Implats posted year attributable profit of 176 million rand from 281 million previously .

<response> <organization>Implats</organization> posted year attributable profit of 176 million rand from 281 million previously . </response>


<response> Not only did the company lock in 3.92 rand per dollar in February / March , but it suffered output losses due to a furnace shutdown last August . </response>


<response> The rand was last bid at 4.5350 against the dollar . </response>


Nor was Implats the only operation to fail output targets .

<response> Nor was <organization>Implats</organization> the only operation to fail output targets . </response>


Ingwe Coal Corporation Ltd was hit hard by heavy rains .

<response> <organization>Ingwe Coal Corporation Ltd</organization> was hit hard by heavy rains . </response>


It forfeited nearly one million tonnes of production to flooding at its mines in Mpumulanga province .

<response> It forfeited nearly one million tonnes of production to flooding at its mines in <location>Mpumulanga</location> province . </response>


But Gilbertson said the greatest gloom in the year came from the European Commission 's blocking of Implats ' proposed merger with Lonrho Plc 's platinum interests .

<response> But <person>Gilbertson</person> said the greatest gloom in the year came from the <organization>European Commission</organization> 's blocking of <organization>Implats</organization> ' proposed merger with <organization>Lonrho Plc</organization> 's platinum interests . </response>


<response> " The big disappointment for the year was the failure of the platinum merger . </response>


From Gencor 's perspective we are taking the position that it is not on , " Gilbertson said .

<response> From <organization>Gencor</organization> 's perspective we are taking the position that it is not on , " <person>Gilbertson</person> said . </response>


Looking ahead to the current financial year , he said that Gencor would boost earnings further .

<response> Looking ahead to the current financial year , he said that <organization>Gencor</organization> would boost earnings further . </response>


" Gencor is well placed to take up the challenges of the future .

<response> " <organization>Gencor</organization> is well placed to take up the challenges of the future . </response>


<response> The group is soundly structured and prudently financed and is blessed with an excellent portfolio of world-class businesses . </response>


<response> I think we can look forward to further growth " . </response>


Citing the disposal of Gencor 's stake in industrial holdings group Malbak Ltd for one billion rand among other smaller disposals , Gilbertson said Gencor had pruned its portfolio to concentrate on core assets .

<response> Citing the disposal of <organization>Gencor</organization> 's stake in industrial holdings group <organization>Malbak Ltd</organization> for one billion rand among other smaller disposals , <person>Gilbertson</person> said <organization>Gencor</organization> had pruned its portfolio to concentrate on core assets . </response>


<response> " We 've tried to clean up our overall portfolio by disposing of non-core assets . </response>


The biggest of those was Malbak .

<response> The biggest of those was <organization>Malbak</organization> . </response>


Overall a very substantial pruning ...

<response> Overall a very substantial pruning ... </response>


leaving Gencor clearly structured along commodity lines , " Gilbertson said .

<response> leaving <organization>Gencor</organization> clearly structured along commodity lines , " <person>Gilbertson</person> said . </response>


<response> He added that the group still had about 85 million rand after tax invested in various shares , which were market for disposal when required . </response>


Referring to Gencor 's increased 41.5 percent stake in Ingwe , Gilbertson said the group would wait for coal shares to be cheaper before considering snapping up more .

<response> Referring to <organization>Gencor</organization> 's increased 41.5 percent stake in <organization>Ingwe</organization> , <person>Gilbertson</person> said the group would wait for coal shares to be cheaper before considering snapping up more . </response>


" I think we would have liked to have more of Ingwe but it 's the question of adding value .

<response> " I think we would have liked to have more of <organization>Ingwe</organization> but it 's the question of adding value . </response>


When we bought the shares we bought ...

<response> When we bought the shares we bought ... </response>


<response> at quite a bit lower than the price is now ... </response>


<response> maybe if we just wait another few years for the next downturn in coal . " </response>


Finally , Gilbertson said a growing proportion of Gencor 's income was coming from offshore and unlisted investments .

<response> Finally , <person>Gilbertson</person> said a growing proportion of <organization>Gencor</organization> 's income was coming from offshore and unlisted investments . </response>


-- Johannesburg newsroom +27 11 482-1003

<response> -- <location>Johannesburg</location> newsroom +27 11 482-1003 </response>


Advanced Medical buying IVAC Medical .

<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> buying <organization>IVAC Medical</organization> . </response>


SAN DIEGO 1996-08-26

<response> <location>SAN DIEGO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Advanced Medical Inc. said Monday it will buy IVAC Medical Systems Inc. , a former Eli Lilly & Co .

<response> <organization>Advanced Medical Inc.</organization> said Monday it will buy <organization>IVAC Medical Systems Inc.</organization> , a former <organization>Eli Lilly & Co</organization> . </response>


<response> unit , for about $ 400 million in cash , creating one of the world 's largest makers of intravenous infusion therapy products . </response>


Under the agreement , IVAC and Advanced Medical 's wholly owned subsidiary , IMED Corp. , will merge to form a new company that will develop and manufacture infusion pumps that regulate the amount of intravenous fluid being administered to a patient , as well as proprietary disposable products .

<response> Under the agreement , <organization>IVAC</organization> and <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> 's wholly owned subsidiary , <organization>IMED Corp.</organization> , will merge to form a new company that will develop and manufacture infusion pumps that regulate the amount of intravenous fluid being administered to a patient , as well as proprietary disposable products . </response>


<response> The combined company will have estimated revenues of $ 353 million . </response>


Advanced Medical , through IMED , is already one of the nation 's largest developers and manufacturers of intravenous infusion pumps and proprietary disposable products .

<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> , through <organization>IMED</organization> , is already one of the nation 's largest developers and manufacturers of intravenous infusion pumps and proprietary disposable products . </response>


It has sales in 38 foreign countries .

<response> It has sales in 38 foreign countries . </response>


San Diego-based IVAC is a major provider of infusion systems and related technologies to the health-care industry .

<response> <misc>San Diego-based</misc> <organization>IVAC</organization> is a major provider of infusion systems and related technologies to the health-care industry . </response>


It has manufacturing plants in San Diego ; Creedmoor , N.C. ; Hampshire , England ; and Tijuana , Mexico , and distributes its prodcuts in more than 120 countries .

<response> It has manufacturing plants in <location>San Diego</location> ; <location>Creedmoor</location> , <location>N.C.</location> ; <location>Hampshire</location> , <location>England</location> ; and <location>Tijuana</location> , <location>Mexico</location> , and distributes its prodcuts in more than 120 countries . </response>


Eli Lilly sold IVAC on Dec. 31 , 1994 to DLJ Merchant Banking Partners LP , River Medical Inc. and other investors .

<response> <organization>Eli Lilly</organization> sold <organization>IVAC</organization> on Dec. 31 , 1994 to <organization>DLJ Merchant Banking Partners LP</organization> , <organization>River Medical Inc.</organization> and other investors . </response>


Advanced Medical said it expects to take an unspecified one-time charge to pay for the merger .

<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> said it expects to take an unspecified one-time charge to pay for the merger . </response>


<response> It did not say when the charge would be taken . </response>


" The addition of IVAC is expected to contribute to financial results in the full second quarter of 1997 , " the companies said .

<response> " The addition of <organization>IVAC</organization> is expected to contribute to financial results in the full second quarter of 1997 , " the companies said . </response>


<response> The merger will add to both companies ' historical leadership in infusion therapy and technology-based drug delivery devices , they said . </response>


In 1968 , IVAC introduced the world 's first infusion therapy monitoring device .

<response> In 1968 , <organization>IVAC</organization> introduced the world 's first infusion therapy monitoring device . </response>


A year later IVAC improved its system with the addition of an IV pump that regulated the flow of liquids through positive pressure .

<response> A year later <organization>IVAC</organization> improved its system with the addition of an IV pump that regulated the flow of liquids through positive pressure . </response>


IMED introduced the world 's first volumetric infusion pump in 1974 .

<response> <organization>IMED</organization> introduced the world 's first volumetric infusion pump in 1974 . </response>


IMED had profits of $ 1.7 million , or 6 cents per fully diluted common share , on $ 53.9 million in revenues in the first half of 1996 .

<response> <organization>IMED</organization> had profits of $ 1.7 million , or 6 cents per fully diluted common share , on $ 53.9 million in revenues in the first half of 1996 . </response>


Excluding the effect of a one-time restructuring charge of $ 17.4 million , IVAC had net income of $ 4.2 million on net sales of $ 112.8 million for the 1996 first half .

<response> Excluding the effect of a one-time restructuring charge of $ 17.4 million , <organization>IVAC</organization> had net income of $ 4.2 million on net sales of $ 112.8 million for the 1996 first half . </response>


Advanced Medical reported profits of $ 8.4 million on sales of $ 29.2 million in the quarter ended June 30 .

<response> <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> reported profits of $ 8.4 million on sales of $ 29.2 million in the quarter ended June 30 . </response>


William J. Mercer , IVAC president and chief executive officer , will become the president and CEO of Advanced Medical .

<response> <person>William J. Mercer</person> , <organization>IVAC</organization> president and chief executive officer , will become the president and CEO of <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> . </response>


He led the transition of IVAC to a privately held company and was previously senior vice president at Mallinckrodt Group Inc .

<response> He led the transition of <organization>IVAC</organization> to a privately held company and was previously senior vice president at <organization>Mallinckrodt Group Inc</organization> . </response>


Joseph Kuhn , Advanced Medical and IMED president , will become the new company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer .

<response> <person>Joseph Kuhn</person> , <organization>Advanced Medical</organization> and <organization>IMED</organization> president , will become the new company 's executive vice president and chief financial officer . </response>


<response> The deal is expected to close by the first quarter of 1997 , subject to regulatory approval . </response>


<response> It has already been approved by both companies ' boards . </response>


Dow rises on Philip Morris , other stocks lower .

<response> <misc>Dow</misc> rises on <organization>Philip Morris</organization> , other stocks lower . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-26

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


The Dow Jones industrial average opened slightly higher on Monday , boosted by Philip Morris , which gained four to 92 .

<response> The <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average opened slightly higher on Monday , boosted by <organization>Philip Morris</organization> , which gained four to 92 . </response>


<response> Other shares were slightly lower , mirroring bonds . </response>


The Dow was up eight to 5,731 , while the NASDAQ Index was off fractionally to 1,143 and the S&P Index down one to 666 .

<response> The <misc>Dow</misc> was up eight to 5,731 , while the <misc>NASDAQ Index</misc> was off fractionally to 1,143 and the <misc>S&P Index</misc> down one to 666 . </response>


New York Stock Exchange advances lagged declines by 476/698 while NASDAQ advances led declines 837/763 .

<response> <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> advances lagged declines by 476/698 while <misc>NASDAQ</misc> advances led declines 837/763 . </response>


The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond was off 2/32 to yield 6.96 percent .

<response> The 30-year <organization>U.S. Treasury</organization> bond was off 2/32 to yield 6.96 percent . </response>


RUGBY LEAGUE - ST HELENS CLINCH SUPER LEAGUE TITLE .

<response> <misc>RUGBY LEAGUE</misc> - <organization>ST HELENS</organization> CLINCH SUPER LEAGUE TITLE . </response>


ST HELENS , England 1996-08-26

<response> <location>ST HELENS</location> , <location>England</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


St Helens completed their first league and Challenge Cup double in 30 years on Monday when they thrashed Warrington 66-14 to clinch the inaugural Super League title .

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> completed their first league and <misc>Challenge Cup</misc> double in 30 years on Monday when they thrashed <organization>Warrington</organization> 66-14 to clinch the inaugural <misc>Super League</misc> title . </response>


St Helens secured the two points they needed in the last game of the season at Knowsley Road to win their first championship since 1975 and their first double since 1966 .

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> secured the two points they needed in the last game of the season at <location>Knowsley Road</location> to win their first championship since 1975 and their first double since 1966 . </response>


In rain-soaked conditions , centre Alan Hunte grabbed a hat-trick of tries , while Tommy Martyn , Anthony Sullivan and Paul Newlove each scored two .

<response> In rain-soaked conditions , centre <person>Alan Hunte</person> grabbed a hat-trick of tries , while <person>Tommy Martyn</person> , <person>Anthony Sullivan</person> and <person>Paul Newlove</person> each scored two . </response>


Captain and goalkicker Bobbie Goulding scored 18 points .

<response> Captain and goalkicker <person>Bobbie Goulding</person> scored 18 points . </response>


St Helens 's triumph marked the end of Wigan 's seven-year reign as British champions .

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> 's triumph marked the end of <organization>Wigan</organization> 's seven-year reign as <misc>British</misc> champions . </response>


St Helens needed to win on Monday to take the title -- a defeat or draw would have allowed Wigan their eighth consecutive championship .

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> needed to win on Monday to take the title -- a defeat or draw would have allowed <organization>Wigan</organization> their eighth consecutive championship . </response>


They were also the toast of London Broncos , who managed to scrape into the top four ahead of Warrington and qualify for the end-of-season play-offs .

<response> They were also the toast of <organization>London Broncos</organization> , who managed to scrape into the top four ahead of <organization>Warrington</organization> and qualify for the end-of-season play-offs . </response>


Bradford finished third .

<response> <organization>Bradford</organization> finished third . </response>


St Helens have now set their sights on taking the treble by winning the end-of-season premiership which begins with next Sunday 's semifinal against London .

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> have now set their sights on taking the treble by winning the end-of-season premiership which begins with next Sunday 's semifinal against <organization>London</organization> . </response>


RALLYING - 1,000 LAKES RALLY RESULT / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS .

<response> RALLYING - <misc>1,000 LAKES RALLY</misc> RESULT / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS . </response>


JYVASKLYA , Finland 1996-08-26

<response> <location>JYVASKLYA</location> , <location>Finland</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Result of the 1,000

<response> Result of the <misc>1,000</misc> </response>


Lakes Rally which ended on Monday :

<response> <misc>Lakes Rally</misc> which ended on Monday : </response>


1. Tommi Makinen ( Finland ) Mitsubishi Lancer 4 hours 4 minutes

<response> 1. <person>Tommi Makinen</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Mitsubishi Lancer</misc> 4 hours 4 minutes </response>


13 seconds


2. Juha Kankkunen ( Finland ) Toyota Celica 46 seconds behind

<response> 2. <person>Juha Kankkunen</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Toyota Celica</misc> 46 seconds behind </response>


3. Jarmo Kytolehto ( Finland ) Ford Escort 2:37

<response> 3. <person>Jarmo Kytolehto</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Ford Escort</misc> 2:37 </response>


4. Marcus Gronholm ( Finland ) Toyota Celica 2:42

<response> 4. <person>Marcus Gronholm</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Toyota Celica</misc> 2:42 </response>


5. Kenneth Eriksson ( Sweden ) Subaru Impreza 3:22

<response> 5. <person>Kenneth Eriksson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) <misc>Subaru Impreza</misc> 3:22 </response>


6. Thomas Radstrom ( Sweden ) Toyota Celica 4.09

<response> 6. <person>Thomas Radstrom</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) <misc>Toyota Celica</misc> 4.09 </response>


7. Sebastian Lindholm ( Finland ) Ford Escort 5:17

<response> 7. <person>Sebastian Lindholm</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Ford Escort</misc> 5:17 </response>


8. Lasse Lampi ( Finland ) Mitsubishi Lancer 12:01

<response> 8. <person>Lasse Lampi</person> ( <location>Finland</location> ) <misc>Mitsubishi Lancer</misc> 12:01 </response>


9. Rui Madeira ( Portugal ) Toyota Celica 16:34

<response> 9. <person>Rui Madeira</person> ( <location>Portugal</location> ) <misc>Toyota Celica</misc> 16:34 </response>


10. Angelo Medeghini ( Italy ) Subaru Impreza 18:28

<response> 10. <person>Angelo Medeghini</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) <misc>Subaru Impreza</misc> 18:28 </response>


RALLYING - MAKINEN STEPS UP TITLE BID WITH LAKES WIN .

<response> RALLYING - <person>MAKINEN</person> STEPS UP TITLE BID WITH <misc>LAKES</misc> WIN . </response>


JYVASKYLA , Finland 1996-08-26

<response> <location>JYVASKYLA</location> , <location>Finland</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Tommi Makinen took a significant step towards becoming world rally champion with a brilliant victory in the 1000 Lakes Rally on Monday .

<response> <person>Tommi Makinen</person> took a significant step towards becoming world rally champion with a brilliant victory in the <misc>1000 Lakes Rally</misc> on Monday . </response>


Mitsubishi driver Makinen stopped experienced fellow Finn Juha Kankkunen in his tracks on the final day of the 1,452-km rally , doubling his lead on the first two decisive stages .

<response> <organization>Mitsubishi</organization> driver <person>Makinen</person> stopped experienced fellow <misc>Finn</misc> <person>Juha Kankkunen</person> in his tracks on the final day of the 1,452-km rally , doubling his lead on the first two decisive stages . </response>


" This was the most difficult win - three days at 125 percent effort , " said Makinen , whose success completed his 1,000 Lakes hat-trick .

<response> " This was the most difficult win - three days at 125 percent effort , " said <person>Makinen</person> , whose success completed his <misc>1,000 Lakes</misc> hat-trick . </response>


Kankkunen was runner-up in his Toyota as Finland 's Jarmo Kytolehto produced a remarkable drive to finish third in his Ford .

<response> <person>Kankkunen</person> was runner-up in his <organization>Toyota</organization> as <location>Finland</location> 's <person>Jarmo Kytolehto</person> produced a remarkable drive to finish third in his <organization>Ford</organization> . </response>


Swede Kenneth Eriksson kept Subaru in the hunt for the manufacturers ' title with fifth place in spite of a gearbox problem that nearly forced him off the road close to the end of the event .

<response> <misc>Swede</misc> <person>Kenneth Eriksson</person> kept <organization>Subaru</organization> in the hunt for the manufacturers ' title with fifth place in spite of a gearbox problem that nearly forced him off the road close to the end of the event . </response>


Maakinen 's and Mitsubishi 's positions were strengthened by the late retirement of Spain 's Carlos Sainz when his Ford gearbox failed .

<response> <person>Maakinen</person> 's and <organization>Mitsubishi</organization> 's positions were strengthened by the late retirement of <location>Spain</location> 's <person>Carlos Sainz</person> when his <organization>Ford</organization> gearbox failed . </response>


Makinen , with 95 points , now leads his nearest championship rival , Sainz , by 32 points .

<response> <person>Makinen</person> , with 95 points , now leads his nearest championship rival , <person>Sainz</person> , by 32 points . </response>


RALLYING - MAKINEN WINS 1,000 LAKES RALLY .

<response> RALLYING - <person>MAKINEN</person> WINS <misc>1,000 LAKES RALLY</misc> . </response>


JYVASKYLA , Finland 1996-08-26


Tommi Makinen of Finland , driving a Mitsubishi , on Monday won the 1,000 Lakes Rally , sixth round of the world championship .

<response> <person>Tommi Makinen</person> of <location>Finland</location> , driving a <organization>Mitsubishi</organization> , on Monday won the <misc>1,000 Lakes Rally</misc> , sixth round of the world championship . </response>


SOCCER - SHARPE HITS WINNER TO EASE PRESSURE ON LEEDS .

<response> SOCCER - <person>SHARPE</person> HITS WINNER TO EASE PRESSURE ON <organization>LEEDS</organization> . </response>


LEEDS , England 1996-08-26

<response> <location>LEEDS</location> , <location>England</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Winger Lee Sharpe hit a superb strike from the edge of the penalty area to give Leeds their first win of the season on Monday and leave hapless Wimbledon anchored at the bottom of the England premier league .

<response> Winger <person>Lee Sharpe</person> hit a superb strike from the edge of the penalty area to give <organization>Leeds</organization> their first win of the season on Monday and leave hapless <organization>Wimbledon</organization> anchored at the bottom of the <location>England</location> premier league . </response>


Sharpe repaid a huge slice of the 4.5 million pound ( $ 6.98 million ) fee Leeds handed Manchester United for his services with a top-draw second-half goal to hand Wimbledon their third successive defeat .

<response> <person>Sharpe</person> repaid a huge slice of the 4.5 million pound ( $ 6.98 million ) fee <organization>Leeds</organization> handed <organization>Manchester United</organization> for his services with a top-draw second-half goal to hand <organization>Wimbledon</organization> their third successive defeat . </response>


Ian Rush , the Welsh striker signed from Liverpool in the close season , set up the goal , feeding Sharpe as he galloped forward and the former England winger cut inside onto his unfavoured right foot to arc a shot into the right-hand corner of the net .

<response> <person>Ian Rush</person> , the <misc>Welsh</misc> striker signed from <organization>Liverpool</organization> in the close season , set up the goal , feeding <person>Sharpe</person> as he galloped forward and the former <location>England</location> winger cut inside onto his unfavoured right foot to arc a shot into the right-hand corner of the net . </response>


The only goal of the match also brought some relief for under-fire Leeds manager Howard Wilkinson following the team 's poor start to the season .

<response> The only goal of the match also brought some relief for under-fire <organization>Leeds</organization> manager <person>Howard Wilkinson</person> following the team 's poor start to the season . </response>


Home fans frequently booed their own side until Sharpe turned the jeers to cheers .

<response> Home fans frequently booed their own side until <person>Sharpe</person> turned the jeers to cheers . </response>


SOCCER - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMARY .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ENGLISH</misc> PREMIER LEAGUE SUMMARY . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


Summary of Monday 's English

<response> Summary of Monday 's <misc>English</misc> </response>


premier league soccer match :

<response> premier league soccer match : </response>


Leeds 1 ( Sharpe 58th minute ) Wimbledon 0 .

<response> <organization>Leeds</organization> 1 ( <person>Sharpe</person> 58th minute ) <organization>Wimbledon</organization> 0 . </response>


Halftime 0-0 .


Attendance 25,860 .

<response> Attendance 25,860 . </response>


SOCCER - ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULT / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ENGLISH</misc> PREMIER LEAGUE RESULT / STANDINGS . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26


Result of an English premier

<response> Result of an <misc>English</misc> premier </response>


league soccer match on Monday :

<response> league soccer match on Monday : </response>


Leeds 1 Wimbledon 0

<response> <organization>Leeds</organization> 1 <organization>Wimbledon</organization> 0 </response>


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


for , against , points ) :

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


Sheffield Wednesday 3 3 0 0 6 2 9

<response> <organization>Sheffield Wednesday</organization> 3 3 0 0 6 2 9 </response>


Chelsea 3 2 1 0 3 0 7

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


Arsenal 3 2 0 1 4 2 6

<response> <organization>Arsenal</organization> 3 2 0 1 4 2 6 </response>


Aston Villa 3 2 0 1 4 2 6

<response> <organization>Aston Villa</organization> 3 2 0 1 4 2 6 </response>


Manchester United 3 1 2 0 7 4 5

<response> <organization>Manchester United</organization> 3 1 2 0 7 4 5 </response>


Sunderland 3 1 2 0 4 1 5

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


Liverpool 3 1 2 0 5 3 5

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


Everton 3 1 2 0 4 2 5

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


Tottenham 3 1 2 0 3 1 5

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


Nottingham Forest 3 1 1 1 5 5 4

<response> <organization>Nottingham Forest</organization> 3 1 1 1 5 5 4 </response>


Leeds 3 1 1 1 4 5 4

<response> <organization>Leeds</organization> 3 1 1 1 4 5 4 </response>


West Ham 3 1 1 1 3 4 4

<response> <organization>West Ham</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 </response>


Leicester 3 1 1 1 2 3 4

<response> <organization>Leicester</organization> 3 1 1 1 2 3 4 </response>


Newcastle 3 1 0 2 3 4 3

<response> <organization>Newcastle</organization> 3 1 0 2 3 4 3 </response>


Middlesbrough 3 0 2 1 4 5 2

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


Derby 3 0 2 1 4 6 2

<response> <organization>Derby</organization> 3 0 2 1 4 6 2 </response>


Southampton 3 0 1 2 2 4 1

<response> <organization>Southampton</organization> 3 0 1 2 2 4 1 </response>


Blackburn 3 0 1 2 2 5 1

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


Coventry 3 0 1 2 1 6 1

<response> <organization>Coventry</organization> 3 0 1 2 1 6 1 </response>


Wimbledon 3 0 0 3 0 6 0

<response> <organization>Wimbledon</organization> 3 0 0 3 0 6 0 </response>


CRICKET - PAKISTAN 'S WASIM AKRAM JOINS 300 CLUB .

<response> CRICKET - <location>PAKISTAN</location> 'S <person>WASIM AKRAM</person> JOINS 300 CLUB . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


Wasim Akram 's three-wicket haul

<response> <person>Wasim Akram</person> 's three-wicket haul </response>


for Pakistan in England 's second innings at The Oval on Monday

<response> for <location>Pakistan</location> in <location>England</location> 's second innings at <location>The Oval</location> on Monday </response>


gave him his 300th test match wicket .

<response> gave him his 300th test match wicket . </response>


Wasim becomes the 11th player to join the 300-club of

<response> <person>Wasim</person> becomes the 11th player to join the 300-club of </response>


bowlers and the second Pakistani , after Imran Khan , to achieve

<response> bowlers and the second <misc>Pakistani</misc> , after <person>Imran Khan</person> , to achieve </response>


the feat .


<response> Other cricketers who have taken over 300 Test wickets : </response>


Kapil Dev ( India ) 434 wickets , 131 Tests

<response> <person>Kapil Dev</person> ( <location>India</location> ) 434 wickets , 131 Tests </response>


Richard Hadlee ( New Zealand ) 431 , 86

<response> <person>Richard Hadlee</person> ( <location>New Zealand</location> ) 431 , 86 </response>


Ian Botham ( England ) 383 , 102

<response> <person>Ian Botham</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 383 , 102 </response>


Malcolm Marshall ( West Indies ) 376 , 81

<response> <person>Malcolm Marshall</person> ( <location>West Indies</location> ) 376 , 81 </response>


Imran Khan ( Pakistan ) 362 , 88

<response> <person>Imran Khan</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) 362 , 88 </response>


Dennis Lillee ( Australia ) 355 , 70

<response> <person>Dennis Lillee</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 355 , 70 </response>


Bob Willis ( England ) 325 , 90

<response> <person>Bob Willis</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 325 , 90 </response>


Lance Gibbs ( West Indies ) 309 , 79

<response> <person>Lance Gibbs</person> ( <location>West Indies</location> ) 309 , 79 </response>


Fred Trueman ( England ) 307 , 67

<response> <person>Fred Trueman</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 307 , 67 </response>


Courtney Walsh ( West Indies ) 309 , 82

<response> <person>Courtney Walsh</person> ( <location>West Indies</location> ) 309 , 82 </response>


Wasim Akram ( Pakistan ) 300 , 70

<response> <person>Wasim Akram</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) 300 , 70 </response>


CRICKET - ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS .

<response> CRICKET - <misc>ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP</misc> STANDINGS . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


English County Championship

<response> <misc>English County Championship</misc> </response>


<response> cricket standings after Monday 's matches ( tabulated under </response>


<response> played , won , lost , drawn , batting bonus points , bowling bonus </response>


points , total points ) :

<response> points , total points ) : </response>


Essex 13 7 2 4 45 43 212

<response> <organization>Essex</organization> 13 7 2 4 45 43 212 </response>


Kent 14 7 1 6 42 40 212

<response> <organization>Kent</organization> 14 7 1 6 42 40 212 </response>


Derbyshire 13 7 2 4 41 43 208

<response> <organization>Derbyshire</organization> 13 7 2 4 41 43 208 </response>


Leicestershire 13 6 1 6 43 45 202

<response> <organization>Leicestershire</organization> 13 6 1 6 43 45 202 </response>


Surrey 13 6 1 6 37 48 199

<response> <organization>Surrey</organization> 13 6 1 6 37 48 199 </response>


Yorkshire 14 6 5 3 41 46 192

<response> <organization>Yorkshire</organization> 14 6 5 3 41 46 192 </response>


Warwickshire 13 6 4 3 32 43 180

<response> <organization>Warwickshire</organization> 13 6 4 3 32 43 180 </response>


Middlesex 13 5 5 3 26 45 160

<response> <organization>Middlesex</organization> 13 5 5 3 26 45 160 </response>


Sussex 13 5 6 2 27 43 156

<response> <organization>Sussex</organization> 13 5 6 2 27 43 156 </response>


Somerset 13 4 5 4 27 49 152

<response> <organization>Somerset</organization> 13 4 5 4 27 49 152 </response>


Worcestershire 13 3 3 7 33 48 150

<response> <organization>Worcestershire</organization> 13 3 3 7 33 48 150 </response>


Glamorgan 13 4 5 4 36 32 144

<response> <organization>Glamorgan</organization> 13 4 5 4 36 32 144 </response>


Hampshire 13 3 5 5 28 46 137

<response> <organization>Hampshire</organization> 13 3 5 5 28 46 137 </response>


Gloucestershire 14 3 6 5 19 47 129

<response> <organization>Gloucestershire</organization> 14 3 6 5 19 47 129 </response>


Northamptonshire 13 2 6 5 30 43 120

<response> <organization>Northamptonshire</organization> 13 2 6 5 30 43 120 </response>


Lancashire 13 1 4 8 38 37 115

<response> <organization>Lancashire</organization> 13 1 4 8 38 37 115 </response>


Nottinghamshire 13 1 6 6 34 40 108

<response> <organization>Nottinghamshire</organization> 13 1 6 6 34 40 108 </response>


Durham 14 0 9 5 22 50 87

<response> <organization>Durham</organization> 14 0 9 5 22 50 87 </response>


CRICKET - ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS .

<response> CRICKET - <misc>ENGLISH COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP</misc> RESULTS . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


Results on the final day of

<response> Results on the final day of </response>


four-day English County Championship cricket matches on Monday :

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


At Colchester : Essex beat Gloucestershire by an innings and

<response> At <location>Colchester</location> : <organization>Essex</organization> beat <organization>Gloucestershire</organization> by an innings and </response>


64 runs .


Gloucestershire 280 and 188 ( J. Russell 57 , M. Lynch 50 ;

<response> <organization>Gloucestershire</organization> 280 and 188 ( <person>J. Russell</person> 57 , <person>M. Lynch</person> 50 ; </response>


N. Williams 5-43 ) .

<response> <person>N. Williams</person> 5-43 ) . </response>


Essex 532-8 declared ( G. Gooch 111 , R. Irani 91 ,

<response> <organization>Essex</organization> 532-8 declared ( <person>G. Gooch</person> 111 , <person>R. Irani</person> 91 , </response>


P. Prichard 88 , D. Robinson 72 ; M. Alleyne 4-80 ) .

<response> <person>P. Prichard</person> 88 , <person>D. Robinson</person> 72 ; <person>M. Alleyne</person> 4-80 ) . </response>


Essex 24 points ,

<response> <organization>Essex</organization> 24 points , </response>


Gloucestershire 3 .

<response> <organization>Gloucestershire</organization> 3 . </response>


At Cardiff : Match drawn .

<response> At <location>Cardiff</location> : Match drawn . </response>


Kent 323-5 declared ( C. Hooper 77 ,

<response> <organization>Kent</organization> 323-5 declared ( <person>C. Hooper</person> 77 , </response>


D. Fulton 64 , N. Llong 63 , M. Walker 59 ) and second innings

<response> <person>D. Fulton</person> 64 , <person>N. Llong</person> 63 , <person>M. Walker</person> 59 ) and second innings </response>


forfeited .


Glamorgan first innings forfeited and 273-5 ( H. Morris

<response> <organization>Glamorgan</organization> first innings forfeited and 273-5 ( <person>H. Morris</person> </response>


118 , A. Cottey 70 ) .

<response> 118 , <person>A. Cottey</person> 70 ) . </response>


Glamorgan 5 points , Kent 6 .

<response> <organization>Glamorgan</organization> 5 points , <organization>Kent</organization> 6 . </response>


At Northampton : Northamptonshire beat Sussex by 6 wickets .

<response> At <location>Northampton</location> : <organization>Northamptonshire</organization> beat <organization>Sussex</organization> by 6 wickets . </response>


Sussex 389 and 112 .

<response> <organization>Sussex</organization> 389 and 112 . </response>


Northamptonshire 361 and 142-4 .

<response> <organization>Northamptonshire</organization> 361 and 142-4 . </response>


Northamptonshire 24 points , Sussex 8 .

<response> <organization>Northamptonshire</organization> 24 points , <organization>Sussex</organization> 8 . </response>


At Trent Bridge : Match abandoned as a draw - rain .

<response> At <location>Trent Bridge</location> : Match abandoned as a draw - rain . </response>


Nottinghamshire 446-9 declared and 53-0 .

<response> <organization>Nottinghamshire</organization> 446-9 declared and 53-0 . </response>


Surrey 128-4 declared

<response> <organization>Surrey</organization> 128-4 declared </response>


( A. Brown 56 not out ) .

<response> ( <person>A. Brown</person> 56 not out ) . </response>


Nottinghamshire 8 points , Surrey 7 .

<response> <organization>Nottinghamshire</organization> 8 points , <organization>Surrey</organization> 7 . </response>


At Worcester : Match drawn .

<response> At <location>Worcester</location> : Match drawn . </response>


Warwickshire 310 and 162-4

<response> <organization>Warwickshire</organization> 310 and 162-4 </response>


declared .


Worcestershire 205-9 declared ( K. Spiring 52 ; A. Giles

<response> <organization>Worcestershire</organization> 205-9 declared ( <person>K. Spiring</person> 52 ; <person>A. Giles</person> </response>


3-12 ) and 164-4 ( P. Weston 52 ) .

<response> 3-12 ) and 164-4 ( <person>P. Weston</person> 52 ) . </response>


Worcestershire 8 points ,

<response> <organization>Worcestershire</organization> 8 points , </response>


Warwickshire 10 .

<response> <organization>Warwickshire</organization> 10 . </response>


At Headingley : Match drawn .

<response> At <location>Headingley</location> : Match drawn . </response>


Yorkshire 529-8 declared

<response> <organization>Yorkshire</organization> 529-8 declared </response>


( C. White 181 , R. Blakey 109 not out , M. Moxon 66 , M. Vaughan 57 ) .

<response> ( <person>C. White</person> 181 , <person>R. Blakey</person> 109 not out , <person>M. Moxon</person> 66 , <person>M. Vaughan</person> 57 ) . </response>


Lancashire 323 ( N. Fairbrother 86 , M. Watkinson 64 ; D. Gough 4-53 )

<response> <organization>Lancashire</organization> 323 ( <person>N. Fairbrother</person> 86 , <person>M. Watkinson</person> 64 ; <person>D. Gough</person> 4-53 ) </response>


and 231-7 ( N. Speak 77 , N. Fairbrother 55 ; D. Gough 4-48 ) .

<response> and 231-7 ( <person>N. Speak</person> 77 , <person>N. Fairbrother</person> 55 ; <person>D. Gough</person> 4-48 ) . </response>


Yorkshire 11 points , Lancashire 8 .

<response> <organization>Yorkshire</organization> 11 points , <organization>Lancashire</organization> 8 . </response>


At Leicester : Match drawn .

<response> At <location>Leicester</location> : Match drawn . </response>


Leicestershire 353 .

<response> <organization>Leicestershire</organization> 353 . </response>


Hampshire 137

<response> <organization>Hampshire</organization> 137 </response>


( G. Parsons 4-36 ) and 135-9 .

<response> ( <person>G. Parsons</person> 4-36 ) and 135-9 . </response>


Leicestershire 11 points , Hampshire

<response> <organization>Leicestershire</organization> 11 points , <organization>Hampshire</organization> </response>


CRICKET - PAKISTAN BEAT ENGLAND BY NINE WICKETS IN THIRD TEST .

<response> CRICKET - <location>PAKISTAN</location> BEAT <location>ENGLAND</location> BY NINE WICKETS IN THIRD TEST . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


Pakistan beat England by nine wickets on the fifth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Monday to win the series 2-0 .

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> beat <location>England</location> by nine wickets on the fifth day of the third and final test at <location>The Oval</location> on Monday to win the series 2-0 . </response>


Scores : England 326 and 242 ; Pakistan 521-8 declared and 48-1 .

<response> Scores : <location>England</location> 326 and 242 ; <location>Pakistan</location> 521-8 declared and 48-1 . </response>


CRICKET - ENGLAND V PAKISTAN FINAL TEST SCOREBOARD .

<response> CRICKET - <location>ENGLAND</location> V <location>PAKISTAN</location> FINAL TEST SCOREBOARD . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26


Scoreboard on the last day of the

<response> Scoreboard on the last day of the </response>


third and final test between England and Pakistan at the Oval on

<response> third and final test between <location>England</location> and <location>Pakistan</location> at the <location>Oval</location> on </response>


Monday :


England first innings 326 ( J. Crawley 106 , G. Thorpe 54 ; Waqar

<response> <location>England</location> first innings 326 ( <person>J. Crawley</person> 106 , <person>G. Thorpe</person> 54 ; <person>Waqar</person> </response>


Younis 4-95 )

<response> <person>Younis</person> 4-95 ) </response>


Pakistan first innings 521-8 declared ( Saeed Anwar 176 ,

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> first innings 521-8 declared ( <person>Saeed Anwar</person> 176 , </response>


Salim Malik 100 not out , Ijaz Ahmed 61 )

<response> <person>Salim Malik</person> 100 not out , <person>Ijaz Ahmed</person> 61 ) </response>


England second innings ( overnight 74-0 )

<response> <location>England</location> second innings ( overnight 74-0 ) </response>


M. Atherton c Inzamam-ul-Haq b Mushtaq Ahmed 43

<response> <person>M. Atherton</person> c <person>Inzamam-ul-Haq</person> b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 43 </response>


A. Stewart c Asif Mujtaba b Mushtaq Ahmed 54

<response> <person>A. Stewart</person> c <person>Asif Mujtaba</person> b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 54 </response>


N. Hussain lbw b Mushtaq Ahmed 51

<response> <person>N. Hussain</person> lbw b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 51 </response>


G. Thorpe c Wasim Akram b Mushtaq Ahmed 9

<response> <person>G. Thorpe</person> c <person>Wasim Akram</person> b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 9 </response>


J. Crawley c Aamir Sohail b Wasim Akram 19

<response> <person>J. Crawley</person> c <person>Aamir Sohail</person> b <person>Wasim Akram</person> 19 </response>


N. Knight c and b Mushtaq Ahmed 8

<response> <person>N. Knight</person> c and b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 8 </response>


C. Lewis lbw b Waqar Younis 4

<response> <person>C. Lewis</person> lbw b <person>Waqar Younis</person> 4 </response>


D. Cork b Mushtaq Ahmed 26

<response> <person>D. Cork</person> b <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 26 </response>


R. Croft c Ijaz Ahmed b Wasim Akram 6

<response> <person>R. Croft</person> c <person>Ijaz Ahmed</person> b <person>Wasim Akram</person> 6 </response>


I. Salisbury not out 0

<response> <person>I. Salisbury</person> not out 0 </response>


A. Mullally b Wasim Akram 0

<response> <person>A. Mullally</person> b <person>Wasim Akram</person> 0 </response>


Extras ( b-6 lb-2 w-1 nb-13 ) 22

<response> Extras ( b-6 lb-2 w-1 nb-13 ) 22 </response>


Total 242


Fall of wickets : 1-96 2-136 3-166 4-179 5-187 6-205 7-220


8-238 9-242


Bowling : Wasim Akram 15.4-1-67-3 , Waqar Younis 18-3-55-1 ,

<response> Bowling : <person>Wasim Akram</person> 15.4-1-67-3 , <person>Waqar Younis</person> 18-3-55-1 , </response>


Mushtaq Ahmed 37-10-78-6 , Aamir Sohail 2-1-4-0 , Mohammad Akram

<response> <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 37-10-78-6 , <person>Aamir Sohail</person> 2-1-4-0 , <person>Mohammad Akram</person> </response>


Pakistan second innings

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> second innings </response>


Saeed Anwar c Knight b Mullally 1

<response> <person>Saeed Anwar</person> c <person>Knight</person> b <person>Mullally</person> 1 </response>


Aamir Sohail not out 29

<response> <person>Aamir Sohail</person> not out 29 </response>


Ijaz Ahmed not out 13

<response> <person>Ijaz Ahmed</person> not out 13 </response>


Extras ( nb-5 ) 5

<response> Extras ( nb-5 ) 5 </response>


Total ( for one wicket ) 48

<response> Total ( for one wicket ) 48 </response>


Fall of wicket : 1-7

<response> Fall of wicket : 1-7 </response>


Bowling : Cork 3-0-15-0 , Mullally 3-0-24-1 , Croft 0.4-0-9-0

<response> Bowling : <person>Cork</person> 3-0-15-0 , <person>Mullally</person> 3-0-24-1 , <person>Croft</person> 0.4-0-9-0 </response>


Result : Pakistan won by 9 wickets

<response> Result : <location>Pakistan</location> won by 9 wickets </response>


First test : Lord 's - Pakistan won by 164 runs

<response> First test : <location>Lord 's</location> - <location>Pakistan</location> won by 164 runs </response>


Second test : Headingley - Drawn

<response> Second test : <location>Headingley</location> - Drawn </response>


Pakistan win series 2-0

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> win series 2-0 </response>


CRICKET - PAKISTAN NEED 48 RUNS TO WIN THIRD AND FINAL TEST .

<response> CRICKET - <location>PAKISTAN</location> NEED 48 RUNS TO WIN THIRD AND FINAL TEST . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


England were dismissed for 242 in their second innings on the fifth day of the third and final test at The Oval on Monday leaving Pakistan requiring 48 runs to win .

<response> <location>England</location> were dismissed for 242 in their second innings on the fifth day of the third and final test at <location>The Oval</location> on Monday leaving <location>Pakistan</location> requiring 48 runs to win . </response>


Pakistan lead the series 1-0 .

<response> <location>Pakistan</location> lead the series 1-0 . </response>


RUGBY LEAGUE - EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE RESULT / FINALS STANDINGS .

<response> <misc>RUGBY LEAGUE</misc> - <misc>EUROPEAN SUPER LEAGUE</misc> RESULT / FINALS STANDINGS . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26


Result of a European Super League

<response> Result of a <misc>European Super League</misc> </response>


rugby league match on Monday :

<response> rugby league match on Monday : </response>


St Helens 66 Warrington 14

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> 66 <organization>Warrington</organization> 14 </response>


<response> Final standings ( tabulated under played , won , drawn , lost , </response>


points for , against , total points ) :

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


St Helens 22 20 0 2 950 455 40 - champions

<response> <organization>St Helens</organization> 22 20 0 2 950 455 40 - champions </response>


Wigan 22 19 1 2 902 326 39

<response> <organization>Wigan</organization> 22 19 1 2 902 326 39 </response>


Bradford 22 17 0 5 767 409 34

<response> <organization>Bradford</organization> 22 17 0 5 767 409 34 </response>


London 22 12 1 9 611 462 25

<response> <organization>London</organization> 22 12 1 9 611 462 25 </response>


Warrington 22 12 0 10 569 565 24

<response> <organization>Warrington</organization> 22 12 0 10 569 565 24 </response>


Halifax 22 10 1 11 667 576 21

<response> <organization>Halifax</organization> 22 10 1 11 667 576 21 </response>


Sheffield 22 10 0 12 599 730 20

<response> <organization>Sheffield</organization> 22 10 0 12 599 730 20 </response>


Oldham 22 9 1 12 473 681 19

<response> <organization>Oldham</organization> 22 9 1 12 473 681 19 </response>


Castleford 22 9 0 13 548 599 18

<response> <organization>Castleford</organization> 22 9 0 13 548 599 18 </response>


Leeds 22 6 0 16 555 745 12

<response> <organization>Leeds</organization> 22 6 0 16 555 745 12 </response>


Paris 22 3 1 18 398 795 7

<response> <organization>Paris</organization> 22 3 1 18 398 795 7 </response>


Workington 22 2 1 19 325 1021 5

<response> <organization>Workington</organization> 22 2 1 19 325 1021 5 </response>


SOCCER - ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH LEAGUE FIXTURES - AUG 30-SEPT 1 .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ENGLISH</misc> AND <misc>SCOTTISH</misc> LEAGUE FIXTURES - AUG 30-SEPT 1 . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-26

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


English and Scottish league soccer

<response> <misc>English</misc> and <misc>Scottish</misc> league soccer </response>


fixtures for August 30 to September 1 :

<response> fixtures for August 30 to September 1 : </response>


Friday , August 30 :

<response> Friday , August 30 : </response>


English division one - West Bromwich v Sheffield United .

<response> <misc>English</misc> division one - <organization>West Bromwich</organization> v <organization>Sheffield United</organization> . </response>


English division three - Swansea v Lincoln .

<response> <misc>English</misc> division three - <organization>Swansea</organization> v <organization>Lincoln</organization> . </response>


Saturday , August 31 :

<response> Saturday , August 31 : </response>


English division one - Birmingham v Barnsley , Bradford v

<response> <misc>English</misc> division one - <organization>Birmingham</organization> v <organization>Barnsley</organization> , <organization>Bradford</organization> v </response>


Tranmere , Grimsby v Portsmouth , Huddersfield v Crystal Palace ,

<response> <organization>Tranmere</organization> , <organization>Grimsby</organization> v <organization>Portsmouth</organization> , <organization>Huddersfield</organization> v <organization>Crystal Palace</organization> , </response>


Manchester City v Charlton , Norwich v Wolverhampton , Oldham v

<response> <organization>Manchester City</organization> v <organization>Charlton</organization> , <organization>Norwich</organization> v <organization>Wolverhampton</organization> , <organization>Oldham</organization> v </response>


Ipswich , Port Vale v Oxford , Reading v Stoke , Southend v

<response> <organization>Ipswich</organization> , <organization>Port Vale</organization> v <organization>Oxford</organization> , <organization>Reading</organization> v <organization>Stoke</organization> , <organization>Southend</organization> v </response>


Swindon .

<response> <organization>Swindon</organization> . </response>


English division two - Blackpool v Wycombe , Bournemouth v

<response> <misc>English</misc> division two - <organization>Blackpool</organization> v <organization>Wycombe</organization> , <organization>Bournemouth</organization> v </response>


Peterborough , Bristol Rovers v Stockport , Bury v Bristol City ,

<response> <organization>Peterborough</organization> , <organization>Bristol Rovers</organization> v <organization>Stockport</organization> , <organization>Bury</organization> v <organization>Bristol City</organization> , </response>


Crewe v Watford , Gillingham v Chesterfield , Luton v Rotherham ,

<response> <organization>Crewe</organization> v <organization>Watford</organization> , <organization>Gillingham</organization> v <organization>Chesterfield</organization> , <organization>Luton</organization> v <organization>Rotherham</organization> , </response>


Millwall v Burnley , Notts County v York , Plymouth v Preston ,

<response> <organization>Millwall</organization> v <organization>Burnley</organization> , <organization>Notts County</organization> v <organization>York</organization> , <organization>Plymouth</organization> v <organization>Preston</organization> , </response>


Shrewsbury v Brentford , Walsall v Wrexham .

<response> <organization>Shrewsbury</organization> v <organization>Brentford</organization> , <organization>Walsall</organization> v <organization>Wrexham</organization> . </response>


English division three - Brighton v Scunthorpe , Cambridge v

<response> <misc>English</misc> division three - <organization>Brighton</organization> v <organization>Scunthorpe</organization> , <organization>Cambridge</organization> v </response>


Cardiff , Colchester v Hereford , Doncaster v Darlington , Fulham v

<response> <organization>Cardiff</organization> , <organization>Colchester</organization> v <organization>Hereford</organization> , <organization>Doncaster</organization> v <organization>Darlington</organization> , <organization>Fulham</organization> v </response>


Carlisle , Hull v Barnet , Leyton Orient v Hartlepool , Mansfield v

<response> <organization>Carlisle</organization> , <organization>Hull</organization> v <organization>Barnet</organization> , <organization>Leyton Orient</organization> v <organization>Hartlepool</organization> , <organization>Mansfield</organization> v </response>


Rochdale , Scarborough v Northampton , Torquay v Exeter , Wigan v

<response> <organization>Rochdale</organization> , <organization>Scarborough</organization> v <organization>Northampton</organization> , <organization>Torquay</organization> v <organization>Exeter</organization> , <organization>Wigan</organization> v </response>


Chester .

<response> <organization>Chester</organization> . </response>


Scottish division one - East Fife v Clydebank , Greenock

<response> <misc>Scottish</misc> division one - <organization>East Fife</organization> v <organization>Clydebank</organization> , <organization>Greenock</organization> </response>


Morton v Falkir , Partick v St Mirren , St Johnstone v

<response> <organization>Morton</organization> v <organization>Falkir</organization> , <organization>Partick</organization> v <organization>St Mirren</organization> , <organization>St Johnstone</organization> v </response>


Airdrieonians , Stirling v Dundee .

<response> <organization>Airdrieonians</organization> , <organization>Stirling</organization> v <organization>Dundee</organization> . </response>


Scottish division two - Ayr v Berwick , Clyde v Queen of the

<response> <misc>Scottish</misc> division two - <organization>Ayr</organization> v <organization>Berwick</organization> , <organization>Clyde</organization> v <organization>Queen of the</organization> </response>


South , Dumbarton v Brechin , Livingston v Hamilton , Stenhousemuir

<response> <organization>South</organization> , <organization>Dumbarton</organization> v <organization>Brechin</organization> , <organization>Livingston</organization> v <organization>Hamilton</organization> , <organization>Stenhousemuir</organization> </response>


v Stranraer .

<response> v <organization>Stranraer</organization> . </response>


Scottish division three - Albion v Cowdenbeath , Arbroath v

<response> <misc>Scottish</misc> division three - <organization>Albion</organization> v <organization>Cowdenbeath</organization> , <organization>Arbroath</organization> v </response>


East Stirling , Inverness v Alloa , Montrose v Ross County ,

<response> <organization>East Stirling</organization> , <organization>Inverness</organization> v <organization>Alloa</organization> , <organization>Montrose</organization> v <organization>Ross County</organization> , </response>


Queen 's Park v Forfar .

<response> <organization>Queen 's Park</organization> v <organization>Forfar</organization> . </response>


Sunday , September 1 :

<response> Sunday , September 1 : </response>


English division one - Queens Park Rangers v Bolton .

<response> <misc>English</misc> division one - <organization>Queens Park Rangers</organization> v <organization>Bolton</organization> . </response>


SOCCER - COSTA RICA AND CHILE DRAW 1-1 IN FRIENDLY .

<response> SOCCER - <location>COSTA RICA</location> AND <location>CHILE</location> DRAW 1-1 IN FRIENDLY . </response>


LIBERIA , Costa Rica 1996-08-26

<response> <location>LIBERIA</location> , <location>Costa Rica</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Costa Rica and Chile

<response> <location>Costa Rica</location> and <location>Chile</location> </response>


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


Sunday .


Scorers :


Costa Rica - Ronaldo Gonzalez ( 10th minute , penalty

<response> <location>Costa Rica</location> - <person>Ronaldo Gonzalez</person> ( 10th minute , penalty </response>


Chile - Marcelo Salas ( 80th )

<response> <location>Chile</location> - <person>Marcelo Salas</person> ( 80th ) </response>


Attendance : 8,000

<response> Attendance : 8,000 </response>


SOCCER - SEYCHELLES FAIL IN BID FOR HISTORIC VICTORY .

<response> SOCCER - <location>SEYCHELLES</location> FAIL IN BID FOR HISTORIC VICTORY . </response>


Mark Gleeson

<response> <person>Mark Gleeson</person> </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-26

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


The tiny islands of the Seychelles failed to make soccer history at the weekend when they bowed out of the preliminary rounds of the African Nations Cup .

<response> The tiny islands of the <location>Seychelles</location> failed to make soccer history at the weekend when they bowed out of the preliminary rounds of the <misc>African Nations Cup</misc> . </response>


Trailing fellow Indian Ocean islanders Mauritius 1-0 from the first leg , they were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday despite playing against 10 men for most of the match .

<response> Trailing fellow <location>Indian Ocean</location> islanders <location>Mauritius</location> 1-0 from the first leg , they were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday despite playing against 10 men for most of the match . </response>


The 2-1 aggregate took Mauritius into the group phase of the qualifiers for the 1998 finals , and kept up the Seychelles ' record of never having won an official match in their 10 years of FIFA membership .

<response> The 2-1 aggregate took <location>Mauritius</location> into the group phase of the qualifiers for the 1998 finals , and kept up the <location>Seychelles</location> ' record of never having won an official match in their 10 years of <organization>FIFA</organization> membership . </response>


The Seychelles must have thought they were on course for a historic breakthrough when Mauritian midfielder Andre Caboche was sent off for a crude tackle in the 19th minute .

<response> The <location>Seychelles</location> must have thought they were on course for a historic breakthrough when <misc>Mauritian</misc> midfielder <person>Andre Caboche</person> was sent off for a crude tackle in the 19th minute . </response>


But the visitors responded to the setback immediately -- veteran striker Ashley Mocude scoring a minute later to give them a two-goal aggregate lead .

<response> But the visitors responded to the setback immediately -- veteran striker <person>Ashley Mocude</person> scoring a minute later to give them a two-goal aggregate lead . </response>


Although Danny Rose 's 50th-minute equaliser gave the Seychellois renewed hope they could not find the net again and were eliminated .

<response> Although <person>Danny Rose</person> 's 50th-minute equaliser gave the <misc>Seychellois</misc> renewed hope they could not find the net again and were eliminated . </response>


Mauritius now play in group seven of the qualifiers against Malawi , Mozambique and favourites Zambia .

<response> <location>Mauritius</location> now play in group seven of the qualifiers against <location>Malawi</location> , <location>Mozambique</location> and favourites <location>Zambia</location> . </response>


Namibia , who drew 0-0 with Botswana in their first leg , won the second leg in Windhoek 6-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to eight matches and continue their remarkable progress on the African soccer stage .

<response> <location>Namibia</location> , who drew 0-0 with <location>Botswana</location> in their first leg , won the second leg in <location>Windhoek</location> 6-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to eight matches and continue their remarkable progress on the <misc>African</misc> soccer stage . </response>


They now play in group five with Cameroon , Gabon and Kenya .

<response> They now play in group five with <location>Cameroon</location> , <location>Gabon</location> and <location>Kenya</location> . </response>


German-based striker Bachirou Salou returned home to Togo to score the decisive only goal of their tie against Congo .

<response> German-based striker <person>Bachirou Salou</person> returned home to <location>Togo</location> to score the decisive only goal of their tie against <location>Congo</location> . </response>


Salou , who plays for MSV Duisburg in the Bundesliga , scored in the 53rd minute of Sunday 's match in Lome for a 1-0 aggregate win which takes his side into group six , where they will meet Liberia , Tanzania and Zaire .

<response> <person>Salou</person> , who plays for <organization>MSV Duisburg</organization> in the <misc>Bundesliga</misc> , scored in the 53rd minute of Sunday 's match in <location>Lome</location> for a 1-0 aggregate win which takes his side into group six , where they will meet <location>Liberia</location> , <location>Tanzania</location> and <location>Zaire</location> . </response>


Ethiopia needed a penalty shoot-out in Addis Ababa to overcome Uganda after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline .

<response> <location>Ethiopia</location> needed a penalty shoot-out in <location>Addis Ababa</location> to overcome <location>Uganda</location> after a 2-2 aggregate scoreline . </response>


Both legs ended 1-1 before Ethiopia won the spot kick decider 4-2 .

<response> Both legs ended 1-1 before <location>Ethiopia</location> won the spot kick decider 4-2 . </response>


Uganda 's elimination follows their humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat by Angola in June 's World Cup qualifying preliminaries .

<response> <location>Uganda</location> 's elimination follows their humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat by <location>Angola</location> in June 's <misc>World Cup</misc> qualifying preliminaries . </response>


The other preliminary round second leg match , between Mauritania and Benin in Nouakchott , was postponed until Friday .

<response> The other preliminary round second leg match , between <location>Mauritania</location> and <location>Benin</location> in <location>Nouakchott</location> , was postponed until Friday . </response>


Benin won the first leg 4-1 .

<response> <location>Benin</location> won the first leg 4-1 . </response>


SOCCER - AFRICAN NATIONS CUP COLLATED RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>AFRICAN NATIONS CUP</misc> COLLATED RESULTS . </response>


JOHANNESBURG 1996-08-26

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


Collated results of African Nations Cup preliminary round , second leg matches played at the weekend :

<response> Collated results of <misc>African Nations Cup</misc> preliminary round , second leg matches played at the weekend : </response>


Ethiopia 1 Uganda 1

<response> <location>Ethiopia</location> 1 <location>Uganda</location> 1 </response>


2-2 on aggregate .

<response> 2-2 on aggregate . </response>


Ethiopia win 4-2 on penalties

<response> <location>Ethiopia</location> win 4-2 on penalties </response>


Mauritania v Benin postponed to Friday

<response> <location>Mauritania</location> v <location>Benin</location> postponed to Friday </response>


Benin lead 4-1 from the first leg

<response> <location>Benin</location> lead 4-1 from the first leg </response>


Namibia 6 Botswana 0

<response> <location>Namibia</location> 6 <location>Botswana</location> 0 </response>


Namibia win 6-0 on aggregate

<response> <location>Namibia</location> win 6-0 on aggregate </response>


Seychelles 1 Mauritius 1

<response> <location>Seychelles</location> 1 <location>Mauritius</location> 1 </response>


Mauritius win 2-1 on aggregate

<response> <location>Mauritius</location> win 2-1 on aggregate </response>


Togo 1 Congo 0

<response> <location>Togo</location> 1 <location>Congo</location> 0 </response>


Togo win 1-0 on aggregaete

<response> <location>Togo</location> win 1-0 on aggregaete </response>


Central African Republic walkover v Burundi

<response> <location>Central African Republic</location> walkover v <location>Burundi</location> </response>


<response> Winners progress to qualifying groups to start in October . </response>


SOCCER - UKRAINIAN PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

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


KIEV 1996-08-26

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


Results of Ukraine premier division

<response> Results of <location>Ukraine</location> premier division </response>


matches played at the weekend :

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


Dynamo Kiev 5 Kremin Kremenchuk 0

<response> <organization>Dynamo Kiev</organization> 5 <organization>Kremin Kremenchuk</organization> 0 </response>


Vorskla Poltava 2 Nyva Ternopil 1

<response> <organization>Vorskla Poltava</organization> 2 <organization>Nyva Ternopil</organization> 1 </response>


Torpedo Zaporizhya 2 Shakhtar Donetsk 1

<response> <organization>Torpedo Zaporizhya</organization> 2 <organization>Shakhtar Donetsk</organization> 1 </response>


Kryvbas Kryvy Rig 1 Karpaty Lviv 2

<response> <organization>Kryvbas Kryvy Rig</organization> 1 <organization>Karpaty Lviv</organization> 2 </response>


Prykarpattya Ivano-Frankivsk 0 Zirka-Nibas Kirovohrad 0

<response> <organization>Prykarpattya Ivano-Frankivsk</organization> 0 <organization>Zirka-Nibas Kirovohrad</organization> 0 </response>


Chornomorets Odessa 2 Metalurg Zaporizhya 1

<response> <organization>Chornomorets Odessa</organization> 2 <organization>Metalurg Zaporizhya</organization> 1 </response>


Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 2 CSKA Kiev 1

<response> <organization>Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk</organization> 2 <organization>CSKA Kiev</organization> 1 </response>


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


for , against , points ) :

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


Dynamo 6 5 0 1 16 2 15

<response> <organization>Dynamo</organization> 6 5 0 1 16 2 15 </response>


Vorskla 6 4 2 0 11 3 14

<response> <organization>Vorskla</organization> 6 4 2 0 11 3 14 </response>


Dnipro 6 4 1 1 13 6 13

<response> <organization>Dnipro</organization> 6 4 1 1 13 6 13 </response>


Chornomorets 6 4 1 1 11 7 13

<response> <organization>Chornomorets</organization> 6 4 1 1 11 7 13 </response>


Shakhtar 6 3 2 1 10 3 11

<response> <organization>Shakhtar</organization> 6 3 2 1 10 3 11 </response>


Metalurg 6 3 2 1 9 6 11

<response> <organization>Metalurg</organization> 6 3 2 1 9 6 11 </response>


Karpaty 6 3 1 2 9 5 10

<response> <organization>Karpaty</organization> 6 3 1 2 9 5 10 </response>


Zirka-Nibas 6 3 1 2 6 8 10

<response> <organization>Zirka-Nibas</organization> 6 3 1 2 6 8 10 </response>


Torpedo 6 3 1 2 8 7 10

<response> <organization>Torpedo</organization> 6 3 1 2 8 7 10 </response>


Tavria 5 2 0 3 3 7 6

<response> <organization>Tavria</organization> 5 2 0 3 3 7 6 </response>


Nyva Ternopil 6 2 0 4 4 11 6

<response> <organization>Nyva Ternopil</organization> 6 2 0 4 4 11 6 </response>


CSKA 6 1 1 4 4 7 4

<response> <organization>CSKA</organization> 6 1 1 4 4 7 4 </response>


Kryvbas 6 1 1 4 5 9 4

<response> <organization>Kryvbas</organization> 6 1 1 4 5 9 4 </response>


Nyva Vinnytsya 5 0 2 3 1 7 2

<response> <organization>Nyva Vinnytsya</organization> 5 0 2 3 1 7 2 </response>


Prykarpattya 6 0 2 4 4 13 2

<response> <organization>Prykarpattya</organization> 6 0 2 4 4 13 2 </response>


Kremin 6 0 1 5 1 14 1

<response> <organization>Kremin</organization> 6 0 1 5 1 14 1 </response>


SWIMMING - POPOV IN `SERIOUS CONDITION ' AFTER STABBING .

<response> SWIMMING - <person>POPOV</person> IN `SERIOUS CONDITION ' AFTER STABBING . </response>


MOSCOW 1996-08-26

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


Russian double Olympic swimming champion Alexander Popov was in a serious condition on Monday after being stabbed on a Moscow street .

<response> <misc>Russian</misc> double <misc>Olympic</misc> swimming champion <person>Alexander Popov</person> was in a serious condition on Monday after being stabbed on a <location>Moscow</location> street . </response>


A doctor said it was too early to say whether Popov , the only man to retain the Olympic 50 and 100 metres freestyle titles , would return to top-level sport .

<response> A doctor said it was too early to say whether <person>Popov</person> , the only man to retain the <misc>Olympic</misc> 50 and 100 metres freestyle titles , would return to top-level sport . </response>


" His condition is serious , " said Rimma Maslova , deputy chief doctor of Hospital No 31 in the Russian capital . "

<response> " His condition is serious , " said <person>Rimma Maslova</person> , deputy chief doctor of <location>Hospital No 31</location> in the <misc>Russian</misc> capital . " </response>


<response> But he is conscious and is talking and smiling . " </response>


Maslova told Reuters she was not an expert in sports medicine , but said it was too early to judge Popov 's chances of returning to competitive swimming .

<response> <person>Maslova</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> she was not an expert in sports medicine , but said it was too early to judge <person>Popov</person> 's chances of returning to competitive swimming . </response>


Popov , who won gold in the 50 and 100 metres freestyle at the recent Atlanta Olympics , was stabbed in the abdomen late on Saturday after an argument with a group of roadside watermelon sellers in south-west Moscow .

<response> <person>Popov</person> , who won gold in the 50 and 100 metres freestyle at the recent <misc>Atlanta Olympics</misc> , was stabbed in the abdomen late on Saturday after an argument with a group of roadside watermelon sellers in south-west <location>Moscow</location> . </response>


Maslova said the wound had affected a lung and a kidney .

<response> <person>Maslova</person> said the wound had affected a lung and a kidney . </response>


Doctors operated on Popov , 24 , for three hours .

<response> Doctors operated on <person>Popov</person> , 24 , for three hours . </response>


Popov told NTV television on Sunday he was in no danger and promised he would be back in the pool shortly . "

<response> <person>Popov</person> told <organization>NTV</organization> television on Sunday he was in no danger and promised he would be back in the pool shortly . " </response>


There 's no need to worry .

<response> There 's no need to worry . </response>


<response> We 're going to be walking soon -- and swimming , " he insisted cheerfully from his bed in the intensive care unit . </response>


Interfax news agency said police had detained one of the attackers .

<response> <organization>Interfax</organization> news agency said police had detained one of the attackers . </response>


It said the row started when Popov and a group of his friends were returning from a party .

<response> It said the row started when <person>Popov</person> and a group of his friends were returning from a party . </response>


Vitaly Smirnov , president of the Russian National Olympic Committee , said President Boris Yeltsin had given the swimmer Russia 's top award for his Olympic performance . "

<response> <person>Vitaly Smirnov</person> , president of the <misc>Russian National Olympic Committee</misc> , said President <person>Boris Yeltsin</person> had given the swimmer <location>Russia</location> 's top award for his <misc>Olympic</misc> performance . " </response>


I am not a doctor but I think he is doing all right , " said Smirnov .

<response> I am not a doctor but I think he is doing all right , " said <person>Smirnov</person> . </response>


Smirnov said the Olympic Committee might ask the government to take measures to protect the country 's best athletes , some of whom have already chosen to live abroad for fear of a surge in crime in post-Soviet Russia .

<response> <person>Smirnov</person> said the <misc>Olympic Committee</misc> might ask the government to take measures to protect the country 's best athletes , some of whom have already chosen to live abroad for fear of a surge in crime in <misc>post-Soviet</misc> <location>Russia</location> . </response>


SOCCER - SLOVAK FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

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


BRATISLAVA 1996-08-26

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


Results of Slovak first

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


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


Inter Bratislava 0 Slovan Bratislava 2

<response> <organization>Inter Bratislava</organization> 0 <organization>Slovan Bratislava</organization> 2 </response>


Chemlon Humenne 0 Tatran Presov 1

<response> <organization>Chemlon Humenne</organization> 0 <organization>Tatran Presov</organization> 1 </response>


Artmedia Petrzalka 0 JAS Bardejov 0

<response> <organization>Artmedia Petrzalka</organization> 0 <organization>JAS Bardejov</organization> 0 </response>


DAC Dunajska Streda 1 Spartak Trnava 3

<response> <organization>DAC Dunajska Streda</organization> 1 <organization>Spartak Trnava</organization> 3 </response>


Dukla Banska Bystrica 3 FC Nitra 0

<response> <organization>Dukla Banska Bystrica</organization> 3 <organization>FC Nitra</organization> 0 </response>


MSK Zilina 0 FC Kosice 2

<response> <organization>MSK Zilina</organization> 0 <organization>FC Kosice</organization> 2 </response>


Petrimex Prievidza 2 FC Rimavska Sobota 0

<response> <organization>Petrimex Prievidza</organization> 2 <organization>FC Rimavska Sobota</organization> 0 </response>


Lokomotiva Kosice 2 Kerametal Dubnica 0

<response> <organization>Lokomotiva Kosice</organization> 2 <organization>Kerametal Dubnica</organization> 0 </response>


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


goals for , goals against , points ) :

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


Tatran Presov 4 3 1 0 5 0 10

<response> <organization>Tatran Presov</organization> 4 3 1 0 5 0 10 </response>


Dukla Banska Bystrica 4 3 0 1 7 2 9

<response> <organization>Dukla Banska Bystrica</organization> 4 3 0 1 7 2 9 </response>


Slovan Bratislava 4 3 0 1 7 2 9

<response> <organization>Slovan Bratislava</organization> 4 3 0 1 7 2 9 </response>


Petrimex Prievidza 4 3 0 1 4 2 9

<response> <organization>Petrimex Prievidza</organization> 4 3 0 1 4 2 9 </response>


Spartak Trnava 4 2 2 0 10 5 8

<response> <organization>Spartak Trnava</organization> 4 2 2 0 10 5 8 </response>


FC Kosice 4 2 2 0 6 3 8

<response> <organization>FC Kosice</organization> 4 2 2 0 6 3 8 </response>


Artmedia Petrzalka 4 1 3 0 1 0 6

<response> <organization>Artmedia Petrzalka</organization> 4 1 3 0 1 0 6 </response>


DAC Dunajska Streda 4 2 0 2 5 6 6

<response> <organization>DAC Dunajska Streda</organization> 4 2 0 2 5 6 6 </response>


FC Rimavska Sobota 4 2 0 2 4 5 6

<response> <organization>FC Rimavska Sobota</organization> 4 2 0 2 4 5 6 </response>


JAS Bardejov 4 1 2 1 2 2 5

<response> <organization>JAS Bardejov</organization> 4 1 2 1 2 2 5 </response>


Chemlon Humenne 4 1 1 2 1 2 4

<response> <organization>Chemlon Humenne</organization> 4 1 1 2 1 2 4 </response>


Inter Bratislava 4 1 1 2 4 6 4

<response> <organization>Inter Bratislava</organization> 4 1 1 2 4 6 4 </response>


Lokomotiva Kosice 4 1 1 2 3 5 4

<response> <organization>Lokomotiva Kosice</organization> 4 1 1 2 3 5 4 </response>


Kerametal Dubnica 4 0 1 3 3 9 1

<response> <organization>Kerametal Dubnica</organization> 4 0 1 3 3 9 1 </response>


FC Nitra 4 0 0 4 1 8 0

<response> <organization>FC Nitra</organization> 4 0 0 4 1 8 0 </response>


MSK Zilina 4 0 0 4 0 6 0

<response> <organization>MSK Zilina</organization> 4 0 0 4 0 6 0 </response>


SOCCER - HUNGARY FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <location>HUNGARY</location> FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


BUDAPEST 1996-08-26

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


Hungarian first division

<response> <misc>Hungarian</misc> first division </response>


<response> soccer results and standings from weekend and bank holiday : </response>


Stadler 0 Haladas 0

<response> <organization>Stadler</organization> 0 <organization>Haladas</organization> 0 </response>


MTK 3 Ferencvaros 0

<response> <organization>MTK</organization> 3 <organization>Ferencvaros</organization> 0 </response>


Bekescsaba 0 BVSC 1

<response> <organization>Bekescsaba</organization> 0 <organization>BVSC</organization> 1 </response>


Csepel 1 Videoton(* ) 1

<response> <organization>Csepel</organization> 1 <organization>Videoton(*</organization> ) 1 </response>


ZTE 1 Debrecen 5

<response> <organization>ZTE</organization> 1 <organization>Debrecen</organization> 5 </response>


Siofok 0 Ujpest 2

<response> <organization>Siofok</organization> 0 <organization>Ujpest</organization> 2 </response>


Vac 0 Vasas 1

<response> <organization>Vac</organization> 0 <organization>Vasas</organization> 1 </response>


Kispest 3 Pecs 1

<response> <organization>Kispest</organization> 3 <organization>Pecs</organization> 1 </response>


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


for , goals against , points ) :

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


1. Ujpest TE 3 3 - - 10 2 9

<response> 1. <organization>Ujpest TE</organization> 3 3 - - 10 2 9 </response>


2. MTK 3 3 - - 7 1 9

<response> 2. <organization>MTK</organization> 3 3 - - 7 1 9 </response>


3. BVSC 3 2 1 - 6 2 7

<response> 3. <organization>BVSC</organization> 3 2 1 - 6 2 7 </response>


4. Debrecen 3 2 - 1 10 4 6

<response> 4. <organization>Debrecen</organization> 3 2 - 1 10 4 6 </response>


5. Bekescsaba 3 2 - 1 6 2 6

<response> 5. <organization>Bekescsaba</organization> 3 2 - 1 6 2 6 </response>


6. FTC 3 2 - 1 8 7 6

<response> 6. <organization>FTC</organization> 3 2 - 1 8 7 6 </response>


7. Haladas 3 1 2 - 2 1 5

<response> 7. <organization>Haladas</organization> 3 1 2 - 2 1 5 </response>


8. Videoton 3 1 1 1 7 5 4

<response> 8. <organization>Videoton</organization> 3 1 1 1 7 5 4 </response>


9. Vasas 3 1 1 1 3 3 4

<response> 9. <organization>Vasas</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 </response>


10. Kispest 3 1 1 1 6 7 4

<response> 10. <organization>Kispest</organization> 3 1 1 1 6 7 4 </response>


11. Gyor 3 1 1 1 3 5 4

<response> 11. <organization>Gyor</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 </response>


12. Csepel 3 - 3 - 3 3 3

<response> 12. <organization>Csepel</organization> 3 - 3 - 3 3 3 </response>


13. Pecs 3 1 - 2 3 5 3

<response> 13. <organization>Pecs</organization> 3 1 - 2 3 5 3 </response>


14. ZTE 3 1 - 2 3 10 3

<response> 14. <organization>ZTE</organization> 3 1 - 2 3 10 3 </response>


15. Stadler FC 3 - 1 2 2 6 1

<response> 15. <organization>Stadler</organization> FC 3 - 1 2 2 6 1 </response>


16. III.ker.TVE 3 - 1 2 2 7 1

<response> 16. <organization>III.ker.TVE</organization> 3 - 1 2 2 7 1 </response>


17. Siofok 3 - - 3 2 7 0

<response> 17. <organization>Siofok</organization> 3 - - 3 2 7 0 </response>


18. Vac 3 - - 3 2 8 0

<response> 18. <organization>Vac</organization> 3 - - 3 2 8 0 </response>


*Name of Parmalat / Fehervar FC has been changed to Videoton .

<response> *Name of <organization>Parmalat / Fehervar FC</organization> has been changed to <organization>Videoton</organization> . </response>


-- Budapest newsroom , +361 266 2410

<response> -- <location>Budapest</location> newsroom , +361 266 2410 </response>


SOCCER - CZECH FIRST DIVISION RESULTS / STANDINGS .

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


PRAGUE 1996-08-26

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


Results of the Czech Republic 's

<response> Results of the <location>Czech Republic</location> 's </response>


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


Petra Drnovice 1 Slovan Liberec 3

<response> <organization>Petra Drnovice</organization> 1 <organization>Slovan Liberec</organization> 3 </response>


SK Slavia Praha 3 SK Ceske Budejovice 0

<response> <organization>SK Slavia Praha</organization> 3 <organization>SK Ceske Budejovice</organization> 0 </response>


FK Jablonec 3 Viktoria Zizkov 1

<response> <organization>FK Jablonec</organization> 3 <organization>Viktoria Zizkov</organization> 1 </response>


Banik Ostrava 3 FK Teplice 1

<response> <organization>Banik Ostrava</organization> 3 <organization>FK Teplice</organization> 1 </response>


Boby Brno 1 Sigma Olomouc 0

<response> <organization>Boby Brno</organization> 1 <organization>Sigma Olomouc</organization> 0 </response>


FC Bohemians 0 FC Karvina 2

<response> <organization>FC Bohemians</organization> 0 <organization>FC Karvina</organization> 2 </response>


SK Hradec Kralove 0 Kaucuk Opava 0

<response> <organization>SK Hradec Kralove</organization> 0 <organization>Kaucuk Opava</organization> 0 </response>


Playing Monday : Viktoria Plzen v AC Sparta Praha

<response> Playing Monday : <organization>Viktoria Plzen</organization> v <organization>AC Sparta Praha</organization> </response>


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


goals for , against , points ) :

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


Boby Brno 3 3 0 0 5 2 9

<response> <organization>Boby Brno</organization> 3 3 0 0 5 2 9 </response>


Banik Ostrava 3 2 0 1 7 3 6

<response> <organization>Banik Ostrava</organization> 3 2 0 1 7 3 6 </response>


FK Jablonec 3 2 0 1 5 2 6

<response> <organization>FK Jablonec</organization> 3 2 0 1 5 2 6 </response>


SK Slavia Praha 3 1 2 0 6 3 5

<response> <organization>SK Slavia Praha</organization> 3 1 2 0 6 3 5 </response>


Kaucuk Opava 3 1 2 0 2 1 5

<response> <organization>Kaucuk Opava</organization> 3 1 2 0 2 1 5 </response>


Sigma Olomouc 3 1 1 1 6 3 4

<response> <organization>Sigma Olomouc</organization> 3 1 1 1 6 3 4 </response>


Petra Drnovice 3 1 1 1 7 5 4

<response> <organization>Petra Drnovice</organization> 3 1 1 1 7 5 4 </response>


Slovan Liberec 3 1 1 1 5 4 4

<response> <organization>Slovan Liberec</organization> 3 1 1 1 5 4 4 </response>


FK Teplice 3 1 1 1 3 4 4

<response> <organization>FK Teplice</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 </response>


FC Karvina 3 1 1 1 3 5 4

<response> <organization>FC Karvina</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 </response>


SK Ceske Budejovice 3 1 1 1 3 5 4

<response> <organization>SK Ceske Budejovice</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 </response>


Viktoria Plzen 2 0 2 0 2 2 2

<response> <organization>Viktoria Plzen</organization> 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 </response>


AC Sparta Praha 2 0 1 1 3 4 1

<response> <organization>AC Sparta Praha</organization> 2 0 1 1 3 4 1 </response>


FC Bohemians 3 0 1 2 1 4 1

<response> <organization>FC Bohemians</organization> 3 0 1 2 1 4 1 </response>


Viktoria Zizkov 3 0 1 2 3 8 1

<response> <organization>Viktoria Zizkov</organization> 3 0 1 2 3 8 1 </response>


SK Hradec Kralove 3 0 1 2 1 7 1

<response> <organization>SK Hradec Kralove</organization> 3 0 1 2 1 7 1 </response>


SOCCER - MEXICAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>MEXICAN</misc> CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


MEXICO CITY 1996-08-26

<response> <location>MEXICO CITY</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Results of weekend matches

<response> Results of weekend matches </response>


in the Mexican soccer championship :

<response> in the <misc>Mexican</misc> soccer championship : </response>


Atlante 1 Atlas 1

<response> <organization>Atlante</organization> 1 <organization>Atlas</organization> 1 </response>


Cruz Azul 2 Leon 2

<response> <organization>Cruz Azul</organization> 2 <organization>Leon</organization> 2 </response>


Guadalajara 5 America 0

<response> <organization>Guadalajara</organization> 5 <organization>America</organization> 0 </response>


Monterrey 2 Veracruz 1

<response> <organization>Monterrey</organization> 2 <organization>Veracruz</organization> 1 </response>


Pachuca 3 Toluca 0

<response> <organization>Pachuca</organization> 3 <organization>Toluca</organization> 0 </response>


Puebla 2 UNAM 1

<response> <organization>Puebla</organization> 2 <organization>UNAM</organization> 1 </response>


Santos 2 Morelia 1

<response> <organization>Santos</organization> 2 <organization>Morelia</organization> 1 </response>


UAG 1 Neza 2

<response> <organization>UAG</organization> 1 <organization>Neza</organization> 2 </response>


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


for , against , points )

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


Group 1


Puebla 3 3 0 0 7 2 9

<response> <organization>Puebla</organization> 3 3 0 0 7 2 9 </response>


Cruz Azul 3 2 1 0 7 3 7

<response> <organization>Cruz Azul</organization> 3 2 1 0 7 3 7 </response>


Atlante 3 2 1 0 6 2 7

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


Neza 3 1 0 2 2 7 3

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


Veracruz 3 0 1 2 2 6 1

<response> <organization>Veracruz</organization> 3 0 1 2 2 6 1 </response>


Group 2


Necaxa 3 1 1 1 6 4 4

<response> <organization>Necaxa</organization> 3 1 1 1 6 4 4 </response>


Pachuca 3 1 1 1 6 7 4

<response> <organization>Pachuca</organization> 3 1 1 1 6 7 4 </response>


Leon 3 0 3 0 3 3 3

<response> <organization>Leon</organization> 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 </response>


America 3 1 0 2 5 7 3

<response> <organization>America</organization> 3 1 0 2 5 7 3 </response>


Morelia 3 0 1 2 3 8 1

<response> <organization>Morelia</organization> 3 0 1 2 3 8 1 </response>


Group 3


Atlas 3 2 1 0 7 2 7

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


Guadalajara 3 2 1 0 7 0 7

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


Toluca 3 1 0 2 6 5 3

<response> <organization>Toluca</organization> 3 1 0 2 6 5 3 </response>


UNAM 3 0 0 3 2 6 0

<response> <organization>UNAM</organization> 3 0 0 3 2 6 0 </response>


Group 4


Santos 3 3 0 0 4 1 9

<response> <organization>Santos</organization> 3 3 0 0 4 1 9 </response>


Monterrey 4 1 1 2 2 5 4

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


Celaya 2 0 2 0 1 1 2

<response> <organization>Celaya</organization> 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 </response>


UAG 3 0 0 3 1 8 0

<response> <organization>UAG</organization> 3 0 0 3 1 8 0 </response>


<response> SOCCER - PLAYERS LEAVE MATCH EARLY TO CATCH PLANE . </response>


Brian Homewood

<response> <person>Brian Homewood</person> </response>


RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-08-26

<response> <location>RIO DE JANEIRO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Two key players left a Brazilian championship match early on Sunday because they had to catch a plane to Russia to play with the national team .

<response> Two key players left a <misc>Brazilian</misc> championship match early on Sunday because they had to catch a plane to <location>Russia</location> to play with the national team . </response>


Sao Paulo midfielder Andre and Santos defender Narciso were both substituted during their teams ' game , taken to Sao Paulo airport and flown to Rio de Janeiro in a private jet chartered by the Brazilian Football Confederation ( CBF ) .

<response> <organization>Sao Paulo</organization> midfielder <person>Andre</person> and <organization>Santos</organization> defender <person>Narciso</person> were both substituted during their teams ' game , taken to <location>Sao Paulo</location> airport and flown to <location>Rio de Janeiro</location> in a private jet chartered by the <misc>Brazilian Football Confederation</misc> ( <misc>CBF</misc> ) . </response>


At Rio , they joined up with the national team squad for the journey to Moscow , where Brazil will face Russia in a friendly international on Wednesday .

<response> At <location>Rio</location> , they joined up with the national team squad for the journey to <location>Moscow</location> , where <location>Brazil</location> will face <location>Russia</location> in a friendly international on Wednesday . </response>


The problem arose because the Sao Paulo-Santos clash was selected as the day 's televised live match , forcing it to be put back three hours from the usual kickoff time .

<response> The problem arose because the <organization>Sao Paulo-Santos</organization> clash was selected as the day 's televised live match , forcing it to be put back three hours from the usual kickoff time . </response>


Santos suffered more from their loss as Narciso 's replacement Jean gave away a penalty from which Sao Paulo scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 win .

<response> <organization>Santos</organization> suffered more from their loss as <person>Narciso</person> 's replacement <person>Jean</person> gave away a penalty from which <organization>Sao Paulo</organization> scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 win . </response>


Sao Paulo lead the first stage of the championship on goal difference from surprise package Juventude , who beat Internacional 2-1 .

<response> <organization>Sao Paulo</organization> lead the first stage of the championship on goal difference from surprise package <organization>Juventude</organization> , who beat <organization>Internacional</organization> 2-1 . </response>


Corinthians , who played in a tournament in Spain last week , also faced a plane marathon as they attempted to keep up with a hectic fixture list .

<response> <organization>Corinthians</organization> , who played in a tournament in <location>Spain</location> last week , also faced a plane marathon as they attempted to keep up with a hectic fixture list . </response>


They were due to leave Spain Monday night , arrive in Sao Paulo on Tuesday morning , catch another plane to the southern city of Curitiba one hour later and then play away to Atletico Paranaense in the Brazilian championship the same evening .

<response> They were due to leave <location>Spain</location> Monday night , arrive in <location>Sao Paulo</location> on Tuesday morning , catch another plane to the southern city of <location>Curitiba</location> one hour later and then play away to <organization>Atletico Paranaense</organization> in the <misc>Brazilian</misc> championship the same evening . </response>


Botafogo striker Tulio , who was overlooked by Zagalo for the tour which also features a game away to the Netherlands on Sunday , scored his third goal in three games as the defending champions beat Bahia 2-1 away .

<response> <organization>Botafogo</organization> striker <person>Tulio</person> , who was overlooked by <person>Zagalo</person> for the tour which also features a game away to the <location>Netherlands</location> on Sunday , scored his third goal in three games as the defending champions beat <organization>Bahia</organization> 2-1 away . </response>


Tulio , who has been top-scorer in the competition for the last two seasons , has been struggling against injury for most of this year .

<response> <person>Tulio</person> , who has been top-scorer in the competition for the last two seasons , has been struggling against injury for most of this year . </response>


SOCCER - ARGENTINE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>ARGENTINE</misc> CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS . </response>


BUENOS AIRES 1996-08-26

<response> <location>BUENOS AIRES</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Results of matches on the

<response> Results of matches on the </response>


opening weekend of the Argentine Apertura championship :

<response> opening weekend of the <misc>Argentine Apertura</misc> championship : </response>


Estudiantes 2 Boca Juniors 3

<response> <organization>Estudiantes</organization> 2 <organization>Boca Juniors</organization> 3 </response>


Ferro Carril Oeste 0 Independiente 3

<response> <organization>Ferro Carril Oeste</organization> 0 <organization>Independiente</organization> 3 </response>


Gimnasia-Jujuy 1 Platense 0

<response> <organization>Gimnasia-Jujuy</organization> 1 <organization>Platense</organization> 0 </response>


Huracan 0 Lanus 0

<response> <organization>Huracan</organization> 0 <organization>Lanus</organization> 0 </response>


Huracan-Corrientes 3 Union 6

<response> <organization>Huracan-Corrientes</organization> 3 <organization>Union</organization> 6 </response>


Newell 's Old Boys 0 Velez Sarsfield 2

<response> <organization>Newell 's Old Boys</organization> 0 <organization>Velez Sarsfield</organization> 2 </response>


Racing Club 0 Rosario Central 2

<response> <organization>Racing Club</organization> 0 <organization>Rosario Central</organization> 2 </response>


River Plate 0 Gimnasia-La Plata 0

<response> <organization>River Plate</organization> 0 <organization>Gimnasia-La Plata</organization> 0 </response>


San Lorenzo 0 Banfield 1

<response> <organization>San Lorenzo</organization> 0 <organization>Banfield</organization> 1 </response>


Playing Monday : Deportivo Espanol v Colon

<response> Playing Monday : <organization>Deportivo Espanol</organization> v <organization>Colon</organization> </response>


Note : the Apertura is the first of two championships played

<response> Note : the <misc>Apertura</misc> is the first of two championships played </response>


in the Argentine season .

<response> in the <misc>Argentine</misc> season . </response>


The teams meet each other once in each

<response> The teams meet each other once in each </response>


tournament .


There is no overall champion .

<response> There is no overall champion . </response>


SOCCER - HONDURAS BEAT CUBA 4-0 IN FRIENDLY .

<response> SOCCER - <location>HONDURAS</location> BEAT <location>CUBA</location> 4-0 IN FRIENDLY . </response>


TEGUCIGALPA 1996-08-26

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


Honduras beat Cuba 4-0

<response> <location>Honduras</location> beat <location>Cuba</location> 4-0 </response>


<response> ( halftime 3-0 ) in a friendly soccer international on Sunday . </response>


Scorers : Juan Castro ( 3rd minute ) , Enrique Centeno ( 33rd and

<response> Scorers : <person>Juan Castro</person> ( 3rd minute ) , <person>Enrique Centeno</person> ( 33rd and </response>


84th ) , Carlos Pavon ( 37th )

<response> 84th ) , <person>Carlos Pavon</person> ( 37th ) </response>


SOCCER - BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS / STANDINGS .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>BRAZILIAN</misc> CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS / STANDINGS . </response>


RIO DE JANEIRO 1996-08-26

<response> <location>RIO DE JANEIRO</location> 1996-08-26 </response>


Results of Brazilian

<response> Results of <misc>Brazilian</misc> </response>


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


Bahia 1 Botafogo 2

<response> <organization>Bahia</organization> 1 <organization>Botafogo</organization> 2 </response>


Bragantino 1 Vasco da Gama 2

<response> <organization>Bragantino</organization> 1 <organization>Vasco da Gama</organization> 2 </response>


Cricuma 4 Fluminense 1

<response> <organization>Cricuma</organization> 4 <organization>Fluminense</organization> 1 </response>


Cruzeiro 2 Flamengo 1

<response> <organization>Cruzeiro</organization> 2 <organization>Flamengo</organization> 1 </response>


Goias 0 Palmeiras 0

<response> <organization>Goias</organization> 0 <organization>Palmeiras</organization> 0 </response>


Gremio 2 Vitoria 2

<response> <organization>Gremio</organization> 2 <organization>Vitoria</organization> 2 </response>


Juventude 2 Internacional 1

<response> <organization>Juventude</organization> 2 <organization>Internacional</organization> 1 </response>


Parana 3 Guarani 0

<response> <organization>Parana</organization> 3 <organization>Guarani</organization> 0 </response>


Portuguesa 3 Atletico Mineiro 1

<response> <organization>Portuguesa</organization> 3 <organization>Atletico Mineiro</organization> 1 </response>


Sao Paulo 2 Santos 1

<response> <organization>Sao Paulo</organization> 2 <organization>Santos</organization> 1 </response>


Sport Recife 3 Coritiba 0

<response> <organization>Sport Recife</organization> 3 <organization>Coritiba</organization> 0 </response>


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


for , against , points ) :

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


Sao Paulo 4 3 1 0 10 5 10

<response> <organization>Sao Paulo</organization> 4 3 1 0 10 5 10 </response>


Juventude 5 3 1 1 5 4 10

<response> <organization>Juventude</organization> 5 3 1 1 5 4 10 </response>


Portuguesa 4 3 0 1 8 3 9

<response> <organization>Portuguesa</organization> 4 3 0 1 8 3 9 </response>


Palmeiras 5 2 3 0 8 1 9

<response> <organization>Palmeiras</organization> 5 2 3 0 8 1 9 </response>


Goias 5 2 2 1 7 4 8

<response> <organization>Goias</organization> 5 2 2 1 7 4 8 </response>


Gremio 3 2 1 0 11 4 7

<response> <organization>Gremio</organization> 3 2 1 0 11 4 7 </response>


Cruzeiro 3 2 1 0 4 2 7

<response> <organization>Cruzeiro</organization> 3 2 1 0 4 2 7 </response>


Sport Recife 5 2 1 2 7 6 7

<response> <organization>Sport Recife</organization> 5 2 1 2 7 6 7 </response>


Parana 4 2 1 2 5 5 7

<response> <organization>Parana</organization> 4 2 1 2 5 5 7 </response>


Flamengo 4 2 0 2 4 4 6

<response> <organization>Flamengo</organization> 4 2 0 2 4 4 6 </response>


Atletico Mineiro 5 2 0 3 6 7 6

<response> <organization>Atletico Mineiro</organization> 5 2 0 3 6 7 6 </response>


Vasco da Gama 4 2 0 2 6 7 6

<response> <organization>Vasco da Gama</organization> 4 2 0 2 6 7 6 </response>


Coritiba 5 2 0 3 3 9 6

<response> <organization>Coritiba</organization> 5 2 0 3 3 9 6 </response>


Botafogo 3 1 2 0 4 3 5

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


Internacional 4 1 2 1 4 3 5

<response> <organization>Internacional</organization> 4 1 2 1 4 3 5 </response>


Criciuma 5 1 2 2 7 8 5

<response> <organization>Criciuma</organization> 5 1 2 2 7 8 5 </response>


Vitoria 5 1 2 2 5 6 5

<response> <organization>Vitoria</organization> 5 1 2 2 5 6 5 </response>


Santos 3 1 1 1 3 3 4

<response> <organization>Santos</organization> 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 </response>


Corinthians 4 1 1 2 1 3 4

<response> <organization>Corinthians</organization> 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 </response>


Bahia 5 1 1 3 5 8 4

<response> <organization>Bahia</organization> 5 1 1 3 5 8 4 </response>


Fluminense 4 1 1 2 3 6 4

<response> <organization>Fluminense</organization> 4 1 1 2 3 6 4 </response>


Atletico Paranaense 3 1 0 2 4 6 3

<response> <organization>Atletico Paranaense</organization> 3 1 0 2 4 6 3 </response>


Guarani 3 0 1 2 1 5 1

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


Bragantino 4 0 0 4 3 12 0

<response> <organization>Bragantino</organization> 4 0 0 4 3 12 0 </response>


<response> Note : Top eight teams qualify for the quarter-finals . </response>


If


<response> teams are level on points , positions are determined by the </response>


number of games won .

<response> number of games won . </response>


BASKETBALL - PHILIPPINE PRO-LEAGUE RESULTS .

<response> BASKETBALL - <misc>PHILIPPINE</misc> PRO-LEAGUE RESULTS . </response>


MANILA 1996-08-26

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