21.   No, Switzer has been a true soldier of restraint in the aftermath of his first defeat as Dallas Cowboys head coach.

22.   Northridge seemed to respond well after its first postseason defeat, with Cassel leading the way.

23.   Odds-on favorite Dixie Union was second, his first defeat in four starts.

24.   Republicans also tried to turn their first contract defeat into a victory.

25.   So, the horse that had been the heavy favorite for the Kentucky Derby, to be run six weeks from Saturday, suffered his first defeat.

26.   Suddenly the Irish superhorse may not be so super after suffering a first defeat on Sunday and may stay in Ireland.

27.   The Chiefs face San Diego, the team that handed them their first defeat, next Sunday at Arrowhead.

28.   The Croats re-conquered the Krajina region of Croatian, dealing the Serbian forces their first major defeat.

29.   The Democrats had help in dealing the Contract its first major defeat in the House.

30.   The Friars left humbled by their first defeat in seven games after being victimized by arguably the finest young backcourt in the league.