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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1990 35 SPORT 5 Picture: GARY PRIOR GOLF Montgomerie soars with eight birdies SCOTLAND'S Colin Montgomerie and Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal, who have scored runaway victories either side of the Atlantic, had the field at halfway in the Lancome Trophy at St in Versailles yesterday. Montgomerie, who finished 11 strokes clear of the field when scoring his first European Tour win in last year's Portuguese Open at Quinta do Lago, was home in 30 for an eight-birdie 63, to move eight under par yesterday. He leads by two strokes from Olazabal (66), who strolled 12 strokes when recording his maiden US tour triumph in the World Series at Akron, Ohio, three weeks ago. Australian Rodger Davis also shot 66 to end a stroke behind Olazabal with English Open winner Mark James, who lost a play-off in the 1985 Lancome event to Zimbabwe's Nick Price, on 136 after a 64. But overnight Woosnam (75-142) leaderpeter Senior (71-138) slipped back into the pack.

Montgomerie's was a brave effort after he dropped three strokes in the last two holes of his first round, dashing his hopes of the outright lead. Three birdies in an outward By Richard James in Paris 33, from 10 feet, 15 feet and 35 feet, undid the damage and five more in the space of six holes from the 11th was a delicious bonus. The 27-year-old former Walker Cup amateur, who was runner-up to Eduardo Romero in the Volvo Open in Florence earlier in the year, has earned more than £95,000. He won £120,000 in 1989, his second season as a professional. "I feel that what I achieved last should after, have won again by now.

But I won't be frightened over the weekend after proving myself in Portugal." he said. He is finding St Nom very much to his liking because it enables him to fade everything and "completely take out the left side of the golf The only hole he has hooked on two days running is the 209- yard 18th, which has an artificial pond to the right and a duck pond beyond. "You can get up and down from the bunker left but not from water," said Montgomerie, who did just that yesterday, saving par from seven feet. a Olazabal, however, presents a real threat to his chances of Lee goes three clear ROBERT LEE produced the kind of form which won him two European Tour victories as he fired three-under-par round of 69 for the second day to move into a tar lead on 138 at the halfway stage of the Motorola classic at East Sussex National. Lee, 28, whose fortunes have slumped winning the Portuguese Open in 1987 for his second title, picked up five birdies while overnight leader Paul Broadhurst slipped back to 73 after his opening 68 to share place with David Russell, who had 68, and Ross McFarlane, second.

Five strokes off the lead in joint fifth place on 143 are John Hay, who took 70, and Argentinian Armando Saavedra (73). 2nd rd scores: 138 Lee 69, 69. 141 Broadhurst 68, 73; 0 Russell 73, 68; McFarlane 71, 70. 143 Hay 73, 70; A Saavedra (Argentina) 70, 73. 144 -P Parkin 72, 72; Bowman 72, 72.

John Morgan, who plays on the European Tour, won the Greenalls Northern PGA Championship at Warrington when he defeated overnight leader Paul Eales at the first extra play-off hole. Mike Miller, 80th on the European Tour Order of Merit, birdied the last hole to win the Daily Express Scottish National Pro-Am Championship at Carnoustie yesterday with a nine69 to win by two strokes from Jim White and Craig under-par 273 total. Miller had a final round of three under-par Leading final scores: 273-M Miller (unatt) 70, 62, 72, 69. 275-C Maltman (Eyemouth) 75, 63, 72, 65; White (JTC Kitchens) 69, 69, 66, 71. 278 Milne (ScotGolf) 68, 67, 74, 69; Weir (Cowal) 71, 66, 75, 66.

279 Gillies (Glenbervie) 71, 61, 76, 71. 280 -K Stables (Montrose) 70, 69, 72, 69; Lawrie (Kings Links) 67, 73, 71, 69. ATHLETICS On-off Aouita back in Sheffield show By Ken Mays SAID AQUITA, who has ducked and dived throughout his athletics career, will, after all, appear in the McVitie International meeting, the last major British meeting of the season at the new Don Stadium in Sheffield tomorrow. The Moroccan world record breaker had been announced as a starter this month and then, rather shyly, was withdrawn by Tony Ward, the British Amateur Athletic Board's spokesman at a conference in London on Wednesday. Aouita was not fit enough, said Ward.

But yesterday Andy Norman, the promoter, announced he was back in the meeting. No mention was made of how much had been paid to secure the appearance of the world 5,000 metre champion. But Aouita has avoided a run-off with Steve Cram and Peter Elliott in the 1,500 metres although are also not 100 per cent after troublesome season, and opted for the 3,000 metres. He will not have it all his own way there, however, for Arturo Barrios, of Mexico, Gary Staines, 5,000 metres European Championship silver medallist in Split, and several Kenyans will compete. Seven of the eight individual British gold medalists appear meeting, mainly to say 'thank you' to the British public for their support.

Only Colin Jackson, the 110 metres hurdles champion, who had a knee operation midweek, is missing Mr Norman's efforts to gain some top European and American athletes has been thwarted by the IAAF super meeting in Tokyo, but he has still put together a meeting that could outshine many of the Grand Prix meetings seen in Europe this year. Mr Norman is hoping that Piotr Piekarski, the Pole who finished third in Split behind Tom McKean and David Sharpe, will also be in Sheffield, already approaching the 20,000 sell-out mark. Piekarski gained his revenge over the Britons in Rieti last Sunday when McKean finished runnerup and Sharpe, for the second time at this meeting, last. Steve Backley, Linford Christie, Roger Black, John Regis will all be in action with Yvonne Murray, Britain's only women's gold medallist in Yugoslavia, running the 2,000 The meeting should have been held last night the night destined as the athletics night, according to Mr Norman at the start of the season. But ITV persuaded him that it was necessary to hold it on a Sunday, and it now clashes with the Great North Run in Newcastle another meeting that has had its date switched from June to accommodate BBC TV.

The half-marathon, which will involve over 30,000, has two interesting duels up front, with Steve Moneghetti against Douglas Wakiihuri and Greta Waitz facing Rosa Mota. Paul Evans, of Belgrave Harriers, captured his second stage win Sun Life Great Race, defeating the overall leader Paulo Catarino, from Portugal, and the improving Brazilian Delmir Dos Santos. The 12th stage of the race from Stone to Stafford was won in 50 minutes and 19 seconds. 12th (10.4 miles Stone to Stafford): Individual: 1, Evans (GB) 50m 19s; 2, Dos Santos (Brazil) 50-30; 3, Kipkoech (Kenya) 50-55; 4, Catarino (Portugal) 50-57; 5, O'Reilly (Ireland) and Froude (NZ) 51 05; 6, Kotov (USSR) 51-20; 7, C'Hanmi (Morocco) 51-31; 8, Boudina (Algeria) 51 41; 9, A Vigueras (Mexico) 51-47. Team: Boulder Road Runners (US) 3h 24m 21s; 2, Sport Portugal (Portugal) 3-29-17; 3, MC Alger (Algeria) 3-29-55.

Overall: 1, Catarino (Portugal) 11-21-03; 2, Kotov (USSR) 11-24-12; 3, Kipkoech (Kenya) 11-31-02; 4, Dos Santos (Brazil) 11- 32-37; 5, C'Hamni (Morocco) 11-35-16; 6, Sebtaui (Morocco) 11-37-19; 7, Evans 11- 37-24. Team: 1, MC Alger 46-31-07. Organisers of this month's historic German marathon through East and West Berlin have been forced to turn away 10,000 athletes because the event has been oversubscribed. OTHER SPORT THIS WEEKEND Dairy Crest U-20 -Area match (Barnet Copthall Stdm, Hendon, 1.30). English Schools Milk Combined Events Ch'ships (Birmingham, 11.30).

Kinniard Sward (Kingston, 12). Bells Open (Edinburgh). BASKETBALL (8pm start unless Lge, Div1 (men): Kingston Worthing, Leicester Manchester, Hemel Hempstead Sunderland. Div 2: Birmingham Plymouth, Cheshire Doncaster, Coventry Brixton, Oldham Watford, Stevenage Bury. Div 1 (women): Nottingham Kingston (3.30), London YMCA Crystal Palace (6), Tyneside Sheffield (7.30).

Div 2: Leicester North London (4), Camberley Harlesden (4.45). Hemel Hempstead Doncaster (6). Crown Green Nat Men's Pairs (Blackpool). Eastern Co's Lge: Herts Essex (St Albans Townsend). Home Co's: Bucks Middlesex (Princes Risborough).

-Co: Monmouths Wilts (Caldicot); WOMEN'S GOLF Paper slur has Davies struggling By Lewine Mair MICHELLE ESTILL yesterday finished birdie, eagle to hang on to her lead at the halfway stage of the Expedier European Open at Kingswood. Miss Estill's second round was a 70 and her two round aggregate a under par 137 which should been matched, or bettered, by Laura Davies. Miss Davies, who added a 70 to her opening 69, spoke of how her day had started and finished in a miserable vein. She had been met by a tearful Diane Barnard, an old friend, who apologised for a newspaper article in which she had been quoted as saying Laura should lose some weight. Miss Davies accepted at once that Miss Barnard had not said as much, but that hardly made the contents of the article any easier to take.

Out on the course, Miss Davies found escape in a glorious run eagle, birdie, birdie which took her to eight-under-par for the tournament with two to play. However, she then returned a four at the short 17th and a six at the last after hitting trees. Curtis Cup player, Vicki Thomas (Glamorgan) pulled out all the stops to win the South Western women's closed championship at High Posts Golf Club, Wiltshire, yesterday. She defeated Gloucestershire's teenager, Caroline Hall, four and three. EXPEDIER EUROPEAN OPEN rd (British Irish unless stated): 137-M Estill (US) 67, 70.

138 -P Sinn (US) 70, 68; Johnson 71, 67. 139-M Navarro (Spain) 72, 67: Croce (Italy) 73, 66; Davies 69, 70. 140-D Dowling 68, 72; aker 69, 71; A Jones (Australia) 71, 69. 141-X Wunsch (Spain) 68, 73; A Nicholas 69, 72. 142-K Espinasse (France) 71, 71; Griffiths 69, 73; Craik 70, 72; A Dibos (Peru) 72, 70; Alfredsson (Sweden) 71, 71.

143T Fernando (Sri Lanka) 74, 69; Yarwood 72, 71; 'H Wadsworth 74, 69; Forbes 71, 72; Reid 73, 70. 144 Huke 75, 69; Conley (US) 70, 74; Percival 71, 73; Hall (Australia) 74, 70; Arnold (NZ) 76, 68; Soulsby 73, 71; A Shapcott 71, 73; Barnard 71, 73; Dibnah (Australia) 74; Lautens (Switzerland) 71, 73; Descampe (Belgium) 71, 73. Denotes amateur SAFECO CLASSIC (Washington): 69 -D Eggeling; Sheehan; Daniel. 70-S Hamlin, Rubin, Inkster, Mackey, Mochrie, Reynolds. 71-C Walker, Steinhauer, Schreyer, Ramsbottom, Connelly, Bauer, Fergon, Whitworth, McAllister, Dickinson.

Best outside US: 72 A Palli (France), Lowe (GB). 73 Wright (GB), Davies (GB). 77. Pierce (GB). 80 Neumann (Sweden).

MOTORCYCLING Pain proves no barrier for Gardner By John Coles DETERMINED Wayne Gardner fought his way to the front as qualifying for tomorrow's Australian Grand Prix, the final round of the season, reached a crucial stage at Phillip Island. Despite pain from a lingering right wrist injury that impaired the break and throttle operation of his Rothmans Honda, the Australian strengthened his chances of a second home win by pushing new world champion Wayne Rainey down to second place. "I want to win this race more than any other I can remember," said Gardner. John Kocinski went clear at the top of the 250cc qualifiers, and was nearly one and a half seconds ahead of the current championship leader, Spain's Carlos Cardus, who must improve on his fifth best time to stay in contention. 500cc: 1, Gardner (Australia, Honda) 1m 35.190s.

104.46mph; 2, Rainey (US, Yamaha) 3, Lawson (US, Yamaha) 4, Doohan (Australia, Honda) 5, Schwantz (US, Suzuki) 1 6, Sarron (France, Yamaha) 1 36.299. British qualifiers: 8, Mackenzie (Suzuki); 15, Laycock (Honda). 250cc: 1, Kocinski (US, Yamaha) 101.74mph; 2, Bradl (W Germany, Honda) 3, Cadalora (Italy, Yamaha) 125cc: 1, Spaan (Holland, Honda) 94.40mph; 2, Gresini (Italy, Honda) 3, Waldmann (W Germany, Cobas) British qualifiers: 13, Milton (Honda); 19, Patrickson (Honda); 24, Appleyard (Honda). SPEEDWAY Wigg returns for England By John Gates SIMON WIGG, who won the British Masters' grass track title last weekend, returns to international speedway when England defend the World Team Cup tomorrow at Pardubice, Czechoslovakia. Wigg, who has not ridden for England since last year's final, replaces the injured Simon Cross.

ENGLAND: Tatum (Coventry, capt), Wigg (Oxford), Doncaster (Reading), Cox (Bradford). Reserve: Havelock (Bradford). Chris Louis, of Ipswich, and Steve Schofield, of Hackney, who the averages throughout the season, start as co-favourites for the Barum National League Riders' Championship at Coventry tonight. LINE UP: Rasmussen (Rye House), Goodwin (Arena- -Essex), Regeling (Exeter), Collins (Edinburgh), Hunter (Middlesbrough), Walsh (Berwick), Boyce (Poole), Hellsen (Long Eaton), Louis (Ipswich), A Grahame (Wimbledon), Poole (Peterborough), Monaghan (Stoke), Kennett (Eastbourne), Lawson (Glasgow), Schofield (Hackney), Bargh (Newcastle). Ireland fight off England charge By Michael Williams carrying off a top prize of nearly £70,000.

He had five birdies yesterday, holing a 12- yard chip of them. The Spaniard will by-pass next week's World Matchplay Championship to play in the BMW Open in Munich, believing he can still finish top of the European Order of Merit, in which he ended runner-up to Ronan Rafferty last year. Davis, whose chances of winning a £1,000 wager on himself to top the money list, now look slim, opened his round with a hat-trick of birdies and passed the credit to 83-year-old former Ryder Cup international Arthur Lees, who spotted he too crouched over his putter during last week's European Open at Sunningdale. James, who had seven birdies on his card and only 26 putts, attributed his success to a further lesson in "greensmanship" from former British speedway, helped champion him to Geoff his English Open victory at The Belfry. DETAILS GB Ireland unless stated 132-C Montgomerie 69, 63.

134-J-M Olazabal (Spain) 68, 66. 135 -R Davis (Australia) 69, 66. 136-M James 72, 64. 137-C Rocca (Italy) 68, 69; A Johnstone (Zimbabwe) 68, 69. 138 Rivero (Spain) 68, 70; Turner 71, 67; Langer (W Germany) 70, 68; Fowler (Australia) 70, 68; Senior (Australia) 67, 71; Romero (Argentina) 71, 67; MA Jimenez (Spain) 71, 67; Clayton (Australia) 71, 67.

139-R Hartmann (US) 70, 69; Parry (Australia) 69, 70; Ballesteros (Spain) 70, 69; 1 Kite (US) 70, 69. 140-B Ogle (Australia) 70, 70; Smyth 72, 68; Irwin (US) 68, 72; Darcy 70, 70; Brand jnr 71, 69; J- Canizares (Spain) 68, 72. 141 -F Nobilo (NZ) 71, 70; McAllister 71, 70; Bland (S Africa) 69, 72; Person (Sweden) 71, 70; Rafferty 73, 68; Chapman 68, 73. 142-D Williams 72, 70; Walton 73, 69; Claydon 71, 71; Torrance 71, 71; I Woosnam 67, 75. 143-V Singh (Fiji) 73, 70; Clark 73, 70; McNulty (Zimbabwe) 71, 72; Feherty 73, 70; Roe 74, 69; A Sorensen (Denmark) 73, 70; Davis 71, 72; Mouland 74, 69; Mackenzie 75, 68; Richardson 71, 72.

144 -M A Martin (Spain) 75, 69; Sellberg (Sweden) 73, 71; Lane 73, 71; Curry 72, 72; Gamez (US) 74, 70; Fernandez (Argentina) 71, 73. 145-M Farry (France) 73, 72; Lanner (Sweden) 71, 74; Spence 76, 69. 146 O'Connor jnr 76, 70; Malley (US) 72, 74; Rutledge (Canada) 73, 73. 147-M Harwood (Australia) 75, 72; McWhinney (Australia) 74, 73; Van de Velde (France) 76, 71; Cooper 74, 73. 150-E Dusart (France) 78, 72.

151-R Boxall 78, 73. 153 Turner (NZ) 81, 72; Baker 78, 75. 155 Way 72, 83. SNOOKER Davis says 'sorry' to Scots fans By Terry Smith STEVE DAVIS, snooker's most famous player, last night issued a public apology after he failed to attend an autograph session following his surprise defeat in quarterfinal of the Regal Masters in Motherwell on Thursday night. Davis, after attending press and TV interviews, left by a stage door with his father Bill, went for a meal, and was driven through the night ready for an urgent and obviously needed practice session in Romford.

Davis, 33, left behind him an angry Ian Doyle, the tournament promoter and manager world champion Stephen Hendry. Mr Doyle said: "He did not even have the courtesy of visiting my sponsor's lounge." Davis, beaten 6-1 by Steve James, was unaware of the furore but, after meeting with manager Barry Hearn a statement was issued. Mr Hearn said: "Steve obviously is very sorry if he has unintentionally upset anyone. 'At no time was Steve specifically invited to attend the sponsor's hospitality room by the tournament director." That apology, satisfied Mr would Doyle, that Davis now be paid his £4,500 prize money. On the table, Jimmy White, following three bad defeats in the recent overseas qualifying events, came from 3-1 and 5-3 behind to to beat Doug Mountjoy 6-5 and reach the Masters semi-final.

White's semi-final opponent tonight will be Stephen Hendry who, after leading 4-1, was happy to record a 6-4 victory over stablemate Darren Morgan. Hendry also put himself in line for the £3,500 high break bonus with an excellent 127 in the second frame. REGAL MASTERS (Civic Centre, Motherwell). -finals: White bt Mountjoy 6- 5: 4-87, 9-64, 66-64, 1-83, 60-32, 30-70, 69- 18, 6-80, 73-1, 74-23, 70-2; Hendry bt Morgan 6-4: 24-100, 128-0, 86-33, 114-1, 56- 44, 59-70, 28-83, 93-1, 0-98, 75-14. Today: Semi-finals (Best of 11 frames).

1pm-T Griffiths James. 7.30pm-S Hendry White. Tomorrow. Final (Best of 19 frames): 2pm (8 frames); 7pm (11 frames). Hewitt Jones Road Relay (Walton- -on -Thames, 3).

Overton 5m (3). Yorks 6 4m world relay (Wakefield, 1). Liverpool Dist 6 34m relay (Sefton, 2). Nat Lge Riders' Ch'ships (Coventry, 7.30). 3TT: King's Lynn Reading Swindon (7.30).

TABLE Brentwood International Open (Brentwood Centre, 9am). WATER European Ch'ships (St Aubins Bay, Jersey). TOMORROW McVities International Challenge (Sheffield, 12.30). CRS Dairies Games (Thurrock, 3). Kent Relay Ch'ships (Bromley).

Open field events hurdles meeting (Croydon, 11). Carlsberg Lge, Div 1 (men): London Docklands Derby (4). Div 2: Middlesbrough Manchester (4). Div 3: Cardiff Barnsley (4), Kirklees Birmingham (4). 1 Pearl Sinn, who is one shot off the lead in the European Women's Open after a 68, rolls in a putt YACHTING Gautier is angered by time penalty By Andrew Preece in Newport, Rhode Island IF ALL goes according to plan, 24 of the 25 boats in the BOC Challenge fleet will leave Newport, Rhode Island, at noon (American time) today en route for Capetown, first stop in the solo round-the-world race.

Planning is what it has all been about so far and it shows. Philippe Jeantot, skipper of Agricole winner both previous races, has had plenty of time to saunter the dock and greet old friends. Others have not. Enda O'Coineen, of Ireland, arrived in Newport yesterday morning, 13 days after the muster deadline, and his start will be delayed until tomorrow adding a further day to his time penalty. Alain Gautier, of France, also carries a time penalty; for while he competed elsewhere, his boat was delivered to Newport 16 hours late.

As one of the pre-race favourites, he is angry about the penalty. "I could understand a financial penalty," he said; "But am very disappointed about this. I am not sure my sponsor will pay me the money to allow me to start." While Jeantot is undoubtedly the favourite, he believes this race will be harder than the previous am sure this year's winner will do it in under 130 days," he said. leg: Newport to Capetown (6,800 miles). 2nd leg: Capetown to Sydney, start Nov 24 3rd leg: Sydney to Punta del Este, Uruguay, Feb 3 4th leg: Punte del Este to Newport, April 1 ENTRIES: Class 1 (60 ft): Innkeeper (D Adams, Australia); Groupe Steta (C Augin, France); Ecureuil-Poitou-Charente (I Autissier, France); Interox Crusader (J Biddlecombe, Australia); Yachtbuilders (K Birtles, Australia); Alba Regia (N Fa, Hungary); GenConcorde (A Gautier, France); Credit Agricole IV (P Jeantot, France); Allied Bank (J Martin, Africa); Duracell (M Plant, US); Grinaker (B Reed, Africa); Kilcullen (E O' Coineen, Ireland); Banco Bilbau (J Ugarte).

Class 2 (40-50ft): New Spirit of Ipswich (J Hall, GB); Sebago (Halroth, US); Koden VIlI (Y Tada, Japan); Tilley Endurable (Jane Weber, Canada); Servant IV (Y Dupasquier, France); Project City Kids (J Boye, US). Corinthian class: Global Exposure (R Davie, GB); Zafu (W Gilmore, US); Niihau (R Hooke, US); Shutendohji I1 (M Saito, Japan); Volcano (P Thackaberry, US). Women: Ipswich Rhondda, London Jets Brixton (4). Div 2: Kirklees South Tyneside (2). Sunderland Wirral (4).

-U-30's Lge: Essex Norfolk (Saffron Walden). CROSS Parkland Races (Horsham). Presidents Cup (Bowden). Nat Carriage Driving Ch'ships (Windsor). ICE Norwich Union Cup: Lee Valley Lions Cardiff Devils (5.30), Medway Bears Humberside Seahawks (5.15), Murrayfield Racers Ayr Raiders (6.30), Peterborough Pirates Whitley Warriors (6.30), Romford Raiders Durham Wasps (5.15), Solihull Barons Fife Flyers (7), Telford Tigers Slough Jets (7.30), Trafford Metros Cleveland Bombers (5.30).

Autumn Trophy: Haringey Racers Sheffield Sabres (6), Oxford City Stars Milton Keynes Kings (5.30), Richmond Flyers Chelmsford Chieftens (5.30). IRELAND had double cause day for they not only regained they also completed only history when they scraped for celebration Conwy yesterthe Home Internationals but the second Triple Crown in their home, with a mighty wag of the Harrington, 19, was the only player from the four countries to emerge with a 100 per cent record, an achievement perhaps eclipsed by the fact that in his three singles the only shot he dropped was when, via a penalty drop from a bush, he took five yesterday at the 17th. Riding high at three up, Harrington was nevertheless extended when Garbutt came back at him with an eagle three at the 12th and then a birdie at the 15th. Harrington was lucky to hole a chip for a half at the 16th but there was no doubting his birdie at the last for victory by two holes. Ricky Willison, with 54 points out of six, which should ensure his place in Britain's Eisenhower team together with Andrew Coltart and Gary Evans, sparked the England revival.

Meanwhile there was conso- Lowson bt McLean 3 Milligan lost to Wills 3 Hay lost to Houston 3 2. Singles result: Scotland 5, Wales 5. lation for Wales as they beat Scotland 8-7, the 18-year-old Marcus Wills's eagle and eight birdies against Jim Milligan tipping the scales when they were delicately balanced. Cook and Brad Faxon shot under-par 65s to share first-round lead of seven the Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey Club in Toronto. Their Canadian compatriots, Dave Barr and Richard Cokol, are also handily placed Barr lying third on 66 while Cokol is tied with 14 others for fourth place on 68.

-1st rd scores: 65 -B Faxon; Cook. 66-D Barr. 68-B Wadkins; Hallet; Dennis; Peoples; Zokol; Baker- (Australia); A Magee; Utley; Murphy; Grady; Levi; Love Price; Strange; Ill; Kay Woodward. Jnr; Kawagish; Haas; 69-M Aubrey; Wiebe; -200 Gallagher; Brooks. tail, by 8-7 against England.

It was the latter which had the Irish in a lather of anxiety for though they had the Ray- DETAILS mond Trophy under lock and key since England would have Ireland 8, England 7 had to beat them by 10-5, the Foursomes (Ireland names first): McGinicing on the cake was the thing ley Willison (Grange) I Fanagan Garbutt (Milltown) lost to 4 that mattered. L. MacNamara (Ealing) (Woodbrook) (Wheatley) HarringWith England leading 7-5, ton (Stackstown) bt Evans (Worthing) Nial Goulding, Kierney Payne (County (Sandilands) 1 hole; Gannon bt A Louth) Errity (Hermitage) and Liam MacNamara had to Sandywell (Astbury) Eggo (L'Ancresse) 1 win each of their games. hole; Goulding Kearney (Portmarnoc) lost to Wolstenholme (Bristol Clifton) Goulding drew first blood Cook (Lymington County) 3 McGimpwith a two and one defeat of sey (Bangor) Anderson (Shandon Park) Bobby Eggo, then came Kear- lost to White (Wollaton Park) Bathgate (Sandiway) 3 1. Foursomes results: Ireney with a one-hole win over land 2, England 3.

Mark Wiggett which left Singles: McGinley bt Evans 5 HarMacNamara, rington Willison bt 5 Garbutt 2 lost holes; Fanagan 5 lost to everything up to Errity to Payne fortunately for the Irish a man Anderson lost to Bathgate 1 hole; McGimpsey of vast experience. lost to White 3 Goulding bt Eggo 2 Kearney bt Wiggett (Boscombe) 1 hole; All square with one to play, Gannon bt Wolstenholme 6 MacNamara MacNamara was helped when bt Sandywell 1 hole. Singles result: Ireland 6. Andrew Sandywell had to chip England 4. from the bushes, but the Scotland 7, Wales 8 out Foursomes (Scotland names first): Everett Englishman kept up the pres- (Cambuslang) A Coltart (Thornhill) lost to sure with a brave five after put- Houston (Flint) Wilkinson (St Melyd) 2 holes; Lawrie (Prestwick St Nicholas) ting his third shot in a bunker.

Knowles (Kingsknowe) bt A Barnett (Royal St MacNamara was in another Davids) Johnson (Cardiff) 3 2, Lowbut, with everything resting on son (Auchterader) Shaw (Haggs Castle) bt A Jones (Wrexham) O'Carroll (Brynhill) it, he too got up and down in 5 Milligan (Kilmarnock Barassie) two for his four. Crawford (Sandyhills) lost to McLean Though it less clear at Sheppard 3 Hay (Hilton Park) was MacKenzie (West Linton) lost to Wills the time, Padriag Harrington's (Whitchurch) A Macara (Maesdu) 3 1. two-hole defeat of Ian Garbutt Foursomes result: Scotland 2, Wales 3. was crucial to Ireland. It was a Singles: Everett lost to Barnett 4 Coltart bt Johnson 2 holes: Crawford bt Macara fine match between two 2 Shaw lost to O' 'Carroll 3 Knowles immensely promising young bt Jones 2 holes; Lawrie lost to Sheppard 2 Twynholm (Morpeth) bt Wilkinson 3 players.

Lowson bt McLean 3 Milligan lost to Wills MOTOR RACING Nannini rejects offer to succeed Mansell By Timothy Collings ALESSANDRO NANNINI tures to join them as Nigel season and chose instead to Benetton- team. Explaining his decision, Nannini said: "Naturally it is every Italian's dream to drive for Ferrari but after weighing up both opportunities carefully, I decided to stay at Benetton because I feel they are the team of the Benetton had lined up Italian Stefano Modena as Nannini's replacement and the Brabham driver will now be among the candidates for Ferrari. Alain has been dropped from Silk Cut Jaguar's sports car team in Montreal next weekend. He will be replaced by Davy Jones, who is Jaguar's leading points-scorer in the IMSA championship. Mike Hakkinen, from Helsinki, is all set to clinch the British F3 championship at Donington tomorrow.

He need finish no higher than fourth and the title is his. yesterday rejected Ferrari's overMansell's replacement remain with the vastly-improved MOTO-CROSS DETAILS Juno IV, in her last race before she is replaced by a larger Farr 50 footer, rewarded owner Mike Peacock with victory in the two-ton class of the Sardinia Cup's final race, rounding off the six-race as overall, the second writes best Jeffery. The Dutch 50 footer, Pro-motion VII, inadvertantly helped Juno's grand finale yesterday by squeezing to leeward of her on the start line. Juno was forced to tack away, ducking the sterns of the entire 21 boat fleet only to find herself on the inside of a lift. RACE 6.

(subject to protest): 50ft: 1, Mandrake (G Carriero, Italy); 2, Pro-motion V11 (B Dolk, Holland). Two Ton: 1, Juno 1V (M Peacock, GB; 2, Larouge (G de Gennaro, Italy); 3, Rubin X1 (H-0 Schumann, Germany). One Ton: 1, Brava (P Landolfi, Italy); 2, Amsterdamed (J Visser, Holland); 3, Bellatrix (M Militaire, Italy). Final team placings: 1, Italy 19.15pts; 2 2, Holland, 64.25; 3, GB, 65.43; 4, Spain, 66.00; 5, Italy 66.75; 6, Germany 75.75; 7, Germany 86.00. LAST NIGHT'S SOCCER RESULTS BARCLAYS LEAGUE--Div Ill Southend (0) 3 Preston (1) 2 Martin 57, Joyce 14, Benjamin 70, Thomas (pen) 85.

Cornwell 90 4,614 Tranmere (1) 1 Shrewsbury (0) 1 Harvey 28 Weir 88 7,105 Division Aldershot (1) 3 Puckett (pen) 21, Williams 58, Randall 60 Stockport (0) 2 Payne (pen) 47,62 IV Northamptn (1) 3 Wilkins 32, Barnes 54, Beaven 85 2,741 Burnley (2) 2 Futcher 14 (pen) 33 3,523 Kaiserslautern 3, Nuremberg 1-Karlsruhe 2, Bayer Uerdingen 0-St Pauli 1, Wattenscheid 1. AMERICAN CLUB Qtrfinal replay: Atletico Medellin (Colombia) 1, Vasco da Gama (Brazil) 0. Semi -final 2nd leg: Barcelona (Ecuador) 1, River Plate (Argentina) 0. Agg: 1-1. Barcelona won 4-3 on pens.

OVENDEN PAPERS Norwich 2, Reading 0. BASS NW Div 1: Clitheroe 2, Skelmersdale 0. Lamot Pils Trophy, 1st rd, 1st leg: Gt Harwood 0, Bradford PA 3. RUGBY Slalom Lager Alliance, Div 1: Halifax 26, Leigh 24 Oldham 18, Wakefield 12-Widnes 27, Featherstone 6 Wigan 52, Castleford 0. LAWN Nestle Junior T'ment Finals (Surrey Tennis nr Croydon).

MOTOR British F3 Ch'ship (Donington, 11.30). Mallory Park (2). Snetterton (2). Pembrey (1.45). Engliston (1.45).

ROAD Sun Life Great Race, Wolverhampton to Birmingham (1). Gt North Run (Newcastle, 1). General Portfolio Amersham 5m (Amersham, 11.15). General Portfolio Epsom half-marathon (Epsom Downs, 11). Horndon half-marathon (10).

Pepsi Challenge Richmond half-marathon (Richmond, 10.30). Boston Marathon (Boston, Lincs). Nat Lge: Eastbourne Poole (3.30), Edinburgh Middlesbrough (6.30), Rye House Glasgow (4.30), Stoke Long Eaton (1). Golden Greats (Swindon, 3). TABLE Brentwood International Open (Brentwood Centre).

WATER Ch'ships (St Aubins Bay, Jersey). Thorpe blow for Britain DAVE THORPE'S late withdrawal the British squad for tomorrow's Moto-Cross des Nations at Vimmerby, Sweden has seriously weakened their chance of success at the 44th running of the 24-country international team event, writes Paul Stephens Manager Dennis Slaughter's search for a replacement was aggravated when British champion Kurt Nicoll signalled his unavailability. So Thorpe's Kawasaki teammate Paul Malin, 19, joins Rob Herring, on the 125cc Heron Suzuki, and James Dobb, on 250cc Honda. Wembley congratulates Peter Sampras on winning the U.S. Open and looks forward to welcoming him to the London Indoors Tennis Championship managed by Proserv.

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RD. TUBE megastore (081-862 0202 INFO ONLY) WEMBLEY ARENA Northants Berks (British Timken); Notts Warwicks (Nottingham). Nat Carriage Driving Ch'ships (Windsor). ICE Norwich Union Cup: Ayr Raiders Trafford Metros (at Glasgow, 4.45), Basingstoke Beavers Murrayfield Racers (6), Bracknell Bees Solihull Barons (6), Cardiff Devils Peterborough Pirates (6.30), Fife Flyers Humberside Seahawks (7.15), Nottingham Panthers Telford Tigers (6.30), Slough Jets Romford Raiders (at Milton Keynes, 5.15), Swindon Wildcats Whitley Warriors (5). Autumn Trophy: Sunderland Indians Haringey Racers (5.30).

Challenge: Durham Wasps Moscow Dynamo (7). MOTOR Combe (1.30), Oulton Park (2), Donington (practice, 9). POWERBOAT Class Two World Ch'ship Races (Bournemouth). ROAD Sun Life Great Race, stage 13, Penkridge to Wolverhampton (1)..