The Indian Express -- Sports

Monday, July 21 1997

Michael Chang to face Petr Korda in Washington Classic final

Defending champion Michael Chang and second seed Petr Korda advanced to their first meeting in an ATP final with straight-set victories here at the $ 675,000 Washington Classic.

Rain halts Prasad's demolition act; replay today

Pakistan gained celestial mercy to keep their hopes alive in the Pepsi Asia Cup. Help from the heavens came in the form of bad light and rains to douse the Indian fire at the Sinhalese Sports Club, yesterday.

Coutinho's golden touch crowns Salgaocar

It was team work against individual brilliance. In the end, it was team work which triumphed. Salgaocar, playing an organised game, won their third Federation Cup title and the first in eight years, defeating East Bengal through a golden goal at the Salt Lake Stadium, today. The teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

Short Corner -- BA to be with IBC

Chiplunkar triumphs

Coutinho best

Mahesh favoured to clinch fourth Laser National title

Global sport -- Komen sets WR in 2000m

RCF edge past MS Police

Shroff breaks the jinx on Salute Her

Leonard wins British Open

Raja blames it on the pitch, calls for a change of venue

Asif Iqbal asks for neutral venues for Tests

CBFS willing to help Parkar

Karnataka rule the pool

Gooch to retire on Friday