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IOC THE PALM BEACH POST MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2001 ft Technology will keep track of runners Farmer pitches UM pastFSU Running Boston Marathon When: Noon today Where: The 26.2-mile course stretches from Hopkington, to Copley Square in Boston. TV: ESPN2 Field: About 15,000 runners. Course records: Men, 2 hours, 7 minutes, 15 seconds, Cosmas Ndeti, Kenya, April 18, 1994; women, 2:21:45, Uta Pippig, Germany, April 18, 1994. 2000 champions: Men, Elijah Lagat, Kenya, women, Catherine Ndereba, Kenya, 2:26:11. Web site: www.baa.org ning, we now have the technology to accommodate everyone," marathon spokesman Jack Fleming said.

"And this is just the beginning." Indeed, the Boston Marathon has been experimenting with tracking technology since 1996. Since then, the marathon has worked with computer companies to offer more user-friendly ways to track runners. This year, they are placing a device that contains a computer chip on the sneakers of runners and running electronic strips across the course at 11 checkpoints. Each time a runner crosses the strip, their time is collected and made available on the Boston Athletic Association's Web site (www.baa.org). Competitors and fans can keep track of Boston runners by togging onto the Web.

i The Hartford Courant BOSTON Amid more than 15,000 runners and nearly 500,000 spectators, the sea of bodies is overwhelming. And when dazed runners finish the 26 miles of the Boston Marathon, they are surrounded by chaos. For the elite runners who are among the first to cross the finish line today, the bedlam is on the periphery as they are ushered through the crowd and into the arms of friends and family. For The BAA expects to have 1 million visits to its Web site today. On its heaviest days during the year usually the days leading up to the marathon the site will get about 12,000 hits.

Runners also have the option of providing two e-mail addresses and their progress will be sent to those addresses four times throughout the race. The status also can be sent to Internet-enabled cellular phones. Fleming said Boston is the first marathon to provide realtime updates. For hard-core fans, this is a way to monitor the leaders no matter the location. "Whether they are interested in the elite runners or just a friend, they can get updates," he said.

"That's really a breakthrough for the running world." til fa! Ik' Fappies Notebook takes Seminole Handicap 00. J. 1 ft The Florida-bred colt captures his first race as a 4-year-old. By John Crittenden Palm Beach Post Staff Writer HIALEAH Fappie's Notebook, never worse than third in his first nine races as a sprinter, won the $75,000 Seminole Handicap on Sunday, his first victory as a 4-year-old. The win at Hialeah Park marked the graduation into longer races for the Florida-bred colt trained by Manny Tortora.

Favored Fappie's Notebook, ridden by AbdielToribio, finished a half-length ahead of General Grant in a field of nine older horses at lVd miles on the main track. Rize was third, a half-length ahead of Takhodha Hills. Gators in A look at NFL Draft prospects Player Pos the ALESSANDR0 TROVATIThe Associated Press San Marino Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher (center) celebrates with second- and third-place finishers David Coulthard (left) and Rubens Barrichello. Another Schumacher leads Grand Prix field Palm Beach Post Staff Reports CORAL GABLES Mike DiRosa hit a three-run home rtin and Tom Farmer pitched five innings as the Miami Hurricanes beat Florida State 7-1 Sunday. Localcolleges Leading 2-1 in the sixth, Miami (30-10) used four hits to put together a four-run inning.

Kns Clute had an RBI single, then DiRosa hit his sixth home run of the season. Farmer (8-2) allowed three hits and a run in five innings. He walked one and struck out two. Four Miami relievers Andrew Cohn, Chris Sheffield, Alex Prendes and George Huguet -i-shut the Seminoles (33-9) out the rest of the way. Florida State starter Marc LaMacchia (5-1) allowed four hits and two runs in 3 innings.

He left in the fourth after walking three batters and giving up a two-out, run-scoring infield single to Charlton Jimerson. The Seminoles bullpen couldn't keep the game close, though. Trent Peterson allowed three hits and three runs, then Roman gave up the homer. Miami added a run in the eighth off Nick Whidden. FSU Miami 000 100 0001 5 1 100 104 Olx 7 11 0 LaMacchia, Peterson (4), Roman (6), Ginn (7), Pearson (7).

Whidden (8) and Richie; Farmer, Cohn (6), Sheffield (6), Prendes (8), Huguet (9) and Ot-Rosa. Farmer (8-2). LaMacchia. 2B: UM t. Rodriguez.

Howard (2), Clute. HR: UM DiRosa. Florida 7, Georgia 6: Keith Ramsey got Adam Swann to hit into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded and the Gators (26-16, 10-8 SEC) beat the Bulldogs (24-13, 10-8) in Athens, Ga. Ramsey got the final seven outs for his seventh save for the Gators giving up two hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Florida reliever Eddie Rojas (4-0) picked up the win.

MOTORSPORTS Ensteder wins at Moroso: Jeff Einsteder of Lake Worth, Michael Manion of West Palm Beach and Cody Intock won their classes at Moroso Motorsports Park on Saturday night Einsteder won the combo class with Jim Quickel Jr. of Boynton Beach second. Manion took first and third in the pro bike. Intock won the junior dragster class with Ricky Meloche of Boynton Beach second. Maddox leads Los Angeles to XFL title game The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Tommy Maddox threw two touchdown passes, and Saladin McCullough ran for 164 yards on 21 carries as the Los Angeles Xtreme advanced to the XFL's first championship game by beating the Chicago Enforcers 33-16 Sunday.

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I A miles E. of Tnpk the 99 percent who don't qualify as the best, finding a familiar face at the finish line is a big challenge. Today, technological options will debut which will allow spectators to follow the progress of their favorite runners by logging on to the Internet and punching in a few numbers. If they're truly plugged in, they can receive e-mail updates throughout the race. If they are watching along the course, they can receive assistance from computer-company representatives, who can track runners with a hand-held electronic device.

"With so many people run- Horse racing "I think he'll last a lot longer going long," Tortora said. "When they are doing so well sprinting, you don't want to be in a hurry to change things." Bred and owned by Irving and Marjorie Cowan of Hollywood, Fappie's Notebook lost three straight races this year at Gulf-stream but still has won 5-of-ll starts. The Seminole was his first winning finish in a stakes race. johncrittendenpbpost.com Echo Eddie tops at Santa Anita: Echo Eddie captured the $105,900 Valiant Pete Handicap at Santa Anita. The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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Instead of returning to school, Capel decided to turn pro in football and ran a 4.3 in the 40. "Whatever team drafts me, (when) I get into camp, then they 11 get a chance to see me move on a couple of people and get into my routes," Capel said. "Then they'll know that I can play ball besides being able to run." Relax Relax with us Massage Relaxation 835-0399 with us II SaunaPrivate Modeling All Female Staff M-S 10am 3am, CIommI Sun 432-2827 3222 Dixie 1217 Military Trail Suite WrH Suite OWPB Jesse Palmer QB 6-2 227 4th round Could be the beneficiary of a down year for quarterbacks. JohnCapel WR 5-10 177 6th round Olympic speed helps cover up his lack of football experience. Derrick Chambers DT 6-3 299 7th round Rated as the 23rd best defensive lineman in the draft.

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It was a lucky day. We had some bad luck in the previous races," Schumacher said. "Michael came up after the race to say I did a good job. I think we will have a big party tonight." Sunday's runner-up finish lifted Coulthard, winner of the previous race in Brazil, into a first-place tie with Michael Schumacher for championship points, at 26. Ralf Schumacher, whose previous best had been a second place behind his brother in the 1999 Italian GP, piled up 12 points, two behind Barrichello.

The podium finish of the Brazilian driver salvaged an otherwise disappointing day for Ferrari, the home team in this Michael Schumacher withdrew with apparent suspension and brake problems, after pitting to replace a flat tire. "I'm very happy for Ralf. Our parents will be very proud," the Ferrari driver fTsP, Smc 1 1. tK PRIVATE SUITES i 471-7101, IKS El S3 350 So. Congress wm mm HI Fl San Marino Grand Prix Sunday's results with driver, country, car make, time, average speed and laps completed in Imola, Italy: 1.

Rail Schumacher, Germany, Williams-BMW, 1 hour, 30 minutes, 44 817 seconds, 125 280 mph, 62 laps. 2. David Coulthard, Britain, McLaren-Mercedes, 4.3 seconds behind, 62. 3. Rubens Barrichello, Brazil, Ferrari, 34.7, 62.

4. Mika Hakkinen, Finland, McLaren-Mercedes, 36.3, 62. 5. Jarno Trulli, Italy, Jordan-Honda, 1 :25.5, 62. 6.

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Germany, Jordan-Honda, 61 7. Nick Heidleld, Germany, Sauber-Petronas, 61 8. Olivier Panis, France, BAR-Honda, 61. 9. Jean Alesi, France, Prost-Acer, 61 10.

Enrique Bernoldi, Brazil, Arrows-Asialech, 60. 1 1 Luciano Burti, Brazil, Jaguar, 60. 12. Jenson Button, Britain, Benetton-Renault, 60. Did Not Finish Tarso Marques, Brazil, European Minardi, 50.

Juan Pablo Montoya, Colombia, Williams-BMW, 48. Eddie Irvine, Britain, Jaguar. Giancarlo Fisichella, Italy, Benetton-Renault, 31. Jacques Villeneuve, Canada, BAR-Honda, 30. Gaston Mazzacane, Argentina, Prost-Acer, 28.

Michael Schumacher, Germany, Ferrari, 24. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Sauber-Petronas, 17. Jos Verstappen, Netherlands, Arrows-Asiatech, 6. Fernando Alonso, Spain, European Minardi, 5. Drivers Points 1 Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 26 points, (tie) David Coulthard, McLaren-Mercedes, 26.

3. Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, 14. 4. Rail Schumacher, Williams-BMW, 12. 5.

Nich Haidteld, Sauber-Petronas, 7. 6. Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jordan-Honda, 6. 7. Mika Hakkinen, McLaren-Mercedes, 4.

(tie) Jarno Trulli, Jordan-Honda, 4. 9. Olivier Panis, BAR-Honda, 3. 10. GianCarlo Fisichella, Benetton-Renault, 1 (tie) Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Sauber-Petronas, 1 Constructors Points 1 Ferrari, 40; 2.

McLaren-Mercedes, 30; 3. Williams-BMW, 12; 4. Jordan-Honda, 10; 5. Sauber-Petronas, 6. BAR-Honda, 7.

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