61.   Mariner hurlers had only one off day in three weeks and almost every game in that span was a must-win situation to sustain title hopes.

62.   Other longshots know their title hopes are slim.

63.   Reigning NBA champion Houston and the Los Angeles Lakers sustained their title hopes with over-time victories in Western Conference playoff games.

64.   That was when Campbell blew his title hopes with his only mistake of the round.

65.   Surrey were frustrated at Nottinghma where their title hopes were dampened when no play was possible because of the rain.