organization> 21 10 0 11 325 356 20 </response>


Illawarra 21 8 0 13 395 432 16

<response> <organization>Illawarra</organization> 21 8 0 13 395 432 16 </response>


Western Reds 21 6 1 14 297 398 13

<response> <organization>Western Reds</organization> 21 6 1 14 297 398 13 </response>


Penrith 21 6 1 14 339 448 13

<response> <organization>Penrith</organization> 21 6 1 14 339 448 13 </response>


North Queensland 21 6 0 15 266 593 12

<response> <organization>North Queensland</organization> 21 6 0 15 266 593 12 </response>


Gold Coast 21 5 1 15 351 483 11

<response> <organization>Gold Coast</organization> 21 5 1 15 351 483 11 </response>


South Sydney 21 5 1 15 304 586 11

<response> <organization>South Sydney</organization> 21 5 1 15 304 586 11 </response>


South Queensland 21 4 0 17 210 460 8

<response> <organization>South Queensland</organization> 21 4 0 17 210 460 8 </response>


-- Sydney Newsroom 61-2 9373-1800

<response> -- <organization>Sydney Newsroom</organization> 61-2 9373-1800 </response>


RUGBY UNION - All Blacks relive triumph .

<response> <organization>RUGBY UNION</organization> - <organization>All Blacks</organization> relive triumph . </response>