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Friday 18 June 2004 (29 Rabi` al-Thani 1425)

Salman Excels in JCL-Arab News Under-19 Tilt

JEDDAH, 18 June 2004 — Salman of Saudia City hits an unbeaten 113 to help his team beat Hero Rangers by 16 runs, Publicis Graphics won by 6 wickets against KAIA with the help of Fawaz's 58 runs.... Full Story


Cricket Enthusiasts Expect ICC, ACC to Clarify Role of Saudi Bodies

JEDDAH, 18 June 2004 — Cricket enthusiasts Kingdomwide hope that the International Cricket Council (ICC) and its Asian body, Asian Cricket Council (ACC), will soon clear the confusion existing between... Full Story


Jun Ausa Emerges Champion: Independence Day Bowlfest

RIYADH, 18 June 2004 — During the battle of the top forty (40) finalists in the final showdown, Jun Ausa splashed his deadly forms to capture the coveted All Filipino Independence Day bowling tournament... Full Story




Basketball Tournament in Asir Region Opens

ASIR, 18 June 2004 — Basketball enthusiast in Abha and Khamis Mushayt, witnessed the opening of 2nd Filcomak, or Filipino community held at the Filipino Compound, Al-Saraf Village, cage contest in... Full Story


Top Gun Grab Honors in EXTRA Bowling League

RIYADH, 18 June 2004 — Top Gun clinched their fourth Team of the Week accolade during the 19th session of the United Electronics Co. (EXTRA) Tuesday Night Bowling League 4th Conference at the Riyadh... Full Story


Nader Toor Turn In Fine All-Round Performance

JEDDAH, 18 June 2004 — Saudi General Insurance (SGI) elected to bat first after winning the toss against Nader Toor team in the Jeddah Cricket League Division II Championship match at the Khalid Kanoo... Full Story


PNB, Qatar Airways Share Limelight: FTBJ/ICBL

JEDDAH, 18 June 2004 — There is no doubt the grueling matches of the Inter-Company Family Bowling League organized by the Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Jeddah (FTBJ) at the World Bowling Center is getting... Full Story


ICC Decision on Zimbabwe Is Racism in Reverse Gear

BOMBAY, 18 June 2004 — The Euro 2004 appears to have overshadowed every other sporting event or happening in the world. Why should a mere continental event command such prominent patronage or global... Full Story


Nasser Hussain Leaves Field With Head High

So Nasser Hussain has had the last laugh. By retiring from Test cricket after cracking a superb century that took England to a victory, Hussain effectively shut up those who were gunning for him by... Full Story


Sullivan Storms Home to Set Early Pace in France

ST-OMER, France, 18 June 2004 — Britain’s Kyron Sullivan produced a spectacular finish, picking up five strokes in his last four holes to card a five-under-par 66 and take a one-shot early lead in... Full Story


Saudia Milk, MS, Sadafco and SGB Baroom Qualify

MANILA, 18 June 2004 — Saudia Milk, Mahmood Saeed, Sadafco and SGB Baroom qualified for the semifinals of Kanoo League (Premier Division) sponsored by Kanoo Group of Companies and organized by JCL.... Full Story


Jarir Football Tourney Off to Fine Start

RIYADH, 18 June 2004 — The Jarir Group of Companies Inter-Department Football Tournament kicked off at the Jarir Staff Accommodation, Sulay Area — Riyadh. Johnny Castillo, the Tournament’s Head... Full Story


Swiss Rider Aebersold Wins Stage; Ullrich Extends Lead

LINTHAL, Switzerland, 18 June 2004 — Phonak’s Swiss rider Niki Aebersold won the 185.4 km sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland yesterday as Jan Ullrich extended his lead in the event. German... Full Story


Johansson Ends Rusedski’s Hopes of Retaining Title

NOTTINGHAM, England, 18 June 2004 — Defending champion Greg Rusedski’s hopes of retaining the Nottingham Open ended yesterday when he suffered a three-set quarterfinal defeat to Thomas Johansson. ... Full Story


Teenager Rooney Revives England’s Hopes

LISBON, 18 June 2004 — Teenage striker Wayne Rooney scored twice yesterday to fire England to a 3-0 win over 10-man Switzerland and restore their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of Euro 2004. ... Full Story


New Doping Tests to Unmask Athens Drug Cheats

LONDON, 18 June 2004 — Anti-doping authorities believe they are closing the net on drug cheats with news that tests have finally been approved for two substances which have defied researchers for decades. ... Full Story


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