41.   But it would not have been won without the efforts of a persistent volunteer.

42.   But in taking six of their last eight games the Giants proved to themselves that they could win without him, even against good teams.

43.   But that also gives us confidence because we still can win without great scoring.

44.   But the Braves will have to win without their Mr. October.

45.   But the Canadiens found a way to win without Zednik, and the Bruins clearly missed McLaren.

46.   But the Yankees would not have won without the smooth-fielding Hayes sharing time with Wade Boggs at third.

47.   But this was a day when Gordon silenced the critics who wondered if the Wonder Boy could win without former crew chief and mentor Ray Evernham.

48.   But those numbers are also cautionary ones if the Patriots look closely and see past a knee-jerk reaction that they cannot win without him.

49.   But US and alliance officials said they still expect to win without having to invade Yugoslavia.

50.   But then everyone in the AFC West shares a frailty, like the Chiefs trying to win without a running game and the Raiders testing fate game after game.