Close of play scores on the first

<response> Close of play scores on the first </response>


day of four-day English County Championship cricket matches on

<response> day of four-day <misc>English</misc> <misc>County Championship</misc> cricket matches on </response>


Wednesday :


At Portsmouth : Middlesex 199 in 60 overs ( K. Brown 57 ;

<response> At <location>Portsmouth</location> : <organization>Middlesex</organization> 199 in 60 overs ( <person>K. Brown</person> 57 ; </response>


L. Botham 5-67 ) .

<response> <person>L. Botham</person> 5-67 ) . </response>


Hampshire 105-4 .

<response> <organization>Hampshire</organization> 105-4 . </response>


At Chester-le-Street : Glamorgan 73-3 v Durham .

<response> At <location>Chester-le-Street</location> : <organization>Glamorgan</organization> 73-3 v <organization>Durham</organization> . </response>


SOCCER - FOWLER AND MCMANAMAN OUT OF ENGLAND SQUAD .

<response> SOCCER - <person>FOWLER</person> AND <person>MCMANAMAN</person> OUT OF <location>ENGLAND</location> SQUAD . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-28

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


England soccer manager Glen Hoddle confirmed on Wednesday that the Liverpool pair of Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler would miss England 's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova on Sunday .

<response> <location>England</location> soccer manager <person>Glen Hoddle</person> confirmed on Wednesday that the <organization>Liverpool</organization> pair of <person>Steve McManaman</person> and <person>Robbie Fowler</person> would miss <location>England</location> 's <misc>World Cup</misc> qualifying match against <location>Moldova</location> on Sunday . </response>


The two men , both suffering from back injuries , joined the England squad at training but it was soon clear they had no chance of making the flight to Kishinev on Friday .

<response> The two men , both suffering from back injuries , joined the <location>England</location> squad at training but it was soon clear they had no chance of making the flight to <location>Kishinev</location> on Friday . </response>


" They had some scans and X-rays yesterday and they 're out , " said Hoddle .

<response> " They had some scans and X-rays yesterday and they 're out , " said <person>Hoddle</person> . </response>


<response> " The more important thing for me was to get them down here and have a chat . </response>


<response> To go another five weeks without that chance would have been foolish , " he added . </response>


Hoddle , who has already lost the services of midfielder Darren Anderton and defender Steve Howey , delayed naming any replacements .

<response> <person>Hoddle</person> , who has already lost the services of midfielder <person>Darren Anderton</person> and defender <person>Steve Howey</person> , delayed naming any replacements . </response>


There was also concern over injuries to Paul Gascoigne , Les Ferdinand and David Batty .

<response> There was also concern over injuries to <person>Paul Gascoigne</person> , <person>Les Ferdinand</person> and <person>David Batty</person> . </response>


HORSE RACING - JOCKEY WEAVER RECEIVES 21-DAY BAN .

<response> HORSE RACING - JOCKEY <person>WEAVER</person> RECEIVES 21-DAY <person>BAN</person> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-28


Leading rider Jason Weaver received a 21-day ban from the disciplinary committee of the Jockey Club on Wednesday .

<response> Leading rider <person>Jason Weaver</person> received a 21-day ban from the disciplinary committee of the <organization>Jockey Club</organization> on Wednesday . </response>


Weaver had been reported after being found guilty of irresponsible riding at the provincial track of Pontefract 10 days ago .

<response> <person>Weaver</person> had been reported after being found guilty of irresponsible riding at the provincial track of <location>Pontefract</location> 10 days ago . </response>


<response> It was his fourth riding offence this season . </response>


Although five days of the ban were suspended until January 1 , Weaver will miss next month 's big St Leger meeting , including the ride on top stayer Double Trigger in the Doncaster Cup .

<response> Although five days of the ban were suspended until January 1 , <person>Weaver</person> will miss next month 's big <organization>St Leger</organization> meeting , including the ride on top stayer <person>Double Trigger</person> in the <misc>Doncaster Cup</misc> . </response>


Weaver shot to prominence in 1994 when he won the English 2,000 Guineas on Mister Baileys in his first ride in a classic .

<response> <person>Weaver</person> shot to prominence in 1994 when he won the <misc>English</misc> <misc>2,000 Guineas</misc> on <location>Mister Baileys</location> in his first ride in a classic . </response>


ROWING - REDGRAVE MAY SEEK FIFTH OLYMPIC GOLD .

<response> ROWING - <person>REDGRAVE</person> MAY SEEK FIFTH <misc>OLYMPIC</misc> GOLD . </response>


Britain 's Steven Redgrave said on Wednesday he might change his mind and go for a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Games in Sydney .

<response> <location>Britain</location> 's <person>Steven Redgrave</person> said on Wednesday he might change his mind and go for a fifth consecutive <misc>Olympic</misc> gold medal at the <organization>2000 Games</organization> in <location>Sydney</location> . </response>


Redgrave is one of only five athletes who have won gold medals at four successive Olympics .

<response> <person>Redgrave</person> is one of only five athletes who have won gold medals at four successive <misc>Olympics</misc> . </response>


He shared victory with Matthew Pinsent in the coxless pairs at the Atlanta Games and said at the time that would be his last shot .

<response> He shared victory with <person>Matthew Pinsent</person> in the coxless pairs at the <misc>Atlanta Games</misc> and said at the time that would be his last shot . </response>


<response> But he has had second thoughts since then . " </response>


I 'm only 34 .


<response> Some say that 's too old for an athlete , " he said . </response>


" But I 'll be 38 by Sydney and that 's not too old .

<response> " But I 'll be 38 by <location>Sydney</location> and that 's not too old . </response>


<response> It 's whether I have got the enthusiasm for the training over the next four years . </response>


Rowing is an endurance sport . "

<response> Rowing is an endurance sport . " </response>


CRICKET - BOTHAM DISMISSES GATTING IN FIRST CLASS DEBUT .

<response> CRICKET - <person>BOTHAM</person> DISMISSES <person>GATTING</person> IN FIRST CLASS DEBUT . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-28

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Liam Botham demonstrated his father Ian 's golden touch on Wednesday shortly after making his county debut for Hampshire .

<response> <person>Liam Botham</person> demonstrated his father <person>Ian</person> 's golden touch on Wednesday shortly after making his county debut for <organization>Hampshire</organization> . </response>


Botham dismissed Mike Gatting with his seventh ball when the former England captain pushed a half-volley to square-leg on the first day of the four-day match against Middlesex at Portsmouth .

<response> <person>Botham</person> dismissed <person>Mike Gatting</person> with his seventh ball when the former <location>England</location> captain pushed a half-volley to square-leg on the first day of the four-day match against <organization>Middlesex</organization> at <location>Portsmouth</location> . </response>


Earlier Botham arrived in Portsmouth from Southampton only to be told his services would not be required .

<response> Earlier <person>Botham</person> arrived in <location>Portsmouth</location> from <location>Southampton</location> only to be told his services would not be required . </response>


He then drove 40 kms back to play for the second XI to learn that John Stephenson had dropped out of the Middlesex match in the meantime with a shoulder injury .

<response> He then drove 40 kms back to play for the second XI to learn that <person>John Stephenson</person> had dropped out of the <organization>Middlesex</organization> match in the meantime with a shoulder injury . </response>


Botham dashed back to Portsmouth and took the field as the thrid over began .

<response> <person>Botham</person> dashed back to <location>Portsmouth</location> and took the field as the thrid over began . </response>


Ian Botham began his test career in 1977 by dismissing Australian captain Greg Chappell with a long hop and went on to become his country 's most successful all-rounder ever with 5,200 runs , 383 wickets plus 120 catches in 102 tests .

<response> <person>Ian Botham</person> began his test career in 1977 by dismissing <misc>Australian</misc> captain <person>Greg Chappell</person> with a long hop and went on to become his country 's most successful all-rounder ever with 5,200 runs , 383 wickets plus 120 catches in 102 tests . </response>


RUGBY UNION - CARLING LEFT OUT OF ENGLAND TRAINING SQUAD .

<response> <organization>RUGBY UNION</organization> - <person>CARLING</person> LEFT OUT OF <location>ENGLAND</location> TRAINING SQUAD . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-28


Former England captain Will Carling along with Jeremy Guscott , Rory Underwood and Dean Richards have been left out of England 's first training squad of the season .

<response> Former <location>England</location> captain <person>Will Carling</person> along with <person>Jeremy Guscott</person> , <person>Rory Underwood</person> and <person>Dean Richards</person> have been left out of <location>England</location> 's first training squad of the season . </response>


<response> The quartet , who possess 244 international caps between them , were also omitted from a summer training camp but will still be in contention when the northern international season starts later this year . </response>


" Their qualities are well known to the selectors and they will , of course , be considered when the season gets underway , " the Rugby Football Union said in a statement on Wednesday .

<response> " Their qualities are well known to the selectors and they will , of course , be considered when the season gets underway , " the <organization>Rugby Football Union</organization> said in a statement on Wednesday . </response>


BASEBALL - DODGERS WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>DODGERS</organization> WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT . </response>


MONTREAL 1996-08-28

<response> <location>MONTREAL</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Hideo Nomo allowed a run in seven innings for his fifth win in seven road starts and Greg Gagne capped a three-run fourth with a two-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a 5-1 victory the Montreal Expos on Tuesday .

<response> <person>Hideo Nomo</person> allowed a run in seven innings for his fifth win in seven road starts and <person>Greg Gagne</person> capped a three-run fourth with a two-run homer as the <organization>Los Angeles Dodgers</organization> claimed a 5-1 victory the <organization>Montreal Expos</organization> on Tuesday . </response>


With their fifth straight win , the Dodgers moved a half-game ahead of the Expos at the top of the wild card hunt behind Nomo ( 13-10 ) , who allowed six hits and walked four with six strikeouts .

<response> With their fifth straight win , the <organization>Dodgers</organization> moved a half-game ahead of the <organization>Expos</organization> at the top of the wild card hunt behind <person>Nomo</person> ( 13-10 ) , who allowed six hits and walked four with six strikeouts . </response>


In San Francisco , Mike Williams allowed two runs in 7-1/3 innings and Benito Santiago and Ruben Amaro had RBI hits in the first inning as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2 .

<response> In <location>San Francisco</location> , <person>Mike Williams</person> allowed two runs in 7-1/3 innings and <person>Benito Santiago</person> and <person>Ruben Amaro</person> had <misc>RBI</misc> hits in the first inning as the <organization>Philadelphia Phillies</organization> edged the <organization>San Francisco Giants</organization> 3-2 . </response>


Williams ( 5-12 ) , who snapped a personal three-game losing streak , allowed five hits , walked two and struck out five .

<response> <person>Williams</person> ( 5-12 ) , who snapped a personal three-game losing streak , allowed five hits , walked two and struck out five . </response>


It was also Williams ' first win in three career decisions against San Francisco .

<response> It was also <person>Williams</person> ' first win in three career decisions against <location>San Francisco</location> . </response>


In Pittsburgh , Al Martin 's run-scoring single snapped a fifth-inning tie and Denny Neagle outdueled John Smoltz as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Atlanta Braves 3-2 .

<response> In <location>Pittsburgh</location> , <person>Al Martin</person> 's run-scoring single snapped a fifth-inning tie and <person>Denny Neagle</person> outdueled <person>John Smoltz</person> as the <organization>Pittsburgh Pirates</organization> edged the <organization>Atlanta Braves</organization> 3-2 . </response>


The Braves led 2-1 entering the fifth , but the Pirates pushed across two runs against Smoltz ( 20-7 ) .

<response> The <organization>Braves</organization> led 2-1 entering the fifth , but the <organization>Pirates</organization> pushed across two runs against <person>Smoltz</person> ( 20-7 ) . </response>


Neagle ( 14-6 ) beat the Braves for the third time this season , allowing two runs and six hits in eight innings .

<response> <person>Neagle</person> ( 14-6 ) beat the <organization>Braves</organization> for the third time this season , allowing two runs and six hits in eight innings . </response>


In St Louis , Gary Sheffield and Devon White each drove in two runs and Mark Hutton scattered four hits over six innings to lead the Florida Marlins past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 .

<response> In <location>St Louis</location> , <person>Gary Sheffield</person> and <person>Devon White</person> each drove in two runs and <person>Mark Hutton</person> scattered four hits over six innings to lead the <organization>Florida Marlins</organization> past the <organization>St. Louis Cardinals</organization> 6-3 . </response>


White added a solo homer , his 11th , off reliever Mark Petkovsek with one out in the fifth , giving the Marlins a 6-0 lead .

<response> <person>White</person> added a solo homer , his 11th , off reliever <person>Mark Petkovsek</person> with one out in the fifth , giving the <organization>Marlins</organization> a 6-0 lead . </response>


In New York , Steve Finley 's three-run homer capped a four-run eighth inning and gave the San Diego Padres a 4-3 victory over New York , spoiling Bobby Valentine 's debut as Mets ' manager .

<response> In <location>New York</location> , <person>Steve Finley</person> 's three-run homer capped a four-run eighth inning and gave the <organization>San Diego Padres</organization> a 4-3 victory over <location>New York</location> , spoiling <person>Bobby Valentine</person> 's debut as <organization>Mets</organization> ' manager . </response>


The rally made a winner out of reliever Willie Blair

<response> The rally made a winner out of reliever <person>Willie Blair</person> </response>


Tony Gwynn and Wally Joyner had two hits apiece , helping the Padres to their third straight win .

<response> <person>Tony Gwynn</person> and <person>Wally Joyner</person> had two hits apiece , helping the <organization>Padres</organization> to their third straight win . </response>


First-place San Diego has won seven of its last eight games and improved to 34-20 against NL East opponents .

<response> First-place <organization>San Diego</organization> has won seven of its last eight games and improved to 34-20 against <misc>NL East</misc> opponents . </response>


In Houston , Tony Eusebio 's eighth-inning sacrifice fly capped a comeback from a five-run deficit that gave the Houston Astros a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs .

<response> In <location>Houston</location> , <person>Tony Eusebio</person> 's eighth-inning sacrifice fly capped a comeback from a five-run deficit that gave the <organization>Houston Astros</organization> a 6-5 victory over the <organization>Chicago Cubs</organization> . </response>


The Astros trailed 5-0 after three innings , but scored three runs in the fourth and one in the sixth before taking the lead in the eighth .

<response> The <organization>Astros</organization> trailed 5-0 after three innings , but scored three runs in the fourth and one in the sixth before taking the lead in the eighth . </response>


In St Louis , Gary Sheffield and Devon White each drove in two runs and Mark Hutton scattered four hits over six innings to lead the Florida Marlins past the St. Louis Cardinals , 6-3 ,

<response> In <location>St Louis</location> , <person>Gary Sheffield</person> and <person>Devon White</person> each drove in two runs and <person>Mark Hutton</person> scattered four hits over six innings to lead the <organization>Florida Marlins</organization> past the <organization>St. Louis Cardinals</organization> , 6-3 , </response>


Sheffield , who was benched Monday , delivered a double down the left-field line in the first , scoring Luis Castilla and Alex Arias to put the Marlins ahead to stay .

<response> <person>Sheffield</person> , who was benched Monday , delivered a double down the left-field line in the first , scoring <person>Luis Castilla</person> and <person>Alex Arias</person> to put the <organization>Marlins</organization> ahead to stay . </response>


At Colorado , Hal Morris and Eric Davis each homered and John Smiley scattered six hits over 6 2/3 innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-3 , snapping a four-game losing streak .

<response> At <location>Colorado</location> , <person>Hal Morris</person> and <person>Eric Davis</person> each homered and <person>John Smiley</person> scattered six hits over 6 2/3 innings as the <organization>Cincinnati Reds</organization> defeated the <organization>Colorado Rockies</organization> 4-3 , snapping a four-game losing streak . </response>


The Reds took a one-run lead in the second inning when Morris led off with his 10th homer off starter Armando Reynoso ( 8-9 ) .

<response> The <organization>Reds</organization> took a one-run lead in the second inning when <person>Morris</person> led off with his 10th homer off starter <person>Armando Reynoso</person> ( 8-9 ) . </response>


They increased their bulge to 4-0 in the third when Barry Larkin drew a one-out walk , Kevin Mitchell singled and Davis launched his 22nd homer over the right-field wall .

<response> They increased their bulge to 4-0 in the third when <person>Barry Larkin</person> drew a one-out walk , <person>Kevin Mitchell</person> singled and <person>Davis</person> launched his 22nd homer over the right-field wall . </response>


RUGBY UNION - NEW ZEALAND RECALL MEHRTENS FOR FINAL TEST .

<response> <organization>RUGBY UNION</organization> - <location>NEW ZEALAND</location> RECALL <person>MEHRTENS</person> FOR FINAL TEST . </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-28

<response> <location>JOHANNESBURG</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


The New Zealand rugby selectors recalled fly-half Andrew Mehrtens on Wednesday when they announced their team for the third and final test in Johannesburg on Saturday .

<response> The <location>New Zealand</location> rugby selectors recalled fly-half <person>Andrew Mehrtens</person> on Wednesday when they announced their team for the third and final test in <location>Johannesburg</location> on Saturday . </response>


He returns in place of Simon Culhane who broke a wrist in the All Blacks ' series-clinching victory in Pretoria on Saturday .

<response> He returns in place of <person>Simon Culhane</person> who broke a wrist in the <organization>All Blacks</organization> ' series-clinching victory in <location>Pretoria</location> on Saturday . </response>


Mehrtens played in the last TriNations test in Cape Town but missed the first two tests in the current series after tearing a cartilage in his knee while training , an injury which needed a small operation .

<response> <person>Mehrtens</person> played in the last <misc>TriNations</misc> test in <location>Cape Town</location> but missed the first two tests in the current series after tearing a cartilage in his knee while training , an injury which needed a small operation . </response>


Lock Ian Jones and wing Jeff Wilson have also been named in the team despite doubts over their fitness .

<response> Lock <person>Ian Jones</person> and wing <person>Jeff Wilson</person> have also been named in the team despite doubts over their fitness . </response>


Jones has a knee injury while Wilson is suffering from a viral infection .

<response> <person>Jones</person> has a knee injury while <person>Wilson</person> is suffering from a viral infection . </response>


Blair Larsen or the uncapped Glenn Taylor are on standby to replace Jones and , with Jonah Lomu out of action with a shoulder injury picked up in Tuesday 's drawn match against Griqualand West , Eric Rush is favourite to play should Wilson fail to recover .

<response> <person>Blair Larsen</person> or the uncapped <person>Glenn Taylor</person> are on standby to replace <person>Jones</person> and , with <person>Jonah Lomu</person> out of action with a shoulder injury picked up in Tuesday 's drawn match against <organization>Griqualand West</organization> , <person>Eric Rush</person> is favourite to play should <person>Wilson</person> fail to recover . </response>


Team :


15 - Christian Cullen , 14 - Jeff Wilson , 13 - Walter Little , 12 - Frank Bunce , 11 - Glen Osborne ; 10 - Andrew Mehrtens , 9 - Justin Marshall ; 8 - Zinzan Brooke , 7 - Josh Kronfeld , 6 - Michael Jones , 5 - Ian Jones , 4 - Robin Brooke , 3 - Olo Brown , 2 - Sean Fitzpatrick ( captain ) , 1 - Craig Dowd .

<response> 15 - <person>Christian Cullen</person> , 14 - <person>Jeff Wilson</person> , 13 - <person>Walter Little</person> , 12 - <person>Frank Bunce</person> , 11 - <person>Glen Osborne</person> ; 10 - <person>Andrew Mehrtens</person> , 9 - <person>Justin Marshall</person> ; 8 - <person>Zinzan Brooke</person> , 7 - <person>Josh Kronfeld</person> , 6 - <person>Michael Jones</person> , 5 - <person>Ian Jones</person> , 4 - <person>Robin Brooke</person> , 3 - <person>Olo Brown</person> , 2 - <person>Sean Fitzpatrick</person> ( captain ) , 1 - <person>Craig Dowd</person> . </response>


HOCKEY - BONNET TAKES OVER AS SOUTH AFRICAN COACH .

<response> HOCKEY - <person>BONNET</person> TAKES OVER AS SOUTH AFRICAN COACH . </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-28


Former South African captain Giles Bonnet was named by the South African Hockey Association on Wednesday as the new coach of the men 's national side .

<response> Former <misc>South African</misc> captain <person>Giles Bonnet</person> was named by the <organization>South African Hockey Association</organization> on Wednesday as the new coach of the men 's national side . </response>


Bonnet , who has been coaching the Kwazulu-Natal provincial team , takes over from Englishman Gavin Featherstone who took South Africa to 10th place in the Olympic Games in Atlanta .

<response> <person>Bonnet</person> , who has been coaching the <location>Kwazulu-Natal</location> provincial team , takes over from <misc>Englishman</misc> <person>Gavin Featherstone</person> who took <location>South Africa</location> to 10th place in the <misc>Olympic Games</misc> in <location>Atlanta</location> . </response>


Featherstone , a former Britain captain , has accepted a coaching position with a women 's team in Ireland .

<response> <person>Featherstone</person> , a former <location>Britain</location> captain , has accepted a coaching position with a women 's team in <location>Ireland</location> . </response>


CRICKET - GIBBS GETS INTERNATIONAL CALL UP .

<response> CRICKET - <person>GIBBS</person> GETS INTERNATIONAL CALL UP . </response>


Western Province batsman Herschelle Gibbs was the only uncapped player in South Africa 's 14-man squad named on Wednesday for a quadrangular one-day series in Kenya next month .

<response> <organization>Western Province</organization> batsman <person>Herschelle Gibbs</person> was the only uncapped player in <location>South Africa</location> 's 14-man squad named on Wednesday for a quadrangular one-day series in <location>Kenya</location> next month . </response>


Kenya , South Africa , Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take part in the series .

<response> <location>Kenya</location> , <location>South Africa</location> , <location>Pakistan</location> and <location>Sri Lanka</location> will take part in the series . </response>


National coach Bob Woolmer said Gibbs , 22 , had been rewarded for a tremendous tour of England with the South African A team earlier this year .

<response> National coach <person>Bob Woolmer</person> said <person>Gibbs</person> , 22 , had been rewarded for a tremendous tour of <location>England</location> with the <misc>South African</misc> A team earlier this year . </response>


" I 've known Herschelle since he was 11 years old and he showed in England how he has matured .

<response> " I 've known <person>Herschelle</person> since he was 11 years old and he showed in <location>England</location> how he has matured . </response>


His 170 against the MCC was an innings of supreme class against the best bowling attack we faced all tour , " Woolmer told a news conference .

<response> His 170 against the <organization>MCC</organization> was an innings of supreme class against the best bowling attack we faced all tour , " <person>Woolmer</person> told a news conference . </response>


" We were not able to consider Jacques Kallis , Paul Adams and Shaun Pollock due to injury and the replacements have all come from the A tour and it 's great that they are all in form . "

<response> " We were not able to consider <person>Jacques Kallis</person> , <person>Paul Adams</person> and <person>Shaun Pollock</person> due to injury and the replacements have all come from the A tour and it 's great that they are all in form . " </response>


Spin-bowling all-rounders Nicky Boje and Derek Crookes replace Pollock and Adams , while Gibbs comes in for his Western Province colleague Kallis .

<response> Spin-bowling all-rounders <person>Nicky Boje</person> and <person>Derek Crookes</person> replace <person>Pollock</person> and <person>Adams</person> , while <person>Gibbs</person> comes in for his <organization>Western Province</organization> colleague <person>Kallis</person> . </response>


Squad : Hansie Cronje ( captain ) , Craig Matthews ( vice-captain ) , Dave Richardson , Brian McMillan , Gary Kirsten , Andrew Hudson , Pat Symcox , Jonty Rhodes , Allan Donald , Fanie de Villiers , Daryll Cullinan , Derek Crookes , Herschelle Gibs , Nicky Boje .

<response> Squad : <person>Hansie Cronje</person> ( captain ) , <person>Craig Matthews</person> ( vice-captain ) , <person>Dave Richardson</person> , <person>Brian McMillan</person> , <person>Gary Kirsten</person> , <person>Andrew Hudson</person> , <person>Pat Symcox</person> , <person>Jonty Rhodes</person> , <person>Allan Donald</person> , <person>Fanie de Villiers</person> , <person>Daryll Cullinan</person> , <person>Derek Crookes</person> , <person>Herschelle Gibs</person> , <person>Nicky Boje</person> . </response>


BASKETBALL - OLYMPIAKOS BEAT RED STAR 71-57 .

<response> BASKETBALL - <organization>OLYMPIAKOS</organization> BEAT <organization>RED STAR</organization> 71-57 . </response>


BELGRADE 1996-08-28

<response> <location>BELGRADE</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Olympiakos of Greece beat Yugoslavia 's Red Star 71-57 ( halftime 40-34 ) in the first match of an international club basketball tournament on Wednesday .

<response> <organization>Olympiakos</organization> of <location>Greece</location> beat <location>Yugoslavia</location> 's <organization>Red Star</organization> 71-57 ( halftime 40-34 ) in the first match of an international club basketball tournament on Wednesday . </response>


Partizan ( Yugoslavia ) , Alba ( Germany ) , Dinamo ( Russia ) and Benetton ( Italy ) are also taking part in the event which continues until Saturday .

<response> <organization>Partizan</organization> ( <location>Yugoslavia</location> ) , <organization>Alba</organization> ( <location>Germany</location> ) , <organization>Dinamo</organization> ( <location>Russia</location> ) and <organization>Benetton</organization> ( <location>Italy</location> ) are also taking part in the event which continues until Saturday . </response>


SOCCER - RUSSIA AND BRAZIL DRAW 2-2 IN FRIENDLY .

<response> SOCCER - <location>RUSSIA</location> AND <location>BRAZIL</location> DRAW 2-2 IN FRIENDLY . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-08-28

<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Russia and Brazil drew 2-2

<response> <location>Russia</location> and <location>Brazil</location> drew 2-2 </response>


<response> ( halftime 1-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Wednesday . </response>


Scorers :


Russia - Yuri Nikiforov ( 18th minute ) , Vladislav Rodimov

<response> <location>Russia</location> - <person>Yuri Nikiforov</person> ( 18th minute ) , <person>Vladislav Rodimov</person> </response>


( 80th )


Brazil - Donizetti ( 47th ) , Ronaldo ( 85th )

<response> <location>Brazil</location> - <person>Donizetti</person> ( 47th ) , <person>Ronaldo</person> ( 85th ) </response>


Attendence : 20,000

<response> Attendence : 20,000 </response>


SQUASH - HONG OPEN FIRST ROUND RESULTS .

<response> SQUASH - <misc>HONG OPEN</misc> FIRST ROUND RESULTS . </response>


HONG KONG 1996-08-28

<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


First round results in the Hong

<response> First round results in the <misc>Hong</misc> </response>


Kong Open on Wednesday ( prefix denotes seeding ) :

<response> <misc>Kong Open</misc> on Wednesday ( prefix denotes seeding ) : </response>


2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat Zarak Jahan Khan ( Pakistan )

<response> 2 - <person>Rodney Eyles</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Zarak Jahan Khan</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) </response>


15-6 8-15 15-10 7-15 15-12


4 - Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) beat Julian Wellings ( England ) 15-8

<response> 4 - <person>Peter Nicol</person> ( <location>Scotland</location> ) beat <person>Julian Wellings</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-8 </response>


15-7 15-6


Derek Ryan ( Ireland ) beat 5 - Simon Parke ( England ) 15-11 15-11

<response> <person>Derek Ryan</person> ( <location>Ireland</location> ) beat 5 - <person>Simon Parke</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-11 15-11 </response>


2-15 15-11


7 - Chris Walker ( England ) beat Julien Bonetat ( France ) 15-12

<response> 7 - <person>Chris Walker</person> ( <location>England</location> ) beat <person>Julien Bonetat</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 15-12 </response>


15-6 15-2


Jonathon Power ( Canada ) beat Ahmed Barada ( Egypt ) 11-15 8-15

<response> <person>Jonathon Power</person> ( <location>Canada</location> ) beat <person>Ahmed Barada</person> ( <location>Egypt</location> ) 11-15 8-15 </response>


15-13 15-11 15-2


Amr Shabana ( Egypt ) beat John White ( Australia ) 10-15 15-9

<response> <person>Amr Shabana</person> ( <location>Egypt</location> ) beat <person>John White</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 10-15 15-9 </response>


15-10 16-17 15-1


Paul Johnson ( England ) beat Tony Hands ( England ) 12-15 15-11

<response> <person>Paul Johnson</person> ( <location>England</location> ) beat <person>Tony Hands</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 12-15 15-11 </response>


7-15 15-6 15-11


Zubair Jahan Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Faheem Khan ( Hong Kong ) 12-15

<response> <person>Zubair Jahan Khan</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) beat <person>Faheem Khan</person> ( <location>Hong Kong</location> ) 12-15 </response>


15-10 15-10 15-10


R


BASKETBALL - FORMULA SHELL WIN GAME ONE IN PHILIPPINES .

<response> BASKETBALL - <organization>FORMULA SHELL</organization> WIN GAME ONE IN PHILIPPINES . </response>


MANILA 1996-08-28

<response> <location>MANILA</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Result of game one of the Philippine Basketball Association second conference finals on Tuesday :

<response> Result of game one of the <organization>Philippine Basketball Association</organization> second conference finals on Tuesday : </response>


Formula Shell beat Alaska Milk 85-82 ( 36-46 )

<response> <organization>Formula Shell</organization> beat <organization>Alaska Milk</organization> 85-82 ( 36-46 ) </response>


( Formula Shell leads best-of-seven series 1-0 )

<response> ( <organization>Formula Shell</organization> leads best-of-seven series 1-0 ) </response>


SOCCER - ISRAELI FIRST DIVISION RESULTS .

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


JERUSALEM 1996-08-28

<response> <location>JERUSALEM</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Results of first division

<response> Results of first division </response>


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


Hapoel Kfar Sava 0 Hapoel Zafririm Holon 1

<response> <organization>Hapoel Kfar Sava</organization> 0 <organization>Hapoel Zafririm Holon</organization> 1 </response>


Hapoel Tel Aviv 1 Maccabi Haifa 3

<response> <organization>Hapoel Tel Aviv</organization> 1 <organization>Maccabi Haifa</organization> 3 </response>


Hapoel Jerusalem 0 Hapoel Petah Tikva 3

<response> <organization>Hapoel Jerusalem</organization> 0 <organization>Hapoel Petah Tikva</organization> 3 </response>


Hapoel Ironi Rishon Lezion 3 Hapoel Taibe 1

<response> <organization>Hapoel Ironi Rishon</organization> Lezion 3 <organization>Hapoel Taibe</organization> 1 </response>


Hapoel Beit She'an 0 Hapoel Beit She'an 1

<response> <organization>Hapoel Beit She'an</organization> 0 <organization>Hapoel Beit She'an</organization> 1 </response>


Maccabi Petah Tikva 0 Betar Jerusalem 3

<response> <organization>Maccabi Petah Tikva</organization> 0 <organization>Betar Jerusalem</organization> 3 </response>


Hapoel Haifa 3 Maccabi Tel Aviv 1

<response> <organization>Hapoel Haifa</organization> 3 Maccabi <organization>Tel Aviv</organization> 1 </response>


Hapoel Beersheva 2 Maccabi Herzliya 0

<response> <organization>Hapoel Beersheva</organization> 2 <organization>Maccabi Herzliya</organization> 0 </response>


TENNIS - SELES HAS WALKOVER TO U.S. OPEN THIRD ROUND .

<response> TENNIS - <person>SELES HAS</person> WALKOVER TO <misc>U.S. OPEN</misc> THIRD ROUND . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-28

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Second seed and co-world number one Monica Seles advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships without hitting a ball on Wednesday .

<response> Second seed and co-world number one <person>Monica Seles</person> advanced to the third round of the <misc>U.S. Open Tennis Championships</misc> without hitting a ball on Wednesday . </response>


Seles , the 1991 and 1992 champion who dropped just one game in her opening match , was scheduled to play Laurence Courtois of Belgium Wednesay night .

<response> <person>Seles</person> , the 1991 and 1992 champion who dropped just one game in her opening match , was scheduled to play <person>Laurence Courtois</person> of <location>Belgium</location> Wednesay night . </response>


But tournament officials announced about four-and-a-half hours before the match that Courtois had pulled out due to a left knee bone inflammation , moving Seles into the next round on a walkover .

<response> But tournament officials announced about four-and-a-half hours before the match that <person>Courtois</person> had pulled out due to a left knee bone inflammation , moving <person>Seles</person> into the next round on a walkover . </response>


TENNIS - SERIOUS MEDVEDEV IS HAVING FUN AGAIN .

<response> TENNIS - SERIOUS <person>MEDVEDEV</person> IS HAVING FUN AGAIN . </response>


Richard Finn

<response> <person>Richard Finn</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-28


Outspoken Andrei Medvedev exchanged his reputation as the clown prince of tennis on Wednesday for a new no-nonsense attitude that has made life on the courts fun again .

<response> Outspoken <person>Andrei Medvedev</person> exchanged his reputation as the clown prince of tennis on Wednesday for a new no-nonsense attitude that has made life on the courts fun again . </response>


" I think I 'm much more focused on what I have to do , and that 's playing tennis , " Medvedev said after routing Frenchman Jean-Philippe Fleurian 6-2 6-0 6-1 in the opening round of the U.S. Open .

<response> " I think I 'm much more focused on what I have to do , and that 's playing tennis , " <person>Medvedev</person> said after routing <misc>Frenchman</misc> <person>Jean-Philippe Fleurian</person> 6-2 6-0 6-1 in the opening round of the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> . </response>


It was Medvedev 's sixth victory in a row after winning his first tournament of the year last week at the Hamlet Cup .

<response> It was <person>Medvedev</person> 's sixth victory in a row after winning his first tournament of the year last week at the <misc>Hamlet Cup</misc> . </response>


" I realised this year , that without putting 99.9 percent of your mind into tennis , I do n't think you can successful , " said the 22-year-old Medvedev .

<response> " I realised this year , that without putting 99.9 percent of your mind into tennis , I do n't think you can successful , " said the 22-year-old <person>Medvedev</person> . </response>


<response> " The whole day I 'm thinking abnout tennis . </response>


<response> I felt that all the other things I was doing the years before , they were distracting me , they were not helping me at all . " </response>


For Medvedev that meant confining his post-match comments to tennis and not going off on tirades about about peripheral issues such as the poor quality of food in the players lounge , an entertaining rant that took his mind off the task at hand .

<response> For <person>Medvedev</person> that meant confining his post-match comments to tennis and not going off on tirades about about peripheral issues such as the poor quality of food in the players lounge , an entertaining rant that took his mind off the task at hand . </response>


" I know what I 'm here for , " said Medvedev , who lost in the second round of the Open the last two years after reaching the quarters in 1993 , the same year he tried his hand as a restaurant critic .

<response> " I know what I 'm here for , " said <person>Medvedev</person> , who lost in the second round of the <misc>Open</misc> the last two years after reaching the quarters in 1993 , the same year he tried his hand as a restaurant critic . </response>


<response> " I 'm not here to fight the press or talk about the food or entertain the people off the court . </response>


I 'm here to play tennis and to win .

<response> I 'm here to play tennis and to win . </response>


I have much less fun off the court .

<response> I have much less fun off the court . </response>


<response> I have much more fun on the court , " he said . </response>


Just three years ago Medvedev was one of the world 's best , with a ranking of six after reaching the French Open semifinal and winning three tournaments .

<response> Just three years ago <person>Medvedev</person> was one of the world 's best , with a ranking of six after reaching the <misc>French Open</misc> semifinal and winning three tournaments . </response>


But Medvedev 's ranking slowly began to drop last year as he struggled with a wrist injury .

<response> But <person>Medvedev</person> 's ranking slowly began to drop last year as he struggled with a wrist injury . </response>


The Ukrainian finally hit a low of 44th two months ago .

<response> The <misc>Ukrainian</misc> finally hit a low of 44th two months ago . </response>


" It 's somewhere where I would n't like to stay very long , " Medvedev said of his current ranking of 36 . "

<response> " It 's somewhere where I would n't like to stay very long , " <person>Medvedev</person> said of his current ranking of 36 . " </response>


<response> It 's a part of the penalty that I have to accept . " </response>


As part of his new businesslike approach , Medvedev hired Australian coach Bob Brett at the start of this year and the partnership is beginning to pay off .

<response> As part of his new businesslike approach , <person>Medvedev</person> hired <misc>Australian</misc> coach <person>Bob Brett</person> at the start of this year and the partnership is beginning to pay off . </response>


" At the beginning of the year we started from zero , " said Medvedev . "

<response> " At the beginning of the year we started from zero , " said <person>Medvedev</person> . " </response>


Winning in Long Island ( last week ) was like winning for the first time . "

<response> Winning in <location>Long Island</location> ( last week ) was like winning for the first time . " </response>


While Medvedev 's 77-minute romp past Fleurian was rather ordinary , the fact that the two were playing each other was rather remarkable .

<response> While <person>Medvedev</person> 's 77-minute romp past <person>Fleurian</person> was rather ordinary , the fact that the two were playing each other was rather remarkable . </response>


In the original draw , Medvedev and Fleurian were slotted to play each other .

<response> In the original draw , <person>Medvedev</person> and <person>Fleurian</person> were slotted to play each other . </response>


When controversy forced the draw to be done over -- against odds of 151-to-1 -- Medvedev and Fleurian drew each other a second time .

<response> When controversy forced the draw to be done over -- against odds of 151-to-1 -- <person>Medvedev</person> and <person>Fleurian</person> drew each other a second time . </response>


" When I saw the new draw I did n't have to change my preparation , " Medvedev said . "

<response> " When I saw the new draw I did n't have to change my preparation , " <person>Medvedev</person> said . " </response>


<response> I think it 's destined that it turned out for me . " </response>


TENNIS - WEDNESDAY 'S RESULTS FROM THE U.S. OPEN .

<response> TENNIS - WEDNESDAY 'S RESULTS FROM THE <misc>U.S. OPEN</misc> . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-28

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Results of Wednesday 's matches in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Centre ( prefix number denotes seeding ) :

<response> Results of Wednesday 's matches in the <misc>U.S. Open Tennis Championships</misc> at the <location>National Tennis Centre</location> ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : </response>


Women 's singles , second round

<response> Women 's singles , second round </response>


15 - Gabriela Sabatini ( Argentina ) beat Ann Grossman ( U.S. ) 6-2 6 - 3

<response> 15 - <person>Gabriela Sabatini</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Ann Grossman</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-2 6 - 3 </response>


Irina Spirlea ( Romania ) beat Maria Jose Gaidano ( Argentina ) 6-1 6-2

<response> <person>Irina Spirlea</person> ( <location>Romania</location> ) beat <person>Maria Jose Gaidano</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) 6-1 6-2 </response>


8 - Lindsay Davenport ( U.S. ) beat Henrietta Nagyova ( Slovakia ) 6- 0 6-4

<response> 8 - <person>Lindsay Davenport</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Henrietta Nagyova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) 6- 0 6-4 </response>


Anne-Gaelle Sidot ( France ) beat Wang Shi-Ting ( Taiwan ) 6-4 3-6 6-3

<response> <person>Anne-Gaelle Sidot</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Wang Shi-Ting</person> ( <location>Taiwan</location> ) 6-4 3-6 6-3 </response>


Sandrine Testud ( France ) beat Cristina Torrens-Valero ( Spain ) 6 - 2 6-1

<response> <person>Sandrine Testud</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Cristina Torrens-Valero</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 6 - 2 6-1 </response>


Men 's singles , first round

<response> Men 's singles , first round </response>


Andrei Medvedev ( Ukraine ) beat Jean-Philippe Fleurian ( France ) 6-2 6-0 6-1

<response> <person>Andrei Medvedev</person> ( <location>Ukraine</location> ) beat <person>Jean-Philippe Fleurian</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-2 6-0 6-1 </response>


David Nainkin ( South Africa ) beat 9 - Wayne Ferreira ( South Africa ) 6-4 6-4 2-6 7-5

<response> <person>David Nainkin</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) beat 9 - <person>Wayne Ferreira</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) 6-4 6-4 2-6 7-5 </response>


David Rikl ( Czech Republic ) beat Hicham Arazi ( Morocco ) 6-4 7-5 6-2

<response> <person>David Rikl</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Hicham Arazi</person> ( <location>Morocco</location> ) 6-4 7-5 6-2 </response>


Andrea Gaudenzi ( Italy ) beat Shuzo Matsuoka ( Japan ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6 - 2 6-3

<response> <person>Andrea Gaudenzi</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) beat <person>Shuzo Matsuoka</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6 - 2 6-3 </response>


Men 's singles , first round


17 - Felix Mantilla ( Spain ) beat Fernando Meligeni ( Brazil ) 6-1 6 - 7 ( 2-7 ) 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 6-3

<response> 17 - <person>Felix Mantilla</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Fernando Meligeni</person> ( <location>Brazil</location> ) 6-1 6 - 7 ( 2-7 ) 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 6-3 </response>


Jonas Bjorkman ( Sweden ) beat Karol Kucera ( Slovakia ) 6-2 5-7 7- 6 ( 7-3 ) 7-5

<response> <person>Jonas Bjorkman</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Karol Kucera</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) 6-2 5-7 7- 6 ( 7-3 ) 7-5 </response>


Jan Kroslak ( Slovakia ) beat Chris Woodruff ( U.S. ) 2-6 6-4 3-6 6 - 2 7-6 ( 7-1 )

<response> <person>Jan Kroslak</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat <person>Chris Woodruff</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 2-6 6-4 3-6 6 - 2 7-6 ( 7-1 ) </response>


Women 's singles , second round


Amanda Coetzer ( South Africa ) beat Mariaan de Swardt ( South Africa ) 6-2 7-5

<response> <person>Amanda Coetzer</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) beat <person>Mariaan de Swardt</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) 6-2 7-5 </response>


Linda Wild ( U.S. ) beat Kristie Boogert ( Netherlands ) 5-7 6-3 6-3

<response> <person>Linda Wild</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Kristie Boogert</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) 5-7 6-3 6-3 </response>


Kimberly Po ( U.S. ) beat Kristina Brandi ( U.S. ) 6-1 6-4

<response> <person>Kimberly Po</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Kristina Brandi</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-1 6-4 </response>


Helena Sukova ( Czech Republic ) beat Paola Suarez ( Argentina ) 6- 4 7-6 ( 7-2 )

<response> <person>Helena Sukova</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Paola Suarez</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) 6- 4 7-6 ( 7-2 ) </response>


Women 's singles , second round

<response> Women 's singles , second round </response>


2 - Monica Seles ( U.S. ) beat Laurence Courtois ( Belgium ) by walkover ( knee injury )

<response> 2 - <person>Monica Seles</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Laurence Courtois</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) by walkover ( knee injury ) </response>


Dally Randriantefy ( Madagascar ) beat Jane Chi ( U.S. ) 6-3 6-1

<response> <person>Dally Randriantefy</person> ( <location>Madagascar</location> ) beat <person>Jane Chi</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-3 6-1 </response>


Ines Gorrochategui ( Argentina ) beat Aleksandra Olsza ( Poland ) 6 - 1 6-1

<response> <person>Ines Gorrochategui</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Aleksandra Olsza</person> ( <location>Poland</location> ) 6 - 1 6-1 </response>


12 - Todd Martin ( U.S. ) beat Younes El Aynaoui ( Morocco ) 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4

<response> 12 - <person>Todd Martin</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Younes El Aynaoui</person> ( <location>Morocco</location> ) 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 </response>


Sjeng Schalken ( Netherlands ) beat Gilbert Schaller ( Austria ) 6- 3 6-4 6-7 ( 6-8 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Sjeng Schalken</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) beat <person>Gilbert Schaller</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) 6- 3 6-4 6-7 ( 6-8 ) 6-3 </response>


Men 's singles , first round

<response> Men 's singles , first round </response>


Michael Tebbutt ( Australia ) beat Richey Reneberg ( U.S. ) 3-6

<response> <person>Michael Tebbutt</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Richey Reneberg</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 3-6 </response>


6-1 3-6 7-5 6-3


Paul Haarhuis ( Netherlands ) beat Michael Joyce ( U.S ) 6-7

<response> <person>Paul Haarhuis</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) beat <person>Michael Joyce</person> ( <location>U.S</location> ) 6-7 </response>


( 5-7 ) 7-6 ( 8-6 ) 1-6 6-2 6-2


Barbara Rittner ( Germany ) beat 13 - Brenda Schultz-McCarthy (

<response> <person>Barbara Rittner</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat 13 - <person>Brenda Schultz-McCarthy</person> ( </response>


Netherlands ) 6-2 6-1

<response> <location>Netherlands</location> ) 6-2 6-1 </response>


Men 's singles , first round


Guy Forget ( France ) beat Grant Stafford ( South Africa ) 3-6 2-6 6-4 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Guy Forget</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Grant Stafford</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) 3-6 2-6 6-4 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-3 </response>


( End first round )

<response> ( End first round ) </response>


Women 's singles , second round


Lisa Raymond ( U.S. ) beat Sarah Pitkowski ( France ) 6-2 6-0

<response> <person>Lisa Raymond</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Sarah Pitkowski</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-2 6-0 </response>


Asa Carlsson ( Sweden ) beat Barbara Schett ( Austria ) 6-2 3-1 retired ( Thigh injury )

<response> <person>Asa Carlsson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Barbara Schett</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) 6-2 3-1 retired ( Thigh injury ) </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AFTER TUESDAY 'S GAMES .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-28

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Major League Baseball

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


<response> standings after games played on Tuesday ( 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 57 .565 -

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 74 57 .565 - </response>


BALTIMORE 70 61 .534 4

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 70 61 .534 4 </response>


BOSTON 68 65 .511 7

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 68 65 .511 7 </response>


TORONTO 62 71 .466 13

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 62 71 .466 13 </response>


DETROIT 47 85 .356 27 1/2

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 47 85 .356 27 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


CLEVELAND 79 53 .598 -

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 79 53 .598 - </response>


CHICAGO 70 64 .522 10

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 70 64 .522 10 </response>


MINNESOTA 66 66 .500 13

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 66 66 .500 13 </response>


MILWAUKEE 64 69 .481 15 1/2

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 64 69 .481 15 1/2 </response>


KANSAS CITY 60 73 .451 19 1/2

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 60 73 .451 19 1/2 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


TEXAS 75 57 .568 -

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 75 57 .568 - </response>


SEATTLE 68 63 .519 6 1/2

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 68 63 .519 6 1/2 </response>


OAKLAND 63 72 .467 13 1/2

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 63 72 .467 13 1/2 </response>


CALIFORNIA 61 71 .462 14

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 61 71 .462 14 </response>


WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 28TH SCHEDULE

<response> WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 28TH SCHEDULE </response>


CLEVELAND AT DETROIT

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


MILWAUKEE AT CHICAGO

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


OAKLAND AT BALTIMORE

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


MINNESOTA AT TORONTO

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


TEXAS AT KANSAS CITY

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


BOSTON AT CALIFORNIA

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


NEW YORK AT SEATTLE

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


NATIONAL LEAGUE

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


EASTERN DIVISION

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


W L PCT GB


ATLANTA 81 49 .623 -

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 81 49 .623 - </response>


MONTREAL 70 60 .538 11

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 70 60 .538 11 </response>


FLORIDA 62 70 .470 20

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 62 70 .470 20 </response>


NEW YORK 59 73 .447 23

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 59 73 .447 23 </response>


PHILADELPHIA 54 79 .406 28 1/2

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 54 79 .406 28 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


HOUSTON 71 62 .534 -

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 71 62 .534 - </response>


ST LOUIS 69 63 .523 1 1/2

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 69 63 .523 1 1/2 </response>


CINCINNATI 65 66 .496 5

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 65 66 .496 5 </response>


CHICAGO 64 65 .496 5

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 64 65 .496 5 </response>


PITTSBURGH 56 75 .427 14

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 56 75 .427 14 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


SAN DIEGO 73 60 .549 -

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 73 60 .549 - </response>


LOS ANGELES 71 60 .542 1

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 71 60 .542 1 </response>


COLORADO 69 64 .519 4

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 69 64 .519 4 </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 56 74 .431 15 1/2

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 56 74 .431 15 1/2 </response>


WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 28TH SCHEDULE

<response> WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 28TH SCHEDULE </response>


CINCINNATI AT COLORADO

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


LOS ANGELES AT MONTREAL

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> AT <location>MONTREAL</location> </response>


ATLANTA AT PITTSBURGH

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


SAN DIEGO AT NEW YORK

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> AT <location>NEW YORK</location> </response>


CHICAGO AT HOUSTON

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


FLORIDA AT ST LOUIS

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


PHILADELPHIA AT SAN FRANCISCO

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


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS TUESDAY .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-28

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Results of Major League

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


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


National League

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


Philadelphia 3 SAN FRANCISCO 2

<response> <organization>Philadelphia</organization> 3 <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 2 </response>


Los Angeles 5 MONTREAL 1

<response> <organization>Los Angeles</organization> 5 <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 1 </response>


PITTSBURGH 3 Atlanta 2

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 3 <organization>Atlanta</organization> 2 </response>


San Diego 4 NEW YORK 3

<response> <organization>San Diego</organization> 4 <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 3 </response>


HOUSTON 6 Chicago 5

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


Florida 6 ST LOUIS 3

<response> <organization>Florida</organization> 6 <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 3 </response>


Cincinnati 4 COLORADO 3

<response> <organization>Cincinnati</organization> 4 <organization>COLORADO</organization> 3 </response>


American League

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


Cleveland 12 DETROIT 2

<response> <organization>Cleveland</organization> 12 <organization>DETROIT</organization> 2 </response>


BALTIMORE 3 Oakland 1

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 3 <organization>Oakland</organization> 1 </response>


Minnesota 6 TORONTO 4

<response> <organization>Minnesota</organization> 6 <organization>TORONTO</organization> 4 </response>


Milwaukee 4 CHICAGO 2

<response> <organization>Milwaukee</organization> 4 <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 2 </response>


KANSAS CITY 4 Texas 3 ( 10 innings )

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 4 <organization>Texas</organization> 3 ( 10 innings ) </response>


Boston 2 CALIFORNIA 1

<response> <organization>Boston</organization> 2 <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 1 </response>


SEATTLE 7 New York 4

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 7 <organization>New York</organization> 4 </response>


TENNIS - GRAF WORKS HARD FOR FIRST-ROUND WIN .

<response> TENNIS - <person>GRAF</person> WORKS HARD FOR FIRST-ROUND WIN . </response>


Bill Berkrot

<response> <person>Bill Berkrot</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


It was n't supposed to be this hard for defending champion Steffi Graf to win her opening match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night .

<response> It was n't supposed to be this hard for defending champion <person>Steffi Graf</person> to win her opening match at the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> on Tuesday night . </response>


But the script that called for the usual first-round demolition by the top-ranked top seed was rewritten by 29th-ranked Indonesian Yayuk Basuki playing with nothing to lose abandon .

<response> But the script that called for the usual first-round demolition by the top-ranked top seed was rewritten by 29th-ranked <misc>Indonesian</misc> <person>Yayuk Basuki</person> playing with nothing to lose abandon . </response>


Graf , of course , prevailed 6-3 7-6 , but not before some tense moments that even had the German superstar thinking the match was going three sets .

<response> <person>Graf</person> , of course , prevailed 6-3 7-6 , but not before some tense moments that even had the <misc>German</misc> superstar thinking the match was going three sets . </response>


" I won the second set , which I did n't think I would do , being down 5-2 and the chances she had at 6-5 , " Graf recalled .

<response> " I won the second set , which I did n't think I would do , being down 5-2 and the chances she had at 6-5 , " <person>Graf</person> recalled . </response>


Several of the other women 's seeds eased into the second round with more typical Graf-like efficiency Tuesday .

<response> Several of the other women 's seeds eased into the second round with more typical <misc>Graf-like</misc> efficiency Tuesday . </response>


As afternoon turned to evening , fourth-seeded Spaniard Conchita Martinez took apart Romanian Ruxandra Dragomir in 58 minutes with the loss of just two games , one more than second seed Monica Seles , who opened the second-day programme by crushing American Anne Miller 6-0 6-1 .

<response> As afternoon turned to evening , fourth-seeded <misc>Spaniard</misc> <person>Conchita Martinez</person> took apart <misc>Romanian</misc> <person>Ruxandra Dragomir</person> in 58 minutes with the loss of just two games , one more than second seed <person>Monica Seles</person> , who opened the second-day programme by crushing <misc>American</misc> <person>Anne Miller</person> 6-0 6-1 . </response>


Third seed Arantxa Sanchez Vicario , the 1994 champion , and eighth-seeded Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Davenport dropped three game each en route to the second round .

<response> Third seed <person>Arantxa Sanchez Vicario</person> , the 1994 champion , and eighth-seeded <misc>Olympic</misc> gold medalist <person>Lindsay Davenport</person> dropped three game each en route to the second round . </response>


<response> But the day was not without its seeded casualties on the women 's side . </response>


Fifth-seed Iva Majoli of Croatia was picked off by Austrian Judith Wiesner and Wimbledon semifinalist Kimiko Date of Japan , the 10th seed , fell 6-2 7-5 to 53rd-ranked American Kimberly Po .

<response> Fifth-seed <person>Iva Majoli</person> of <location>Croatia</location> was picked off by <misc>Austrian</misc> <person>Judith Wiesner</person> and <misc>Wimbledon</misc> semifinalist <person>Kimiko Date</person> of <location>Japan</location> , the 10th seed , fell 6-2 7-5 to 53rd-ranked <misc>American</misc> <person>Kimberly Po</person> . </response>


Date 's defeat left no other seeded players in Seles 's quarter of the draw , which lost Anke Huber ( 6 ) and Maggie Maleeva ( 12 ) on Monday .

<response> <person>Date</person> 's defeat left no other seeded players in <person>Seles</person> 's quarter of the draw , which lost <person>Anke Huber</person> ( 6 ) and <person>Maggie Maleeva</person> ( 12 ) on Monday . </response>


But Graf , winner of 20 Grand Slam titles , was not about to join that list .

<response> But <person>Graf</person> , winner of 20 <misc>Grand Slam</misc> titles , was not about to join that list . </response>


<response> " At some points I felt a little nervous , " she admitted . " </response>


<response> When it came down to the important points , I felt more confident . " </response>


Basuki , a first-round loser here for the fifth consecutive year , was clearly going for winners , hitting the lines and running Graf around the court as she broke the top seed twice in the second set to grab that shocking 5-2 lead .

<response> <person>Basuki</person> , a first-round loser here for the fifth consecutive year , was clearly going for winners , hitting the lines and running <person>Graf</person> around the court as she broke the top seed twice in the second set to grab that shocking 5-2 lead . </response>


Graf ran off the next three games to restore some semblance of order .

<response> <person>Graf</person> ran off the next three games to restore some semblance of order . </response>


But Basuki , her long black ponytail flying as she raced for shots , held her serve and twice had set point on Graf 's serve at 6-5 before the German unleashed a forehand pass to force the tie-break .

<response> But <person>Basuki</person> , her long black ponytail flying as she raced for shots , held her serve and twice had set point on <person>Graf</person> 's serve at 6-5 before the <misc>German</misc> unleashed a forehand pass to force the tie-break . </response>


" I lost the moment , " lamented Basuki , who has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon four times and was a semifinalist in Montreal earlier this month .

<response> " I lost the moment , " lamented <person>Basuki</person> , who has reached the fourth round at <location>Wimbledon</location> four times and was a semifinalist in <location>Montreal</location> earlier this month . </response>


Still , the feisty Indonesian got off to a 3-0 lead in the tie-breaker before a pair of costly double faults gave Graf her chance to avoid a third set .

<response> Still , the feisty <misc>Indonesian</misc> got off to a 3-0 lead in the tie-breaker before a pair of costly double faults gave <person>Graf</person> her chance to avoid a third set . </response>


" Usually in the first one or two matches , you want to find your rhythm and want to get into it , " said Graf , who won seven of the last eight points in the breaker .

<response> " Usually in the first one or two matches , you want to find your rhythm and want to get into it , " said <person>Graf</person> , who won seven of the last eight points in the breaker . </response>


<response> " To be in that situation today , a couple of times having to play well , get down and play point-by-point , definitely is a good start . " </response>


BASEBALL - SOSA HAS SURGERY , OUT UP TO SIX WEEKS .

<response> BASEBALL - <person>SOSA</person> HAS SURGERY , OUT UP TO SIX WEEKS . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa underwent surgery on Monday to remove a fractured bone from his right hand and will miss four to six weeks , the club announced Tuesday .

<response> <organization>Chicago Cubs</organization> right fielder <person>Sammy Sosa</person> underwent surgery on Monday to remove a fractured bone from his right hand and will miss four to six weeks , the club announced Tuesday . </response>


Sosa , a leading candidate for National League Most Valuable Player honours , was injured August 20th when he was hit by a Mark Hutton pitch in the first inning of an 8-1 victory over the Florida Marlins .

<response> <person>Sosa</person> , a leading candidate for <misc>National League</misc> <misc>Most Valuable Player</misc> honours , was injured August 20th when he was hit by a <person>Mark Hutton</person> pitch in the first inning of an 8-1 victory over the <organization>Florida Marlins</organization> . </response>


The 27-year-old Sosa leads the league with 40 homers and is tied for 10th with 100 RBI .

<response> The 27-year-old <person>Sosa</person> leads the league with 40 homers and is tied for 10th with 100 <misc>RBI</misc> . </response>


The loss of Sosa , who appeared in all 124 games this season , is a huge blow to the Cubs ' playoff hopes .

<response> The loss of <person>Sosa</person> , who appeared in all 124 games this season , is a huge blow to the <organization>Cubs</organization> ' playoff hopes . </response>


SOCCER - MARCELO HAT-TRICK KEEPS PSV AT TOP OF DUTCH LEAGUE .

<response> SOCCER - <person>MARCELO</person> HAT-TRICK KEEPS <organization>PSV</organization> AT TOP OF <misc>DUTCH</misc> LEAGUE . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-28

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Brazilian striker Marcelo scored a hat-trick as PSV Eindhoven maintained their 100 percent record and stayed on top of the Dutch first division with a 3-1 win at Volendam on Wednesday .

<response> <misc>Brazilian</misc> striker <person>Marcelo</person> scored a hat-trick as <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> maintained their 100 percent record and stayed on top of the <misc>Dutch</misc> first division with a 3-1 win at <location>Volendam</location> on Wednesday . </response>


PSV 's main rivals for the title , defending champions Ajax Amsterdam , celebrated the novelty of having the roof of their new 51,000 seat stadium closed against the rain , with a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar .

<response> <organization>PSV</organization> 's main rivals for the title , defending champions <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> , celebrated the novelty of having the roof of their new 51,000 seat stadium closed against the rain , with a 1-0 win over <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> . </response>


Ajax were missing six first-team players but Frank de Boer shot home the winner from a 20-metre free kick in the 30th minute of a dull game .

<response> <organization>Ajax</organization> were missing six first-team players but <person>Frank de Boer</person> shot home the winner from a 20-metre free kick in the 30th minute of a dull game . </response>


Marcelo , signed in close season to replace compatriot Ronaldo who left to play for Barcelona , opened the PSV scoring in the 19th minute when he fired home after good work from Rene Eijkelkamp .

<response> <person>Marcelo</person> , signed in close season to replace compatriot <person>Ronaldo</person> who left to play for <organization>Barcelona</organization> , opened the <organization>PSV</organization> scoring in the 19th minute when he fired home after good work from <person>Rene Eijkelkamp</person> . </response>


The Brazilian found the mark again two minutes after halftime and again in the 56th minute before midfielder Pascal Jongsma scored a consolation goal for Volendam five minutes from time .

<response> The <misc>Brazilian</misc> found the mark again two minutes after halftime and again in the 56th minute before midfielder <person>Pascal Jongsma</person> scored a consolation goal for <organization>Volendam</organization> five minutes from time . </response>


Feyenoord Rotterdam suffered an early shock when they went 1-0 down after four minutes against de Graafschap Doetinchem .

<response> <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> suffered an early shock when they went 1-0 down after four minutes against de <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> . </response>


The equaliser came in the 73rd minute when Swedish international Henke Larsson scored from close range and 10 minutes later Jean-Paul van Gastel gave Feyenoord a 2-1 victory from the penalty spot .

<response> The equaliser came in the 73rd minute when <misc>Swedish</misc> international <person>Henke Larsson</person> scored from close range and 10 minutes later <person>Jean-Paul van Gastel</person> gave <organization>Feyenoord</organization> a 2-1 victory from the penalty spot . </response>


After three matches PSV lead the first division with nine points , three points clear of fifth-placed Ajax .

<response> After three matches <organization>PSV</organization> lead the first division with nine points , three points clear of fifth-placed <organization>Ajax</organization> . </response>


SOCCER - ROBSON WINS FIRST TROPHY WITH BARCELONA .

<response> SOCCER - <person>ROBSON</person> WINS FIRST TROPHY WITH <organization>BARCELONA</organization> . </response>


MADRID 1996-08-28

<response> <location>MADRID</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Former England manager Bobby Robson enjoyed his first success in charge of Barcelona as his team weathered 90 minutes of non-stop Atletico Madrid pressure to win the Spanish Super Cup 6-5 on aggregate on Wednesday .

<response> Former <location>England</location> manager <person>Bobby Robson</person> enjoyed his first success in charge of <organization>Barcelona</organization> as his team weathered 90 minutes of non-stop <organization>Atletico Madrid</organization> pressure to win the <misc>Spanish</misc> <misc>Super Cup</misc> 6-5 on aggregate on Wednesday . </response>


Barcelona had won the first leg 5-2 but the second leg was a different story .

<response> <organization>Barcelona</organization> had won the first leg 5-2 but the second leg was a different story . </response>


Atletico came within a whisker of taking the Cup on the away-goal rule but squandered several chances after going 3-1 ahead 15 minutes from the end .

<response> <organization>Atletico</organization> came within a whisker of taking the <misc>Cup</misc> on the away-goal rule but squandered several chances after going 3-1 ahead 15 minutes from the end . </response>


Juan Lopez gave Atletico the lead midway through the first half after Barcelona fullback Albert Ferrer and substitute goalkeeper Julen Lopetegui failed to clear a Milinko Pantic cross .

<response> <person>Juan Lopez</person> gave <organization>Atletico</organization> the lead midway through the first half after <organization>Barcelona</organization> fullback <person>Albert Ferrer</person> and substitute goalkeeper <person>Julen Lopetegui</person> failed to clear a <person>Milinko Pantic</person> cross . </response>


Barcelona 's Hristo Stoichkov made his only significant contribution of the evening 10 minutes after halftime when Sergi Barjuan broke down the right to set up the fiery Bulgarian with a simple equaliser .

<response> <organization>Barcelona</organization> 's <person>Hristo Stoichkov</person> made his only significant contribution of the evening 10 minutes after halftime when <person>Sergi Barjuan</person> broke down the right to set up the fiery <misc>Bulgarian</misc> with a simple equaliser . </response>


But Atletico struck back almost immediately through new signing Juan Eduardo Esnaider and then Serbian set-piece specialist Pantic made it 3-1 with a superb free-kick in the 75th minute .

<response> But <organization>Atletico</organization> struck back almost immediately through new signing <person>Juan Eduardo Esnaider</person> and then <misc>Serbian</misc> set-piece specialist <person>Pantic</person> made it 3-1 with a superb free-kick in the 75th minute . </response>


Robson praised Atletico after the game , which was played in the Community of Madrid athletic stadium because of pitch problems at the Vicente Calderon ground .

<response> <person>Robson</person> praised <organization>Atletico</organization> after the game , which was played in the <location>Community of Madrid</location> athletic stadium because of pitch problems at the <person>Vicente</person> <location>Calderon</location> ground . </response>


The venue of Atletico 's first league game , scheduled for Sunday , is still in doubt with the Real Madrid 's Santiago Bernabeu a distinct possibility .

<response> The venue of <organization>Atletico</organization> 's first league game , scheduled for Sunday , is still in doubt with the <organization>Real Madrid</organization> 's <location>Santiago Bernabeu</location> a distinct possibility . </response>


SOCCER - SUMMARY OF SPANISH SUPER CUP .

<response> SOCCER - SUMMARY OF <misc>SPANISH</misc> <misc>SUPER CUP</misc> . </response>


MADRID 1996-08-28


Summary of the Spanish Super Cup , second leg , played on Wednesday :

<response> Summary of the <misc>Spanish</misc> <misc>Super Cup</misc> , second leg , played on Wednesday : </response>


Atletico Madrid 3 ( Juan Lopez 28th minute , Juan Esnaider 58th , Milinko Pantic 75th ) Barcelona 1 ( Hristo Stoichkov 55th ) .

<response> <organization>Atletico Madrid</organization> 3 ( <person>Juan Lopez</person> 28th minute , <person>Juan Esnaider</person> 58th , <person>Milinko Pantic</person> 75th ) <organization>Barcelona</organization> 1 ( <person>Hristo Stoichkov</person> 55th ) . </response>


Halftime 1-0 .


Attendance 11,000 .

<response> Attendance 11,000 . </response>


( Barcelona win 6-5 on aggregate ) .

<response> ( <organization>Barcelona</organization> win 6-5 on aggregate ) . </response>


SOCCER - BARCELONA WIN SPANISH SUPER CUP .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>BARCELONA</organization> WIN <misc>SPANISH</misc> <misc>SUPER CUP</misc> . </response>


Result of the Spanish Super Cup , second leg , played on Wednesday :

<response> Result of the <misc>Spanish</misc> <misc>Super Cup</misc> , second leg , played on Wednesday : </response>


Atletico Madrid 3 Barcelona 1

<response> <organization>Atletico Madrid</organization> 3 <organization>Barcelona</organization> 1 </response>


( Barcelona win 6-5 on aggregate )

<response> ( <organization>Barcelona</organization> win 6-5 on aggregate ) </response>


SOCCER - AJAX SIGN ARGENTINE STRIKER GABRICH .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>AJAX</organization> SIGN <misc>ARGENTINE</misc> STRIKER <person>GABRICH</person> . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-28

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Argentine striker Iwan Cesar Gabrich signed a five year contract with Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday .

<response> <misc>Argentine</misc> striker <person>Iwan Cesar Gabrich</person> signed a five year contract with <misc>Dutch</misc> champions <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> on Wednesday . </response>


The 24-year-old Gabrich , who signed for an undisclosed fee from the Argentine side Newell Old Boys , is set to join Dutch international Patrick Kluivert in the Ajax forward line .

<response> The 24-year-old <person>Gabrich</person> , who signed for an undisclosed fee from the <misc>Argentine</misc> side <organization>Newell Old Boys</organization> , is set to join <misc>Dutch</misc> international <person>Patrick Kluivert</person> in the <organization>Ajax</organization> forward line . </response>


He is Ajax 's sixth new signing this year , joining midfielder Richard Witschge , defenders John Veldman and Mariano Juan and strikers Tijjani Babangida and Dani .

<response> He is <organization>Ajax</organization> 's sixth new signing this year , joining midfielder <person>Richard Witschge</person> , defenders <person>John Veldman</person> and <person>Mariano Juan</person> and strikers <person>Tijjani Babangida</person> and <person>Dani</person> . </response>


SOCCER - PARMA , ROMA AND UDINESE OUT OF ITALIAN CUP .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>PARMA</organization> , <organization>ROMA</organization> AND <organization>UDINESE</organization> OUT OF <misc>ITALIAN CUP</misc> . </response>


ROME 1996-08-28

<response> <location>ROME</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


UEFA Cup hopefuls Parma and Roma , under new coaches this season , crashed out of the Italian Cup to second division opponents on Wednesday while league champions Milan could only draw 1-1 at humble Empoli .

<response> <misc>UEFA Cup</misc> hopefuls <organization>Parma</organization> and <organization>Roma</organization> , under new coaches this season , crashed out of the <misc>Italian Cup</misc> to second division opponents on Wednesday while league champions <organization>Milan</organization> could only draw 1-1 at humble <organization>Empoli</organization> . </response>


Wealthy Parma , now coached by the former Italian international Carlo Ancelotti , were without new striker Enrico Chiesa and went down 3-1 at serie B club Pescara in their second round clash .

<response> Wealthy <organization>Parma</organization> , now coached by the former <misc>Italian</misc> international <person>Carlo Ancelotti</person> , were without new striker <person>Enrico Chiesa</person> and went down 3-1 at serie B club <organization>Pescara</organization> in their second round clash . </response>


Pescara 's Ottavio Palladini shattered Parma with goals in the second and fourth minutes .

<response> <organization>Pescara</organization> 's <person>Ottavio Palladini</person> shattered <organization>Parma</organization> with goals in the second and fourth minutes . </response>


Midfielder Marco Giampaolo made it 3-0 in the 38th minute and Parma 's Alessandro Melli pulled back a late goal six minutes from time .

<response> Midfielder <person>Marco Giampaolo</person> made it 3-0 in the 38th minute and <organization>Parma</organization> 's <person>Alessandro Melli</person> pulled back a late goal six minutes from time . </response>


The second round was the entry point for the bulk of the serie A sides with the winners going through .

<response> The second round was the entry point for the bulk of the <misc>serie A</misc> sides with the winners going through . </response>


<response> The later stages of the cup are played over two legs . </response>


Parma 's defeat was a repeat of last season 's fiasco when they lost their opening cup match 3-0 to Palermo .

<response> <organization>Parma</organization> 's defeat was a repeat of last season 's fiasco when they lost their opening cup match 3-0 to <organization>Palermo</organization> . </response>


Roma , now coached by Argentine Carlos Bianchi and watched by Italian national coach Arrigo Sacchi , lost 3-1 to Cesena -- another repeat of last season when the Rome club also went out at the first hurdle .

<response> <organization>Roma</organization> , now coached by <misc>Argentine</misc> <person>Carlos Bianchi</person> and watched by <misc>Italian</misc> national coach <person>Arrigo Sacchi</person> , lost 3-1 to <organization>Cesena</organization> -- another repeat of last season when the <location>Rome</location> club also went out at the first hurdle . </response>


Udinese , with Germany 's Euro ' 96 hero Oliver Bierhoff in their lineup , completed the hat-trick of beaten serie A sides when they went under 2-1 to newly relegated Cremonese .

<response> <organization>Udinese</organization> , with <location>Germany</location> 's <misc>Euro ' 96</misc> hero <person>Oliver Bierhoff</person> in their lineup , completed the hat-trick of beaten <misc>serie A</misc> sides when they went under 2-1 to newly relegated <organization>Cremonese</organization> . </response>


Milan 's new Uruguayan coach Oscar Tabarez avoided the nightmare of defeat but faces a replay at home next Sunday .

<response> <organization>Milan</organization> 's new <misc>Uruguayan</misc> coach <person>Oscar Tabarez</person> avoided the nightmare of defeat but faces a replay at home next Sunday . </response>


Cup holders Fiorentina easily beat Cosenza 3-1 while European Cup holders Juventus also cruised through with a 2-0 win at small southern club Fidelis Andria .

<response> <misc>Cup</misc> holders <organization>Fiorentina</organization> easily beat <organization>Cosenza</organization> 3-1 while <misc>European Cup</misc> holders <organization>Juventus</organization> also cruised through with a 2-0 win at small southern club <organization>Fidelis Andria</organization> . </response>


Two other serie A sides lost at the weekend -- Piacenza and last year 's losing finalists Atalanta .

<response> Two other <misc>serie A</misc> sides lost at the weekend -- <organization>Piacenza</organization> and last year 's losing finalists <organization>Atalanta</organization> . </response>


<response> Two cup matches could not be played on Wednesday due to argument over first round results . </response>


Lecce 's 3-0 weekend defeat of Genoa was expected to be overturned by a sporting judge on Thursday after the home club fielded an ineligible player .

<response> <organization>Lecce</organization> 's 3-0 weekend defeat of <organization>Genoa</organization> was expected to be overturned by a sporting judge on Thursday after the home club fielded an ineligible player . </response>


That would set Genoa up for a second round match against local rivals Sampdoria .

<response> That would set <organization>Genoa</organization> up for a second round match against local rivals <organization>Sampdoria</organization> . </response>


Nocerina 's 4-3 defeat of Piacenza was also subject to a complaint , later removed , that forced their second round match against serie A newcomers Perugia to be delayed .

<response> <organization>Nocerina</organization> 's 4-3 defeat of <organization>Piacenza</organization> was also subject to a complaint , later removed , that forced their second round match against <misc>serie A</misc> newcomers <organization>Perugia</organization> to be delayed . </response>


SOCCER - BAYERN HIT FOUR TO TAKE BUNDESLIGA TOP SPOT .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>BAYERN</organization> HIT FOUR TO TAKE <misc>BUNDESLIGA</misc> TOP SPOT . </response>


BONN 1996-08-28

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Goals from Thomas Helmer and Juergen Klinsmann helped Bayern Munich to a 4-2 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday and powered them to the top of the Bundesliga .

<response> Goals from <person>Thomas Helmer</person> and <person>Juergen Klinsmann</person> helped <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> to a 4-2 home win over <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> on Wednesday and powered them to the top of the <misc>Bundesliga</misc> . </response>


The comfortable victory gave Bayern 10 points from their first four games , a point ahead of second-placed Stuttgart , who have a game in hand .

<response> The comfortable victory gave <organization>Bayern</organization> 10 points from their first four games , a point ahead of second-placed <organization>Stuttgart</organization> , who have a game in hand . </response>


Brazilian midfielder Paulo Sergio put Leverkusen ahead in the 25th minute but Alexander Zickler equalised just a minute later .

<response> <misc>Brazilian</misc> midfielder <person>Paulo Sergio</person> put <organization>Leverkusen</organization> ahead in the 25th minute but <person>Alexander Zickler</person> equalised just a minute later . </response>


A header from Helmer and an acrobatic strike from Klinsmann gave Bayern a two-goal cushion at halftime .

<response> A header from <person>Helmer</person> and an acrobatic strike from <person>Klinsmann</person> gave <organization>Bayern</organization> a two-goal cushion at halftime . </response>


But the pick of the 13-times champions ' goals came from Ruggiero Rizzitelli , who beat three defenders to put Bayern 4-1 up .

<response> But the pick of the 13-times champions ' goals came from <person>Ruggiero Rizzitelli</person> , who beat three defenders to put <organization>Bayern</organization> 4-1 up . </response>


Markus Feldhoff hit a consolation goal for Leverkusen .

<response> <person>Markus Feldhoff</person> hit a consolation goal for <organization>Leverkusen</organization> . </response>


Hansa Rostock brought Cologne 's 100 percent record to an end with a 2-0 win over the Rhineside club while a Sean Dundee hat-trick inside seven minutes stood out in Karlsruhe 's 4-0 demolition of St Pauli .

<response> <organization>Hansa Rostock</organization> brought <organization>Cologne</organization> 's 100 percent record to an end with a 2-0 win over the <misc>Rhineside</misc> club while a <person>Sean Dundee</person> hat-trick inside seven minutes stood out in <organization>Karlsruhe</organization> 's 4-0 demolition of <organization>St Pauli</organization> . </response>


SOCCER - ITALIAN CUP SECOND ROUND RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ITALIAN CUP</misc> SECOND ROUND RESULTS . </response>


ROME 1996-08-28

<response> <location>ROME</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Results of Italian Cup second round

<response> Results of <misc>Italian Cup</misc> second round </response>


matches played on Wednesday :

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


Empoli 1 Milan 1

<response> <organization>Empoli</organization> 1 <organization>Milan</organization> 1 </response>


Spal 2 Reggiana 4

<response> <organization>Spal</organization> 2 <organization>Reggiana</organization> 4 </response>


Lucchese 1 Vicenza 2

<response> <organization>Lucchese</organization> 1 <organization>Vicenza</organization> 2 </response>


Cremonese 2 Udinese 1

<response> <organization>Cremonese</organization> 2 <organization>Udinese</organization> 1 </response>


Cesena 3 Roma 1

<response> <organization>Cesena</organization> 3 <organization>Roma</organization> 1 </response>


Bologna 2 Torino 1

<response> <organization>Bologna</organization> 2 <organization>Torino</organization> 1 </response>


Cosenza 1 Fiorentina 3

<response> <organization>Cosenza</organization> 1 <organization>Fiorentina</organization> 3 </response>


Avellino 0 Lazio 1

<response> <organization>Avellino</organization> 0 <organization>Lazio</organization> 1 </response>


Bari 1 Verona 1

<response> <organization>Bari</organization> 1 <organization>Verona</organization> 1 </response>


Pescara 3 Parma 1

<response> <organization>Pescara</organization> 3 <organization>Parma</organization> 1 </response>


Monza 0 Napoli 1

<response> <organization>Monza</organization> 0 <organization>Napoli</organization> 1 </response>


Chievo 2 Cagliari 3

<response> <organization>Chievo</organization> 2 <organization>Cagliari</organization> 3 </response>


Ravenna 0 Inter 1

<response> <organization>Ravenna</organization> 0 <organization>Inter</organization> 1 </response>


Fidelis Andria 0 Juventus 2

<response> <organization>Fidelis Andria</organization> 0 <organization>Juventus</organization> 2 </response>


SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES .

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


BONN 1996-08-28

<response> <location>BONN</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Summaries of Wednesday 's German

<response> Summaries of Wednesday 's <misc>German</misc> </response>


first division soccer matches :

<response> first division soccer matches : </response>


Karlsruhe 4 ( Keller 18th minute , Dundee 56th 59th and 64th )

<response> <organization>Karlsruhe</organization> 4 ( <person>Keller</person> 18th minute , <organization>Dundee</organization> 56th 59th and 64th ) </response>


St Pauli 0 .

<response> <organization>St Pauli</organization> 0 . </response>


Halftime 1-0 .


Attendance 27,600 .

<response> Attendance 27,600 . </response>


Bayern Munich 4 ( Zickler 26th , Helmer 37th , Klinsmann 44th ,

<response> <organization>Bayern Munich</organization> 4 ( <person>Zickler</person> 26th , <person>Helmer</person> 37th , <person>Klinsmann</person> 44th , </response>


Rizzitelli 48th ) Bayer Leverkusen 2 ( Sergio 25th , Feldhoff

<response> <person>Rizzitelli</person> 48th ) <organization>Bayer Leverkusen</organization> 2 ( <person>Sergio</person> 25th , <person>Feldhoff</person> </response>


54th ) .


3-1 .


48,000 .


Cologne 0 Hansa Rostock 2 ( Akpoborie 5th and 59th ) .

<response> <organization>Cologne</organization> 0 <organization>Hansa Rostock</organization> 2 ( <person>Akpoborie</person> 5th and 59th ) . </response>


0-1 .


27,000 .


Fortuna Duesseldorf 0 1860 Munich 0 .

<response> <organization>Fortuna Duesseldorf</organization> 0 <organization>1860 Munich</organization> 0 . </response>


11,500 .


Arminia Bielefeld 1 ( Von Heesen 56th ) Duisburg 1 ( Hirsch 65th ) .

<response> <organization>Arminia Bielefeld</organization> 1 ( <person>Von Heesen</person> 56th ) <organization>Duisburg</organization> 1 ( <person>Hirsch</person> 65th ) . </response>


0-0 .


15,000 .


SOCCER - LEADING FRENCH LEAGUE SCORERS .

<response> SOCCER - LEADING <misc>FRENCH</misc> LEAGUE SCORERS . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-28

<response> <location>PARIS</location> 1996-08-28 </response>


Leading scorers in the French

<response> Leading scorers in the <misc>French</misc> </response>


<response> first division after Wednesday 's matches : </response>


3 - Anton Drobnjak ( Bastia ) , Vladimir Smicer ( Lens ) , Miladin

<response> 3 - <person>Anton Drobnjak</person> ( <organization>Bastia</organization> ) , <person>Vladimir Smicer</person> ( <organization>Lens</organization> ) , <person>Miladin</person> </response>


Becanovic ( Lille ) , Alain Caveglia ( Lyon ) , Xavier Gravelaine

<response> <person>Becanovic</person> ( <organization>Lille</organization> ) , <person>Alain Caveglia</person> ( <organization>Lyon</organization> ) , <person>Xavier Gravelaine</person> </response>


( Marseille ) , Robert Pires ( Metz ) , Thierry Henry ( Monaco )

<response> ( <organization>Marseille</organization> ) , <person>Robert Pires</person> ( <organization>Metz</organization> ) , <person>Thierry Henry</person> ( <organization>Monaco</organization> ) </response>


2 - Christopher Wreh ( Guingamp ) , Marc-Vivien Foe ( Lens ) , Enzo

<response> 2 - <person>Christopher Wreh</person> ( <organization>Guingamp</organization> ) , <person>Marc-Vivien Foe</person> ( <organization>Lens</organization> ) , <person>Enzo</person> </response>


Scifo ( Monaco ) , James Debbah ( Nice ) , Patrice Loko ( PSG ) ,

<response> <person>Scifo</person> ( <organization>Monaco</organization> ) , <person>James Debbah</person> ( <organization>Nice</organization> ) , <person>Patrice Loko</person> ( <organization>PSG</organization> ) , </response>


Stephane Guivarch ( Rennes )

<response> <person>Stephane Guivarch</person> ( <organization>Rennes</organization> ) </response>


SOCCER - SMICER 'S LAST-GASP GOAL KEEPS LENS IN THE LEAD .

<response> SOCCER - <person>SMICER</person> 'S LAST-GASP GOAL KEEPS <organization>LENS</organization> IN THE LEAD . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-28


Euro 96 star Vladimir Smicer of the Czech Republic scored at the last second for Lens , allowing them to retain the lead in the French soccer league on Wednesday .

<response> <misc>Euro 96</misc> star <person>Vladimir Smicer</person> of the <location>Czech Republic</location> scored at the last second for <organization>Lens</organization> , allowing them to retain the lead in the <misc>French</misc> soccer league on Wednesday . </response>


Smicer pushed the ball home in injury time to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over Montpellier , who were leading 2-1 until Cameroon 's Marc-Vivien Foe equalised on a header in the 85th minute .

<response> <person>Smicer</person> pushed the ball home in injury time to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over <organization>Montpellier</organization> , who were leading 2-1 until <location>Cameroon</location> 's <person>Marc-Vivien Foe</person> equalised on a header in the 85th minute . </response>


The win was the fourth in as many matches this season for Lens , who lead the table on 12 points .

<response> The win was the fourth in as many matches this season for <organization>Lens</organization> , who lead the table on 12 points . </response>


In-form Paris St Germain , who dismissed Nantes 1-0 , are second with 10 points .

<response> In-form <organization>Paris St Germain</organization> , who dismissed <organization>Nantes</organization> 1-0 , are second with 10 points . </response>


Along with Smicer , Robert Pires was the star of the night in France , scoring the first hat-trick of the league season in Metz 's 3-1 home victory over neighbouring Strasbourg .

<response> Along with <person>Smicer</person> , <person>Robert Pires</person> was the star of the night in <location>France</location> , scoring the first hat-trick of the league season in <organization>Metz</organization> 's 3-1 home victory over neighbouring <organization>Strasbourg</organization> . </response>


Pires , one of the most promising strikers in the country , was called up for the first time this week by French manager Aime Jacquet for a friendly against Mexico on Saturday at the Parc des Princes .

<response> <person>Pires</person> , one of the most promising strikers in the country , was called up for the first time this week by <misc>French</misc> manager <person>Aime Jacquet</person> for a friendly against <location>Mexico</location> on Saturday at the <location>Parc des Princes</location> . </response>


Pires scored first with a powerful shot in the 35th minute before striking again from close range just before the break .

<response> <person>Pires</person> scored first with a powerful shot in the 35th minute before striking again from close range just before the break . </response>


<response> A solitary raid allowed him to score his third in the 74th . </response>


Smicer 's goal was as hard-won as his team 's victory .

<response> <person>Smicer</person> 's goal was as hard-won as his team 's victory . </response>


Spurred by Foe 's leveller five minutes before , Lens pressed hard and Foe hit the crossbar in the dying seconds on another header .

<response> Spurred by <person>Foe</person> 's leveller five minutes before , <organization>Lens</organization> pressed hard and <person>Foe</person> hit the crossbar in the dying seconds on another header . </response>


The ball bounced back to Smicer 's feet and he scored .

<response> The ball bounced back to <person>Smicer</person> 's feet and he scored . </response>


Montpellier seized an unexpected lead thanks to Kader Ferhaoui in the fourth minute after a blunder from Lens goalkeeper Jean-Claude Nadon .

<response> <organization>Montpellier</organization> seized an unexpected lead thanks to <person>Kader Ferhaoui</person> in the fourth minute after a blunder from <organization>Lens</organization> goalkeeper <person>Jean-Claude Nadon</person> . </response>


The side from northern France , forced to fight an uphill battle from then on , pulled level thanks to Tony Vairelles in the eighth minute but young striker Fabien Lefevre made it two for Montpellier five minutes later .

<response> The side from northern <location>France</location> , forced to fight an uphill battle from then on , pulled level thanks to <person>Tony Vairelles</person> in the eighth minute but young striker <person>Fabien Lefevre</person> made it two for <organization>Montpellier</organization> five minutes later . </response>


League favourites PSG scored a convincing 1-0 win over Nantes and confirmed they would again be the team to beat this season .

<response> League favourites <organization>PSG</organization> scored a convincing 1-0 win over <organization>Nantes</organization> and confirmed they would again be the team to beat this season . </response>


Ironically , PSG 's victory owed a lot to two former Nantes players , striker Patrice Loko , who scored on a brilliant shot in the 33rd minute , and defender Benoit Cauet , who started the one-two which allowed Loko to score .

<response> Ironically , <organization>PSG</organization> 's victory owed a lot to two former <organization>Nantes</organization> players , striker <person>Patrice Loko</person> , who scored on a brilliant shot in the 33rd minute , and defender <person>Benoit Cauet</person> , who started the one-two which allowed <person>Loko</person> to score . </response>


The Parisians , who have yet to concede a goal , were without Brazil 's Leonardo and Panama 's Julio Cesar Dely Valdes , both called up by their national sides .

<response> The <misc>Parisians</misc> , who have yet to concede a goal , were without <location>Brazil</location> 's <person>Leonardo</person> and <location>Panama</location> 's <person>Julio Cesar Dely Valdes</person> , both called up by their national sides . </response>


For Nantes , who shocked PSG to win the league crown two years ago , the fall is very painful .

<response> For <organization>Nantes</organization> , who shocked <organization>PSG</organization> to win the league crown two years ago , the fall is very painful . </response>


The Canaries , who lost most of their key players within two years , have yet to win a match this season .

<response> <organization>The Canaries</organization> , who lost most of their key players within two years , have yet to win a match this season . </response>