1.   It has been said that the Titanic stands third in the English words-in-print sweepstakes, after the Bible and the Civil War.

2.   That stands third on the all-time list for smallest margin between home runs and wins.

3.   The head of Congress stands third in line for the presidency after the first and second vice presidents.

4.   Yet the Americans stood third after the compulsory exercises.

5.   Although he stands third in the Craftsman Truck points race, he has only one victory, at Texas last month.

6.   Bourne and Kraatz stood third.

7.   He stands third in the CART FedEx Series, behind rookie Juan Montoya and Dario Franchitti.

8.   Merit Cup stands third in the overall standings.

9.   Nicaragua stood third in the eight-team field following its victory Thursday.

10.   Reysol stood third and Iwato sixth.