Robert Croft 1 2 1 11 6 11.00

<response> <person>Robert Croft</person> 1 2 1 11 6 11.00 </response>


Simon Brown 1 2 1 11 10no 11.00

<response> <person>Simon Brown</person> 1 2 1 11 10no 11.00 </response>


Alan Mullally 3 5 1 39 24 9.75

<response> <person>Alan Mullally</person> 3 5 1 39 24 9.75 </response>


Chris Lewis 2 3 0 18 9 6.00

<response> <person>Chris Lewis</person> 2 3 0 18 9 6.00 </response>


Andy Caddick 1 1 0 4 4 4.00

<response> <person>Andy Caddick</person> 1 1 0 4 4 4.00 </response>


Graeme Hick 1 2 0 8 4 4.00

<response> <person>Graeme Hick</person> 1 2 0 8 4 4.00 </response>


<response> Bowling ( tabulated under overs , maidens , runs , wickets , </response>


average ) :


Atherton 7 1 20 1 20.00

<response> <person>Atherton</person> 7 1 20 1 20.00 </response>


Caddick 57.2 10 165 6 27.50

<response> <person>Caddick</person> 57.2 10 165 6 27.50 </response>


Cork 131 23 434 12 36.16

<response> <person>Cork</person> 131 23 434 12 36.16 </response>


Mullally 150.3 36 377 10 37.70

<response> <person>Mullally</person> 150.3 36 377 10 37.70 </response>


Hick 13 2 42 1 42.00

<response> <person>Hick</person> 13 2 42 1 42.00 </response>


Croft 47.4 10 125 2 62.50

<response> <person>Croft</person> 47.4 10 125 2 62.50 </response>


Brown 33 4 138 2 69.00

<response> <person>Brown</person> 33 4 138 2 69.00 </response>


Ealham 37 8 81 1 81.00

<response> <person>Ealham</person> 37 8 81 1 81.00 </response>


Salisbury 61.2 8 221 2 110.50

<response> <person>Salisbury</person> 61.2 8 221 2 110.50 </response>


Lewis 71 10 264 1 264.00

<response> <person>Lewis</person> 71 10 264 1 264.00 </response>


Thorpe 13 4 19 0 -

<response> <person>Thorpe</person> 13 4 19 0 - </response>


Pakistan


Batting :


Moin Khan 2 3 1 158 105 79.00

<response> <person>Moin Khan</person> 2 3 1 158 105 79.00 </response>


Ijaz Ahmed 3 6 1 344 141 68.80

<response> <person>Ijaz Ahmed</person> 3 6 1 344 141 68.80 </response>


Salim Malik 3 5 2 195 100no 65.00

<response> <person>Salim Malik</person> 3 5 2 195 100no 65.00 </response>


Inzamam-ul-Haq 3 5 0 320 148 64.00

<response> <person>Inzamam-ul-Haq</person> 3 5 0 320 148 64.00 </response>


Saeed Anwar 3 6 0 362 176 60.33

<response> <person>Saeed Anwar</person> 3 6 0 362 176 60.33 </response>


Rashid Latif 1 1 0 45 45 45.00

<response> <person>Rashid Latif</person> 1 1 0 45 45 45.00 </response>


Aamir Sohail 2 3 1 77 46 38.50

<response> <person>Aamir Sohail</person> 2 3 1 77 46 38.50 </response>


Asif Mujtaba 2 3 0 90 51 30.00

<response> <person>Asif Mujtaba</person> 2 3 0 90 51 30.00 </response>


Wasim Akram 3 5 1 98 40 24.50

<response> <person>Wasim Akram</person> 3 5 1 98 40 24.50 </response>


Shadab Kabir 2 4 0 87 35 21.75

<response> <person>Shadab Kabir</person> 2 4 0 87 35 21.75 </response>


Mushtaq Ahmed 3 5 1 44 20 11.00

<response> <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 3 5 1 44 20 11.00 </response>


Waqar Younis 3 3 1 11 7 5.50

<response> <person>Waqar Younis</person> 3 3 1 11 7 5.50 </response>


Ata-ur-Rehman 2 2 2 10 10no -

<response> <person>Ata-ur-Rehman</person> 2 2 2 10 10no - </response>


Mohammad Akram 1 0 0 0 0 -

<response> <person>Mohammad Akram</person> 1 0 0 0 0 - </response>


Bowling :


Mushtaq Ahmed 195 52 447 17 26.29

<response> <person>Mushtaq Ahmed</person> 195 52 447 17 26.29 </response>


Waqar Younis 125 25 431 16 26.93

<response> <person>Waqar Younis</person> 125 25 431 16 26.93 </response>


Wasim Akram 128 29 350 11 31.81

<response> <person>Wasim Akram</person> 128 29 350 11 31.81 </response>


Ata-ur-Rehman 48.4 6 173 5 34.60

<response> <person>Ata-ur-Rehman</person> 48.4 6 173 5 34.60 </response>


Mohammad Akram 22 4 71 1 71.00

<response> <person>Mohammad Akram</person> 22 4 71 1 71.00 </response>


Aamir Sohail 11 3 24 0 -

<response> <person>Aamir Sohail</person> 11 3 24 0 - </response>


Asif Mujtaba 7 5 6 0 -

<response> <person>Asif Mujtaba</person> 7 5 6 0 - </response>


Salim Malik 1 0 1 0 -

<response> <person>Salim Malik</person> 1 0 1 0 - </response>


Shadab Kabir 1 0 9 0 -

<response> <person>Shadab Kabir</person> 1 0 9 0 - </response>


CRICKET - GOOCH TO PLAY ANOTHER SEASON FOR ESSEX .

<response> CRICKET - <person>GOOCH</person> TO PLAY ANOTHER SEASON FOR <location>ESSEX</location> . </response>


LONDON 1996-08-27

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


Graham Gooch , the 43-year-old former England captain , is to continue playing county cricket for at least another season , his club Essex announced on Tuesday .

<response> <person>Graham Gooch</person> , the 43-year-old former <location>England</location> captain , is to continue playing county cricket for at least another season , his club <organization>Essex</organization> announced on Tuesday . </response>


Opener Gooch 's decision comes towards the end of a season in which he has underlined his consistency by becoming the leading scorer in Essex 's history , beating Keith Fletcher 's aggregate of 29,434 .

<response> Opener <person>Gooch</person> 's decision comes towards the end of a season in which he has underlined his consistency by becoming the leading scorer in <organization>Essex</organization> 's history , beating <person>Keith Fletcher</person> 's aggregate of 29,434 . </response>


Gooch , who retired from test cricket after the 1994-95 tour of Australia but is now an England selector , is seventh in this season 's first-class averages with 1,429 runs at 64.95 , having hit five centuries and one double century .

<response> <person>Gooch</person> , who retired from test cricket after the 1994-95 tour of <location>Australia</location> but is now an <location>England</location> selector , is seventh in this season 's first-class averages with 1,429 runs at 64.95 , having hit five centuries and one double century . </response>


Essex secretary-general manager Peter Edwards said : " He is a remarkable batsman and still the best in this country .

<response> <organization>Essex</organization> secretary-general manager <person>Peter Edwards</person> said : " He is a remarkable batsman and still the best in this country . </response>


No-one will argue with that .

<response> No-one will argue with that . </response>


<response> You just have to look at his record to appreciate that fact . " </response>


SOCCER - ROMANIA CLUB BOSS BANNED FOR HEADBUTT .

<response> SOCCER - <location>ROMANIA</location> CLUB BOSS BANNED FOR HEADBUTT . </response>


BUCHAREST 1996-08-27

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


The Romanian Soccer Federation has banned first division club Jiul Petrosani 's president Miron Cozma for two years for headbutting a visiting team player , a federation statement said .

<response> The <organization>Romanian Soccer Federation</organization> has banned first division club <organization>Jiul Petrosani</organization> 's president <person>Miron Cozma</person> for two years for headbutting a visiting team player , a federation statement said . </response>


Romania 's soccer bosses also fined Cozma , a well-known miners ' union leader , 10 million lei ( $ 3000 ) for the half-time attack on Dinamo Bucharest 's Danut Lupu last Sunday .

<response> <location>Romania</location> 's soccer bosses also fined <person>Cozma</person> , a well-known miners ' union leader , 10 million lei ( $ 3000 ) for the half-time attack on <organization>Dinamo Bucharest</organization> 's <person>Danut Lupu</person> last Sunday . </response>


Miners led by Cozma rioted in Bucharest in 1990 and 1991 , bringing down the reformist government of premier Petre Roman .

<response> Miners led by <person>Cozma</person> rioted in <location>Bucharest</location> in 1990 and 1991 , bringing down the reformist government of premier <person>Petre Roman</person> . </response>


Cozma is awaiting trial for assault and criminal damage in a bar in his home town of Petrosan , 300 kms west of Bucharest .

<response> <person>Cozma</person> is awaiting trial for assault and criminal damage in a bar in his home town of <location>Petrosan</location> , 300 kms west of <location>Bucharest</location> . </response>


The attack on Lupu came during a tunnel skirmish between opposing players as they left the field .

<response> The attack on <person>Lupu</person> came during a tunnel skirmish between opposing players as they left the field . </response>


" Cozma 's blow was not too painful because I 'm a tall man , " Lupu told Reuters on Tuesday .

<response> " <person>Cozma</person> 's blow was not too painful because I 'm a tall man , " <person>Lupu</person> told <organization>Reuters</organization> on Tuesday . </response>


Lupu is one of the tallest players in Romania 's first division , towering over Cozma by some 17 cms ,

<response> <person>Lupu</person> is one of the tallest players in <location>Romania</location> 's first division , towering over <person>Cozma</person> by some 17 cms , </response>


Jiul Petrosani , promoted to the first division this year , won the league game 1-0 .

<response> <organization>Jiul Petrosani</organization> , promoted to the first division this year , won the league game 1-0 . </response>


Cozma is barred from taking part in any official soccer activity during the ban .

<response> <person>Cozma</person> is barred from taking part in any official soccer activity during the ban . </response>


SQUASH - HONG KONG OPEN FIRST ROUND RESULTS .

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


HONG KONG 1996-08-27

<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


First round results in the Hong

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


Kong Open squash tournament on Tuesday ( prefix denotes seeding ) :

<response> <misc>Kong Open</misc> squash tournament on Tuesday ( prefix denotes seeding ) : </response>


1 - Jansher Khan ( Pakistnn ) beat Jackie Lee ( Hong Kong ) 15-8 15-8

<response> 1 - <person>Jansher Khan</person> ( Pakistnn ) beat <person>Jackie Lee</person> ( <location>Hong Kong</location> ) 15-8 15-8 </response>


3 - Brett Martin ( Australia ) beat David Evans ( Wales ) 14-17 15-1

<response> 3 - <person>Brett Martin</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>David Evans</person> ( <location>Wales</location> ) 14-17 15-1 </response>


13-15 17-14 15-12


Mark Cairns ( England ) beat 6 - Del Harris ( England ) 15-12 7-15

<response> <person>Mark Cairns</person> ( <location>England</location> ) beat 6 - <person>Del Harris</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-12 7-15 </response>


15-6 15-12


Anthony Hill ( Australia ) beat 8 - Mark Chaloner ( England ) 15-11

<response> <person>Anthony Hill</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat 8 - <person>Mark Chaloner</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 15-11 </response>


17-16 17-16


Simon Frenz ( Germany ) beat Martin Heath ( Scotland ) 12-15 15-6

<response> <person>Simon Frenz</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat <person>Martin Heath</person> ( <location>Scotland</location> ) 12-15 15-6 </response>


15-4 12-15 15-14


Joseph Kneipp ( Australia ) beat Ahmed Faizy ( Egypt ) 15-8 12-15

<response> <person>Joseph Kneipp</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Ahmed Faizy</person> ( <location>Egypt</location> ) 15-8 12-15 </response>


15-14 15-9


Mir Zaman Gul ( Pakistan ) beat Stephen Meads ( England ) 10-15

<response> <person>Mir Zaman Gul</person> ( <location>Pakistan</location> ) beat <person>Stephen Meads</person> ( <location>England</location> ) 10-15 </response>


15-12 15-10 15-3


Dan Jensen ( Australia ) beat Anders Thoren ( Sweden ) 8-15 15-12

<response> <person>Dan Jensen</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Anders Thoren</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) 8-15 15-12 </response>


10-15 15-5 15-11


TENNIS - EDBERG EXTENDS GRAND SLAM RUN , TOPPLES WIMBLEDON CHAMP .

<response> TENNIS - <person>EDBERG</person> EXTENDS GRAND SLAM RUN , TOPPLES <location>WIMBLEDON</location> CHAMP . </response>


Larry Fine

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

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


Stefan Edberg produced some of his vintage best on Tuesday to extend his grand run at the Grand Slams by toppling Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek in straight sets at the U.S. Open .

<response> <person>Stefan Edberg</person> produced some of his vintage best on Tuesday to extend his grand run at the <misc>Grand Slams</misc> by toppling <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion <person>Richard Krajicek</person> in straight sets at the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> . </response>


Edberg , competing in the 54th consecutive and final Grand Slam event of his illustrious career , turned back the clock at Stadium Court with a flowing 6-3 6-3 6-3 serve-and-volley victory over the fifth-seeded Dutchman .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> , competing in the 54th consecutive and final <misc>Grand Slam</misc> event of his illustrious career , turned back the clock at <location>Stadium Court</location> with a flowing 6-3 6-3 6-3 serve-and-volley victory over the fifth-seeded <misc>Dutchman</misc> . </response>


" It 's a win that I can be proud of , " said the 30-year-old Swede , winner of two U.S. Opens and six Grand Slam titles in all . "

<response> " It 's a win that I can be proud of , " said the 30-year-old <misc>Swede</misc> , winner of two <location>U.S.</location> Opens and six <misc>Grand Slam</misc> titles in all . " </response>


It 's never easy to beat the Wimbledon champion . "

<response> It 's never easy to beat the <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion . " </response>


Edberg , who has said he will retire at season 's end , made it look easy under gray skies at the National Tennis Centre .

<response> <person>Edberg</person> , who has said he will retire at season 's end , made it look easy under gray skies at the <location>National Tennis Centre</location> . </response>


The unseeded Swede struck quickly , breaking Krajicek in the first game and never let loose his grip on the one hour 44 minute match as he served and volleyed with the grace that made him one of the dominant players of his time .

<response> The unseeded <misc>Swede</misc> struck quickly , breaking <person>Krajicek</person> in the first game and never let loose his grip on the one hour 44 minute match as he served and volleyed with the grace that made him one of the dominant players of his time . </response>


" There 's not doubt about it , Richard was definitely off his game and I took advantage , " said Edberg .

<response> " There 's not doubt about it , <person>Richard</person> was definitely off his game and I took advantage , " said <person>Edberg</person> . </response>


<response> " I still have my days where I feel great out there . " </response>


Also reaching the second round were top-seeded defending champion Pete Sampras , a 6-2 6-2 6-1 winner over last minute replacement Jimy Szymanski of Venezuela , called on after Adrian Voinea of Romania withdrew because of a sprained ankle .

<response> Also reaching the second round were top-seeded defending champion <person>Pete Sampras</person> , a 6-2 6-2 6-1 winner over last minute replacement <person>Jimy Szymanski</person> of <location>Venezuela</location> , called on after <person>Adrian Voinea</person> of <location>Romania</location> withdrew because of a sprained ankle . </response>


Third seed Thomas Muster of Austria also charged into the second round with a 6-1 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-2 romp over Javier Frana of Argentina .

<response> Third seed <person>Thomas Muster</person> of <location>Austria</location> also charged into the second round with a 6-1 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-2 romp over <person>Javier Frana</person> of <location>Argentina</location> . </response>


Marcelo Rios of Chile , the 10th seed , also advanced .

<response> <person>Marcelo Rios</person> of <location>Chile</location> , the 10th seed , also advanced . </response>


Rios claimed a 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory over Romania 's Andrei Pavel .

<response> <person>Rios</person> claimed a 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory over <location>Romania</location> 's <person>Andrei Pavel</person> . </response>


On the women 's side , second seed Monica Seles got off to a strong start by beating fellow-American Anne Miller 6-0 6-1 and was joined in the second round by Spain 's Arantxa Sanchez Vicario ( seeded third ) , Olympic champion Lindsay Davenport ( 8 ) and Karina Habsudova of Slovakia ( 17 ) .

<response> On the women 's side , second seed <person>Monica Seles</person> got off to a strong start by beating fellow-American <person>Anne Miller</person> 6-0 6-1 and was joined in the second round by <location>Spain</location> 's <person>Arantxa Sanchez Vicario</person> ( seeded third ) , <misc>Olympic</misc> champion <person>Lindsay Davenport</person> ( 8 ) and <person>Karina Habsudova</person> of <location>Slovakia</location> ( 17 ) . </response>


The women 's draw lost another seed when Austrian Judith Wiesner overcame Iva Majoli of Croatia 2-6 6-3 6-1 .

<response> The women 's draw lost another seed when <misc>Austrian</misc> <person>Judith Wiesner</person> overcame <person>Iva Majoli</person> of <location>Croatia</location> 2-6 6-3 6-1 . </response>


The fifth- seeded Majoli joined Anke Huber ( 5 ) and Magdalena Maleeva ( 12 ) on the sidelines .

<response> The fifth- seeded <person>Majoli</person> joined <person>Anke Huber</person> ( 5 ) and <person>Magdalena Maleeva</person> ( 12 ) on the sidelines . </response>


TENNIS - TUESDAY 'S RESULTS FROM U.S. OPEN .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

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


Results of first round matches on Tuesday in the U.S. Open tennis championships at the National Tennis Centre ( prefix denotes seeding ) :

<response> Results of first round matches on Tuesday in the <misc>U.S. Open</misc> tennis championships at the <location>National Tennis Centre</location> ( prefix denotes seeding ) : </response>


Women 's singles


2 - Monica Seles ( U.S. ) beat Anne Miller ( U.S. ) 6-0 6-1

<response> 2 - <person>Monica Seles</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Anne Miller</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-0 6-1 </response>


Rita Grande ( Italy ) beat Alexia Dechaume-Balleret ( France ) 6-3 6-0

<response> <person>Rita Grande</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) beat <person>Alexia Dechaume-Balleret</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-3 6-0 </response>


Judith Wiesner ( Austria ) beat 5 - Iva Majoli ( Croatia ) 2-6 6-3 6- 1

<response> <person>Judith Wiesner</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat 5 - <person>Iva Majoli</person> ( <location>Croatia</location> ) 2-6 6-3 6- 1 </response>


Men 's singles


3 - Thomas Muster ( Austria ) beat Javier Frana ( Argentina ) 6-1 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-2

<response> 3 - <person>Thomas Muster</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Javier Frana</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) 6-1 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 6-2 </response>


1 - Pete Sampras ( U.S. ) beat Jimy Szymanski ( Venezuela ) 6-2 6-2 6 - 1

<response> 1 - <person>Pete Sampras</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Jimy Szymanski</person> ( <location>Venezuela</location> ) 6-2 6-2 6 - 1 </response>


Jiri Novak ( Czech Republic ) beat Ben Ellwood ( Australia ) 6-2 6- 4 6-3

<response> <person>Jiri Novak</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Ben Ellwood</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-2 6- 4 6-3 </response>


Mariaan de Swardt ( South Africa ) beat Dominique Van Roost ( Belgium ) 1-6 6-2 7-6 ( 7-4 )

<response> <person>Mariaan de Swardt</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) beat <person>Dominique Van Roost</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) 1-6 6-2 7-6 ( 7-4 ) </response>


Florencia Labat ( Argentina ) beat Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel ( U.S. ) 6 - 2 6-2

<response> <person>Florencia Labat</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6 - 2 6-2 </response>


Nathalie Tauziat ( France ) beat Angelica Gavaldon ( Mexico ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2

<response> <person>Nathalie Tauziat</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Angelica Gavaldon</person> ( <location>Mexico</location> ) 7-6 ( 7-4 ) 6-2 </response>


Paola Suarez ( Argentina ) beat Marianne Werdel Witmeyer ( U.S. ) 6 - 4 6-3

<response> <person>Paola Suarez</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Marianne Werdel Witmeyer</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6 - 4 6-3 </response>


Ann Grossman ( U.S. ) beat Silvia Farina ( Italy ) 6-4 6-3

<response> <person>Ann Grossman</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Silvia Farina</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 6-4 6-3 </response>


Alex Corretja ( Spain ) beat Byron Black ( Zimbabwe ) 7-6 ( 8-6 ) 3-6 6-2 6-2

<response> <person>Alex Corretja</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Byron Black</person> ( <location>Zimbabwe</location> ) 7-6 ( 8-6 ) 3-6 6-2 6-2 </response>


Scott Draper ( Australia ) beat Galo Blanco ( Spain ) 6-3 7-5 6-3

<response> <person>Scott Draper</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Galo Blanco</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 6-3 7-5 6-3 </response>


Petr Korda ( Czech Republic ) beat David Caldwell ( U.S. ) 6-3 3-6 6-3 7-5

<response> <person>Petr Korda</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>David Caldwell</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-3 3-6 6-3 7-5 </response>


Bohdan Ulihrach ( Czech Republic ) beat 14 - Alberto Costa ( Spain ) 2-6 6-4 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 3-6 6-1

<response> <person>Bohdan Ulihrach</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat 14 - <person>Alberto Costa</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 2-6 6-4 7-6 ( 7-2 ) 3-6 6-1 </response>


Bernd Karbacher ( Germany ) beat Jonathan Stark ( U.S. ) 7-5 6-3 5- 7 7-5

<response> <person>Bernd Karbacher</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat <person>Jonathan Stark</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 7-5 6-3 5- 7 7-5 </response>


Women 's singles


8 - Lindsay Davenport ( U.S. ) beat Adriana Serra-Zanetti ( Italy ) 6 - 2 6-1

<response> 8 - <person>Lindsay Davenport</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Adriana Serra-Zanetti</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 6 - 2 6-1 </response>


Elena Wagner ( Germany ) beat Gigi Fernandez ( U.S. ) 6-1 6-4

<response> <person>Elena Wagner</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat <person>Gigi Fernandez</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-1 6-4 </response>


Kristie Boogert ( Netherlands ) beat Joannette Kruger ( South Africa ) 6-1 6-0

<response> <person>Kristie Boogert</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) beat <person>Joannette Kruger</person> ( <location>South Africa</location> ) 6-1 6-0 </response>


Men 's singles


Stefan Edberg ( Sweden ) beat 5 - Richard Krajicek ( Netherlands ) 6- 3 6-3 6-3

<response> <person>Stefan Edberg</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat 5 - <person>Richard Krajicek</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) 6- 3 6-3 6-3 </response>


10 - Marcelo Rios ( Chile ) beat Andrei Pavel ( Romania ) 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-2

<response> 10 - <person>Marcelo Rios</person> ( <location>Chile</location> ) beat <person>Andrei Pavel</person> ( <location>Romania</location> ) 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 </response>


3 - Arantxa Sanchez Vicario ( Spain ) beat Laxmi Poruri ( U.S. ) 6-2 6-1

<response> 3 - <person>Arantxa Sanchez Vicario</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Laxmi Poruri</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-2 6-1 </response>


Andrei Olhovskiy ( Russia ) beat Pat Cash ( Australia ) 6-4 6-3 6-2

<response> <person>Andrei Olhovskiy</person> ( <location>Russia</location> ) beat <person>Pat Cash</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-4 6-3 6-2 </response>


Filippo Veglio ( Switzerland ) beat Christian Ruud ( Norway ) 1-6 6

<response> <person>Filippo Veglio</person> ( <location>Switzerland</location> ) beat <person>Christian Ruud</person> ( <location>Norway</location> ) 1-6 6 </response>


- 2 6-4 6-4


Tim Henman ( Britain ) beat Roberto Jabali ( Brazil ) 6-2 6-3 6-4

<response> <person>Tim Henman</person> ( <location>Britain</location> ) beat <person>Roberto Jabali</person> ( <location>Brazil</location> ) 6-2 6-3 6-4 </response>


Pablo Campana ( Ecuador ) beat Todd Woodbridge ( Australia ) 6-2 4-

<response> <person>Pablo Campana</person> ( <location>Ecuador</location> ) beat <person>Todd Woodbridge</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-2 4- </response>


6 6-2 6-4


Herman Gumy ( Argentina ) beat Martin Damm ( Czech Republic ) 7-5 6

<response> <person>Herman Gumy</person> ( <location>Argentina</location> ) beat <person>Martin Damm</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) 7-5 6 </response>


- 4 7-5


Jacob Hlasek ( Switzerland ) beat Nicklas Kulti ( Sweden ) 6-3 6-4

<response> <person>Jacob Hlasek</person> ( <location>Switzerland</location> ) beat <person>Nicklas Kulti</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) 6-3 6-4 </response>


4-6 6-4


Women 's singles


17- Karina Habsudova ( Slovakia ) beat Radka Bobkova ( Czech

<response> 17- <person>Karina Habsudova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat <person>Radka Bobkova</person> ( <location>Czech</location> </response>


Republic ) 6-4 6-1

<response> <location>Republic</location> ) 6-4 6-1 </response>


Karin Kschwendt ( Austria ) beat Sandra

<response> <person>Karin Kschwendt</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Sandra</person> </response>


Kleinova ( Czech Republic ) 6-3 6-4

<response> <person>Kleinova</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) 6-3 6-4 </response>


Annabel Ellwood ( Australia ) beat Jennifer Capriati ( U.S. ) 6-4 6

<response> <person>Annabel Ellwood</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) beat <person>Jennifer Capriati</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-4 6 </response>


- 4


Nicole Arendt ( U.S. ) beat Sandra Cacic ( U.S. ) 6-2 7-6 ( 8-6 )

<response> <person>Nicole Arendt</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Sandra Cacic</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-2 7-6 ( 8-6 ) </response>


Elena Likhovtseva ( Russia ) beat Kyoko Nagatsuka ( Japan ) 7-6 ( 7-

<response> <person>Elena Likhovtseva</person> ( <location>Russia</location> ) beat <person>Kyoko Nagatsuka</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) 7-6 ( 7- </response>


5 ) 6-1


Sandrine Testud ( France ) beat Pam Shriver ( U.S. ) 7-5 6-2

<response> <person>Sandrine Testud</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Pam Shriver</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 7-5 6-2 </response>


Kimberly Po ( U.S. ) beat 10 - Kimiko Date ( Japan ) 6-2 7-5

<response> <person>Kimberly Po</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat 10 - <person>Kimiko Date</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) 6-2 7-5 </response>


Natasha Zvereva ( Belarus ) beat Virginia Ruano-Pascual ( Spain ) 6

<response> <person>Natasha Zvereva</person> ( <location>Belarus</location> ) beat <person>Virginia Ruano-Pascual</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 6 </response>


- 2 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-2 Tina Kirzan ( Slovakia ) beat Rika Hiraki ( Japan )

<response> - 2 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-2 <person>Tina Kirzan</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) beat <person>Rika Hiraki</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) </response>


7-6 ( 7-4 ) 7-5


Petra Langrova ( Czech Republic ) beat Karina Adams ( U.S. ) 6-4 6-2

<response> <person>Petra Langrova</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Karina Adams</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 6-4 6-2 </response>


Tami Whitlinger Jones ( U.S. ) beat Sandra Cecchini ( Italy ) 6-2 6-0

<response> <person>Tami Whitlinger Jones</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Sandra Cecchini</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 6-2 6-0 </response>


7 - Jana Novotna ( Czech Republic ) beat Francesca Lubiani ( Italy )

<response> 7 - <person>Jana Novotna</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) beat <person>Francesca Lubiani</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) </response>


6-1 7-5


Men 's singles


13 - Thomas Enqvist ( Sweden ) beat Stephane Simian ( France ) 6-3 6-1 6-4

<response> 13 - <person>Thomas Enqvist</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Stephane Simian</person> ( <location>France</location> ) 6-3 6-1 6-4 </response>


Mikael Tillstrom ( Sweden ) beat Tamer El Sawy ( Egypt ) 1-6 7-6 ( 9

<response> <person>Mikael Tillstrom</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Tamer El Sawy</person> ( <location>Egypt</location> ) 1-6 7-6 ( 9 </response>


- 7 ) 6-1 3-6 6-4


Roberto Carretero ( Spain ) beat Jordi Burillo ( Spain ) 6-3 4-6 6-

<response> <person>Roberto Carretero</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Jordi Burillo</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 6-3 4-6 6- </response>


0 1-0 Retired ( ankle injury )

<response> 0 1-0 Retired ( ankle injury ) </response>


Thomas Johansson ( Sweden ) beat Renzo Furlan ( Italy ) 4-6 2-6 7-5

<response> <person>Thomas Johansson</person> ( <location>Sweden</location> ) beat <person>Renzo Furlan</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 4-6 2-6 7-5 </response>


Mark Knowles ( Bahamas ) beat Marcelo Filippini ( Uruguay ) 6-3 7-5

<response> <person>Mark Knowles</person> ( <location>Bahamas</location> ) beat <person>Marcelo Filippini</person> ( <location>Uruguay</location> ) 6-3 7-5 </response>


Jared Palmer ( U.S. ) beat 15 - Marc Rosset ( Switzerland ) 6-7 ( 7-9 )

<response> <person>Jared Palmer</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat 15 - <person>Marc Rosset</person> ( <location>Switzerland</location> ) 6-7 ( 7-9 ) </response>


6-4 6-4 6-3


Women 's singles


Amy Frazier ( U.S. ) beat Larisa Neiland ( Latvia ) 6-1 6-3

<response> <person>Amy Frazier</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Larisa Neiland</person> ( <location>Latvia</location> ) 6-1 6-3 </response>


Lisa Raymond ( U.S. ) beat Lori McNeil ( U.S. ) 7-6 ( 8-6 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Lisa Raymond</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Lori McNeil</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 7-6 ( 8-6 ) 6-3 </response>


Sandra Dopfer ( Austria ) beat Zina Garrison Jackson ( U.S. ) 2-6 6-3 7-5

<response> <person>Sandra Dopfer</person> ( <location>Austria</location> ) beat <person>Zina Garrison Jackson</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) 2-6 6-3 7-5 </response>


4 - Conchita Martinez ( Spain ) beat Ruxandra Dragomir ( Romania ) 6-2 6-0

<response> 4 - <person>Conchita Martinez</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>Ruxandra Dragomir</person> ( <location>Romania</location> ) 6-2 6-0 </response>


Naoko Sawamatsu ( Japan ) beat Rennae Stubbs ( Australia ) 6-4 6-3

<response> <person>Naoko Sawamatsu</person> ( <location>Japan</location> ) beat <person>Rennae Stubbs</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) 6-4 6-3 </response>


Miriam Oremans ( Netherlands ) beat Radka Zrubakova ( Slovakia ) 6-2 4-6 6-1

<response> <person>Miriam Oremans</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) beat <person>Radka Zrubakova</person> ( <location>Slovakia</location> ) 6-2 4-6 6-1 </response>


Men 's singles


Doug Flach ( U.S. ) beat Gianluca Pozzi ( Italy ) 7-5 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 2-6 7-6 ( 8-6 )

<response> <person>Doug Flach</person> ( <location>U.S.</location> ) beat <person>Gianluca Pozzi</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) 7-5 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 2-6 7-6 ( 8-6 ) </response>


16 - Cedric Pioline ( France ) beat Francisco Clavet ( Spain ) 6-4 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 6-4

<response> 16 - <person>Cedric Pioline</person> ( <location>France</location> ) beat <person>Francisco Clavet</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) 6-4 7-6 ( 7-3 ) 6-4 </response>


Javier Sanchez ( Spain ) beat David Skoch ( Czech Republic ) 6-2 7-6 ( 7-0 ) 6-3

<response> <person>Javier Sanchez</person> ( <location>Spain</location> ) beat <person>David Skoch</person> ( <location>Czech Republic</location> ) 6-2 7-6 ( 7-0 ) 6-3 </response>


Women 's singles , first round 1 - Steffi Graf ( Germany ) beat Yayuk Basuki ( Indonesia ) 6-3 7-6 ( 7-4 )

<response> Women 's singles , first round 1 - <person>Steffi Graf</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) beat <person>Yayuk Basuki</person> ( <location>Indonesia</location> ) 6-3 7-6 ( 7-4 ) </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AFTER MONDAY 'S GAMES .

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

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


Major League Baseball

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


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


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


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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


EASTERN DIVISION

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


W L PCT GB


NEW YORK 74 56 .569 -

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 74 56 .569 - </response>


BALTIMORE 69 61 .531 5

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 69 61 .531 5 </response>


BOSTON 67 65 .508 8

<response> <organization>BOSTON</organization> 67 65 .508 8 </response>


TORONTO 62 70 .470 13

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


DETROIT 47 84 .359 27 1/2

<response> <organization>DETROIT</organization> 47 84 .359 27 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


CLEVELAND 78 53 .595 -

<response> <organization>CLEVELAND</organization> 78 53 .595 - </response>


CHICAGO 70 63 .526 9

<response> <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 70 63 .526 9 </response>


MINNESOTA 65 66 .496 13

<response> <organization>MINNESOTA</organization> 65 66 .496 13 </response>


MILWAUKEE 63 69 .477 15 1/2

<response> <organization>MILWAUKEE</organization> 63 69 .477 15 1/2 </response>


KANSAS CITY 59 73 .447 19 1/2

<response> <organization>KANSAS CITY</organization> 59 73 .447 19 1/2 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


TEXAS 75 56 .573 -

<response> <organization>TEXAS</organization> 75 56 .573 - </response>


SEATTLE 67 63 .515 7 1/2

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 67 63 .515 7 1/2 </response>


OAKLAND 63 71 .470 13 1/2

<response> <organization>OAKLAND</organization> 63 71 .470 13 1/2 </response>


CALIFORNIA 61 70 .466 14

<response> <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 61 70 .466 14 </response>


TUESDAY , AUGUST 27TH SCHEDULE

<response> TUESDAY , AUGUST 27TH SCHEDULE </response>


CLEVELAND AT DETROIT

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


OAKLAND AT BALTIMORE

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


MINNESOTA AT TORONTO

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


MILWAUKEE AT CHICAGO

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


TEXAS AT KANSAS CITY

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


BOSTON AT CALIFORNIA

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


NEW YORK AT SEATTLE

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


NATIONAL LEAGUE

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


EASTERN DIVISION

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


W L PCT GB


ATLANTA 81 48 .628 -

<response> <organization>ATLANTA</organization> 81 48 .628 - </response>


MONTREAL 70 59 .543 11

<response> <organization>MONTREAL</organization> 70 59 .543 11 </response>


FLORIDA 61 70 .466 21

<response> <organization>FLORIDA</organization> 61 70 .466 21 </response>


NEW YORK 59 72 .450 23

<response> <organization>NEW YORK</organization> 59 72 .450 23 </response>


PHILADELPHIA 53 79 .402 29 1/2

<response> <organization>PHILADELPHIA</organization> 53 79 .402 29 1/2 </response>


CENTRAL DIVISION

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


HOUSTON 70 62 .530 -

<response> <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 70 62 .530 - </response>


ST LOUIS 69 62 .527 1/2

<response> <organization>ST LOUIS</organization> 69 62 .527 1/2 </response>


CHICAGO 64 64 .500 4

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


CINCINNATI 64 66 .492 5

<response> <organization>CINCINNATI</organization> 64 66 .492 5 </response>


PITTSBURGH 55 75 .423 14

<response> <organization>PITTSBURGH</organization> 55 75 .423 14 </response>


WESTERN DIVISION

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


SAN DIEGO 72 60 .545 -

<response> <organization>SAN DIEGO</organization> 72 60 .545 - </response>


LOS ANGELES 70 60 .538 1

<response> <organization>LOS ANGELES</organization> 70 60 .538 1 </response>


COLORADO 69 63 .523 3

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 69 63 .523 3 </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 56 73 .434 14 1/2

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 56 73 .434 14 1/2 </response>


TUESDAY , AUGUST 27TH SCHEDULE

<response> TUESDAY , AUGUST 27TH SCHEDULE </response>


PHILADELPHIA AT SAN FRANCISCO

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


LOS ANGELES AT MONTREAL

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


ATLANTA AT PITTSBURGH

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


SAN DIEGO AT NEW YORK

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


CHICAGO AT HOUSTON

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


FLORIDA AT ST LOUIS

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


CINCINNATI AT COLORADO

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


BASEBALL - GIANTS EDGE PHILLIES 1-0 .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>GIANTS</organization> EDGE <organization>PHILLIES</organization> 1-0 . </response>


SAN FRANCISCO 1996-08-27

<response> <location>SAN FRANCISCO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


William VanLandingham pitched eight scoreless innings and Glenallen Hill drove in the game 's only run with a first-inning single as the San Francisco Giants claimed a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday .

<response> <person>William VanLandingham</person> pitched eight scoreless innings and <person>Glenallen Hill</person> drove in the game 's only run with a first-inning single as the <organization>San Francisco Giants</organization> claimed a 1-0 victory over the <organization>Philadelphia Phillies</organization> on Monday . </response>


VanLandingham ( 8-13 ) , who entered the game with one complete game in the first 56 starts of his career , limited the Phillies to two hits and two walks with four strikeouts .

<response> <person>VanLandingham</person> ( 8-13 ) , who entered the game with one complete game in the first 56 starts of his career , limited the <organization>Phillies</organization> to two hits and two walks with four strikeouts . </response>


" We 've been working all year on my follow-through , and I really concentrated on that , " VanLandingham said . "

<response> " We 've been working all year on my follow-through , and I really concentrated on that , " <person>VanLandingham</person> said . " </response>


<response> It gave me more life in all of my pitches , so the ball moved more . " </response>


At Colorado , Andres Galarraga homered and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies had 10 extra-base hits and Billy Swift won his first game in almost a year in a 9-5 rain-shortened seven-inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds .

<response> At <location>Colorado</location> , <person>Andres Galarraga</person> homered and drove in three runs as the <organization>Colorado Rockies</organization> had 10 extra-base hits and <person>Billy Swift</person> won his first game in almost a year in a 9-5 rain-shortened seven-inning victory over the <organization>Cincinnati Reds</organization> . </response>


Swift ( 1-0 ) , who made his first start since June 3rd and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder earlier in the season , allowed five runs and six hits in five innings .

<response> <person>Swift</person> ( 1-0 ) , who made his first start since June 3rd and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder earlier in the season , allowed five runs and six hits in five innings . </response>


In Houston , Andy Benes allowed two runs over seven innings and Royce Clayton had a run-scoring single in the seventh to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros .

<response> In <location>Houston</location> , <person>Andy Benes</person> allowed two runs over seven innings and <person>Royce Clayton</person> had a run-scoring single in the seventh to lift the <organization>St. Louis Cardinals</organization> to a 3-2 victory over the <organization>Houston Astros</organization> . </response>


Benes ( 14-9 ) allowed five hits , walked five and struck out 10 for his 11th win in 12 decisions .

<response> <person>Benes</person> ( 14-9 ) allowed five hits , walked five and struck out 10 for his 11th win in 12 decisions . </response>


The Cardinals moved within one-half game of first-place Houston in the National League Central Division .

<response> The <organization>Cardinals</organization> moved within one-half game of first-place <organization>Houston</organization> in the <misc>National League Central Division</misc> . </response>


BASEBALL - ORIOLES WIN , YANKEES LOSE .

<response> BASEBALL - <organization>ORIOLES</organization> WIN , <organization>YANKEES</organization> LOSE . </response>


BALTIMORE 1996-08-27

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


Cal Ripken 's bases-loaded walk scored Brady Anderson with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th as the Baltimore Orioles regained control of the top spot in the wild-card race with a wild 12-11 victory over the Oakland Athletics .

<response> <person>Cal Ripken</person> 's bases-loaded walk scored <person>Brady Anderson</person> with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th as the <organization>Baltimore Orioles</organization> regained control of the top spot in the wild-card race with a wild 12-11 victory over the <organization>Oakland Athletics</organization> . </response>


Trailing by a run entering the 11th , the Orioles rallied against Oakland reliever Mark Acre ( 0-2 ) with a walk and a triple by Brady Anderson to tie the game .

<response> Trailing by a run entering the 11th , the <organization>Orioles</organization> rallied against <organization>Oakland</organization> reliever <person>Mark Acre</person> ( 0-2 ) with a walk and a triple by <person>Brady Anderson</person> to tie the game . </response>


Then Oakland manager Art Howe decided to intentionally walk Rafael Palmeiro and Bobby Bonilla to load the bases but Acre was nowhere near the plate to Ripken .

<response> Then <organization>Oakland</organization> manager <person>Art Howe</person> decided to intentionally walk <person>Rafael Palmeiro</person> and <person>Bobby Bonilla</person> to load the bases but <person>Acre</person> was nowhere near the plate to <person>Ripken</person> . </response>


The decisive pitch nearly hit Ripken and gave the Orioles a one-half game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the wild-card race .

<response> The decisive pitch nearly hit <person>Ripken</person> and gave the <organization>Orioles</organization> a one-half game lead over the <organization>Chicago White Sox</organization> in the wild-card race . </response>


In Seattle , Jay Buhner 's eighth-inning single snapped a tie as the Seattle Mariners edged the New York Yankees 2-1 in the opener of a three-game series .

<response> In <location>Seattle</location> , <person>Jay Buhner</person> 's eighth-inning single snapped a tie as the <organization>Seattle Mariners</organization> edged the <organization>New York Yankees</organization> 2-1 in the opener of a three-game series . </response>


New York starter Jimmy Key left the game in the first inning after Seattle shortstop Alex Rodriguez lined a shot off his left elbow .

<response> <organization>New York</organization> starter <person>Jimmy Key</person> left the game in the first inning after <organization>Seattle</organization> shortstop <person>Alex Rodriguez</person> lined a shot off his left elbow . </response>


The Yankees have lost 12 of their last 19 games and their lead in the AL East over Baltimore fell to five games .

<response> The <organization>Yankees</organization> have lost 12 of their last 19 games and their lead in the <misc>AL</misc> <misc>East</misc> over <organization>Baltimore</organization> fell to five games . </response>


At California , Tim Wakefield pitched a six-hitter for his third complete game of the season and Mo Vaughn and Troy O'Leary hit solo home runs in the second inning as the surging Boston Red Sox won their third straight 4-1 over the California Angels .

<response> At <location>California</location> , <person>Tim Wakefield</person> pitched a six-hitter for his third complete game of the season and <person>Mo Vaughn</person> and <person>Troy O'Leary</person> hit solo home runs in the second inning as the surging <organization>Boston Red Sox</organization> won their third straight 4-1 over the <organization>California Angels</organization> . </response>


Boston has won seven of eight and is 20-6 since August 2nd .

<response> <organization>Boston</organization> has won seven of eight and is 20-6 since August 2nd . </response>


The Red Sox are two games over .500 for the first time this season .

<response> The <organization>Red Sox</organization> are two games over .500 for the first time this season . </response>


In Chicago , Cal Eldred pitched 5-1/3 scoreless innings and John Jaha scored one run and doubled in another as the Milwaukee Brewers held off the slumping Chicago White Sox , 3-2 .

<response> In <location>Chicago</location> , <person>Cal Eldred</person> pitched 5-1/3 scoreless innings and <person>John Jaha</person> scored one run and doubled in another as the <organization>Milwaukee Brewers</organization> held off the slumping <organization>Chicago White Sox</organization> , 3-2 . </response>


<response> Eldred ( 6-5 ) walked one and struck out three . </response>


Angel Miranda retired one batter and Bob Wickman retired the next four but loaded the bases in the eighth .

<response> <person>Angel Miranda</person> retired one batter and <person>Bob Wickman</person> retired the next four but loaded the bases in the eighth . </response>


In Detroit , Jim Thome 's solo homer in the ninth inning snapped a tie and Charles Nagy pitched a three-hitter for his first win in over a month , leading the Cleveland Indians to their 11th straight victory over the Detroit Tigers , 2-1 .

<response> In <location>Detroit</location> , <person>Jim Thome</person> 's solo homer in the ninth inning snapped a tie and <person>Charles Nagy</person> pitched a three-hitter for his first win in over a month , leading the <organization>Cleveland Indians</organization> to their 11th straight victory over the <organization>Detroit Tigers</organization> , 2-1 . </response>


With the score tied 1-1 in the ninth , Thome hit a 2-2 pitch from starter Felipe Lira ( 6-11 ) over the left-field fence for his 29th homer .

<response> With the score tied 1-1 in the ninth , Thome hit a 2-2 pitch from starter <person>Felipe Lira</person> ( 6-11 ) over the left-field fence for his 29th homer . </response>


In Toronto , Juan Guzman allowed three runs over seven innings to make homers by Joe Carter and Carlos Delgado stand up as the surging Toronto Blue Jays held off the Minnesota Twins , 5-3 .

<response> In <location>Toronto</location> , <person>Juan Guzman</person> allowed three runs over seven innings to make homers by <person>Joe Carter</person> and <person>Carlos Delgado</person> stand up as the surging <organization>Toronto Blue Jays</organization> held off the <organization>Minnesota Twins</organization> , 5-3 . </response>


Toronto returned home from a 10-game road trip and won for the eighth time in nine games as Guzman ( 11-8 ) allowed nine hits and struck out eight without a walk .

<response> <location>Toronto</location> returned home from a 10-game road trip and won for the eighth time in nine games as <person>Guzman</person> ( 11-8 ) allowed nine hits and struck out eight without a walk . </response>


BASEBALL - MAJOR LEAGUE RESULTS MONDAY .

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


NEW YORK

<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> </response>


Results of Major League Baseball games

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


<response> played on Monday ( home team in CAPS ) : </response>


American League

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


Cleveland 2 DETROIT 1

<response> <organization>Cleveland</organization> 2 <organization>DETROIT</organization> 1 </response>


BALTIMORE 12 Oakland 11 ( 10 innings )

<response> <organization>BALTIMORE</organization> 12 <organization>Oakland</organization> 11 ( 10 innings ) </response>


TORONTO 5 Minnesota 3

<response> <organization>TORONTO</organization> 5 <organization>Minnesota</organization> 3 </response>


Milwaukee 3 CHICAGO 2

<response> <organization>Milwaukee</organization> 3 <organization>CHICAGO</organization> 2 </response>


Boston 4 CALIFORNIA 1

<response> <organization>Boston</organization> 4 <organization>CALIFORNIA</organization> 1 </response>


SEATTLE 2 New York 1

<response> <organization>SEATTLE</organization> 2 <organization>New York</organization> 1 </response>


National League

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


SAN FRANCISCO 1 Philadelphia 0

<response> <organization>SAN FRANCISCO</organization> 1 <organization>Philadelphia</organization> 0 </response>


St Louis 3 HOUSTON 2

<response> <organization>St Louis</organization> 3 <organization>HOUSTON</organization> 2 </response>


COLORADO 9 Cincinnati 5

<response> <organization>COLORADO</organization> 9 <organization>Cincinnati</organization> 5 </response>


TENNIS - CHANG , WASHINGTON ADVANCE , TWO WOMEN 'S SEEDS FALL .

<response> TENNIS - <person>CHANG</person> , <location>WASHINGTON</location> ADVANCE , TWO WOMEN 'S SEEDS FALL . </response>


Larry Fine

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


NEW YORK 1996-08-26

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


Michael Chang is playing in his 10th U.S. Open and enjoying his highest seeding ever , but the 24-year-old American had to overcome a case of the jitters Monday before winning his first-round match on opening day .

<response> <person>Michael Chang</person> is playing in his 10th <misc>U.S. Open</misc> and enjoying his highest seeding ever , but the 24-year-old <misc>American</misc> had to overcome a case of the jitters Monday before winning his first-round match on opening day . </response>


Chang , seeded second behind defending champion Pete Sampras , took two hours 40 minutes to defeat 186th-ranked Jaime Oncins of Brazil 3-6 6-1 6-0 7-6 , 8-6 in the tiebreaker .

<response> <person>Chang</person> , seeded second behind defending champion <person>Pete Sampras</person> , took two hours 40 minutes to defeat 186th-ranked <person>Jaime Oncins</person> of <location>Brazil</location> 3-6 6-1 6-0 7-6 , 8-6 in the tiebreaker . </response>


" I was pretty tight the whole match , " conceded Chang , one of the hottest players on tour this summer with a 16-2 record on hardcourts that included two titles and a runner-up finish .

<response> " I was pretty tight the whole match , " conceded <person>Chang</person> , one of the hottest players on tour this summer with a 16-2 record on hardcourts that included two titles and a runner-up finish . </response>


<response> " Everyone has moments when they get tight . </response>


<response> Hopefully , this will have been my nerves for the whole tournament . " </response>


Joining Chang into the second round was Wimbledon runner-up MaliVai Washington , the 11th seed , who also needed four sets to get past talented Moroccan Karim Alami 6-4 2-6 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 6-1 .

<response> Joining <person>Chang</person> into the second round was <misc>Wimbledon</misc> runner-up <person>MaliVai Washington</person> , the 11th seed , who also needed four sets to get past talented <misc>Moroccan</misc> <person>Karim Alami</person> 6-4 2-6 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 6-1 . </response>


Washington 's win was not comfortable , either .

<response> <person>Washington</person> 's win was not comfortable , either . </response>


The 27-year-old American hurried off the Stadium Court for treatment of an upset stomach after his two and a half hour struggle against Alami .

<response> The 27-year-old <misc>American</misc> hurried off the <location>Stadium Court</location> for treatment of an upset stomach after his two and a half hour struggle against <person>Alami</person> . </response>


" Towards the end of my match my stomach felt like week-old sushi , " said Washington . "

<response> " Towards the end of my match my stomach felt like week-old sushi , " said <location>Washington</location> . " </response>


<response> Maybe it was a combination of the heat and something I ate . " </response>


Chang and Washington were the only men 's seeds in action on a day that saw two seeded women 's players fall .

<response> <person>Chang</person> and <person>Washington</person> were the only men 's seeds in action on a day that saw two seeded women 's players fall . </response>


Australian Open runner-up Anke Huber of Germany , the sixth seed , was undone by an unlucky draw that put her against 17th ranked South African Amanda Coetzer in her opening match .

<response> <misc>Australian Open</misc> runner-up <person>Anke Huber</person> of <location>Germany</location> , the sixth seed , was undone by an unlucky draw that put her against 17th ranked <misc>South African</misc> <person>Amanda Coetzer</person> in her opening match . </response>


Coetzer claimed revenge for the semifinal defeat she suffered to Huber in Melbourne by taking a 6-1 2-6 6-2 victory .

<response> <person>Coetzer</person> claimed revenge for the semifinal defeat she suffered to <person>Huber</person> in <location>Melbourne</location> by taking a 6-1 2-6 6-2 victory . </response>


Last year 's Wimbledon junior champion , Aleksandra Olsza of Poland , removed another seed from the draw by eliminating number 12 Magdalena Maleeva of Bulgaria 6-4 6-2 .

<response> Last year 's <misc>Wimbledon</misc> junior champion , <person>Aleksandra Olsza</person> of <location>Poland</location> , removed another seed from the draw by eliminating number 12 <person>Magdalena Maleeva</person> of <location>Bulgaria</location> 6-4 6-2 . </response>


Other men 's winners included a pair of former Grand Slam tournament champions whose victories set up a showdown in the second round .

<response> Other men 's winners included a pair of former <misc>Grand Slam</misc> tournament champions whose victories set up a showdown in the second round . </response>


Germany 's Michael Stich , the 1991 Wimbledon champion , and two-time French Open winner Sergi Bruguera of Spain will face each other next after beating German Tommy Haas 6-3 1-6 6-1 7-5 , and Belgian Kris Goossens 6-2 6-0 7-6 ( 7-1 ) , respectively .

<response> <location>Germany</location> 's <person>Michael Stich</person> , the 1991 <misc>Wimbledon</misc> champion , and two-time <misc>French Open</misc> winner <person>Sergi Bruguera</person> of <location>Spain</location> will face each other next after beating <misc>German</misc> <person>Tommy Haas</person> 6-3 1-6 6-1 7-5 , and <misc>Belgian</misc> <person>Kris Goossens</person> 6-2 6-0 7-6 ( 7-1 ) , respectively . </response>


Alex O'Brien , who scored his first professional title eight days ago in New Haven , advanced to the second round with a 6-4 1-6 6-4 6-3 win over Ecuador 's Nicolas Lapentti .

<response> <person>Alex O'Brien</person> , who scored his first professional title eight days ago in <location>New Haven</location> , advanced to the second round with a 6-4 1-6 6-4 6-3 win over <location>Ecuador</location> 's <person>Nicolas Lapentti</person> . </response>


Wimbledon bad boy Jeff Tarango caught a break Monday when he advanced after the retirement of German Alex Radulescu due to heat exhaustion .

<response> <misc>Wimbledon</misc> bad boy <person>Jeff Tarango</person> caught a break Monday when he advanced after the retirement of <misc>German</misc> <person>Alex Radulescu</person> due to heat exhaustion . </response>


Tarango was leading 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-4 6-1 3-1 .

<response> <person>Tarango</person> was leading 6-7 ( 5-7 ) 6-4 6-1 3-1 . </response>


Chang blamed breezy conditions for some of the erratic play in his match with Oncins , who had beaten him in the round of 32 at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics .

<response> <person>Chang</person> blamed breezy conditions for some of the erratic play in his match with <person>Oncins</person> , who had beaten him in the round of 32 at the 1992 <location>Barcelona</location> <misc>Olympics</misc> . </response>


Chang committed an untidy 53 unforced errors , though he made seven fewer than the Brazilian , who also walloped a woeful 24 double faults .

<response> <person>Chang</person> committed an untidy 53 unforced errors , though he made seven fewer than the <misc>Brazilian</misc> , who also walloped a woeful 24 double faults . </response>


The most deflating double fault came when Oncins was serving to force a fifth set , leading 6-4 in the tiebreaker .

<response> The most deflating double fault came when <person>Oncins</person> was serving to force a fifth set , leading 6-4 in the tiebreaker . </response>


The set point came after confusion at the net on the point previous , which was awarded to Oncins after the two exchanged shots at close quarters at the net .

<response> The set point came after confusion at the net on the point previous , which was awarded to <person>Oncins</person> after the two exchanged shots at close quarters at the net . </response>


First Chang approached the umpire , then Oncins , then Chang again before play finally resumed .

<response> First <person>Chang</person> approached the umpire , then <person>Oncins</person> , then <person>Chang</person> again before play finally resumed . </response>


" Those little seconds were like an hour to me , " said Oncins , who promptly fired two serves barely contained by the baseline as he frittered away his best chance .

<response> " Those little seconds were like an hour to me , " said <person>Oncins</person> , who promptly fired two serves barely contained by the baseline as he frittered away his best chance . </response>


Chang ran off the next three points to close out the match but for Oncins , the contest was a personal victory .

<response> <person>Chang</person> ran off the next three points to close out the match but for <person>Oncins</person> , the contest was a personal victory . </response>


The 26-year-old Brazilian had risen into the top 30 in 1992 .

<response> The 26-year-old <misc>Brazilian</misc> had risen into the top 30 in 1992 . </response>


The next year a close friend was struck by a stray bullet while riding home in a car from a soccer game in Sao Paulo .

<response> The next year a close friend was struck by a stray bullet while riding home in a car from a soccer game in <location>Sao Paulo</location> . </response>


He died slumped against Oncins , who subsequently lost interest in tennis .

<response> He died slumped against <person>Oncins</person> , who subsequently lost interest in tennis . </response>


" Two months ago I started talking about quitting , " said Oncins , who decided to give it one last try and made it through the Open qualifying tournament last weekend .

<response> " Two months ago I started talking about quitting , " said <person>Oncins</person> , who decided to give it one last try and made it through the <misc>Open</misc> qualifying tournament last weekend . </response>


<response> " I believe in my game again , " he said . </response>


<response> At the end of the day , a spate of withdrawals from the tournament were announced . </response>


Eighth seed Jim Courier withdrew because of a bruised right knee , and 1988 Open champion Mats Wilander bowed out due to a groin pull , organisers said .

<response> Eighth seed <person>Jim Courier</person> withdrew because of a bruised right knee , and 1988 <misc>Open</misc> champion <person>Mats Wilander</person> bowed out due to a groin pull , organisers said . </response>


Women 's ninth seed Mary Joe Fernandez pulled out because of tendinitis in her right wrist .

<response> Women 's ninth seed <person>Mary Joe Fernandez</person> pulled out because of tendinitis in her right wrist . </response>


SOCCER - FRENCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY .

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


PARIS 1996-08-27

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


Summary of a French first division soccer match on Tuesday :

<response> Summary of a <misc>French</misc> first division soccer match on Tuesday : </response>


Auxerre 0 Marseille 0 .

<response> <organization>Auxerre</organization> 0 <organization>Marseille</organization> 0 . </response>


Attendance : 20,000

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


SOCCER - MARSEILLE HOLD AUXERRE TO GOALLESS DRAW .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>MARSEILLE</organization> HOLD <organization>AUXERRE</organization> TO GOALLESS DRAW . </response>


PARIS 1996-08-27


Former European champions Marseille held French champions Auxerre to a goalless draw in a lacklustre league match on Tuesday .

<response> Former <misc>European</misc> champions <organization>Marseille</organization> held <misc>French</misc> champions <organization>Auxerre</organization> to a goalless draw in a lacklustre league match on Tuesday . </response>


<response> The bill looked promising but both sides , struggling to find their form early in the season , were disappointing . </response>


Auxerre , who start their European Cup campaign next week against Ajax Amsterdam , dominated the match but were unable to score .

<response> <organization>Auxerre</organization> , who start their <misc>European Cup</misc> campaign next week against <organization>Ajax Amsterdam</organization> , dominated the match but were unable to score . </response>


Unbeaten in four matches , they still trail leaders Lens by one point .

<response> Unbeaten in four matches , they still trail leaders <organization>Lens</organization> by one point . </response>


Lens , who have won all their three league matches so far , host Montpellier on Wednesday night .

<response> <organization>Lens</organization> , who have won all their three league matches so far , host <organization>Montpellier</organization> on Wednesday night . </response>


Despite another dismal performance , especially in defence , Marseille restored some pride by keeping the reigning champions at bay after losing 2-1 at home to Metz last Saturday .

<response> Despite another dismal performance , especially in defence , <organization>Marseille</organization> restored some pride by keeping the reigning champions at bay after losing 2-1 at home to <organization>Metz</organization> last Saturday . </response>


After two seasons in the second division and after taking on half a dozen new recruits this season , some of whom do not speak a word of French , Marseille are not playing with any fluidity .

<response> After two seasons in the second division and after taking on half a dozen new recruits this season , some of whom do not speak a word of <misc>French</misc> , <organization>Marseille</organization> are not playing with any fluidity . </response>


But German international goalkeeper Andreas Koepke again proved a sound investment when under pressure from the Auxerre strikers , saving his team with a number of fine parries .

<response> But <misc>German</misc> international goalkeeper <person>Andreas Koepke</person> again proved a sound investment when under pressure from the <organization>Auxerre</organization> strikers , saving his team with a number of fine parries . </response>


Marseille now lie seventh in the league on five points .

<response> <organization>Marseille</organization> now lie seventh in the league on five points . </response>


SOCCER - FRENCH FIRST DIVISION RESULT .

<response> SOCCER - <misc>FRENCH</misc> FIRST DIVISION RESULT . </response>


Result of a French first division

<response> Result of a <misc>French</misc> first division </response>


soccer match played on Tuesday :

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


Auxerre 0 Marseille 0

<response> <organization>Auxerre</organization> 0 <organization>Marseille</organization> 0 </response>


SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION SUMMARIES .

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


BONN 1996-08-27

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


Summaries of Bundesliga matches

<response> Summaries of <misc>Bundesliga</misc> matches </response>


played on Tuesday :

<response> played on Tuesday : </response>


Borussia Dortmund 3 ( Riedle 8th minute , Heinrich 29th ,

<response> <organization>Borussia Dortmund</organization> 3 ( <person>Riedle</person> 8th minute , <person>Heinrich</person> 29th , </response>


Tretschok 77th ) Freiburg 1 ( Decheiver 51st penalty ) .

<response> <person>Tretschok</person> 77th ) <organization>Freiburg</organization> 1 ( <person>Decheiver</person> 51st penalty ) . </response>


Halftime


2-0 .


Attendance 48,800 .

<response> Attendance 48,800 . </response>


Hamburg 0 VfB Stuttgart 4 ( Balakov 29th , Bobic 47th and 60th ,

<response> <organization>Hamburg</organization> 0 <organization>VfB Stuttgart</organization> 4 ( <person>Balakov</person> 29th , <person>Bobic</person> 47th and 60th , </response>


Hagner 85th ) .

<response> <person>Hagner</person> 85th ) . </response>


0-1 .


31,139 .


Werder Bremen 1 ( Schulz 31st ) Borussia Moenchengladbach 0 .

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 1 ( <person>Schulz</person> 31st ) <organization>Borussia Moenchengladbach</organization> 0 . </response>


1-0 .


24,800 .


Schalke 1 ( Thon 2nd ) Bochum 1 ( Donkow 86th ) .

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 1 ( <person>Thon</person> 2nd ) <organization>Bochum</organization> 1 ( <person>Donkow</person> 86th ) . </response>


33,230 .


SOCCER - GERMAN FIRST DIVISION RESULTS .

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


BONN 1996-08-27


Results of Bundesliga matches

<response> Results of <misc>Bundesliga</misc> matches </response>


played on Tuesday :


Borussia Dortmund 3 Freiburg 1

<response> <organization>Borussia Dortmund</organization> 3 <organization>Freiburg</organization> 1 </response>


Hamburg 0 VfB Stuttgart 4

<response> <organization>Hamburg</organization> 0 <organization>VfB Stuttgart</organization> 4 </response>


Werder Bremen 1 Borussia Moenchengladbach 0

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 1 <organization>Borussia Moenchengladbach</organization> 0 </response>


Schalke 1 Bochum 1

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 1 <organization>Bochum</organization> 1 </response>


Bundesliga standings after Tuesday 's games ( tabulate under

<response> <misc>Bundesliga</misc> standings after Tuesday 's games ( tabulate under </response>


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


VfB Stuttgart 3 3 0 0 10 1 9

<response> <organization>VfB Stuttgart</organization> 3 3 0 0 10 1 9 </response>


Borussia Dortmund 4 3 0 1 12 6 9

<response> <organization>Borussia Dortmund</organization> 4 3 0 1 12 6 9 </response>


Cologne 3 3 0 0 7 1 9

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


Bayern Munich 3 2 1 0 7 2 7

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


Bayer Leverkusen 3 2 0 1 7 4 6

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


VfL Bochum 4 1 3 0 4 3 6

<response> <organization>VfL Bochum</organization> 4 1 3 0 4 3 6 </response>


Hamburg 4 2 0 2 7 7 6

<response> <organization>Hamburg</organization> 4 2 0 2 7 7 6 </response>


Karlsruhe 2 1 1 0 5 3 4

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


St Pauli 3 1 1 1 7 7 4

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


Werder Bremen 4 1 1 2 5 6 4

<response> <organization>Werder Bremen</organization> 4 1 1 2 5 6 4 </response>


1860 Munich 3 1 0 2 3 5 3

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


Schalke 4 0 3 1 5 9 3

<response> <organization>Schalke</organization> 4 0 3 1 5 9 3 </response>


Fortuna Duesseldorf 3 1 0 2 1 7 3

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


Freiburg 4 1 0 3 6 13 3

<response> <organization>Freiburg</organization> 4 1 0 3 6 13 3 </response>


Hansa Rostock 3 0 2 1 3 4 2

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


Arminia Bielefeld 3 0 2 1 2 3 2

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


Borussia Moenchengladbach 4 0 2 2 1 4 2

<response> <organization>Borussia Moenchengladbach</organization> 4 0 2 2 1 4 2 </response>


MSV Duisburg 3 0 0 3 1 8 0

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


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION SUMMARY .

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


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-27

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


Dutch first division summary on

<response> <misc>Dutch</misc> first division summary on </response>


Tuesday :


Fortuna Sittard 2 ( Jeffrey 7 , Roest 33 ) Heerenveen 4 ( Korneev

<response> <organization>Fortuna Sittard</organization> 2 ( <person>Jeffrey</person> 7 , <person>Roest</person> 33 ) <organization>Heerenveen</organization> 4 ( <person>Korneev</person> </response>


15 , Hansma 24 , Wouden 70 , 90 ) .

<response> 15 , <person>Hansma</person> 24 , <person>Wouden</person> 70 , 90 ) . </response>


Halftime 2-2 .


SOCCER - DUTCH FIRST DIVISION RESULT .

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


AMSTERDAM 1996-08-27


Result of a Dutch first

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


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


Fortuna Sittard 2 Heerenveen 4

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


ICE HOCKEY - FINLAND BEAT CZECH REPUBLIC IN WORLD CUP MATCH .

<response> ICE HOCKEY - <location>FINLAND</location> BEAT <location>CZECH REPUBLIC</location> IN <misc>WORLD CUP</misc> MATCH . </response>


HELSINKI 1996-08-27

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


Finland beat the Czech Republic

<response> <location>Finland</location> beat the <location>Czech Republic</location> </response>


7-3 ( period scores 4-1 1-1 2-1 ) in their ice hockey World Cup ,

<response> 7-3 ( period scores 4-1 1-1 2-1 ) in their ice hockey <misc>World Cup</misc> , </response>


European group match on Tuesday .

<response> <misc>European</misc> group match on Tuesday . </response>


Scorers :


Finland - Ville Peltonen ( 10th minute ) , Juha Ylonen ( 10th ) ,

<response> <location>Finland</location> - <person>Ville Peltonen</person> ( 10th minute ) , <person>Juha Ylonen</person> ( 10th ) , </response>


Teemu Selanne ( 11th ) , Jyrki Lumme ( 13th and 51st ) , Janne Ojanen

<response> <person>Teemu Selanne</person> ( 11th ) , <person>Jyrki Lumme</person> ( 13th and 51st ) , <person>Janne Ojanen</person> </response>


( 23rd ) , Christian Ruuttu ( 45th )

<response> ( 23rd ) , <person>Christian Ruuttu</person> ( 45th ) </response>


Czech Republic - Radek Bonk ( 7th ) , Robert Reichel ( 33rd ,

<response> <location>Czech Republic</location> - <person>Radek Bonk</person> ( 7th ) , <person>Robert Reichel</person> ( 33rd , </response>


penalty ) , Jiri Dopita ( 57th )

<response> penalty ) , <person>Jiri Dopita</person> ( 57th ) </response>


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


for , against , points ) :

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


Sweden 1 1 0 0 6 1 2

<response> <location>Sweden</location> 1 1 0 0 6 1 2 </response>


Finland 1 1 0 0 7 3 2

<response> <location>Finland</location> 1 1 0 0 7 3 2 </response>


Czech Republic 1 0 0 1 3 7 0

<response> <location>Czech Republic</location> 1 0 0 1 3 7 0 </response>


Germany 1 0 0 1 1 6 0

<response> <location>Germany</location> 1 0 0 1 1 6 0 </response>


SOCCER - NEUCHATEL TO APPEAL AGAINST CYPRIEN 'S NINE-MONTH BAN .

<response> SOCCER - <organization>NEUCHATEL</organization> TO APPEAL AGAINST <person>CYPRIEN</person> 'S NINE-MONTH BAN . </response>


GENEVA 1996-08-27

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


Swiss league leaders Neuchatel Xamax said on Tuesday they would appeal against a nine-month ban imposed on French international defender Jean-Pierre Cyprien for his part in a post-match brawl .

<response> <misc>Swiss</misc> league leaders <organization>Neuchatel Xamax</organization> said on Tuesday they would appeal against a nine-month ban imposed on <misc>French</misc> international defender <person>Jean-Pierre Cyprien</person> for his part in a post-match brawl . </response>


Cyprien , also fined 10,000 Swiss francs ( $ 8,400 ) , traded punches with St Gallen 's Brazilian player Claudio Moura after a match on Saturday .

<response> <person>Cyprien</person> , also fined 10,000 <misc>Swiss</misc> francs ( $ 8,400 ) , traded punches with <organization>St Gallen</organization> 's <misc>Brazilian</misc> player <person>Claudio Moura</person> after a match on Saturday . </response>


When officials and coaching staff tried to intervene , Cyprien launched a flying kick at Moura , but only succeeded in kneeing St Gallen coach Roger Hegi in the stomach .

<response> When officials and coaching staff tried to intervene , <person>Cyprien</person> launched a flying kick at <person>Moura</person> , but only succeeded in kneeing <organization>St Gallen</organization> coach <person>Roger Hegi</person> in the stomach . </response>


Moura , who appeared to have elbowed Cyprien in the final minutes of the 3-0 win by Neuchatel , was suspended for seven matches and fined 1,000 francs ( $ 840 ) by the Swiss league disciplinary committee .

<response> <person>Moura</person> , who appeared to have elbowed <person>Cyprien</person> in the final minutes of the 3-0 win by <organization>Neuchatel</organization> , was suspended for seven matches and fined 1,000 francs ( $ 840 ) by the <misc>Swiss</misc> league disciplinary committee . </response>


Club president Gilbert Facchinetti said he was astonished the committee had arrived at its decision so quickly and vowed the club would appeal .

<response> Club president <person>Gilbert Facchinetti</person> said he was astonished the committee had arrived at its decision so quickly and vowed the club would appeal . </response>


Neuchatel coach Gilbert Gress described the incident as " shocking " , but said Moura was also to blame .

<response> <organization>Neuchatel</organization> coach <person>Gilbert Gress</person> described the incident as " shocking " , but said <person>Moura</person> was also to blame . </response>


" Moura physically and verbally provoked Cyprien during the match .

<response> " <person>Moura</person> physically and verbally provoked <person>Cyprien</person> during the match . </response>


The referee could not have seen it or he would have punished him , " Gress said .

<response> The referee could not have seen it or he would have punished him , " <person>Gress</person> said . </response>


" During the scuffle , Moura threw the first punch .

<response> " During the scuffle , <person>Moura</person> threw the first punch . </response>


<response> Tomorrow , if someone punches me , I would not know how to react . " </response>


Cyprien , who won his one French cap against Italy in February 1994 , cannot play in Switzerland or elsewhere until May next year .

<response> <person>Cyprien</person> , who won his one <misc>French</misc> cap against <location>Italy</location> in February 1994 , cannot play in <location>Switzerland</location> or elsewhere until May next year . </response>


CYCLING - BUGNO CLEARED OF DOPING .

<response> CYCLING - <person>BUGNO</person> CLEARED OF DOPING . </response>


MILAN 1996-08-27

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


Veteran Italian Gianni Bugno has been cleared of doping after testing positive for high levels of testosterone during the Tour of Switzerland in June , the Italian cycling federation said on Tuesday .

<response> Veteran <misc>Italian</misc> <person>Gianni Bugno</person> has been cleared of doping after testing positive for high levels of testosterone during the <misc>Tour of Switzerland</misc> in June , the <misc>Italian</misc> cycling federation said on Tuesday . </response>


" He has been cleared .

<response> " He has been cleared . </response>


<response> The case is closed , " a spokesman said . </response>


Bugno tested positive for the banned hormone after the fifth stage of the Tour , in which he finished third overall .

<response> <person>Bugno</person> tested positive for the banned hormone after the fifth stage of the <misc>Tour</misc> , in which he finished third overall . </response>


But the spokesman said subsequent tests in Cologne proved his body produced higher-than-average testosterone levels naturally .

<response> But the spokesman said subsequent tests in <location>Cologne</location> proved his body produced higher-than-average testosterone levels naturally . </response>


Bugno , who won the Giro d'Italia in 1990 and two successive world titles , was banned for three months in 1994 after testing positive for the stimulant caffeine .

<response> <person>Bugno</person> , who won the <misc>Giro d'Italia</misc> in 1990 and two successive world titles , was banned for three months in 1994 after testing positive for the stimulant caffeine . </response>


CYCLING - COLONNA WINS FIRST STAGE OF TOUR OF NETHERLANDS .

<response> CYCLING - <person>COLONNA</person> WINS FIRST STAGE OF <misc>TOUR OF NETHERLANDS</misc> . </response>


HAARLEM , Netherlands 1996-08-27

<response> <location>HAARLEM</location> , <location>Netherlands</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Leading results and overall standings after the 161 kilometre first stage of the Tour of the Netherlands between Gouda and Haarlem on Tuesday .

<response> Leading results and overall standings after the 161 kilometre first stage of the <misc>Tour of the Netherlands</misc> between <location>Gouda</location> and <location>Haarlem</location> on Tuesday . </response>


1. Federico Colonna ( Italy ) Mapei three hours 43 mins five secs

<response> 1. <person>Federico Colonna</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) <organization>Mapei</organization> three hours 43 mins five secs </response>


2. Robbie McEwen ( Australia ) Rabobank

<response> 2. <person>Robbie McEwen</person> ( <location>Australia</location> ) <organization>Rabobank</organization> </response>


3. Jans Koerts ( Netherlands ) Palmans

<response> 3. <person>Jans Koerts</person> ( <location>Netherlands</location> ) <organization>Palmans</organization> </response>


4. Sven Teutenberg ( Germany ) US Postal

<response> 4. <person>Sven Teutenberg</person> ( <location>Germany</location> ) <organization>US Postal</organization> </response>


5. Tom Steels ( Belgium ) Mapei

<response> 5. <person>Tom Steels</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) <organization>Mapei</organization> </response>


6. Endrio Leoni ( Italy ) Aki

<response> 6. <person>Endrio Leoni</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) <person>Aki</person> </response>


7. Johan Capiot ( Belgium ) Collstrop

<response> 7. <person>Johan Capiot</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) <organization>Collstrop</organization> </response>


8. John den Braber ( Neths ) Collstrop

<response> 8. <person>John den Braber</person> ( <location>Neths</location> ) <organization>Collstrop</organization> </response>


9. Jeroen Blijlevens ( Neths ) TVM

<response> 9. <person>Jeroen Blijlevens</person> ( <location>Neths</location> ) <organization>TVM</organization> </response>


10. Michael van der Wolf ( Neths ) Foreldorado all same time .

<response> 10. <person>Michael van der Wolf</person> ( <location>Neths</location> ) <organization>Foreldorado</organization> all same time . </response>


<response> Leading overall standings after first stage . </response>


1. Colonna three hours 42 mins 55 seconds

<response> 1. <person>Colonna</person> three hours 42 mins 55 seconds </response>


2. McEwen 0:04 seconds behind

<response> 2. <person>McEwen</person> 0:04 seconds behind </response>


3. Koerts 0:06

<response> 3. <person>Koerts</person> 0:06 </response>


4. Gianluca Corini ( Italy ) Aki 0:07

<response> 4. <person>Gianluca Corini</person> ( <location>Italy</location> ) <organization>Aki</organization> 0:07 </response>


5. Wim Omloop ( Belgium ) Collstrop same time

<response> 5. <person>Wim Omloop</person> ( <location>Belgium</location> ) <organization>Collstrop</organization> same time </response>


6. Lance Armstrong ( USA ) Motorola 0:08

<response> 6. <person>Lance Armstrong</person> ( <location>USA</location> ) <organization>Motorola</organization> 0:08 </response>


7. Tristan Hoffman ( Neths ) TVM same time

<response> 7. <person>Tristan Hoffman</person> ( <location>Neths</location> ) <organization>TVM</organization> same time </response>


8. George Hincapie ( USA ) Motorola 0:09

<response> 8. <person>George Hincapie</person> ( <location>USA</location> ) <organization>Motorola</organization> 0:09 </response>


9. John Talen ( Neths ) Foreldorado same time

<response> 9. <person>John Talen</person> ( <location>Neths</location> ) <organization>Foreldorado</organization> same time </response>


10. Teutenberg 0:10

<response> 10. <person>Teutenberg</person> 0:10 </response>


COFINEC SLIPS ON BUDAPEST BOURSE BUT FUTURE STRONG .

<response> <organization>COFINEC</organization> SLIPS ON <location>BUDAPEST</location> BOURSE BUT FUTURE STRONG . </response>


Emese Bartha

<response> <person>Emese Bartha</person> </response>


BUDAPEST 1996-08-27

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


Expectations that Cofinec S.A. , the Hungarian bourse 's first foreign listing , will report a disappointing first half have depressed the stock below its issue price , but analysts expect a rebound in the long term .

<response> Expectations that <organization>Cofinec S.A.</organization> , the <misc>Hungarian</misc> bourse 's first foreign listing , will report a disappointing first half have depressed the stock below its issue price , but analysts expect a rebound in the long term . </response>


" The first half of the year is unlikely to be as strong as expected so the company will probably be unable to reach its annual plan in 1996 , " said Gabor Sitanyi , a London-based analyst for ING Barings .

<response> " The first half of the year is unlikely to be as strong as expected so the company will probably be unable to reach its annual plan in 1996 , " said <person>Gabor Sitanyi</person> , a London-based analyst for <organization>ING Barings</organization> . </response>


The French-registered packaging materials company , which floated its shares in Hungary in July , for most of the past two weeks hovered below the 6,425 forints / Global Depositary Receipts price of its initial offering , which was oversubscribed .

<response> The <misc>French-registered</misc> packaging materials company , which floated its shares in <location>Hungary</location> in July , for most of the past two weeks hovered below the 6,425 forints / Global Depositary Receipts price of its initial offering , which was oversubscribed . </response>


<response> The company , which asked for a two-week delay from the usual August 15 deadline for reporting first-half results , closed on Tuesday at 5,800 forints , down 300 . </response>


" Cofinec 's first-half figures will be ...

<response> " <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's first-half figures will be ... </response>


between one-third of two-fifths of its annual plan , " said Tamas Erdei , a Budapest-based analyst for ABN-AMRO Hoare Govett .

<response> between one-third of two-fifths of its annual plan , " said <person>Tamas Erdei</person> , a <misc>Budapest-based</misc> analyst for <organization>ABN-AMRO Hoare Govett</organization> . </response>


Analysts blame , at least partly , Hungary 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for Cofinec which , operating in Hungary , Poland and the Czech Republic , now generates about 55 to 60 percent of its annual sales from Hungary .

<response> Analysts blame , at least partly , <location>Hungary</location> 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for <organization>Cofinec</organization> which , operating in <location>Hungary</location> , <location>Poland</location> and the <location>Czech Republic</location> , now generates about 55 to 60 percent of its annual sales from <location>Hungary</location> . </response>


Hungary 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 .

<response> <location>Hungary</location> 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 . </response>


Both will have their impact on Cofinec 's figures , the analysts said .

<response> Both will have their impact on <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's figures , the analysts said . </response>


Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that Cofinec 's outlook was strong .

<response> Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's outlook was strong . </response>


" The eastern European market offers good chances , " said Erdei . "

<response> " The eastern <misc>European</misc> market offers good chances , " said <person>Erdei</person> . " </response>


Just like many other companies on the bourse , Cofinec has big growth opportunities . "

<response> Just like many other companies on the bourse , <organization>Cofinec</organization> has big growth opportunities . " </response>


" At the same time , it 's an advantage for Cofinec that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " Erdei added .

<response> " At the same time , it 's an advantage for <organization>Cofinec</organization> that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " <person>Erdei</person> added . </response>


" Cofinec is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east Europe that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " Sitanyi said , saying that several recent moves by Cofinec boosted its position .

<response> " <organization>Cofinec</organization> is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east <location>Europe</location> that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " <person>Sitanyi</person> said , saying that several recent moves by <organization>Cofinec</organization> boosted its position . </response>


Among them , he noted that Cofinec had acquired the outstanding stake in its Czech folding company Krpaco a.s. , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of Krpaco 's figures will be consolidated .

<response> Among them , he noted that <organization>Cofinec</organization> had acquired the outstanding stake in its <misc>Czech</misc> folding company <organization>Krpaco a.s.</organization> , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of <organization>Krpaco</organization> 's figures will be consolidated . </response>


<response> The company also repaid some $ 21 million of debt , well above the originally planned $ 8 million to $ 9 million . </response>


In addition , its Polish operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned .

<response> In addition , its <misc>Polish</misc> operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned . </response>


-- Budapest newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410

<response> -- <location>Budapest</location> newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410 </response>


DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE CZECH PSE - AUG 27 .

<response> DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE <misc>CZECH</misc> <organization>PSE</organization> - AUG 27 . </response>


PRAGUE 1996-08-27

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


The following is a list of

<response> The following is a list of </response>


direct equity trades made on the Prague Stock Exchange :

<response> direct equity trades made on the <organization>Prague Stock Exchange</organization> : </response>


ISSUE Min .


Price Max .


Price Volume Turnover

<response> Price Volume Turnover </response>


<response> ( CZK ) ( CZK ) ( shares ) ( CZK 000 's ) </response>


AGROTONZ TLUMACOV 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777

<response> <organization>AGROTONZ TLUMACOV</organization> 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777 </response>


AVIA 290.00 290.00 700 203.000

<response> <organization>AVIA</organization> 290.00 290.00 700 203.000 </response>


BARUM HOLDING 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872

<response> <organization>BARUM HOLDING</organization> 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872 </response>


CESKA SPORITELNA 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941

<response> <organization>CESKA SPORITELNA</organization> 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941 </response>


CKD PRAHA HOLDING 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260

<response> <organization>CKD PRAHA HOLDING</organization> 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260 </response>


EMKAM 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100

<response> <organization>EMKAM</organization> 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100 </response>


KABLO KLADNO 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800

<response> <organization>KABLO KLADNO</organization> 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800 </response>


KOMERCNI BANKA 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700

<response> <organization>KOMERCNI BANKA</organization> 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700 </response>


LECIVA PRAHA 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200

<response> <organization>LECIVA PRAHA</organization> 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200 </response>


METROSTAV 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850

<response> <organization>METROSTAV</organization> 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850 </response>


MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV .

<response> <organization>MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV</organization> . </response>


637.50 637.50 1626 1036.575


OKD 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092

<response> <organization>OKD</organization> 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092 </response>


PF IKS KB PLUS 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000

<response> <organization>PF IKS KB PLUS</organization> 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000 </response>


RIF 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000

<response> <organization>RIF</organization> 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000 </response>


SELIKO 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500

<response> <organization>SELIKO</organization> 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500 </response>


SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000

<response> <organization>SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA</organization> 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000 </response>


SPIF CESKY 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094

<response> <organization>SPIF CESKY</organization> 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094 </response>


SPT TELECOM 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137

<response> <organization>SPT TELECOM</organization> 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137 </response>


SKODA PLZEN 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330

<response> <organization>SKODA PLZEN</organization> 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330 </response>


TABAK 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000

<response> <organization>TABAK</organization> 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000 </response>


TRINECKE ZELEZARNY 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000

<response> <organization>TRINECKE ZELEZARNY</organization> 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000 </response>


VODNI STAVBY PRAHA 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000

<response> <organization>VODNI STAVBY PRAHA</organization> 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000 </response>


-- Prague Newsroom , 42-2-2423-0003

<response> -- <organization>Prague Newsroom</organization> , 42-2-2423-0003 </response>


<response> AFTER THE BELL - After hours slows in light volume . </response>


NEW YORK 1996-08-27

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


<response> Traders said on Tuesday after-hours activity was light . </response>


Both WorldCom Inc and MFS Communications Co Inc were trading but they moved in line with their close .

<response> Both <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> and <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> were trading but they moved in line with their close . </response>


WorldCom , which said it will buy MFS , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while MFS lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 .

<response> <organization>WorldCom</organization> , which said it will buy <organization>MFS</organization> , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while <organization>MFS</organization> lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 . </response>


The New York Stock Exchange said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday .

<response> The <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday . </response>


<response> Session two volume was 4,153,800 shares compared to no volume Monday . </response>


The American Stock Exchange said there was no after-hours activity .

<response> The <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> said there was no after-hours activity . </response>


CBOE in routine review of MFS options .

<response> <organization>CBOE</organization> in routine review of <organization>MFS</organization> options . </response>


CHICAGO 1996-08-27

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


The Chicago Board Options Exchange ( CBOE ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on MFS Communications Co Inc shares .

<response> The <organization>Chicago Board Options Exchange</organization> ( <organization>CBOE</organization> ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> shares . </response>


On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by WorldCom Inc in a deal valued at $ 14 billion .

<response> On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> in a deal valued at $ 14 billion . </response>


MFS shares surged on the news while WorldCom fell on fears of dilution .

<response> <organization>MFS</organization> shares surged on the news while <organization>WorldCom</organization> fell on fears of dilution . </response>


The New York Times said on Tuesday some of the options trading in MFS last Friday may suggest insider trading .

<response> <organization>The New York Times</organization> said on Tuesday some of the options trading in <organization>MFS</organization> last Friday may suggest insider trading . </response>


MFS options also trade on the American Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange .

<response> <organization>MFS</organization> options also trade on the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> and the <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> . </response>


A spokesman for the American Stock Exchange would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading .

<response> A spokesman for the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading . </response>


<response> " If there is unusual activity , certainly we look at it , but that 's not to say we 're doing anything official , " he said . </response>


Pacific Stock Exchange officials were not available .

<response> <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> officials were not available . </response>


One trader said trading in MFS options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading .

<response> One trader said trading in <organization>MFS</organization> options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading . </response>


<response> - Derivatives desk , 312 408-8750 / E-mail : derivatives@reuters.com </response>


Faulding target of patent lawsuit .

<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> target of patent lawsuit . </response>


ELIZABETH , N.J. 1996-08-27

<response> <location>ELIZABETH</location> , <location>N.J.</location> 1996-08-27 </response>


Faulding Inc said on Tuesday Purdue Frederick Co filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Faulding and its Purepac Pharamceutical unit .

<response> <organization>Faulding Inc</organization> said on Tuesday <organization>Purdue Frederick Co</organization> filed a patent infringement lawsuit against <organization>Faulding</organization> and its <organization>Purepac Pharamceutical</organization> unit . </response>


The suit was filed because of Purepac 's manufacture of Kadian , a sustained release morphine product , Faulding said .

<response> The suit was filed because of <organization>Purepac</organization> 's manufacture of <misc>Kadian</misc> , a sustained release morphine product , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>


Faulding said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of Kadian in the United States .

<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of <misc>Kadian</misc> in the <location>United States</location> . </response>


Kadian was approved for sale in the United States last month , Faulding said .

<response> <misc>Kadian</misc> was approved for sale in the <location>United States</location> last month , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>