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Friday 16 April 2004 (25 Safar 1425)

Dravid’s Gem of Innings Puts India in Command

RAWALPINDI, 16 April 2004 — India hit the mother lode as Pakistan toiled for yet another day at the Rawalpindi cricket ground here yesterday. And it was Rahul Dravid’s gem of an innings that enabled... Full Story


‘Pearl of Punjab’ Is Veritable Mix of the Old and New

LAHORE, 16 April 2004 — Legend has it that the “Pearl of Punjab” was a cosmopolitan mix throughout the ages. Vestiges of that are still evident in parts in Lahore, a city that literally keeps on ticking... Full Story


Felora Cargo Whitewash Omo Unilever

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — MVP candidate Bong "the scoring machine" Rongavilla made his presence felt when he poured in 22 of his 31 points in the first half when Felora Cargo Services of Felix... Full Story




De Castro, Brizuela & Tayag Lead Symex Trane to Victory

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — The competition for 5’8” below category of the Filipino Community Basketball League (FCBL) successfully commenced with Robert De Castro, John Brizuela and Edwin Tayag spearheading... Full Story


Power Horse Prevail Rivals: EDSA Event

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — It was a day of downfall and resurrection on the Good Friday edition of the ongoing Power Horse Dart Team Challenge organized by the Expat Darters of Saudi Arabia (EDSA). In... Full Story


Guinomla Shines as NCB Emerge Week’s Best Team

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Hashim Guinomla lifted the National Commercial Bank (NCB) bowling team to post 45 points and emerged as the week’s best team in the 4th week of the Monday Night Bowling League... Full Story


High-Flying Stars & Stripes Claim Awards: ICBL Bowlfest

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — The unstoppable Stars & Stripes bowling team coached by JR Bagon and Fred Dilapdilap, team member of the Kamandag 2 team managed by Boy Fogata and Ave Tena showed their devastating... Full Story


Tropang Rizal and Mazda Win Anew

ALKHOBAR, 16 April 2004 — Tropang Rizal completely dominated the erstwhile Group B leaders Al-Garawi-FILA with an impressive 104-93 win in the ongoing OFWC-EP 4th Open Invitational Basketball Tournament... Full Story


Mahmood Saeed Win in Nail-Biting Finish

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Mahmood Saeed, IDB, SGB Baroom and Contraco advanced with wins in the third week matches of Friday Premier League, organized by Jeddah Cricket League (JCL). Saudia Milk... Full Story


Paracale Team Win 8th BTAAR Winter Cup

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — One of the most remarkable team tennis showdown in town is the recently concluded 8th BTAAR Winter Cup Team Tennis Tournament (Bicolanos Tennis Association and Aficionados)... Full Story


Villarreal Stun Celtic to Reach Semifinals

LONDON, 16 April 2004 — European debutants Villarreal set up an all-Spanish UEFA Cup semifinal with regional rivals Valencia after ending Celtic’s bid to reach successive finals on Wednesday. Goals... Full Story


Ian Thorpe Cleared to Defend Olympic 400m Freestyle Title

SYDNEY, 16 April 2004 — Ian Thorpe has been cleared to defend his 400 meters freestyle at the Athens Olympics when, as expected, his Australian teammate Craig Stevens pulls out of the event. Stevens... Full Story


Ton-Up Vaughan Helps England Snatch Draw

ST. JOHNS, Antigua, 16 April 2004 — Consistent batting from the top order led by captain Michael Vaughan helped England escape with a draw in the fourth and final Test against West Indies on Wednesday. Vaughan... Full Story


Tamer, Saudi Perfume and Juffali Michelin Win: JCL Friday League

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — In the 3rd week matches of Jeddah Cricket League’s Friday League, Tamer prevailed over Kanoo Travel. Saudi Perfume powered to victory over KAIA. Juffali Michelin inflicted defeat... Full Story


Patel’s Success as an Opener May Not Solve Big Selection Problem

BOMBAY, 16 April 2004 — The present Indian cricket team has been afflicted by a new syndrome and that is born out of an embarrassment of riches, especially in the batting department. Before the start... Full Story


Saudia City Beat Babar Toor in Thriller

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Saudia City, Saudia Majestique, Nader Toor, Hero Rangers and GCI beat their rivals in the fourth week matches of Division II matches played last Friday organized by (JCL). At... Full Story


Vinnell Arabia, KFSHRC Smashers Outshine Foes: AFTP Spring Cup

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — Vinnell Arabia 2 and KFSHRC Smashers went all the way through to spark some fires in the continuing games of the Association of Filipino Tennis Players (AFTP) Spring Cup at... Full Story


Hanco, Seiko, Close Up & Citroen Gain Facile Wins

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Hanco, Close Up, Marriott-Seiko, Citroen & Marriott-Seiko won convincingly in the ongoing 10th Seiko-18th FBA Basketball Tournament at Ittihad Sports Club in Jeddah. Hanco... Full Story


ALJ Hospital, United Naghi-Philips & Salam Brothers Win: JBL Trophy

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — ALJ Hospital / Toyota XA beat Bakshs Hospital/Al Zafer Cargo 60-48 to secure the championship crown of the Inter-Hospital division. ALJ Hospital bounce back after their loss... Full Story


FETA Harvest Trophies in Various Tennis Events

ALKHOBAR, 16 April 2004 — The first quarter of the year has been a very fruitful one for the Filipino Expatriates Tennis Association (FETA) and members dominating the recently concluded Al-Rushid Tennis... Full Story


Wilton Leaves Southern Rivals Trailing in Khamis Mushayt

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Nick Wilton deservedly won the third Khamis Mushayt Road Runners half-marathon, sponsored by Dade Bahring. Fourteen runners braved the early morning winds, as well as the 7,000... Full Story


Al Zafer Stay Unbeaten: 1st BBSJ Basketball Tilt

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Al Zafer Cargo remained unbeaten and grabbed the Group B title via a two-game sweep of its archrival, Five-Six Al Attas, in the 1st BBSJ-Al Zafer Basketball Tournament at the... Full Story


NPC Down Mavs; Al Mouwasat Tigers Maul Taseco 93-78

DAMMAM, 16 April 2004 — After a dismal match with Sigma Paints, National Pipe Company (NPC) was not intimidated by Mavericks in their second salvo in the 2004 Open Conference of the prestigious Eastern... Full Story


Unique, Nawrella and Kanoo Knock Out Rivals: DCA League

DAMMAM, 16 April 2004 — In the Swistar-sponsored DCA League tournament’s knockout stage played here, Kanoo C.C. prevailed over Senddex. Kanoo bundled out Senddex for a 78 in 18.3 overs. Kanoo... Full Story


D’Young & Veterans Sweep Honors: Pizza Inn Bowlfest

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — D’Young & Veterans went on to claim both team and individual honors on the fifth week of the Pizza Inn Thursday Night Bowling League Second Conference at the Riyadh Bowling... Full Story


Kabayan, SkyFreight to Sponsor Independence Day Bowlfest

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — The Kabayan Hotel and the SkyFreight Forwarders have confirmed to sponsor the All Filipino Individual Philippine Independence Day Bowling Tournament on June 10 and 11 at the... Full Story


Top Gun Strike Maiden Team of Week Honors in EXTRA Bowlfest

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — Top Gun finally ended their search for Team of the Week honors with a decisive victory over ABV RG during the 10th session of the United Electronics Co. (EXTRA) Tuesday Night... Full Story


Red-Hot Saudi Tornado Win NAK Park Bowling Honors

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — Saudi Tornado dished out a singularly outstanding performance on the way to the Team of the Week honors during the 14th session of the NAK Park USA Sunday Night Bowling League... Full Story


Santiago on Top in JEDI Open Singles Dartfest

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — Launched under the banner of Jeddah Expatriates Darters International’s (JEDI) scheduled big events in 2004, the qualifying round of the 15th Open Singles Dart Tournament sponsored... Full Story


JBK & SAAD D’ Beamers Sparkle

ALKHOBAR, 16 April 2004 — As expected, the VEEP/AFCSCOM-sponsored volleyball tournament was a resounding success. JBK team (Men’s Division) from Jubail, and SAAD D’ Beamers (Women’s Division) from... Full Story


Nabil Khoja Outmaneuver Camp Selections

JEDDAH, 16 April 2004 — “Patalbugan” basketball league dominant team Nabil Khoja slips Camp Selections 99-91 in a tremendous encounter between these two rival teams vying for the SBA-KAlA Basketball... Full Story


Al Bustan Ready Mix Make Triumphant Return

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — Three-time champions Al Bustan Ready Mix made a triumphant return to Zahid Tractor court, beating the host cagers 98-80 and D’Disers crushed Ner’s La Paz Batchoy 102-80 at the... Full Story


Pin Rockers Sizzle in Khozama Bowlfest

RIYADH, 16 April 2004 — Pin Rockers made a sizzling debut in the LS Monday Night Bowling League 4th Conference as they swept the second week honors at the Al Khozama Bowling Center here. Pin... Full Story


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