41.   The Marlins began selling playoff tickets Saturday, and their magic number to clinch their first postseason berth fell to two.

42.   The teen-agers edged Angela Nikodinov to earn their first Olympic berths.

43.   The teen-agers edged Angela Nikodinov to each earn their first Olympic berths.

44.   Wanderers is seeking its first Libertadores quarterfinal berth.

45.   Wilson was fired last month by Anaheim, after leading the Mighty Ducks to their first winning season and first playoff berth.

46.   Young America has already clinched the first berth in the Citizen Cup finals for defenders.