71.  Five years ago, the company slowed much of its overseas activities, despite its early lead in many nascent markets for credit cards.

72.  For the eighth time in nine games, the Kings took the early lead.

73.  For the second consecutive game, the Mets had jumped out to an early lead against the Reds, only to see their offense disappear.

74.  Franz Neitlispach, a top wheelchair racer from Switzerland, who recently won the Chicago marathon, took an early lead, accompanied closely by his countryman Guido Mueller.

75.  Gai jumped out to an early lead, winning the first two holes with birdies.

76.  Freshman Republican Reps. Doc Hastings and George Nethercutt took early leads over their Democratic challengers.

77.  Gomez said he thinks Euchre, who runs close to the early lead, will have to deal with a sharp pace.

78.  Giff fumbled twice early in that game, and Baltimore turned both of them into touchdowns to take an early lead.

79.  Gentlemen volleyed for the early lead with Malek.

80.  Gerrit Cromsigt has the early lead for the track championship in Late Model after capturing his second victory here in as many weeks Friday.