Leeds ( Headingley ) : Yorkshire 290 ( C. White 76 , M. Moxon 59 , R. Blakey 57 ) , Essex 79-2 .

<response> <organization>Leeds</organization> ( <location>Headingley</location> ) : <organization>Yorkshire</organization> 290 ( <person>C. White</person> 76 , <person>M. Moxon</person> 59 , <person>R. Blakey</person> 57 ) , <organization>Essex</organization> 79-2 . </response>


Chester-le-Street : Glamorgan 259 ( P. Cottey 81 ; M. Saggers 6-65 ) and 8-0 , Durham 114 ( S. Watkin 4-28 )

<response> <location>Chester-le-Street</location> : <organization>Glamorgan</organization> 259 ( <person>P. Cottey</person> 81 ; <person>M. Saggers</person> 6-65 ) and 8-0 , <organization>Durham</organization> 114 ( <person>S. Watkin</person> 4-28 ) </response>


Chesterfield : Worcestershire 238 ( W. Weston 100 not out , V. Solanki 58 ; A. Harris 4-31 ) , Derbyshire 166-1 ( K. Barnett 83 not out )

<response> <location>Chesterfield</location> : <organization>Worcestershire</organization> 238 ( <person>W. Weston</person> 100 not out , <person>V. Solanki</person> 58 ; <person>A. Harris</person> 4-31 ) , <organization>Derbyshire</organization> 166-1 ( <person>K. Barnett</person> 83 not out ) </response>


Portsmouth : Middlesex 199 and 226-1 ( J. Pooley 106 not out , M. Ramprakash 81 not out ) , Hampshire 232 ( A. Fraser 5-55 , R. Fay 4-77 )

<response> <location>Portsmouth</location> : <organization>Middlesex</organization> 199 and 226-1 ( <person>J. Pooley</person> 106 not out , <person>M. Ramprakash</person> 81 not out ) , <organization>Hampshire</organization> 232 ( <person>A. Fraser</person> 5-55 , <person>R. Fay</person> 4-77 ) </response>


Leicester : Somerset 83 ( D. Millns 4-35 ) , Leicestershire 202-5

<response> <location>Leicester</location> : <organization>Somerset</organization> 83 ( <person>D. Millns</person> 4-35 ) , <organization>Leicestershire</organization> 202-5 </response>


Bristol : Gloucestershire 183 ( J. Russell 50 ) , Northamptonshire 123-4 ( K. Curran 51 not out ) .

<response> <location>Bristol</location> : <organization>Gloucestershire</organization> 183 ( <person>J. Russell</person> 50 ) , <organization>Northamptonshire</organization> 123-4 ( <person>K. Curran</person> 51 not out ) . </response>


RUGBY UNION - TELFER CONFIRMED FOR LIONS COACHING ROLE .

<response> <organization>RUGBY UNION</organization> - <person>TELFER</person> CONFIRMED FOR <organization>LIONS</organization> COACHING ROLE . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-30

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-30 </response>


Scotland 's Jim Telfer was officially confirmed on Thursday as assistant coach for the British Lions tour to South Africa next year .

<response> <location>Scotland</location> 's <person>Jim Telfer</person> was officially confirmed on Thursday as assistant coach for the <organization>British Lions</organization> tour to <location>South Africa</location> next year . </response>


Telfer , who has put on hold his role as Scotland team manager for a year , will act as assistant to Ian McGeechan .

<response> <person>Telfer</person> , who has put on hold his role as <location>Scotland</location> team manager for a year , will act as assistant to <person>Ian McGeechan</person> . </response>


The pair last worked together when Scotland won the Five Nations grand slam in 1990 .

<response> The pair last worked together when <location>Scotland</location> won the <misc>Five Nations</misc> grand slam in 1990 . </response>


<response> The tour party will be announced towards the end of March . </response>


ATHLETICS - CHRISTIE TO RUN IN BERLIN .

<response> ATHLETICS - <person>CHRISTIE</person> TO RUN IN <location>BERLIN</location> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-29

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Linford Christie has confirmed he will run in a " Dream Team " sprint relay at the Berlin grand prix athletics meeting on Friday .

<response> <person>Linford Christie</person> has confirmed he will run in a " <organization>Dream Team</organization> " sprint relay at the <location>Berlin</location> grand prix athletics meeting on Friday . </response>


A spokeswoman for Christie said the former Olympic 100 metres champion had agreed to captain a quality quartet which also includes Canada 's Donovan Bailey , the current Olympic champion and world record holder , and Namibian Frankie Fredericks .

<response> A spokeswoman for <person>Christie</person> said the former <misc>Olympic</misc> 100 metres champion had agreed to captain a quality quartet which also includes <location>Canada</location> 's <person>Donovan Bailey</person> , the current <misc>Olympic</misc> champion and world record holder , and Namibian <person>Frankie Fredericks</person> . </response>


Christie is retiring from international competition at the end of the season , but Berlin promoter Rudi Thiel has persuaded him to join what is intended to be a special tribute to Jesse Owens , who won four gold medals 60 years ago at the Berlin Olympics .

<response> <person>Christie</person> is retiring from international competition at the end of the season , but <location>Berlin</location> promoter <person>Rudi Thiel</person> has persuaded him to join what is intended to be a special tribute to <person>Jesse Owens</person> , who won four gold medals 60 years ago at the <location>Berlin</location> <misc>Olympics</misc> . </response>


SOCCER - GROBBELAAR NAMED TEMPORARY ZIMBABWE COACH .

<response> SOCCER - <person>GROBBELAAR</person> NAMED TEMPORARY <location>ZIMBABWE</location> COACH . </response>


HARARE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>HARARE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


England-based goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has been appointed temporary head coach of the Zimbabwe national soccer team for two international matches , the Zimbabwe Football Association ( ZIFA ) said on Thursday .

<response> <misc>England-based</misc> goalkeeper <person>Bruce Grobbelaar</person> has been appointed temporary head coach of the <location>Zimbabwe</location> national soccer team for two international matches , the <organization>Zimbabwe Football Association</organization> ( <organization>ZIFA</organization> ) said on Thursday . </response>


ZIFA vice-chairman Vincent Pamire said Grobbelaar would take charge for a match against Tanzania in Harare on September 29 in the five-nation Castle Cup of Africa tournament and an African Nations ' Cup first round qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum on October 5 .

<response> <organization>ZIFA</organization> vice-chairman <person>Vincent Pamire</person> said <person>Grobbelaar</person> would take charge for a match against <location>Tanzania</location> in <location>Harare</location> on September 29 in the five-nation <misc>Castle Cup of Africa</misc> tournament and an <misc>African Nations ' Cup</misc> first round qualifier against <location>Sudan</location> in <location>Khartoum</location> on October 5 . </response>


Grobbelaar takes over until a permanent replacement is appointed for Zimbabwe 's previous coach , Switzerland 's Marc Duvillard .

<response> <person>Grobbelaar</person> takes over until a permanent replacement is appointed for <location>Zimbabwe</location> 's previous coach , <location>Switzerland</location> 's <person>Marc Duvillard</person> . </response>


Grobbelaar now plays for English second division leaders Plymouth Argyle after years in the top flight with Liverpool and Southampton .

<response> <person>Grobbelaar</person> now plays for <misc>English</misc> second division leaders <organization>Plymouth Argyle</organization> after years in the top flight with <organization>Liverpool</organization> and <organization>Southampton</organization> . </response>


Grobbelaar , fellow goalkeeper Hans Segers , retired striker John Fashanu and Malaysian businessman Heng Suan Lim pleaded not guilty in May to charges of giving or accepting bribes to fix English premier league matches .

<response> <person>Grobbelaar</person> , fellow goalkeeper <person>Hans Segers</person> , retired striker <person>John Fashanu</person> and <misc>Malaysian</misc> businessman <person>Heng Suan Lim</person> pleaded not guilty in May to charges of giving or accepting bribes to fix <misc>English</misc> premier league matches . </response>


<response> They are due to stand trial next January . </response>


BASKETBALL - OLYMPIAKOS BEAT DINAMO 69-60 .

<response> BASKETBALL - <organization>OLYMPIAKOS</organization> BEAT <organization>DINAMO</organization> 69-60 . </response>


BELGRADE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>BELGRADE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Olympiakos of Greece beat Russia 's Dinamo 69-60 ( halftime 35-23 ) in the third match of an international basketball tournament on Thursday , qualifying for the finals .

<response> <organization>Olympiakos</organization> of <location>Greece</location> beat <location>Russia</location> 's <organization>Dinamo</organization> 69-60 ( halftime 35-23 ) in the third match of an international basketball tournament on Thursday , qualifying for the finals . </response>


Partizan and Red Star of Yugoslavia , Alba of Germany , and Benetton of Italy are also taking part in the event which continues until Saturday .

<response> <organization>Partizan</organization> and <organization>Red Star</organization> of <location>Yugoslavia</location> , <organization>Alba</organization> of <location>Germany</location> , and <organization>Benetton</organization> of <location>Italy</location> are also taking part in the event which continues until Saturday . </response>


Add results


Partizan beat Benetton 97-94 ( halftime 39-32 ) .

<response> <organization>Partizan</organization> beat <organization>Benetton</organization> 97-94 ( halftime 39-32 ) . </response>


Final Partizan v Olympiakos .

<response> Final <organization>Partizan</organization> v <organization>Olympiakos</organization> . </response>


SQUASH - HONG KONG OPEN SECOND ROUND RESULTS .

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


HONG KONG 1996-08-29

<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Second round results in the Hong Kong Open on Thursday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) :

<response> Second round results in the <misc>Hong Kong Open</misc> on Thursday ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : </response>


1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistan ) beat Simon Frenz ( Germany ) 15-12 15-7 12-15 15-10

<response> 1 - <person>Jansher Khan</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) beat <person>Simon Frenz</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 15-12 15-7 12-15 15-10 </response>


Mark Cairns ( England ) beat Joseph Kneipp ( Australia ) 8-15 15-12 15-8 15-8

<response> <person>Mark Cairns</person> ( <location>England</location> ) beat <person>Joseph Kneipp</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 8-15 15-12 15-8 15-8 </response>


Anthony Hill ( Australia ) beat Mir Zaman Gul ( Pakistan ) 15-12 15-11 15-13

<response> <person>Anthony Hill</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Mir Zaman Gul</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) 15-12 15-11 15-13 </response>


Dan Jenson ( Australia ) beat 3 - Brett Martin ( Australia ) 15-9 17-14 7-15 9-15 15-14

<response> <person>Dan Jenson</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat 3 - <person>Brett Martin</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 15-9 17-14 7-15 9-15 15-14 </response>


4 - Peter Nicol ( Scotland ) beat Jonathon Power ( Canada ) 15-10 15-9 15-9

<response> 4 - <person>Peter Nicol</person> ( <location>Scotland</location> ) beat <person>Jonathon Power</person> ( <location>Canada</location> ) 15-10 15-9 15-9 </response>


7 - Chris Walker ( England ) beat Amr Shabana ( Egypt ) 15-13 15-10 15-6

<response> 7 - <person>Chris Walker</person> ( <location>England</location> ) beat <person>Amr Shabana</person> ( <location>Egypt</location> ) 15-13 15-10 15-6 </response>


Derek Ryan ( Ireland ) beat Paul Johnson ( England ) 10-15 15-5 12-15 15-12 15-11

<response> <person>Derek Ryan</person> ( <location>Ireland</location> ) beat <person>Paul Johnson</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 10-15 15-5 12-15 15-12 15-11 </response>


2 - Rodney Eyles ( Australia ) beat Zubair Jahan Khan ( Pakistan ) 15-10 15-8 9-15 13-15 15-4 .

<response> 2 - <person>Rodney Eyles</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Zubair Jahan Khan</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) 15-10 15-8 9-15 13-15 15-4 . </response>


SOCCER - RESULTS OF SOUTH KOREAN PRO-SOCCER GAMES .

<response> SOCCER - RESULTS OF <misc>SOUTH KOREAN</misc> PRO-SOCCER GAMES . </response>


SEOUL 1996-08-29

<response> <location>SEOUL</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Results of South Korean pro-soccer

<response> Results of <misc>South Korean</misc> pro-soccer </response>


games played on Wednesday .

<response> games played on Wednesday . </response>


Chonan 4 Anyang 1 ( halftime 1-0 )

<response> <organization>Chonan</organization> 4 <organization>Anyang</organization> 1 ( halftime 1-0 ) </response>


Suwon 4 Pusan 0 ( halftime 2-0 )

<response> <organization>Suwon</organization> 4 <organization>Pusan</organization> 0 ( halftime 2-0 ) </response>


<response> Standings after games played on Wednesday ( tabulate under - </response>


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


W D L G / F G / A P

<response> W D L G / F G / A P </response>


Chonan 3 0 1 13 10 9

<response> <organization>Chonan</organization> 3 0 1 13 10 9 </response>


Puchon 2 1 0 4 0 7

<response> <organization>Puchon</organization> 2 1 0 4 0 7 </response>


Suwon 1 3 0 7 3 6

<response> <organization>Suwon</organization> 1 3 0 7 3 6 </response>


Pohang 1 1 1 8 8 4

<response> <organization>Pohang</organization> 1 1 1 8 8 4 </response>


Ulsan 1 0 1 6 6 3

<response> <organization>Ulsan</organization> 1 0 1 6 6 3 </response>


Anyang 0 3 1 6 9 3

<response> <organization>Anyang</organization> 0 3 1 6 9 3 </response>


Chonnam 0 2 1 4 5 2

<response> <organization>Chonnam</organization> 0 2 1 4 5 2 </response>


Pusan 0 2 1 3 7 2

<response> <organization>Pusan</organization> 0 2 1 3 7 2 </response>


Chonbuk 0 0 2 2 5 0

<response> <organization>Chonbuk</organization> 0 0 2 2 5 0 </response>


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

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


SEOUL 1996-08-29

<response> <location>SEOUL</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Results of South Korean

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


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


LG 5 OB 1

<response> <organization>LG</organization> 5 <organization>OB</organization> 1 </response>


OB 4 LG 3

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 4 <organization>LG</organization> 3 </response>


Ssangbangwool 12 Hanwha 0

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 12 <organization>Hanwha</organization> 0 </response>


Hanwha 12 Ssangbangwool 5

<response> <organization>Hanwha</organization> 12 <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 5 </response>


Lotte 4 Hyundai 0

<response> <organization>Lotte</organization> 4 <organization>Hyundai</organization> 0 </response>


Samsung 7 Haitai 1

<response> <organization>Samsung</organization> 7 <organization>Haitai</organization> 1 </response>


Note - LG and OB , Ssangbangwool and Hanwha played two games .

<response> Note - <organization>LG</organization> and <organization>OB</organization> , <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> and <organization>Hanwha</organization> played two games . </response>


<response> Standings after games played on Wednesday ( tabulate under </response>


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


W D L PCT GB


Haitai 63 2 42 .598 -

<response> <organization>Haitai</organization> 63 2 42 .598 - </response>


Ssangbangwool 59 2 48 .500 5

<response> <organization>Ssangbangwool</organization> 59 2 48 .500 5 </response>


Hanwha 57 1 49 .537 6 1/2

<response> <organization>Hanwha</organization> 57 1 49 .537 6 1/2 </response>


Hyundai 56 5 48 .536 6 1/2

<response> <organization>Hyundai</organization> 56 5 48 .536 6 1/2 </response>


Samsung 48 5 55 .468 14

<response> <organization>Samsung</organization> 48 5 55 .468 14 </response>


Lotte 45 6 53 .462 14 1/2

<response> <organization>Lotte</organization> 45 6 53 .462 14 1/2 </response>


LG 45 5 59 .436 17 1/2

<response> <organization>LG</organization> 45 5 59 .436 17 1/2 </response>


OB 42 6 61 .413 20

<response> <organization>OB</organization> 42 6 61 .413 20 </response>


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

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-29

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Results of second round matches on Thursday in the U.S. Open Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Centre ( prefix number denotes seeding ) :

<response> Results of second round matches on Thursday in the <misc>U.S. Open Tennis Championships</misc> at the <location>National Tennis Centre</location> ( prefix number denotes seeding ) : </response>


Women 's singles


Anna Kournikova ( Russia ) beat Natalia Baudone ( Italy ) 6-3 6-3

<response> <person>Anna Kournikova</person> ( <location>Russia</location> ) beat <person>Natalia Baudone</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 6-3 6-3 </response>


Rita Grande ( Italy ) beat Tina Krizan ( Slovenia ) 6-2 6-0

<response> <person>Rita Grande</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) beat <person>Tina Krizan</person> ( <location>Slovenia</location> ) 6-2 6-0 </response>


Els Callens ( Belgium ) beat Annabel Ellwood ( Australia ) 6-4

<response> <person>Els Callens</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) beat <person>Annabel Ellwood</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-4 </response>


1-6 6-1


Elena Likhovtseva ( Russia ) beat Lila Osterloh ( U.S. ) 6-4 6-2

<response> <person>Elena Likhovtseva</person> ( <location>Russia</location> ) beat <person>Lila Osterloh</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-4 6-2 </response>


Sandra Dopfer ( Austria ) beat Nanne Dahlman ( Finland ) 2-6 6-2

<response> <person>Sandra Dopfer</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Nanne Dahlman</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) 2-6 6-2 </response>


6- 3


Men 's singles


13 - Thomas Enqvist ( Sweden ) beat Guillaume Raoux ( France ) 6-3

<response> 13 - <person>Thomas Enqvist</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Guillaume Raoux</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-3 </response>


6- 2 6-3


Sergi Bruguera ( Spain ) beat Michael Stich ( Germany ) 6-3 6-2

<response> <person>Sergi Bruguera</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Michael Stich</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 6-3 6-2 </response>


Jakob Hlasek ( Switzerland ) beat Alberto Berasategui ( Spain ) 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 7-6 ( 9-7 ) 6-0

<response> <person>Jakob Hlasek</person> ( <location>Switzerland</location> ) beat <person>Alberto Berasategui</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 7-6 ( 9-7 ) 6-0 </response>


Women 's singles , second round

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


1 - Steffi Graf ( Germany ) beat Karin Kschwendt ( Austria ) 6-2 6-1

<response> 1 - <person>Steffi Graf</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat <person>Karin Kschwendt</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) 6-2 6-1 </response>


Naoko Kijimuta ( Japan ) beat Alexandra Fusai ( France ) 6-4 7-5

<response> <person>Naoko Kijimuta</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) beat <person>Alexandra Fusai</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-4 7-5 </response>


Natasha Zvereva ( Belarus ) beat Ai Sugiyama ( Japan ) 4-6 6-4 6-3

<response> <person>Natasha Zvereva</person> ( <location>Belarus</location> ) beat <person>Ai Sugiyama</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) 4-6 6-4 6-3 </response>


14 - Barbara Paulus ( Austria ) beat Elena Wagner ( Germany ) 7-5 7-6 ( 7-5 )

<response> 14 - <person>Barbara Paulus</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Elena Wagner</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 7-5 7-6 ( 7-5 ) </response>


Petra Langrova ( Czech Republic ) beat Naoko Sawamatsu ( Japan ) 6- 4 3-6 7-5

<response> <person>Petra Langrova</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Naoko Sawamatsu</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) 6- 4 3-6 7-5 </response>


17 - Karina Habsudova ( Slovakia ) beat Nathalie Dechy ( France ) 6-4 6-2

<response> 17 - <person>Karina Habsudova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat <person>Nathalie Dechy</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-4 6-2 </response>


Women 's singles , second round


7 - Jana Novotna ( Czech Republic ) beat Florencia Labat ( Argentina ) 6-2 4-6 6-2

<response> 7 - <person>Jana Novotna</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Florencia Labat</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) 6-2 4-6 6-2 </response>


Men 's singles , second round

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


3 - Thomas Muster ( Austria ) beat Dirk Dier ( Germany ) 6-3 6-2 6-4

<response> 3 - <person>Thomas Muster</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Dirk Dier</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) 6-3 6-2 6-4 </response>


Pablo Campana ( Ecuador ) beat Mark Knowles ( Bahamas ) 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 3 - 6 6-3 6-7 ( 3-7 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Pablo Campana</person> ( <location>Ecuador</location> ) beat <person>Mark Knowles</person> ( <location>Bahamas</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 3 - 6 6-3 6-7 ( 3-7 ) 6-3 </response>


Jason Stoltenberg ( Australia ) beat Kenneth Carlsen ( Denmark ) 6- 3 7-6 ( 7-1 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Jason Stoltenberg</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Kenneth Carlsen</person> ( <location>Denmark</location> ) 6- 3 7-6 ( 7-1 ) 6-3 </response>


Arnaud Boetsch ( France ) beat Magnus Gustafsson ( Sweden ) 7-6 ( 8- 6 ) 6-3 6-1

<response> <person>Arnaud Boetsch</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Magnus Gustafsson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) 7-6 ( 8- 6 ) 6-3 6-1 </response>


Add Women 's singles , second round

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


16 - Martina Hingis ( Switzerland ) beat Miriam Oremans ( Netherlands ) 6-4 6-4

<response> 16 - <person>Martina Hingis</person> ( <location>Switzerland</location> ) beat <person>Miriam Oremans</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) 6-4 6-4 </response>


Tami Whitlinger Jones ( U.S. ) beat Amy Frazier ( U.S. ) 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 6-2

<response> <person>Tami Whitlinger Jones</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Amy Frazier</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 6-2 </response>


Judith Wiesner ( Austria ) beat Debbie Graham ( U.S. ) 6-2 7-5

<response> <person>Judith Wiesner</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Debbie Graham</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-2 7-5 </response>


Add Men 's singles , second round

<response> Add Men 's singles , second round </response>


6 - Andre Agassi ( U.S. ) beat Leander Paes ( India ) 3-6 6-4 6-1 6-0

<response> 6 - <person>Andre Agassi</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Leander Paes</person> ( <location>India</location> ) 3-6 6-4 6-1 6-0 </response>


Javier Sanchez ( Spain ) beat Jim Grabb ( U.S. ) 6-2 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 2-6 6-3

<response> <person>Javier Sanchez</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Jim Grabb</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-2 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 2-6 6-3 </response>


Hernan Gumy ( Argentina ) beat Jared Palmer ( U.S. ) 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-3 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 0-6 7-6 ( 7-1 )

<response> <person>Hernan Gumy</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Jared Palmer</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-3 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 0-6 7-6 ( 7-1 ) </response>


Women 's singles , second round

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


3 - Arantxa Sanchez Vicario ( Spain ) beat Nicole Arendt ( U.S. )

<response> 3 - <person>Arantxa Sanchez Vicario</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Nicole Arendt</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) </response>


6-2 6-2


Men 's singles , second round


David Wheaton ( U.S. ) beat Frederic Vitoux ( France ) 6-4 6-4

<response> <person>David Wheaton</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Frederic Vitoux</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-4 6-4 </response>


4-6 7-6 ( 7-4 )


Jan Siemerink ( Netherlands ) beat Carlos Moya ( Spain ) 7-6

<response> <person>Jan Siemerink</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) beat <person>Carlos Moya</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 7-6 </response>


( 7-2 ) 6-4 6-4


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AFTER WEDNESDAY 'S GAMES .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-29

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Major League Baseball

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


<response> standings after games played on Wednesday ( 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 58 .561 -

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 74 58 .561 - </response>


BALTIMORE 70 62 .530 4

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 70 62 .530 4 </response>


BOSTON 69 65 .515 6

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 69 65 .515 6 </response>


TORONTO 63 71 .470 12

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 63 71 .470 12 </response>


DETROIT 47 86 .353 27 1/2

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 47 86 .353 27 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


CLEVELAND 80 53 .602 -

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 80 53 .602 - </response>


CHICAGO 71 64 .526 10

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 71 64 .526 10 </response>


MINNESOTA 66 67 .496 14

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 66 67 .496 14 </response>


MILWAUKEE 64 70 .478 16 1/2

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 64 70 .478 16 1/2 </response>


KANSAS CITY 61 73 .455 19 1/2

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 61 73 .455 19 1/2 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


TEXAS 75 58 .564 -

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 75 58 .564 - </response>


SEATTLE 69 63 .523 5 1/2

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 69 63 .523 5 1/2 </response>


OAKLAND 64 72 .471 12 1/2

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 64 72 .471 12 1/2 </response>


CALIFORNIA 61 72 .459 14

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 61 72 .459 14 </response>


THURSDAY , AUGUST 29TH SCHEDULE

<response> THURSDAY , AUGUST 29TH SCHEDULE </response>


KANSAS CITY AT DETROIT

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


MINNESOTA AT MILWAUKEE

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


NEW YORK AT CALIFORNIA

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


BALTIMORE AT SEATTLE

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</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 82 49 .626 -

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 82 49 .626 - </response>


MONTREAL 71 60 .542 11

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 71 60 .542 11 </response>


FLORIDA 63 70 .474 20

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 63 70 .474 20 </response>


NEW YORK 59 74 .444 24

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 59 74 .444 24 </response>


PHILADELPHIA 54 80 .403 29 1/2

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 54 80 .403 29 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


HOUSTON 72 62 .537 -

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 72 62 .537 - </response>


ST LOUIS 69 64 .519 2 1/2

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 69 64 .519 2 1/2 </response>


CINCINNATI 65 67 .492 6

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 65 67 .492 6 </response>


CHICAGO 64 66 .492 6

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 64 66 .492 6 </response>


PITTSBURGH 56 76 .424 15

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 56 76 .424 15 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


SAN DIEGO 74 60 .552 -

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 74 60 .552 - </response>


LOS ANGELES 71 61 .538 2

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 71 61 .538 2 </response>


COLORADO 70 64 .522 4

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 70 64 .522 4 </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 57 74 .435 15 1/2

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 57 74 .435 15 1/2 </response>


THURSDAY , AUGUST 29TH SCHEDULE

<response> THURSDAY , AUGUST 29TH SCHEDULE </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>


CINCINNATI AT COLORADO

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


ATLANTA AT PITTSBURGH

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


LOS ANGELES AT MONTREAL

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


FLORIDA AT ST LOUIS

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


BASEBALL - YANKEES BRAWL AND CONTINUE TO SLIDE .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>YANKEES</organization> BRAWL AND CONTINUE TO SLIDE . </response>


SEATTLE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>SEATTLE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Jay Buhner hit a three-run homer and former Yankee Terry Mulholland allowed one run over seven innings as the Seattle Mariners completed a sweep of New York with a 10-2 victory in a game marred by a bench-clearing brawl .

<response> <person>Jay Buhner</person> hit a three-run homer and former <misc>Yankee</misc> <person>Terry Mulholland</person> allowed one run over seven innings as the <organization>Seattle Mariners</organization> completed a sweep of <organization>New York</organization> with a 10-2 victory in a game marred by a bench-clearing brawl . </response>


Including the last three games of last October 's Divisional Playoff Series , the Mariners have beaten the Yankees 12 of the past 15 meetings overall and 14 of the last 16 in the Kingdome .

<response> Including the last three games of last October 's Divisional Playoff Series , the <organization>Mariners</organization> have beaten the <organization>Yankees</organization> 12 of the past 15 meetings overall and 14 of the last 16 in the <location>Kingdome</location> . </response>


Five players were ejected after Yankees ' outfielder Paul O'Neill and Seattle catcher John Marzano got into a fight after O'Neill had been brushed back .

<response> Five players were ejected after <organization>Yankees</organization> ' outfielder <person>Paul O'Neill</person> and <organization>Seattle</organization> catcher <person>John Marzano</person> got into a fight after <person>O'Neill</person> had been brushed back . </response>


In Baltimore , Don Wengert threw a nine-hitter for his first shutout and Jose Herrera had a two-run double in a three-run fifth inning as the Oakland Athletics blanked the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 .

<response> In <location>Baltimore</location> , <person>Don Wengert</person> threw a nine-hitter for his first shutout and <person>Jose Herrera</person> had a two-run double in a three-run fifth inning as the <organization>Oakland Athletics</organization> blanked the <organization>Baltimore Orioles</organization> 3-0 . </response>


Wengert ( 7-9 ) , who failed to record a shutout in his previous 86 starts in either the minors or majors , did not walk a batter and struck out three for Oakland .

<response> <person>Wengert</person> ( 7-9 ) , who failed to record a shutout in his previous 86 starts in either the minors or majors , did not walk a batter and struck out three for <organization>Oakland</organization> . </response>


In Chicago , James Baldwin scattered five hits over seven scoreless innings and Ray Durham and Ozzie Guillen had RBI hits in the second inning as the Chicago White Sox blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 .

<response> In <location>Chicago</location> , <person>James Baldwin</person> scattered five hits over seven scoreless innings and <person>Ray Durham</person> and <person>Ozzie Guillen</person> had <misc>RBI</misc> hits in the second inning as the <organization>Chicago White Sox</organization> blanked the <organization>Milwaukee Brewers</organization> 2-0 . </response>


Baldwin ( 10-4 ) struck out four and did not walk a batter for Chicago , which won for only the fourth time in 15 games .

<response> <person>Baldwin</person> ( 10-4 ) struck out four and did not walk a batter for <location>Chicago</location> , which won for only the fourth time in 15 games . </response>


Dave Nilsson had three hits for the Brewers .

<response> <person>Dave Nilsson</person> had three hits for the <organization>Brewers</organization> . </response>


In Kansas City , Jose Offerman 's single with two out in the 12th inning scored Johnny Damon with the winning run and lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers .

<response> In <location>Kansas City</location> , <person>Jose Offerman</person> 's single with two out in the 12th inning scored <person>Johnny Damon</person> with the winning run and lifted the <organization>Kansas City Royals</organization> to a 4-3 victory over the <organization>Texas Rangers</organization> . </response>


Rick Huisman ( 1-1 ) allowed one hit and a walk in the 12th to post his first major-league win .

<response> <person>Rick Huisman</person> ( 1-1 ) allowed one hit and a walk in the 12th to post his first major-league win . </response>


In Toronto , Pat Hentgen tossed a five-hitter for his fifth consecutive complete game and three players drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-1 for their ninth win in 11 games .

<response> In <location>Toronto</location> , <person>Pat Hentgen</person> tossed a five-hitter for his fifth consecutive complete game and three players drove in two runs apiece as the <organization>Toronto Blue Jays</organization> defeated the <organization>Minnesota Twins</organization> 6-1 for their ninth win in 11 games . </response>


Hentgen ( 17-7 ) surrendered just three doubles and a pair of singles in tossing his major-league leading ninth complete game .

<response> <person>Hentgen</person> ( 17-7 ) surrendered just three doubles and a pair of singles in tossing his major-league leading ninth complete game . </response>


<response> He walked three and struck out three in winning for the 10th time in his last 11 decisions . </response>


In Detroit , Orel Hershiser recorded his fourth straight win and Albert Belle snapped a sixth-inning tie with a grand slam as the Cleveland Indians completed a season sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-3 victory .

<response> In <location>Detroit</location> , <person>Orel Hershiser</person> recorded his fourth straight win and <person>Albert Belle</person> snapped a sixth-inning tie with a grand slam as the <organization>Cleveland Indians</organization> completed a season sweep of the <organization>Detroit Tigers</organization> with a 9-3 victory . </response>


Hershiser ( 14-7 ) , who allowed three runs , eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts over seven innings , improved to 4-0 in his last six starts , including a pair of wins over Detroit in the last 11 days .

<response> <person>Hershiser</person> ( 14-7 ) , who allowed three runs , eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts over seven innings , improved to 4-0 in his last six starts , including a pair of wins over <organization>Detroit</organization> in the last 11 days . </response>


At California ,

<response> At <location>California</location> , </response>


In Seattle ,

<response> In <location>Seattle</location> , </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS WEDNESDAY .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-29

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Results of Major League

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


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


National League

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


COLORADO 10 Cincinnati 9

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 10 <organization>Cincinnati</organization> 9 </response>


MONTREAL 6 Los Angeles 5

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 6 <organization>Los Angeles</organization> 5 </response>


Atlanta 9 PITTSBURGH 4

<response> <organization>Atlanta</organization> 9 <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 4 </response>


San Diego 3 NEW YORK 2 ( 10 innings )

<response> <organization>San Diego</organization> 3 <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 2 ( 10 innings ) </response>


HOUSTON 5 Chicago 4 ( 11 innings )

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 5 <organization>Chicago</organization> 4 ( 11 innings ) </response>


Florida 3 ST LOUIS 2 ( 10 innings )

<response> <organization>Florida</organization> 3 <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 2 ( 10 innings ) </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 7 Philadelphia 6

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 7 <organization>Philadelphia</organization> 6 </response>


American League

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


Cleveland 9 DETROIT 3

<response> <organization>Cleveland</organization> 9 <organization>DETROIT</organization> 3 </response>


CHICAGO 2 Milwaukee 0

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 2 <organization>Milwaukee</organization> 0 </response>


Oakland 3 BALTIMORE 0

<response> <organization>Oakland</organization> 3 <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 0 </response>


TORONTO 6 Minnesota 1

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 6 <organization>Minnesota</organization> 1 </response>


KANSAS CITY 4 Texas 3 ( 12 innings )

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 4 <organization>Texas</organization> 3 ( 12 innings ) </response>


Boston 7 CALIFORNIA 4

<response> <organization>Boston</organization> 7 <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 4 </response>


SEATTLE 10 New York 2

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 10 <organization>New York</organization> 2 </response>


TENNIS - MARTINEZ GETS AGGRESSIVE AT U.S. OPEN .

<response> TENNIS - <person>MARTINEZ</person> GETS AGGRESSIVE AT <misc>U.S. OPEN</misc> . </response>


Larry Fine

<response> <person>Larry Fine</person> </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-28

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


Conchita Martinez decided that when in New York , do as the New Yorkers do -- and the Spaniard 's new-found aggressiveness seems to have put her in the right frame of mind for the U.S. Open .

<response> <person>Conchita Martinez</person> decided that when in <location>New York</location> , do as the <misc>New Yorkers</misc> do -- and the <misc>Spaniard</misc> 's new-found aggressiveness seems to have put her in the right frame of mind for the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> . </response>


The fourth-seeded Spaniard , who is tackling the world class traffic of New York City as a warm-up by driving to the tennis centre for her matches , ran over France 's Nathalie Tauziat 6-1 6-3 on Wednesday to take her place in the third round .

<response> The fourth-seeded <misc>Spaniard</misc> , who is tackling the world class traffic of <location>New York City</location> as a warm-up by driving to the tennis centre for her matches , ran over <location>France</location> 's <person>Nathalie Tauziat</person> 6-1 6-3 on Wednesday to take her place in the third round . </response>


" I 've been trying my whole career to be aggressive , " said the 24-year-old Martinez after crushing Tauziat in just over an hour .

<response> " I 've been trying my whole career to be aggressive , " said the 24-year-old <person>Martinez</person> after crushing <person>Tauziat</person> in just over an hour . </response>


<response> " What I 'm trying to do is be aggressive all the time , maybe go up to the net a few times like I did tonight . </response>


That would really help . "

<response> That would really help . " </response>


Martinez , the 1994 Wimbledon champion , used to struggle at the Open , but has come to terms with the noise , crowds and chaos .

<response> <person>Martinez</person> , the 1994 <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion , used to struggle at the <misc>Open</misc> , but has come to terms with the noise , crowds and chaos . </response>


" There is a lot of things that can happen , " Martinez said about her early difficulties adjusting to tennis on the cement at Flushing Meadows .

<response> " There is a lot of things that can happen , " <person>Martinez</person> said about her early difficulties adjusting to tennis on the cement at <location>Flushing Meadows</location> . </response>


" Like traffic .


We stay in Manhattan and it 's a long way to come .

<response> We stay in <location>Manhattan</location> and it 's a long way to come . </response>


<response> The crowds , they speak louder or they move . </response>


That does n't happen in other Grand Slams .

<response> That does n't happen in other <misc>Grand Slams</misc> . </response>


That 's where the real champion wins .

<response> That 's where the real champion wins . </response>


<response> You have to concentrate for these two weeks . " </response>


It took Martinez four Opens to get as far as the quarters , and another four to match that .

<response> It took <person>Martinez</person> four Opens to get as far as the quarters , and another four to match that . </response>


Last year , Martinez , who finished 1995 ranked second in the world , reached the semifinals before bowing out to Monica Seles .

<response> Last year , <person>Martinez</person> , who finished 1995 ranked second in the world , reached the semifinals before bowing out to <person>Monica Seles</person> . </response>


<response> Now she feels she is in the swing of things . </response>


" I have my own car now and that helps , " said Martinez .

<response> " I have my own car now and that helps , " said <person>Martinez</person> . </response>


<response> " Sometimes the transportation they ( the tournament ) provide gets a little messed up . </response>


This time it did n't happen .

<response> This time it did n't happen . </response>


I do the driving and I love it .

<response> I do the driving and I love it . </response>


<response> It gets my adrenalin going , those taxi drivers . </response>


" We change lanes all the time in Barcelona .

<response> " We change lanes all the time in <location>Barcelona</location> . </response>


<response> I 'm used to it and I like to drive fast . " </response>


BASEBALL - BRAVES SIGN NEAGLE .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>BRAVES</organization> SIGN <person>NEAGLE</person> . </response>


ATLANTA 1996-08-28

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


The defending world champion Atlanta Braves , with the best record and best pitching in baseball , added another weapon Wednesday , acquiring Denny Neagle , the winningest left-hander in the National League , from the Pittsburgh Pirates .

<response> The defending world champion <organization>Atlanta Braves</organization> , with the best record and best pitching in baseball , added another weapon Wednesday , acquiring <person>Denny Neagle</person> , the winningest left-hander in the <misc>National League</misc> , from the <organization>Pittsburgh Pirates</organization> . </response>


The Pirates , who conceded earlier this week they would be forced to trim salary from next season 's payroll , received Ron Wright , a first baseman at Double-A Greenville ; Corey Pointer , a pitcher at Class-A Eugene , and a player to be named .

<response> The <organization>Pirates</organization> , who conceded earlier this week they would be forced to trim salary from next season 's payroll , received <person>Ron Wright</person> , a first baseman at Double-A <organization>Greenville</organization> ; <person>Corey Pointer</person> , a pitcher at Class-A <organization>Eugene</organization> , and a player to be named . </response>


It was another stunning mid-season acquisition for the Braves , who already have an 11-game lead in the National League Eastern Division .

<response> It was another stunning mid-season acquisition for the <organization>Braves</organization> , who already have an 11-game lead in the <misc>National League Eastern Division</misc> . </response>


In the last 15 days , Atlanta has traded for third baseman Terry Pendleton , claimed outfielder Luis Polonia on waivers and called up minor-league phenom Andruw Jones , all in preparation for their fifth post-season .

<response> In the last 15 days , <location>Atlanta</location> has traded for third baseman <person>Terry Pendleton</person> , claimed outfielder <person>Luis Polonia</person> on waivers and called up minor-league phenom <person>Andruw Jones</person> , all in preparation for their fifth post-season . </response>


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY .

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


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-28

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


Summary of Dutch first division soccer match played on Thursday :

<response> Summary of <misc>Dutch</misc> first division soccer match played on Thursday : </response>


NAC Breda 1 ( Abdellaoui 20th penalty ) NEC Nijmegen 1 ( Graef 36th ) .

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 1 ( <person>Abdellaoui</person> 20th penalty ) <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 1 ( <person>Graef</person> 36th ) . </response>


Halftime 1-1 .


Attendance 10,760 .

<response> Attendance 10,760 . </response>


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

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


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-29

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Result of a Dutch first

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


<response> division soccer match played on Thursday : </response>


NAC Breda 1 NEC Nijmegen 1

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 1 <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 1 </response>


Played on Wednesday :

<response> Played on Wednesday : </response>


Vitesse Arnhem 1 Sparta Rotterdam 1

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> 1 <organization>Sparta Rotterdam</organization> 1 </response>


Utrecht 0 Twente Enschede 0

<response> <organization>Utrecht</organization> 0 <organization>Twente Enschede</organization> 0 </response>


Groningen 1 Roda JC Kerkrade 1

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> 1 <organization>Roda JC Kerkrade</organization> 1 </response>


Feyenoord 2 Graafschap Doetinchem 1

<response> <organization>Feyenoord</organization> 2 <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> 1 </response>


Willem II Tilburg 1 RKC Waalwijk 3

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 1 <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 3 </response>


Volendam 1 PSV Eindhoven 3

<response> <organization>Volendam</organization> 1 <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> 3 </response>


Ajax Amsterdam 1 AZ Alkmaar 0

<response> <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> 1 <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 0 </response>


Played on Tuesday :

<response> Played on Tuesday : </response>


Fortuna Sittard 2 Heerenveen 4

<response> <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 2 <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 4 </response>


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


for , goals against , points ) :

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


PSV Eindhoven 3 3 0 0 11 3 9

<response> <organization>PSV Eindhoven</organization> 3 3 0 0 11 3 9 </response>


Feyenoord Rotterdam 3 2 1 0 6 2 7

<response> <organization>Feyenoord Rotterdam</organization> 3 2 1 0 6 2 7 </response>


Vitesse Arnhem 3 2 1 0 4 1 7

<response> <organization>Vitesse Arnhem</organization> 3 2 1 0 4 1 7 </response>


Heerenveen 3 2 0 1 7 5 6

<response> <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 3 2 0 1 7 5 6 </response>


Ajax Amsterdam 3 2 0 1 2 2 6

<response> <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> 3 2 0 1 2 2 6 </response>


Twente Enschede 3 1 2 0 4 2 5

<response> <organization>Twente Enschede</organization> 3 1 2 0 4 2 5 </response>


RKC Waalwijk 3 1 1 1 7 6 4

<response> <organization>RKC Waalwijk</organization> 3 1 1 1 7 6 4 </response>


Graafschap Doetinchem 3 1 1 1 5 5 4

<response> <organization>Graafschap Doetinchem</organization> 3 1 1 1 5 5 4 </response>


NAC Breda 3 1 1 1 2 2 4

<response> <organization>NAC Breda</organization> 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 </response>


Fortuna Sittard 3 1 1 1 3 4 4

<response> <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 </response>


Roda JC Kerkrade 3 0 3 0 3 3 3

<response> <organization>Roda JC Kerkrade</organization> 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 </response>


Utrecht 3 0 2 1 2 3 2

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


Sparta Rotterdam 3 0 2 1 1 2 2

<response> <organization>Sparta Rotterdam</organization> 3 0 2 1 1 2 2 </response>


Groningen 3 0 2 1 2 5 2

<response> <organization>Groningen</organization> 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 </response>


NEC Nijmegen 3 0 2 1 2 5 2

<response> <organization>NEC Nijmegen</organization> 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 </response>


Willem II Tilburg 3 0 1 2 1 4 1

<response> <organization>Willem II Tilburg</organization> 3 0 1 2 1 4 1 </response>


AZ Alkmaar 3 0 1 1 0 3 1

<response> <organization>AZ Alkmaar</organization> 3 0 1 1 0 3 1 </response>


Volendam 3 0 1 2 2 7 1

<response> <organization>Volendam</organization> 3 0 1 2 2 7 1 </response>


ATHLETICS - JOHNSON , CHRISTIE , BAILEY TO RUN OWENS RELAY .

<response> ATHLETICS - <person>JOHNSON</person> , <person>CHRISTIE</person> , <person>BAILEY</person> TO RUN <person>OWENS</person> RELAY . </response>


Adrian Warner

<response> <person>Adrian Warner</person> </response>


BERLIN 1996-08-29

<response> <location>BERLIN</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Olympic champions Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey and former champion Linford Christie will run in a " Dream Team " sprint relay squad in honour of Jesse Owens on Friday .

<response> <misc>Olympic</misc> champions <person>Michael Johnson</person> and <person>Donovan Bailey</person> and former champion <person>Linford Christie</person> will run in a " <organization>Dream Team</organization> " sprint relay squad in honour of <person>Jesse Owens</person> on Friday . </response>


Johnson , the 200 metres world record holder , and Britain 's 1992 Olympic 100 champion Christie confirmed on Thursday that they would join 100 record holder Bailey and Namibia 's Frankie Fredericks in one of the greatest 4x100 squads ever assembled .

<response> <person>Johnson</person> , the 200 metres world record holder , and <location>Britain</location> 's 1992 <misc>Olympic</misc> 100 champion <person>Christie</person> confirmed on Thursday that they would join 100 record holder <person>Bailey</person> and <location>Namibia</location> 's <person>Frankie Fredericks</person> in one of the greatest 4x100 squads ever assembled . </response>


They will run against quartets from the United States , Europe and Africa in a special race at the Berlin Grand Prix meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of Owens 's four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in the German capital .

<response> They will run against quartets from the <location>United States</location> , <location>Europe</location> and <location>Africa</location> in a special race at the <location>Berlin</location> <misc>Grand Prix</misc> meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of <person>Owens</person> 's four gold medals at the 1936 <misc>Olympics</misc> in the <misc>German</misc> capital . </response>


Christie will run the anchor leg after Canada 's Bailey , American Johnson and Olympic silver medallist Fredericks have run the first three stages of the relay .

<response> <person>Christie</person> will run the anchor leg after <location>Canada</location> 's <person>Bailey</person> , <misc>American</misc> <person>Johnson</person> and <misc>Olympic</misc> silver medallist <person>Fredericks</person> have run the first three stages of the relay . </response>


The participation of Bailey and Fredericks had been known before Thursday .

<response> The participation of <person>Bailey</person> and <person>Fredericks</person> had been known before Thursday . </response>


But Christie did not announce his decision to run until the eve of the meeting when organisers also confirmed Johnson would take part .

<response> But <person>Christie</person> did not announce his decision to run until the eve of the meeting when organisers also confirmed <person>Johnson</person> would take part . </response>


Christie is due to retire from international competition at the end of the season although he may compete for Britain in next season 's European Cup .

<response> <person>Christie</person> is due to retire from international competition at the end of the season although he may compete for <location>Britain</location> in next season 's <misc>European Cup</misc> . </response>


Although Christie , who is not racing the individual 100 metres in Berlin , took his time to agree to run , the veteran was clearly delighted to be part of the tribute to the black American .

<response> Although <person>Christie</person> , who is not racing the individual 100 metres in <location>Berlin</location> , took his time to agree to run , the veteran was clearly delighted to be part of the tribute to the black <misc>American</misc> . </response>


When five former Olympic 100 champions from 1948 to 1980 , who have been invited to watch the race , turned up at a news conference on Thursday , Christie was quick to put his autograph book in front of the them .

<response> When five former <misc>Olympic</misc> 100 champions from 1948 to 1980 , who have been invited to watch the race , turned up at a news conference on Thursday , <person>Christie</person> was quick to put his autograph book in front of the them . </response>


" I do n't normally do this but can you please sign , " he said thrusting an ornate white book in front of Americans Harrison Dillard ( 1948 ) , Lindy Remigino ( 1952 ) , Jim Hines ( 1968 ) , Trinidad 's Hasely Crawford ( 1976 ) and Britain 's Allan Wells ( 1980 ) .

<response> " I do n't normally do this but can you please sign , " he said thrusting an ornate white book in front of <misc>Americans</misc> <person>Harrison Dillard</person> ( 1948 ) , <person>Lindy Remigino</person> ( 1952 ) , <person>Jim Hines</person> ( 1968 ) , <location>Trinidad</location> 's <person>Hasely Crawford</person> ( 1976 ) and <location>Britain</location> 's <person>Allan Wells</person> ( 1980 ) . </response>


" Jesse Owens inspired everyone here and it is great to have a tribute to him . "

<response> " <person>Jesse Owens</person> inspired everyone here and it is great to have a tribute to him . " </response>


Owens 's widow Ruth is not well enough to attend but a message from her will be read out by the sprinter 's grand-daughter Gina Tillman during the meeting

<response> <person>Owens</person> 's widow <person>Ruth</person> is not well enough to attend but a message from her will be read out by the sprinter 's grand-daughter <person>Gina Tillman</person> during the meeting </response>


Berlin organisers hoped to have American 1984 and 1988 champion Carl Lewis in the squad but he injured himself in last Friday 's Brussels meeting .

<response> <location>Berlin</location> organisers hoped to have <misc>American</misc> 1984 and 1988 champion <person>Carl Lewis</person> in the squad but he injured himself in last Friday 's <location>Brussels</location> meeting . </response>


SOCCER - GENOA AWARDED ITALIAN CUP WIN .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>GENOA</organization> AWARDED <misc>ITALIAN CUP</misc> WIN . </response>


MILAN 1996-08-29

<response> <location>MILAN</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Italian soccer 's sports judge on Thursday ruled that Genoa , beaten 3-0 by Lecce in the first round of the Italian Cup , should be awarded a 2-0 victory because their opponents fielded a banned player .

<response> <misc>Italian</misc> soccer 's sports judge on Thursday ruled that <organization>Genoa</organization> , beaten 3-0 by <organization>Lecce</organization> in the first round of the <misc>Italian Cup</misc> , should be awarded a 2-0 victory because their opponents fielded a banned player . </response>


The ruling meant that serie B club Genoa now meet local serie A arch-rivals Sampdoria in the second round .

<response> The ruling meant that serie B club <organization>Genoa</organization> now meet local <misc>serie A</misc> arch-rivals <organization>Sampdoria</organization> in the second round . </response>


Genoa appealed after their defeat last Saturday on the grounds that Lecce striker Jonathan Bachini , who came on in the 71st minute with his team leading 2-0 , still had a one-match suspension to serve from last season .

<response> <organization>Genoa</organization> appealed after their defeat last Saturday on the grounds that <organization>Lecce</organization> striker <person>Jonathan Bachini</person> , who came on in the 71st minute with his team leading 2-0 , still had a one-match suspension to serve from last season . </response>


SOCCER - NICE SACK COACH EMON .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>NICE</organization> SACK COACH <person>EMON</person> . </response>


NICE , France 1996-08-29

<response> <location>NICE</location> , <location>France</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Struggling French first division side Nice on Thursday announced they were parting with coach Albert Emon after a string of poor results .

<response> Struggling <misc>French</misc> first division side <organization>Nice</organization> on Thursday announced they were parting with coach <person>Albert Emon</person> after a string of poor results . </response>


Club president Andre Bois said a successor would be named on Friday .

<response> Club president <person>Andre Bois</person> said a successor would be named on Friday . </response>


A former player for Marseille and Monaco , Emon , 43 , has coached Nice since 1992 .

<response> A former player for <organization>Marseille</organization> and <organization>Monaco</organization> , <person>Emon</person> , 43 , has coached <organization>Nice</organization> since 1992 . </response>


The announcement came 24 hours after the team from the French Riviera lost at home to Guingamp 2-1 in a league match .

<response> The announcement came 24 hours after the team from the <location>French Riviera</location> lost at home to <organization>Guingamp</organization> 2-1 in a league match . </response>


Nice are 18th in the table .

<response> <organization>Nice</organization> are 18th in the table . </response>


SOCCER - THREE PULL OUT OF DUTCH SQUAD FOR BRAZIL .

<response> SOCCER - THREE PULL OUT OF <misc>DUTCH</misc> SQUAD FOR <location>BRAZIL</location> . </response>


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-29

<response> <location>AMSTERDAM</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Three Dutch players have pulled out of the squad for Saturday 's friendly international soccer match against Brazil in Amsterdam .

<response> Three <misc>Dutch</misc> players have pulled out of the squad for Saturday 's friendly international soccer match against <location>Brazil</location> in <location>Amsterdam</location> . </response>


Ajax defender John Veldman and his team mate Richard Witschge are injured , while PSV midfielder Philip Cocu has a fever .

<response> <organization>Ajax</organization> defender <person>John Veldman</person> and his team mate <person>Richard Witschge</person> are injured , while <organization>PSV</organization> midfielder <person>Philip Cocu</person> has a fever . </response>


Dutch coach Guus Hiddink called in Feyenoord midfielder Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Vitesse defender Ferdy Vierklau for Cocu and Veldman , but did not name a replacement for midfielder Witschge .

<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> coach <person>Guus Hiddink</person> called in <organization>Feyenoord</organization> midfielder <person>Giovanni van Bronckhorst</person> and <organization>Vitesse</organization> defender <person>Ferdy Vierklau</person> for <person>Cocu</person> and <person>Veldman</person> , but did not name a replacement for midfielder <person>Witschge</person> . </response>


BRITAIN WELCOMES ROMANIA-HUNGARY TREATY ACCORD .

<response> <location>BRITAIN</location> WELCOMES <misc>ROMANIA-HUNGARY</misc> TREATY ACCORD . </response>


BUCHAREST 1996-08-29

<response> <location>BUCHAREST</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Britain joined the United States on Thursday in welcoming Romania and Hungary 's agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty , which it said would contribute to stability in the area .

<response> <location>Britain</location> joined the <location>United States</location> on Thursday in welcoming <location>Romania</location> and <location>Hungary</location> 's agreement on the text of a much-delayed friendship treaty , which it said would contribute to stability in the area . </response>


" The United Kingdom believes that such a treaty will contribute positively to the further development of good neighbourly relations between the two countries and enhance the stability of the region , " said the British Foreign office statement .

<response> " The <location>United Kingdom</location> believes that such a treaty will contribute positively to the further development of good neighbourly relations between the two countries and enhance the stability of the region , " said the <misc>British</misc> Foreign office statement . </response>


The accord , agreed two weeks ago , is expected to end years of disputes over the status of Romania 's large ethnic Hungarian minority .

<response> The accord , agreed two weeks ago , is expected to end years of disputes over the status of <location>Romania</location> 's large ethnic <misc>Hungarian</misc> minority . </response>


It will also boost both countries ' ambitions to join NATO and the European Union .

<response> It will also boost both countries ' ambitions to join <organization>NATO</organization> and the <organization>European Union</organization> . </response>


Bucharest and Budapest say the treaty should be signed in the first half of September .

<response> <location>Bucharest</location> and <location>Budapest</location> say the treaty should be signed in the first half of September . </response>


" The United Kingdom looks forward to the early signature of the treaty , " the statement said .

<response> " The <location>United Kingdom</location> looks forward to the early signature of the treaty , " the statement said . </response>


U.S. EMBASSY IN ATHENS CLOSED ON LABOUR DAY , SEP 2 .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> <misc>EMBASSY</misc> IN <location>ATHENS</location> CLOSED ON <misc>LABOUR DAY</misc> , SEP 2 . </response>


ATHENS 1996-08-29

<response> <location>ATHENS</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


The U.S. embassy in Athens , the consulates general in Athens and Thessaloniki and all U.S. government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday , September 2 in observance of Labour Day , a U.S. national holiday , the embassy said .

<response> The <location>U.S.</location> embassy in <location>Athens</location> , the consulates general in <location>Athens</location> and <location>Thessaloniki</location> and all <location>U.S.</location> government offices in <location>Greece</location> will be closed on Monday , September 2 in observance of <misc>Labour Day</misc> , a <location>U.S.</location> national holiday , the embassy said . </response>


-- George Georgiopoulos , Athens Newsroom +301 3311812-4

<response> -- <person>George Georgiopoulos</person> , <organization>Athens Newsroom</organization> +301 3311812-4 </response>


ND PARTY PICKS SPOT THOMSON , BOLD / OGILVY , MATHER FOR AD CAMPAIGN .

<response> <organization>ND</organization> PARTY PICKS <person>SPOT THOMSON</person> , <organization>BOLD / OGILVY , MATHER</organization> FOR <organization>AD</organization> CAMPAIGN . </response>


ATHENS 1996-08-29


Greek conservative New democracy party picked Bold / Ogilvy and Mather advertising companies for its pre-election campaign and Spot Thomson to help party president Miltiadis Evert on communication strategy , it said in a statement .

<response> <misc>Greek</misc> conservative <organization>New democracy</organization> party picked <organization>Bold / Ogilvy and Mather</organization> advertising companies for its pre-election campaign and <person>Spot Thomson</person> to help party president <person>Miltiadis Evert</person> on communication strategy , it said in a statement . </response>


Spot Thomson will also be responsible for the campaign TV and radio spots , it said .

<response> <person>Spot Thomson</person> will also be responsible for the campaign TV and radio spots , it said . </response>


-- Dimitris Kontogiannis , Athens Newsroom +301 3311812-4

<response> -- <person>Dimitris Kontogiannis</person> , <organization>Athens Newsroom</organization> +301 3311812-4 </response>


Rugby star once linked to Princess Diana divorces .

<response> Rugby star once linked to Princess <person>Diana</person> divorces . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-29

<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Former England rugby captain Will Carling , whose marriage broke down after he was romantically linked to Princess Diana , was divorced by his wife on Thursday , just 24 hours after Diana and Prince Charles divorced .

<response> Former <location>England</location> rugby captain <person>Will Carling</person> , whose marriage broke down after he was romantically linked to Princess <person>Diana</person> , was divorced by his wife on Thursday , just 24 hours after <person>Diana</person> and <person>Prince Charles</person> divorced . </response>


The Times newspaper said Diana was not named in the divorce petition heard by a court in Surrey , southern England .

<response> <organization>The Times</organization> newspaper said <person>Diana</person> was not named in the divorce petition heard by a court in <location>Surrey</location> , southern <location>England</location> . </response>


But Julia Carling , a television presenter , is said to have blamed Diana for the problems in her marriage and she has repeatedly mocked the princess on her breakfast television programme .

<response> But <person>Julia Carling</person> , a television presenter , is said to have blamed <person>Diana</person> for the problems in her marriage and she has repeatedly mocked the princess on her breakfast television programme . </response>


Diana met Will Carling at an exclusive gymnasium in London .

<response> <person>Diana</person> met <person>Will Carling</person> at an exclusive gymnasium in <location>London</location> . </response>


<response> He has always insisted that they were just friends . </response>


London LIFFE futures APT closing prices .

<response> <location>London</location> <organization>LIFFE</organization> futures APT closing prices . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-29


London International Financial Futures Exchange automated pit trading ( APT ) tabular details :

<response> <organization>London International Financial Futures Exchange</organization> automated pit trading ( APT ) tabular details : </response>


<response> CONTRACT ( MONTH ) APT CLOSE SETTLEMENT PREVIOUS SETTLE </response>


LONG GILT ( SEP ) ( 1/32 ) 107-12 107-10 107-06


<response> SHORT STERLING ( SEP ) 94.26 94.26 94.26 </response>


GERMAN GOVT BOND ( SEP ) 97.42 97.38 97.34

<response> <misc>GERMAN</misc> GOVT BOND ( SEP ) 97.42 97.38 97.34 </response>


EUROMARK ( SEP ) 96.84 96.83 96.83

<response> <misc>EUROMARK</misc> ( SEP ) 96.84 96.83 96.83 </response>


ITALIAN GOVT BOND ( SEP ) 115.62 115.58 115.32

<response> <misc>ITALIAN</misc> GOVT BOND ( SEP ) 115.62 115.58 115.32 </response>


EUROLIRA ( SEP ) 91.37 91.36 91.33

<response> <organization>EUROLIRA</organization> ( SEP ) 91.37 91.36 91.33 </response>


EUROSWISS ( SEP ) 97.79 97.80 97.82

<response> <organization>EUROSWISS</organization> ( SEP ) 97.79 97.80 97.82 </response>


FTSE 100 ( SEP ) 3,894.00 3,894.00 3,941.50


Zaire installs first election delegates .

<response> <location>Zaire</location> installs first election delegates . </response>


KINSHASA 1996-08-29

<response> <location>KINSHASA</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


A total of 116 delegates to Zaire 's National Election Commission ( CNE ) were formally installed on Thursday , launching another phase of the Central African nation 's much-delayed democratic transition .

<response> A total of 116 delegates to <location>Zaire</location> 's <organization>National Election Commission</organization> ( <organization>CNE</organization> ) were formally installed on Thursday , launching another phase of the <misc>Central African</misc> nation 's much-delayed democratic transition . </response>


The 116 , representing political parties in the capital Kinshasa , will help organise a voter census , a constitutional referendum planned for January and efforts to brief potential voters on what balloting involves .

<response> The 116 , representing political parties in the capital <location>Kinshasa</location> , will help organise a voter census , a constitutional referendum planned for January and efforts to brief potential voters on what balloting involves . </response>


A total of 9,446 delegates will be deployed throughout Zaire 's 11 provinces for the elections , which must be held by July 1997 under the transitional constitution .

<response> A total of 9,446 delegates will be deployed throughout <location>Zaire</location> 's 11 provinces for the elections , which must be held by July 1997 under the transitional constitution . </response>


<response> Presidential , parliamentary and municipal elections are planned for May . </response>


<response> " We can meet the required deadlines for organising the elections . </response>


All that is needed is for everyone to show goodwill , " Commission spokesman Yoka Lye Mudaba told reporters .

<response> All that is needed is for everyone to show goodwill , " <organization>Commission</organization> spokesman <person>Yoka Lye Mudaba</person> told reporters . </response>


Delegates to the commission from the other 10 provinces will be installed progressively from next week with the provinces of North and South Kivu , Maniema , Shaba and Bandundu having priority , he said .

<response> Delegates to the commission from the other 10 provinces will be installed progressively from next week with the provinces of <location>North</location> and <location>South Kivu</location> , <location>Maniema</location> , <location>Shaba</location> and <location>Bandundu</location> having priority , he said . </response>


<response> The installation of delegates was initially scheduled for July . </response>


<response> Officials said lack of funding had delayed the process . </response>


President Mobutu Sese Seko , who seized power in a 1965 coup , introduced a multi-party system in 1990 but Zaire 's transition has lagged well behind that of other states in the region .

<response> President <person>Mobutu Sese Seko</person> , who seized power in a 1965 coup , introduced a multi-party system in 1990 but <location>Zaire</location> 's transition has lagged well behind that of other states in the region . </response>


In the past , Mobutu has been elected without opposition .

<response> In the past , <person>Mobutu</person> has been elected without opposition . </response>


Nigeria would not refuse Commonwealth officials .

<response> <location>Nigeria</location> would not refuse <organization>Commonwealth</organization> officials . </response>


LAGOS 1996-08-29

<response> <location>LAGOS</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Nigeria would not object to a visit by Commonwealth officials but insists its suspension from the organisation be resolved before any other questions are addressed , Foreign Minister Tom Ikimi said on Thursday .

<response> <location>Nigeria</location> would not object to a visit by <organization>Commonwealth</organization> officials but insists its suspension from the organisation be resolved before any other questions are addressed , Foreign Minister <person>Tom Ikimi</person> said on Thursday . </response>


Ikimi reiterated his position that the Commonwealth had no mandate to send a fact-finding mission .

<response> <person>Ikimi</person> reiterated his position that the <organization>Commonwealth</organization> had no mandate to send a fact-finding mission . </response>


<response> " The request I have received is for their officials to come and talk to my officials . </response>


We cannot object to people wanting to visit Nigeria , " Ikimi told Reuters by telephone from the capital Abuja .

<response> We cannot object to people wanting to visit <location>Nigeria</location> , " <person>Ikimi</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> by telephone from the capital <location>Abuja</location> . </response>


" The fundamental problem we have with the Commonwealth is our unfair suspension .

<response> " The fundamental problem we have with the <organization>Commonwealth</organization> is our unfair suspension . </response>


Any discussions we have at ministerial level will be a continuation of what we began in London on that .

<response> Any discussions we have at ministerial level will be a continuation of what we began in <location>London</location> on that . </response>


<response> Before that is accomplished we cannot address anything else . " </response>


Nigeria was suspended from the Commonwealth in November after the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other minority rights activists in defiance of international pleas for clemency .

<response> <location>Nigeria</location> was suspended from the <organization>Commonwealth</organization> in November after the execution of <person>Ken Saro-Wiwa</person> and eight other minority rights activists in defiance of international pleas for clemency . </response>


A meeting of Commonwealth ministers in London on Wednesday said it planned to send a team of senior officials to Nigeria as soon as possible to persuade Abuja to accept a fact-finding mission .

<response> A meeting of <organization>Commonwealth</organization> ministers in <location>London</location> on Wednesday said it planned to send a team of senior officials to <location>Nigeria</location> as soon as possible to persuade <location>Abuja</location> to accept a fact-finding mission . </response>


<response> The timing of that mission has yet to be determined . </response>


The latest diplomatic row between Nigeria 's military government and the club of Britain and its former colonies erupted over the terms of a visit by Commonwealth ministers to discuss Nigeria 's suspension .

<response> The latest diplomatic row between <location>Nigeria</location> 's military government and the club of <location>Britain</location> and its former colonies erupted over the terms of a visit by <organization>Commonwealth</organization> ministers to discuss <location>Nigeria</location> 's suspension . </response>


Nigeria said they would be restricted to a two-day meeting with government officials , but the Commonwealth said it wanted to hold meetings with people outside the government and called off the visit .

<response> <location>Nigeria</location> said they would be restricted to a two-day meeting with government officials , but the <organization>Commonwealth</organization> said it wanted to hold meetings with people outside the government and called off the visit . </response>


Dutch Queen Beatrix to visit S. Africa in October .

<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> Queen <person>Beatrix</person> to visit <location>S. Africa</location> in October . </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-29

<response> <location>JOHANNESBURG</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands will pay a four-day state visit to South Africa in October , the first by a ruling Dutch monarch , the South African foreign ministry said on Thursday .

<response> Queen <person>Beatrix</person> of <location>The Netherlands</location> will pay a four-day state visit to <location>South Africa</location> in October , the first by a ruling <misc>Dutch</misc> monarch , the <misc>South African</misc> foreign ministry said on Thursday . </response>


She will be accompanied by several officials who will sign a cultural agreement with South Africa , where the Dutch were the first European settlers in 1652 .

<response> She will be accompanied by several officials who will sign a cultural agreement with <location>South Africa</location> , where the <misc>Dutch</misc> were the first <misc>European</misc> settlers in 1652 . </response>


The queen will be accompanied by her husband Prince Claus on the September 30 to October 3 visit .

<response> The queen will be accompanied by her husband Prince <person>Claus</person> on the September 30 to October 3 visit . </response>


Senegal bans guns ahead of local elections .

<response> <location>Senegal</location> bans guns ahead of local elections . </response>


DAKAR 1996-08-29

<response> <location>DAKAR</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


With tension rising among Senegal 's political parties ahead of local elections on November 24 , the interior ministry on Thursday banned the carrying of guns and ammunition until the end of the year .

<response> With tension rising among <location>Senegal</location> 's political parties ahead of local elections on November 24 , the <organization>interior ministry</organization> on Thursday banned the carrying of guns and ammunition until the end of the year . </response>


<response> " It is forbidden for holders of permits for weapons of all categories to transport the said arms and their ammunition outside their homes , " the statement said . </response>


It said the ban applied to Senegalese nationals and foreign residents .

<response> It said the ban applied to <misc>Senegalese</misc> nationals and foreign residents . </response>


Chad parliamentary election set for November 24 .

<response> <location>Chad</location> parliamentary election set for November 24 . </response>


N'DJAMENA 1996-08-29

<response> <location>N'DJAMENA</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


Chad 's President Idriss Deby has signed a decree fixing November 24 as the date for parliamentary elections , state radio said on Thursday .

<response> <location>Chad</location> 's President <person>Idriss Deby</person> has signed a decree fixing November 24 as the date for parliamentary elections , state radio said on Thursday . </response>


Nomads will vote at mobile polling stations around the vast Central African country between November 20 and 24 .

<response> Nomads will vote at mobile polling stations around the vast <misc>Central African</misc> country between November 20 and 24 . </response>


<response> The electoral commission said the new 125-member national assembly would be installed on February 10 . </response>


Deby took power in an armed uprising in 1990 .

<response> <person>Deby</person> took power in an armed uprising in 1990 . </response>


<response> He won 69 percent of votes in the second round of presidential elections on July 3 , 1996 .. </response>


His supporters will contest the parliamentary election in a coalition of 30 mainly small parties , the Republican Front , led by Deby 's Patriotic Salvation Movement .

<response> His supporters will contest the parliamentary election in a coalition of 30 mainly small parties , the <organization>Republican Front</organization> , led by <person>Deby</person> 's <organization>Patriotic Salvation Movement</organization> . </response>


PRESS DIGEST - Ivory Coast - Aug 29 .

<response> PRESS DIGEST - <location>Ivory Coast</location> - Aug 29 . </response>


ABIDJAN 1996-08-29

<response> <location>ABIDJAN</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


These are significant stories in the Ivorian press on Thursday .

<response> These are significant stories in the <misc>Ivorian</misc> press on Thursday . </response>


Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy .

<response> <organization>Reuters</organization> has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy . </response>


FRATERNITE MATIN

<response> <organization>FRATERNITE MATIN</organization> </response>


<response> - Cabinet meeting establishes five new administrative regions and four new departments as part of government decentralisation policy . </response>


LA VOIE

<response> <organization>LA VOIE</organization> </response>


<response> - Members of parliament seek higher pay and more benefits . </response>


The speaker of parliament , Charles Bauza Donwahi , will meet President Henri Konan Bedie on September 3 to discuss their request .

<response> The speaker of parliament , <person>Charles Bauza Donwahi</person> , will meet President <person>Henri Konan Bedie</person> on September 3 to discuss their request . </response>


- Deputy director of animal health department Douati Alphonse says his agents have seized 46 tonnes of illicit pork in a two-week operation to ensure compliance with a ban imposed after an outbreak of swine fever .

<response> - Deputy director of animal health department <person>Douati Alphonse</person> says his agents have seized 46 tonnes of illicit pork in a two-week operation to ensure compliance with a ban imposed after an outbreak of swine fever . </response>


LE JOUR

<response> <organization>LE JOUR</organization> </response>


- Raphael Lakpe , publisher of the daily Le Populaire , was released on Wednesday evening after three days in custody and will appear in court on Thursday morning .

<response> - <person>Raphael Lakpe</person> , publisher of the daily <organization>Le Populaire</organization> , was released on Wednesday evening after three days in custody and will appear in court on Thursday morning . </response>


- Cabinet meeting appoints Colonel Severin Konan Kouame as gendarmerie commander , replacing General Joseph Tanny , who has been appointed secretary-general of the National Security Council .

<response> - Cabinet meeting appoints Colonel <person>Severin Konan Kouame</person> as gendarmerie commander , replacing General <person>Joseph Tanny</person> , who has been appointed secretary-general of the <organization>National Security Council</organization> . </response>


-- Abidjan newsroom +225 21 90 90

<response> -- <location>Abidjan</location> newsroom +225 21 90 90 </response>


NATO releases Serb police , crisis easing - NATO .

<response> <organization>NATO</organization> releases <misc>Serb</misc> police , crisis easing - <organization>NATO</organization> . </response>


SARAJEVO 1996-08-29

<response> <location>SARAJEVO</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


NATO forces released a group of Bosnian Serb policemen late on Thursday and a tense confrontation appeared to be easing , an alliance spokesman said .

<response> <organization>NATO</organization> forces released a group of <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> policemen late on Thursday and a tense confrontation appeared to be easing , an alliance spokesman said . </response>


" The situation in Mahala seems to be very much on its way toward resolution .

<response> " The situation in <location>Mahala</location> seems to be very much on its way toward resolution . </response>


My understanding is the ( Serb ) police have been released ...

<response> My understanding is the ( <misc>Serb</misc> ) police have been released ... </response>


In Zvornik , we think the situation is winding down as well , " NATO spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Max Marriner told Reuters .

<response> In <location>Zvornik</location> , we think the situation is winding down as well , " <organization>NATO</organization> spokesman Lieutenant Colonel <person>Max Marriner</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>


NATO troops detained 65 Bosnian Serb policemen early on Thursday after they attacked Moslem refugees returning to homes in Mahala , a Serb-controlled village on Bosnia 's internal boundary line .

<response> <organization>NATO</organization> troops detained 65 <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> policemen early on Thursday after they attacked <misc>Moslem</misc> refugees returning to homes in <location>Mahala</location> , a <misc>Serb-controlled</misc> village on <location>Bosnia</location> 's internal boundary line . </response>


In apparent retaliation for NATO 's detention of the Serbs , an angry Serb mob including policemen trapped six unarmed U.N. police monitors and three local aides in their office in the town of Zvornik , east of Mahala .

<response> In apparent retaliation for <organization>NATO</organization> 's detention of the <misc>Serbs</misc> , an angry <misc>Serb</misc> mob including policemen trapped six unarmed <organization>U.N.</organization> police monitors and three local aides in their office in the town of <location>Zvornik</location> , east of <location>Mahala</location> . </response>


Marriner said NATO forces confiscated 25 long-barreled AK-47 automatic assault rifles from the detained Serbs before setting them free .

<response> <person>Marriner</person> said <organization>NATO</organization> forces confiscated 25 long-barreled <misc>AK-47</misc> automatic assault rifles from the detained <misc>Serbs</misc> before setting them free . </response>


" Local radio and television there ( in Zvornik ) are advising people to step back and take it easy .

<response> " Local radio and television there ( in <location>Zvornik</location> ) are advising people to step back and take it easy . </response>


We think that when the word about how things are going in Mahala which is about 35 minutes away by road reaches Zvornik that should help , " Marriner said .

<response> We think that when the word about how things are going in <location>Mahala</location> which is about 35 minutes away by road reaches <location>Zvornik</location> that should help , " <person>Marriner</person> said . </response>


Storm kills 11 at Macedonian religious festival .

<response> Storm kills 11 at <misc>Macedonian</misc> religious festival . </response>


SKOPJE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>SKOPJE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


At least 11 people were killed and 60 others injured on Thursday when lightning struck a group of people attending a religious festival in Macedonia , police and municipal officials said .

<response> At least 11 people were killed and 60 others injured on Thursday when lightning struck a group of people attending a religious festival in <location>Macedonia</location> , police and municipal officials said . </response>


Police in Berovo , 150 km ( 90 miles ) west of the capital Skopje , said there were around 15,000 people gathered around the town 's cathedral when the lightning struck the group during a thunderstorm .

<response> Police in <location>Berovo</location> , 150 km ( 90 miles ) west of the capital <location>Skopje</location> , said there were around 15,000 people gathered around the town 's cathedral when the lightning struck the group during a thunderstorm . </response>


Kornblum , Milosevic discuss election crisis .

<response> <person>Kornblum</person> , <person>Milosevic</person> discuss election crisis . </response>


Peter Greste

<response> <person>Peter Greste</person> </response>


BELGRADE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>BELGRADE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


U.S. envoy John Kornblum met Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic on Thursday in an effort to defuse a growing crisis surrounding Bosnia 's post-war elections .

<response> <location>U.S.</location> envoy <person>John Kornblum</person> met <misc>Serbian</misc> President <person>Slobodan Milosevic</person> on Thursday in an effort to defuse a growing crisis surrounding <location>Bosnia</location> 's post-war elections . </response>


The American diplomat arrived in Belgrade two days after international organisers postponed municipal elections in Bosnia due to irregularities in the registration of Serb refugee voters .

<response> The <misc>American</misc> diplomat arrived in <location>Belgrade</location> two days after international organisers postponed municipal elections in <location>Bosnia</location> due to irregularities in the registration of <misc>Serb</misc> refugee voters . </response>


" We discussed the decision to postpone the municipal elections and I made clear it was primarily the manipulation of voter registration by the Republika Srpska ( Bosnian Serb republic ) which led to this development , " Kornblum said after three hours of talks .

<response> " We discussed the decision to postpone the municipal elections and I made clear it was primarily the manipulation of voter registration by the <location>Republika Srpska</location> ( <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> republic ) which led to this development , " <person>Kornblum</person> said after three hours of talks . </response>


But he said the United States still believed it was important to go ahead with national elections in Bosnia as scheduled on September 14 to bolster the peace process .

<response> But he said the <location>United States</location> still believed it was important to go ahead with national elections in <location>Bosnia</location> as scheduled on September 14 to bolster the peace process . </response>


Kornblum gave no indication that he had won any specific commitment from Milosevic , the patron of the Bosnian Serbs , to rectify any abuses in the registration process .

<response> <person>Kornblum</person> gave no indication that he had won any specific commitment from <person>Milosevic</person> , the patron of the <misc>Bosnian Serbs</misc> , to rectify any abuses in the registration process . </response>


Bosnia 's Moslem political parties have urged their refugees to boycott the elections until irregularities with voter registration are resolved .

<response> <location>Bosnia</location> 's <misc>Moslem</misc> political parties have urged their refugees to boycott the elections until irregularities with voter registration are resolved . </response>


Human rights workers say Serbian and Bosnian Serb authorities coerced refugees to register only in Serb-held territory in Bosnia to solidify the results of wartime expulsions and military conquest .

<response> Human rights workers say <misc>Serbian</misc> and <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> authorities coerced refugees to register only in <misc>Serb-held</misc> territory in <location>Bosnia</location> to solidify the results of wartime expulsions and military conquest . </response>


Serbian officials have denied any abuses occurred during a 10-day registration period and the Bosnian Serbs , angry at the postponement of municipal elections , have threatened to hold local polls on their territory without the international community 's blessing .

<response> <misc>Serbian</misc> officials have denied any abuses occurred during a 10-day registration period and the <misc>Bosnian Serbs</misc> , angry at the postponement of municipal elections , have threatened to hold local polls on their territory without the international community 's blessing . </response>


Kornblum said only elections endorsed by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) would be legitimate .

<response> <person>Kornblum</person> said only elections endorsed by the <organization>Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe</organization> ( <organization>OSCE</organization> ) would be legitimate . </response>


<response> " As we have said publicly before , if there is any effort to do so ( hold local elections ) these elections will not be valid , " he said . " </response>


The elections which are valid are those conducted by the international community under the management of the OSCE . "

<response> The elections which are valid are those conducted by the international community under the management of the <organization>OSCE</organization> . " </response>


After meeting Milosevic , Kornblum flew to the Croatian capital Zagreb .

<response> After meeting <person>Milosevic</person> , <person>Kornblum</person> flew to the <misc>Croatian</misc> capital <location>Zagreb</location> . </response>


He was due to head to the Bosnian town of Banja Luka on Friday to meet Bosnian Serb acting president Biljana Plavsic and Bosnian Serb opposition leaders .

<response> He was due to head to the <misc>Bosnian</misc> town of <location>Banja Luka</location> on Friday to meet <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> acting president <person>Biljana Plavsic</person> and <misc>Bosnian Serb</misc> opposition leaders . </response>


He also planned to travel to Sarajevo to oversee the formal dissolution of the separatist Croat mini-state in western Bosnia .

<response> He also planned to travel to <location>Sarajevo</location> to oversee the formal dissolution of the separatist <misc>Croat</misc> mini-state in western <location>Bosnia</location> . </response>


U.N. police , relief workers and NATO officers have reported a rise in political violence across Bosnia in the run-up to the September 14 elections .

<response> <organization>U.N.</organization> police , relief workers and <organization>NATO</organization> officers have reported a rise in political violence across <location>Bosnia</location> in the run-up to the September 14 elections . </response>


Voters will be choosing a three-member presidency and a parliament to rule over a loose union of Bosnia , comprised of a Serb republic and a Moslem-Croat federation .

<response> Voters will be choosing a three-member presidency and a parliament to rule over a loose union of <location>Bosnia</location> , comprised of a <misc>Serb</misc> republic and a <misc>Moslem-Croat</misc> federation . </response>


Gazprom rises to 2,901.48 rbls at auction .

<response> <organization>Gazprom</organization> rises to 2,901.48 rbls at auction . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-08-29

<response> <location>MOSCOW</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


A stake of 10 million shares in Russian gas monopoly RAO Gazprom was sold at auction on Thursday at an average 2,901.48 roubles a share , up from 2,891.00 roubles a week ago , the Federal Securities Corporation ( FFK ) said .

<response> A stake of 10 million shares in <misc>Russian</misc> gas monopoly <organization>RAO Gazprom</organization> was sold at auction on Thursday at an average 2,901.48 roubles a share , up from 2,891.00 roubles a week ago , the <organization>Federal Securities Corporation</organization> ( <organization>FFK</organization> ) said . </response>


Starting price at the auction was 2,746 roubles a share and the 40 lots sold for between 2,840 and 2,998 roubles a share , the FFK said in a statement .

<response> Starting price at the auction was 2,746 roubles a share and the 40 lots sold for between 2,840 and 2,998 roubles a share , the <organization>FFK</organization> said in a statement . </response>


The stake represented 0.042 percent of Gazprom 's capital .

<response> The stake represented 0.042 percent of <organization>Gazprom</organization> 's capital . </response>


The FFK said that since auctions began , 139.75 million shares , equivalent to 0.59 percent of Gazprom , have changed hands .

<response> The <organization>FFK</organization> said that since auctions began , 139.75 million shares , equivalent to 0.59 percent of <organization>Gazprom</organization> , have changed hands . </response>


Gazprom , Russia 's biggest company by market capitalisation , has massive reserves and potentially huge earnings .

<response> <organization>Gazprom</organization> , <location>Russia</location> 's biggest company by market capitalisation , has massive reserves and potentially huge earnings . </response>


<response> However , its 23.6 billion shares are highly illiquid and management permission is required to sell them . </response>


Gazprom has recently tightened these rules , making it harder for shareholders to sell to whoever they want , when they want .

<response> <organization>Gazprom</organization> has recently tightened these rules , making it harder for shareholders to sell to whoever they want , when they want . </response>


<response> The company has organised regular auctions of its shares to create an orderly market in the paper . </response>


<response> At the first auction on March 6 , shares sold for an average 406.6 roubles each , and prices have been rising steadily since then , but the rise in price this week and last was much less than in previous auctions . </response>


On the Russian Trading System , Gazprom shares rose 25 percent on Thursday to $ 0.375 from $ 0.300 , after falling by over a third earlier this week .

<response> On the <misc>Russian Trading System</misc> , <organization>Gazprom</organization> shares rose 25 percent on Thursday to $ 0.375 from $ 0.300 , after falling by over a third earlier this week . </response>


-- Artyom Danielyan , Moscow Newsroom , +7095 941 8520

<response> -- <person>Artyom Danielyan</person> , <organization>Moscow Newsroom</organization> , +7095 941 8520 </response>


Serbian policeman shot dead in Kosovo province .

<response> <misc>Serbian</misc> policeman shot dead in <location>Kosovo</location> province . </response>


BELGRADE 1996-08-29

<response> <location>BELGRADE</location> 1996-08-29 </response>


A policeman has been shot dead in Serbia 's troubled Kosovo province , Serbian police said on Thursday .

<response> A policeman has been shot dead in <location>Serbia</location> 's troubled <location>Kosovo</location> province , <misc>Serbian</misc> police said on Thursday . </response>


It was the fifth attack on police this month in the southern province , a hot spot of ethnic tension where the Albanian majority have boycotted Serbian institutions and set up their own , which are considered illegal by Belgrade .

<response> It was the fifth attack on police this month in the southern province , a hot spot of ethnic tension where the <misc>Albanian</misc> majority have boycotted <misc>Serbian</misc> institutions and set up their own , which are considered illegal by <location>Belgrade</location> . </response>