31.   At Turin, the two-time defending champions notched their fourth win in five games since Carlo Ancelotti replaced Marcello Lippi as coach and moved up to fifth place.

32.   Australia was chasing its fourth straight win in the World Series competition while West Indies was hoping for its first win after three losses.

33.   Barcelona is seeking a record fourth win in the European Cupwinners Cup final Wednesday.

34.   BC players rushed onto the field, flinging their helmets in the air after their fourth win in their last five bowls.

35.   Blue Jays starter Esteban Loaiza pitched seven strong innings for his fourth win.

36.   Checo, a newcomer from Dominica, struck out six and walked one en route to his fourth win against one loss.

37.   Cabrera followed with a liner down the right-field line to give the Expos their fourth win in five games against the Pirates.

38.   Chunichi starter Kazuhiro Takeda gave up three runs in the first inning but recovered his form to earn his fourth win against three losses.

39.   Damphousse had two goals and an assist while Rucinsky had a goal and two assists to lead Montreal to its fourth consecutive win.

40.   Daiei starter Kenichi Wakatabe went the distance while holding the Buffaloes to two runs on seven hits to pick up his fourth win of the season.