71.   They lead Portland by a half-game for sixth place in the West.

72.   They needed a victory so as not to slip into sixth place in the Eastern Conference behind the New Jersey Devils, who had won earlier Thursday evening.

73.   They landed in sixth place, the worst finish in school history.

74.   This imposing roadblock stands in the way for Arkansas, which tied for sixth place this season in the Southeastern Conference.

75.   Thus, with nine games left in the regular season, New Jersey sits in sixth place among nine Eastern Conference teams in contention for eight spots.

76.   Toshiba is in sixth place.

77.   While Ajunwa won her gold medal on her first jump, Joyner-Kersee was mired in sixth place after five jumps.

78.   With an assist against Vancouver Friday, Ron Francis tied former teammate Mario Lemieux for sixth place on the all-time NHL points list.

79.   With his seven majors, Woods now shares sixth place on the career list of pro winners.

80.   With seven laps remaining, Gordon was in sixth place.