111.   Norman rated Hewitt a strong contender at the Australian Open, which begins Monday.

112.   Once considered a strong contender for Russian leadership, Zhirinovsky is now known as much for his attention-getting antics as for his politics.

113.   She came to Nagano as a strong contender for a medal, probably bronze.

114.   Soon after, he formed his party and is now seen as a strong contender for President Alija Izetbegovic, who leads the SDA.

115.   Strong contender Germany takes on Argentina and Olympic Games silver medalist South Korea plays Cuba on the opening day.

116.   Strong contenders may emerge for open races in Nebraska and Colorado, but damage control is about the best Democrats can hope for.

117.   Sunderland, relegated from the Premier League last season, is in fourth place in the division one standings and is a strong contender for promotion.

118.   The film about GIs ordered to take a hill from the Japanese on Guadalcanal is a strong Academy Award contender.

119.   The contest between two strong contenders results from the absence of Khomeini, who kept differences in the ruling establishment under wraps by his sheer authority.

120.   The government says it has not decided from whom to buy the submarines, but the defense minister recently said Kockums remains a strong contender.