51.   Tournament officials delayed the start four times.

52.   Travelers said Tuesday that Iraqi border officials also were delaying the departure of Jordanians and thoroughly searching cars and visitors from the kingdom.

53.   When rain interrupted play late Saturday afternoon, tournament officials delayed the UCLA-Washington and SMU-Mississippi State matches until Sunday.

54.   While market officials delayed the start of trading for Raytheon shares, most of its rival contractors tumbled.

55.   With fairways and greens water-logged, officials delayed first-round play for the second straight day.

56.   Windows were shattered six miles away at the international airport, where officials briefly delayed flights and airport services.

57.   A severe storm moved along the North Atlantic coast of the United States, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts that caused officials to delay the game.

58.   Arianespace officials delayed the launch at least until next week to study the problem and drain the three-stage rocket.

59.   City officials delayed signing the contract so they could assess the extent of the opposition.

60.   Italian stock exchange officials on Tuesday delayed the planned reintroduction of shares in the Gemina conglomerate, as pre-market indicators showed the price still headed sharply downwards.