1.   Republican Rep. J.D. Hayworth pulled to a commanding early lead and appeared heading toward re-election in what was one of the dirtiest and best financed races in state history.

2.   The low-budget film, which earned strong reviews, appears heading toward a modest success.

3.   The series between the Heat and Knicks appeared heading for trouble at the start.

4.   A knee injury apparently hampered him as he failed to beat a Heath Streak throw from deep cover to get out when he appeared heading toward a century.

5.   Kamsky, playing black, appeared heading for victory when the game was adjourned on Monday.

6.   Kamsky, playing black, appeared heading for victory when the game was adjourned Monday.

7.   The lawmakers appeared heading toward its approval earlier this month, but then again delayed ratification until next spring to protest U.S. and British air strikes against Iraq.

8.   One category which appeared heading for reunification was the welterweight division.