41.   The Indians had won the first and third games, twice putting Seattle behind in the series.

42.   The first was won by a player more deeply registered in golf memory for his temper than winning the Open and a dozen tournaments on the tour.

43.   The next year Tom won his first of five British Opens.

44.   The Rangers went on to capture their first AL West title, and Gonzalez won the first of his two league Most Valuable Player awards.

45.   The question is whether France can win its first.

46.   The year Camacho lost to Trinidad, De La Hoya won the first of his four world titles and began his ascendancy.

47.   Their cricket team won the first this summer.

48.   They met three times for the lightweight championship - all in L.A. - Williams winning the first and third by knockout.

49.   While Russell won a title in his first season as a pro, it took Jordan seven years to win his first.

50.   Within three years, she had won the first of her Coty Awards and organized Bonnie Cashin Designs.