41.   The five-shot lead over Lee Trevino and Tommy Aaron was also the largest after an opening round this year.

42.   The first round that year was a typical potpourri.

43.   The layoffs are the second round this year for WorldCom.

44.   The Senators have made the playoffs in their two full seasons under Gauthier, advancing to the second round this year.

45.   The six-stroke lead tied Greg Norman at the U.S. Masters for the largest after three rounds this year on the U.S. tour.

46.   Through a twist of fate, the two finalists from last year met in the first round this year.

47.   Venus Williams is the only Australian Open newcomer who has reached the fourth round this year.

48.   Unlike two previous rounds this year, EU Trade Commissioner Lamy led the delegation, a sign negotiations were down to thorny political matters.

49.   Unlike two previous rounds this year, Lamy led the delegation, a sign negotiations were down to thorny political matters.

50.   But Japan proposed holding only three rounds this year, accompanied by the special meetings on trade and investment.