71.   When he announced his engagement, Akebono, who speaks good Japanese, said he appreciated being able to talk in English with his wife-to-be.

72.   Announcing the engagement at a press conference, he said he would not reveal the date in order to avoid a flood of admirers, journalists and photographers.

73.   Close announced her engagement to Steve Beers Wednesday.

74.   Publications in the United States, Britain and Scandanavian countries have been reporting since August that the pair are about to announce their engagement.