1. A California win probably would guarantee victory. 2. A win would guarantee it. 3. In the heavily Democratic district the win virtually guaranteed election to Congress. 4. Seven US boxers are alive going into the quarterfinals, where a win will guarantee a medal. 5. The win guaranteed the AFL-NFL merger by proving the junior league competitive. 6. The win also guaranteed the Lakers a first-round playoff date with the Portland Trail Blazers. 7. The win guaranteed the Giants will be in first place when they go home Friday for the season-ending series with the Padres. 8. A win Sunday will guarantee West Indies a place in the second round Super Six stage. 9. A win would have guaranteed Corinthians a second round spot. 10. Chasing FC Porto at the top of the first division, Sporting needed a win to guarantee staying within four points of the leaders. |