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MARK MISULONAS, Chicago Tribune, for "Inmate Flees in Boxers, But Freedom is Brief" on a story about an inmate who escaped in his underwear but was soon caught. [Added Aug.30]

DAVE LOVETON, Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif. for "Touch 'em all," a story on a pair of 23-year-old friends who visited all 30 major league baseball stadiums in 50 days. [Added Aug.30]

BARRY PUNZAL, Santa Barbara News-Press,  for "Everybody plays, nobody wins" on a story about the All-Star game which ran out of players and ended in a tie. [Added July 17]

GARY COUVILLION, Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge: "Beware freeware" on a column warning personal computer users that downloaded no-cost programs often contain hidden elements which give the user's address to spammers or change computer preferences. [Added July 1]

BOB KEANE, Newsday, Long Island, for "Winners and Lugers," an overline for a package of two stories, one on the Super Bowl and the other on Olympics coverage. [Added Feb. 19]

KAREN SIDAWAY, The Repository, Canton, Ohio: "Folks flock to be freed from frizz / Stylists straighten tresses at prices that would curl your hair" on a story saying that  increasing numbers of people are undergoing the pricey process of getting their hair straightened. "Researchers knock knee surgery" on a story saying that a common operation for osteoarthrtis doesn't  help. [Added Sept.22] "Wanted: Candidates for the job from hell," on a story about how the U.S. government is struggling to hire people for the difficult and highly stressful job of security director at hundreds of airports around the country. [Added Feb. 19] "Suddenly, Sarah! // Hughes leaps to gold; Kwan falls to bronze," on a story on U.S. figure skater Sarah Hughes' surprise victory at the Winter Olympics. [Added March 1] "Linguists have debate on their hands // Some say American Sign breaks unspoken rule of foreign language." "You want germs with that? // Dangerous food bacteria here to stay, scientists warn; imports, manure cited."  "Ham
on the lam // Illegal Inky the pig bolts from stinky house, but now the sprinting swine is
fine," on a story about Inky the potbellied pig, who bolted from a filthy, smelly house
and charged after health officials trying to remove the animal because of a law against
people keeping swine within the city limits. A farmer later agreed to give the animal a
more fitting home. [Added July 1]

TODD SCHWARTZ, Newsday, for "Kwan’s New Move: Single Ax of Coach," about figure skater Michelle Kwan firing her longtime coach in the fall. [Added March 1]

MICHAEL TROJANOWSKI, Detroit News: "Bureaucrats / creep into garden / of well-seeded / retirement plans," on a column on the red tape threatening retirement plans. "Thousands / sink in sea / of bad debt // Overloaded credit
cards, bankruptcies, home loans soar." "Personal / scooters / get room / to vroom." [Added July 1]
 

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Susan Abe, The Oregonian: "Man called 'Free' sits in prison // Nonviolent activism seemed fruitless, so Jeff Luers turned to eco-terrorism; he admits it didn't even dent the pollution he hates." [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Jake Arnold, The Oregonian: "Turnaround is a job for the next man of steel // New Chief Executive Officer Robert S. Miller Jr. has some tall obstacles to leap to save Bethlehem Steel"; and "Forest / Service / burns up / budget  // The federal agency expects to exceed its firefighting  funds by $230 million despite a milder fire season." [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Chris Ball, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "How now, Brown Cow? // Refreshing root beer float sends a surge of childhood memories," on a food-section column reminiscing about the ice cream concoction. [Added Sept. 27, 2001]

Jay Bennett, Daily Herald (suburban Chicago): "Cold, tired, wet ... but amazingly alive // Rescuers find family 15 hours after plane crashed on island," on a story about a mom and three kids found in a crashed charter plane on a remote island off Michigan's shore. [Added April 2, 2001] "34 hours, $273 in gas // That's how much time, money you spend just sitting in traffic," on a story about a report on the cost to drivers of traffic jams. [Added May 12, 2001 "Silence and solace // Around the world, people express sympathy for America's pain" Sept. 15 front when moments of silence were held around the world; and "The horror and the healing," on a photo page recapping the seven days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Michelle Brandon, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago: "Library might allow patrons to snack within the stacks," on a story about a library considering a policy allowing eating in the building. [Added July 15, 2001]

Molly Callahan, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "All charged up // Electric-football championships have fans quivering with excitement," on a story about a tournament sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame for devotees of the 1960s tabletop game. [Added April 23, 2001]

Jennifer Campbell, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Bills would give green light to intersection cameras,” about legislators’ efforts to catch scofflaws. [Added May 22, 2001]

Bill Chronister, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Throwing their weight around // New Year's resolutions flood fitness centers with short-timers," on a January feature about health-club regulars who resent new, but not lasting, members who create waiting lines for exercise equipment. [Added April 23, 2001]  "Teaching girls to divide and conquer // Program helps them boost math scores, with an eye toward entering new occupations," on a story about an elementary school's after-school program designed to help girls overcome fear and stereotyping about math. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Karen Coates, The Repository, Canton, Ohio: "Goodwill hunting" on a story about people who enjoy shopping for bargains on used, donated merchandise at Goodwill Industries' thrift shops. [Added March 16, 2001]

John Corcoran, Daily Herald (suburban Chicago): "Parents: Day care not an incubator for bullies," on a follow-up to a story on the report that linked day-care children with aggressive behavior. [Added April 23, 2001]

John Cushman, The Oregonian: "It took a lot of / labor to find / love on this day," on a column about a birth on Sept. 11. [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Malecia El-Amin, The Kansas City Star: "Not in my back yard -- or yours," on a metro section column about some people in a suburb who complained about a family's plan to build a basketball goal in their yard. [Added May 12, 2001]

Elizabeth M. Farrell, The Frederick (Md.) News-Post: "Fancy felines compete for the 'kitty' " on a story about a cat show and its participants. [Added July 15, 2001]

Millicent Fauntleroy, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Orange sets its legal sights on inebriated hunters” (Orange edition), and “Orange wants to take anti-drinking law into the woods” (state & final). [Added May 22, 2001]

Gail Gedan, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Eat, drink, and be married," over a story about the wedding of two chefs. "With fronds like these, who needs enemies?" over a story about a controversial free palm frond collection program in an upscale Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. "Great Bowls of Fiber," over a story on the benefits of eating whole-grain cereals. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Brian Harrah, The Oregonian: "Tears mix with rain as city mourns  //  The weather ruins some memorials but fails to keep New Yorkers away" and "Little Leaguer tagged out for being 14  / / Pitcher Danny Almonte and his Bronx team are disqualified, and his parents may be charged, after officials rule he's not really 12. [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Steve Hoar, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Raleigh wreck // Stop, chase, crash, escape, capture.” [Added May 22, 2001]

Kelly Johnson, The Oregonian: "Stitching a lifetime, one click at a time //  Joyce Carlo has made a livelihood of sharing peace she finds in 'knitting land.' " [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Tom Kaib, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Nature's better mousetrap // Meet the owl: A tough, fascinating predator," on a feature about owls. [Added April 23, 2001]

Shirl Kasper, The Kansas City Star: "Picture framers add creative edge to art // Pleasing product depends on eye of designer," on a story about picture framers for the weekly careers section. [Added May 12, 2001]

Ann Kennedy, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Bill to end beltway building is circling General Assembly.” [Added May 22, 2001]

Bill Krohn and Tom Kaib, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Skull session on scare tactics // Dealers in fright gather to learn, share techniques," on a story about a workshop for people who operate haunted houses for charities. [Added Sept. 27, 2001]

Becky Maughan, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago: "Good news, kids -- recess isn't canceled," on a story about a school district considering cutting out recess from first- through fifth-graders' day. [Added July 15, 2001]

Jim McNett, The Oregonian: "Check it out: Libraries thrive //  Across the metro area, people are flocking to new or  renovated libraries" [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Nancy Oates, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Memory lane’s parking lot,” over a photo of classic cars. [Added May 22, 2001]

Paige Owens, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "The not-even-OK Gatsby // Poor performance by lead spoils film that's lovely to look at," on a negative review of a cable-TV adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. [Added April 23, 2001]

Rose Peltier, The Virginian-Pilot: "Candles burn for unity, understanding // Local people of all creeds, cultures gather to pray for victims, urge tolerance"; "Bill causing / a dilemma / where 2 rights / make a fight," on column about the Virginia Senate's decision to reconsider a bill it adopted that would allow Fairfax County to prohibit its residents from sleeping anywhere but in their bedrooms; "Norfolk man opts for car-free life // Hoofing it instead of driving to where he needs to go has its advantages, he says," from series on creative alternatives to commuting by car; "Williamsburg silversmith looks / forward to enjoying Golden Years," for story about retirement of Colonial Williamsburg's master silversmith; "Morbid mystery / still centers on / the mind of a / Texas mother // Family members describe Houston's Andrea Yates as a quiet Christian woman who loved her children"; and "Marine reserves step it up // Volunteers put aside civilian jobs to train for temporary active duty in Cuba." [Added Nov. 16, 2001]

Cliff Pinckard, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Diamondbacks rolling snake eyes // Moves by Brenly backfire in New York," on a story about how the Arizona baseball team's strategies were failing in the early games of the World Series. "Sellers sheds 'Skins // H-back is glad he's with the Browns," on a story about a running back who left a bad experience with the Washington Redskins to enjoy success with the Cleveland Browns. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Bob Proske, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Fallen oak is windfall that goes up in smoke // Woodcutter keeps home fire going," on a feature about a 76-year-old Ohioan who was able to heat his house for several winters with wood from a 180-year-old oak tree that blew down. [Added April 23, 2001]. "Wisecracking doc keeps ER in stitches // Dayton cutup knows remedy to cure stress," on a story about a doctor who delivers radio guidance, and one-liners, to emergency crews. "Catholic schools put faith in advertising // Diocese markets itself on TV, radio, buses to stop enrollment slide," on a story about new methods of promotion being used by the Cleveland Catholic Diocese to try to reverse declining enrollment at its schools. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Chris Raider, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Cockatoo caper may turn shoplifter into a jailbird," on a story about a shopper accused of trying to sneak an exotic bird out of a pet store under her coat.

Lynn Ramsey, Tallahassee Democrat: "New spoiler rules buffet Fords," about Ford teams in NASCAR complaining how the new spoiler rules hurt the cars when they are in the lead; "Yearning to be a stopper // Lord tries to make closer search an open-and-shut case," about FSU's Justin Lord trying to take over the job as closer; and "Bowden craves chase // FSU, people keep coach in recruiting," about Bowden traveling 11,000 miles to recruit in a three-week span leading up to signing day. [Added March 3, 2001]

Amy Reifenrath, The Oregonian: "Market gains altitude, then burns out // A late-session sell-off erases the Dow's early 232-point surge, which was sparked by a manufacturing report." [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Amy Richards, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Average Web page a sorry site, indeed // Online, most companies have a lot to learn, survey finds," on a story about a research firm's study that found businesses' Web sites lacking in function and design. "A new generation gives voice to a native tongue," on a story about how some Miami Indians, with the help of linguistic researchers, are reviving the tribe's lost language and teaching it to their children. [Added Sept. 27, 2001] "Managing to stay clean and sober, one game at a time // On well-used ball fields, ex-addicts, alcoholics work their program," about a softball league run by a halfway house, aimed at helping addicts recover. [Dec. 16, 2001]

Teresa Schmedding, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago. "If it looks, acts like a boat . . . //  . . . that doesn't necessarily mean it'll float, some find out at cardboard race," on a story about an annual regatta. [Added Sept. 27, 2001]

Kerry Schmidt, The Kansas City Star: "Choosing a name for your business shouldn't be as easy as ABC," on a column in the careers section about the dangers of "corporate alphabet soup." [Added May 12, 2001]

Leland Senn, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: “Cary decides old dog ordinance doesn’t need new tricks,” about a town’s efforts to limit folks to two dogs per household. [Added May 22, 2001]

Tim Sheil, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago: "A bird? A plane? No, a major-league investment" on a story about a man who spent $2,500 on a batch of comic books 16 years ago and today was auctioning one Superman "ashcan" copy for $23,000. [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Jill Shockey, Town&Gown magazine, State College, Pa.: "Nurturing Nature: Two Happy Valley Habitats," cover line for top stories "Stream of Environmental Consciousness: Whether hiking up the creek without a dam--for now--or learning about nature from a bird's eye view, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center answers the call for the wild(life)," about a local environmental center, its temporarily drained dam and its raptor center; "Second Nature: Millbrook Marsh may be young as Centre Region organizations go, but it's already teeming (and teaming) with lovers of natural wildlife," about another area nature center; "Maiden Voyages in a Masterful World: These women swam against the currents and found career success in the tides of change," in traditionally male-dominated fields; "Governors' Travels: How they settled on our town-and-gown setting for their meeting," cover line about decision to hold National Governors Association's summer 2000 meeting in Central PA; and  "Older and Penny-wiser," about senior and AARP discounts at local attractions. [Added March 16, 2001]

Karen Sidaway, The Repository, Canton, Ohio: "Odor in the courts; all rise and leave" on a story about odors that invaded a downtown office building that houses Common Pleas Court and the District Court of Appeals. [Added March 16, 2001]

Bill Smith, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: "Durham library / feels sharp end / of budget knife." [Added May 22, 2001]

Ron Smith, The Oregonian: "Raising crops instead of a fuss //  In a dry summer filled with chaos, these Klamath Basin farmers and workers don't seek or want attention -- all they need is water"  (The federal government canceled its regular delivery of irrigation water in the area to try to protect three endangered fish species; advocates of all stripes had been swarming the basin for months, arguing about the decision); and "Surviving the gravest of errors //  Ruth Schneider, 92, recently learned that she had been assumed dead since February." [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

John Spetz, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "  ho took W keys at  hite House?"  on a story about a celebrated prank pulled by outgoing members of the Clinton administration staff. [Added April 23, 2001]

Scott Sturgis, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Making heads or tails of rare coins // Collecting as an investment carries big risks for everyone but dealers," on a personal-finance story cautioning beginners about investing in coins. [Added Sept. 27, 2001]

Colleen Thomas, Daily Herald (suburban Chicago): "Economic road test // Auto industry lowers its expectations for year as Chicago's big show opens," on a story preceding the opening of the Chicago Auto Show, which came at a time of economic uncertainty for the industry. [Added April 2, 2001]

Nancy Todd, The Oregonian: "Trappist monks find new financial life in the hereafter // Aging Iowa monks build and sell caskets to pay their bills but still have time for their main business, prayer." [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Rudy Vorkapic, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago: "Talking turkey, chicken at fair // Judging poultry isn't as easy as boiling an egg," on a story about being a poultry judge at a county fair. [Added Nov. 11, 2001]

Mary Ann Whitley, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "The moment of cold, hard truth // Teen departs today in 180-mile Alaskan dogsled race," on a story about Northeast Ohio's anxious first-ever competitor in Alaska's Junior Iditarod. [Added April 23, 2001] "Midsummer knight's dream // Great Lakes Medieval Faire creates a fantasy world that lets modern maids and men experience a lost era," on a feature about a Renaissance fair held on the Fourth of July weekend. "Big band puts 'em in the mood again // Reunited performers show residents or retiree home they still have that swing," on a story about a former swing-band leader reuniting with former members of his group for a concert at his nursing home. [Added Sept. 27, 2001]

Chuck Yarborough, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "This is, like, CNN // Cable News Network's latest investigative piece: Find a younger, dumber, hipper viewership," on a column lampooning CNN's plans to hire younger anchors and emphasize news appealing to 18- to 25-year-olds. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Peter Zicari, The Cleveland Plain Dealer: "The cows go home, but bills stay // County fairs hustle to use idle buildings," on a story about how county-fair boards are seeking off-season uses for their fairgrounds and buildings as a way to raise money. [Added Sept. 27, 2001] "Swat team hunts mosquitoes // Board of Health squad of interns and staffers watches for West Nile virus while spraying bugs, checking traps," on a story about a county's efforts to halt the advance of the West Nile virus at its borders. [Added Dec. 16, 2001]

Nimish Amin, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.: "S.F. monster homes leaving neighbors in the dark," (city residents are upset with new dot-com millionaires who are renovating Victorian homes into contemporary mansions, thus eroding San Francisco's historic architecture; and "Argentina pops cork on exports as domestic wine sales dry up," on story explaining how Argentina is looking to foreign markets as wine use dwindles at home. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Melissa Bauman, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for "Gay marriage on ballot for better, for worse," on an overview story on a California ballot proposition on gay marriages.

Roberta Bell, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "American history is a thing of the past," on a story about declining knowledge of  U.S. history. [Added July 15, 2000]

Mary Bolduc, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Color us skeptical // TV networks have made diversity promises before" on a TV column. [Added July 20, 2000]

Jim Bookout, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "Ruff  love // Dog obedience contest brings out the best -- and the  unexpected." [Added July 15, 2000]

Chris Borden, San Jose Mercury News, "The Gift of Grab," on a story about shoplifting problems.

Jay Bremen, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for  "When pigs can fly? Pet airlines will make it happen." [Added May 12, 2000]

Lion Calandra, New York Daily News, "Allergy season coming achoo!" on early onset of tree-pollen allergies, [Added May 18, 2000]

Dominick Calicchio, San Francisco Chronicle: "Bread to Last // Artisan bakers refine methods to keep loaves fresh for distant markets," about plans by Grace Baking of Richmond to use a method called parbaking" so it can ship its bread outside the Bay Area. [Added Oct. 9] "Screams From a Marriage," about the current battle to eliminate the marriage penalty under the U.S. tax law. [Added Oct. 9, 2000]

Kelly Classen, San Francisco Chronicle intern: "Waiting to Exhale // Bad-breath device latest weapon in war against halitosis, but experts find limitations," about Breath Alert, a new product, and San Francisco's Center for Breath Treatment, one of the nation's leading bad-breath clinics. [Added Oct. 9, 2000]

John Cochran, New York Daily News, "Golf suits fans to a tee/After rainy month, swing is in the air," on the city's 13 public golf courses [added May 18]; and " 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' even crooks," for story about theft of videotapes that were to be mailed to Emmy voters [added May 30]. "Hospital robot has gall to try surgery," on story about woman whose gall bladder was removed by doctors using the Da Vinci surgical robot. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Frank Cracolice, San Jose Mercury News, "A head of its time," on a review of "Being John Malkovich," a movie in which a man discovers a supernatural portal into the head of the actor. This headline is great because it conveys both the movie's relation to these postmodern times as well as its groundbreaking direction.

Frank Cracolice, San Jose Mercury News, "Nobody knows the truffles he's seen // An obsessive man eats his heart out over a lost love."

Joseph DiStefano, Shopping Centers Today, "You've got mall // Palisades Center tests cell-phone e-mail," for an article about e-mailing shoppers on their cells about mall special offers etc.; Outward bound // REI ventures beyond Seattle base camp in U.S. expansion," for an article about outdoor retailer REI; "Razor hones Sharper Image's competitive edge," for an article about how Razor scooters are boosting SI's fortunes; Generation Y = Generation $ for retailers," for an article about the enormous buying  power of the youth market; "Matinee ideal // Muvico puts nostalgic twist on the modern megaplex." [Added Nov. 13, 2000]

David Ennis, The Star-News in Wilmington, N.C., "Furor will die down, Austria's Haider predicts," for a story on countries considering isolating Austria for Haider's politics. [Added May 12, 2000]

Dennis Geehan, Dayton Daily News, for "Mars probe inched too close to planet  // Lack of meters posed parking problem," for story about how conflict between metric and U.S. measurements contributed to crash of Mars probe. [Added July 15, 2000]

Bruce Hammel, San Jose Mercury News, "Fried / Rice / calms / down //  49ers receiver wants to stay." One day after voicing doubt about his future with the team, Jerry Rice said he has no intention of bailing out after the 49ers' worst season in nearly two decades and would be happy to return to the team if it makes off-season improvements.

Jim Hanchett, New York Daily News, "Council acts to manage pup-ulation explosion," on move to require spaying/neutering of pets adopted from shelters or bought at pet stores. [Added May 18]. "Brew-ha-ha for Shea's tailgaters," on story about police crackdown on drinking at pre-game parking lot parties. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Diane Hawkins, Chicago Sun-Times, for " 'Nutty' confessor," on a column by Phil Rosenthal detailing Jerry Lewis' sexist views of women and comediennes.

Andrea Higbie, New York Times,  "Jurassic Lark: Rex of the Cartoon Jungle,'' on a review of "Dinosaur"; "Saul Bellow on Birth, Death and All That Stuff In Between,'' on an essay; and "Lost in Hollywood: / Coveted Gold Men, / All Short and Bald,'' on the disappearance of the Oscar statuettes. [Added May 24, 2000]

Terri Hunter-Davis, San Francisco Chronicle: "Next Cash 60 Miles," about Bank of America's plans to pull out of tiny Bridgeport, Calif., which means the closest financial institution will be 60 miles away. [Added Oct. 9, 2000]

Darel Jevens, Chicago Sun-Times, for "Hides and chic," on a fashion story highlighting the leather trends that were shown during New York's Fashion Week in February.

Alex Johnson, MSNBC.com, "One small step for the Toe Truck // Brought to heel by developers, a Seattle icon gets the boot," on a feature about foot-shaped tow truck -- "a Volkswagen microbus topped with giant Styrofoam-and-fiberglass toes," in the story's words -- that the city is kicking off the patch of land it has occupied for 20 years. [Added May 12, 2000]

Don Lechman, Daily Breeze (Torrance, Calif.), for "Sears pulls the switch // Benetton loses contract over death row ads" and "Writing the rails // Trainspotters just loco over copying engine numbers."

Charley Lindsey and Chuck Ervin, San Jose Mercury News, "North Poll // In frozen Alaska, a handful of volunteers overcome long odds to become pioneers in a new kind of wilderness: online voting."

Dan McLean, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for  the Oscar headline "Beauty and the best." [Added May 12, 2000]

Jim McBee, The Union, Grass Valley, Calif.: "Feds talk arsenic and old lake at meeting" on a story about a lake contaminated with poisonous mine tailings; "Comrade Donald trumps Dubya in game of rich-boy tax breaks" on Molly Ivins' syndicated column claiming then-candidate Trump, who espoused a tax on the rich, played a subtler game than Bush. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Rich Mills, Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, for "Thief Makes Iowa Road The One Less Graveled" on a story about how someone stole the gravel off a half-mile segment of a rural Iowa road. [Added June 21, 2000]

Mary Jo Murphy, New York Times, for "Bush and McCain, Sittin' in a Tree, D-I-S-S-I-N-G" on a story about the enmity between the two candidates.

Caryn Eve Murray, Newsday, for "To Find a Dog or a Cat, Use Your Mouse," on a story about finding a pet on the Internet.

Burt Nelson, The Buffalo News, "Fowl problem creating geese police," on a story about suburban vigilantes vs. messy geese. [Added May 12, 2000]

Meredith Nelson, New York Daily News, "Bold new jazz center will be scat's meow," on plans for $103 million home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. [Added May 30, 2000]

Phil Osterholt, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for "Selling soles has price // Shoe companies have invaded summer basketball.

Phil Osterholt and Dan Glavich, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for "A  STORMS BRUIN // Tough Cyclones face hot UCLA in NCAA competition" (The UCLA team is  the Bruins). [Added May 12, 2000]

Al Petersen, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., "Holy smokes! Nicotine good for brain?"

Julie Porter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "IPO delivers // UPS shares register an extraordinary 36% first-day gain." [Added July 20, 2000]

Beth Price, StockHouse.com, a financial news website: "Sex Drug Rocks 'n' Rolls," on Pfizer's success with Viagra. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Jill Reed, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., "Game's over for Mattel CEO // Barad quits amid continuing losses."

Anita Robeson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Bug appetit // Montreal fest serves up crickets, worms and more." [Added July 20, 2000]

Toni Sciacqua, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.:  'Hi' impact // Police react to misheard greeting on jet. [Added July 15, 2000]

Marianne Scully and Jim Bookout, Daily Breeze, Torrance,  Calif., for "TICKER SHOCK // After record fall stock investors wonder what Monday  will hold." [Added May 12, 2000]

Courtney Semple, San Jose Mercury News, "Incompetence is bliss, say researchers // Think you're smart? Confident? Chances are, you're not even close," on a story about a Cornell University study that says most incompetent people do not know that they are incompetent.

Courtney Semple, San Jose Mercury News, "Millions admit, there's something about Marry," on the "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire" special during which 50 women vied to marry an unseen multimillionaire.

Karen Sidaway, The Repository, Canton, Ohio, "Out for blood // Area programs need donors to replenish low supplies," on a story about blood programs being desperate for donors); "Brought to tears at burnoff // Smoky lunchtime stint  / at vendor's grill leaves / reporter feeling fried," on a reporter's first-person account of a grueling afternoon behind the counter at a ribs burnoff; and "Cyber drive // Japanese automakers hope cars' Web access nets profits," on a story about Japanese automakers adding Internet access to their cars). [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Rick Stanley, The Buffalo News, "Friendly / Thunder Bay / belongs on / the 'Eh' list," on a travel story about an Ontario, Canada, town. [Added May 12, 2000]

Levi Sumagaysay, San Jose Mercury News, "Here a com, there a com, everywhere a dot.com // Relentless blitz in e-commerce advertising has some shaking their heads, tuning out," on a story about how dot.coms are everywhere (note: since this headline ran, the paper has changed its style to "dot-com").

Sacha Terrill, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "Lakers menu: steamed Rice // Forward upset with Jackson, diminished role," on a  story about basketball player Glen Rice. [Added July 15, 2000]

Colleen Thomas, Daily Herald in suburban Chicago: "Naperville Jaycees / say haunted house / must rest in peace" about the service group shutting down a 21-year tradition. [Added Oct. 9, 2000]

Scott Thomas, The Buffalo News, "Republicans swallow hard / and join prescription fray," on a story about how the GOP is only reluctantly working to provide prescription drug benefits. [Added May 12, 2000]

Bev Weintraub, New York Daily News, for "Battle of the Alpha Mails: Gore, Bush in cyberbrawl," about George and Al's nasty e-mail exchange. Also, "A museum of fin arts," about the planned opening in Sweden of the world's first museum dedicated to fermented herring. [Added Sept. 10, 2000]

Richard Whitby, New York Daily News: "You’ve got wail: Hosp webcasts newborns," on real-time Internet broadcasts of newborns from hospital maternity ward. [Added May 18, 2000]

Jerry Zezima, Newsday, for "Buffet, the Diet Slayer," on a story about to avoid going off a diet while grazing at holiday feasts.

Gene Zipperlen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "A mystery of history unraveled ... or not // Scientists say DNA proves dauphin, 10, died in 1795." [Added July 20, 2000]

Bill Adee of the Chicago Sun-Times for "Circus leaves town"  on Dennis Rodman's departure from the Chicago Bulls.

Scott Babbo, Akron Beacon Journal, for "I-71 widening project keeps changing lanes," on a story about yet another change in a local road  project.

Phyllis Brill, The Baltimore Sun, for "Buck stops at Towson law firm,"  for an article about a deer that wandered into a law office.

Melissa Bauman, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: SAFE HARBOR? San Pedro meeting aims to nail down port's Y2K readiness, and for,  "LOOK WHO'S CHALKING: New San Pedro tenant takes  over posting of weekly film picks," about an apartment resident who, following in the footsteps of a previous tenant, hangs a chalkboard out his window listing his must-see movie choices for passersby, and "Reprimands show lack of jurist prudence/Bad jokes, smoking in chambers are among some judges' offenses.''

Joel Boyd of the Chicago Sun-Times for  "It's a pantry raid at NU"  on former Northwestern football coach Gary Barnett pulling NU players and recruits to his new school, Colorado.

Phyllis Brill of the Baltimore Sun, for "Comcast lets/ cable pirates/ off the hook" on an article in the Business section

Kevin Caldwell, Torrance (Calif.) Daily Breeze, for "Bigfoot or a big farce? Enthusiasts say footage of Sasquatch was rigged," for a story on allegations that film of the legendary creature is fraudulent.

Phil Collin  of the Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: SPURFECTION: Spurs edge Knicks to win 1st NBA title.

Lou Cortina of the Baltimore Sun  for "At tip-off, it’s tossup"

Joy Crocker,  Syracuse Newspapers, for "Second takes: Hollywood helps history repeat itself/ Students connect with period films like those up for Oscars tonight, teachers say''

Bill Crozier, Syracuse Newspapers, for " Reputed lioness La Nina merely a lamb/ El Nino's sister failed to live up to her ferociously chilling reputation'' and for "Students ask: Where's the wear from?'' on a story was about college students concerned about whether specialized clothing for colleges is made in sweatshops.

Chris DeLuca of the Chicago Sun-Times for    "Lewis and Clark guide Minnesota past Oregon" by Chris DeLuca on Minnesota's star players leading the Gophers to victory.

Joseph DiStefano,  Shopping Centers Today, for, " New kid on the wok'' In a story about P.F. Chang's China Bistro's expansion, and "Doughnuts to dollars/With cult status and sales rising, Krispy Kreme takes a look at malls'' on the rise of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.

Kevin Eck of the Baltimore Sun for "Elway won’t have to contend with the wind . . . / . . .  but
passing Falcons no breeze" with linked heads on a two-story package.

Gene Farris, Chicago Sun-Times, for "Bears check out Booty" on a story about the Chicago Bears bringing in former baseball player Josh Booty for a tryout. And for "Bowl wins part of Southern Heritage" on Southern University winning its fourth Heritage Bowl.  And  "Penn runs dry for OSU" on Ohio State guard Scoonie Penn's  disappointing game in the Buckeyes' loss to UConn in the NCAA Final Four.

Mark Fabian, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., for a film review: " '10 Things I hate' needs more to like."

Debbie Finken, the Daily Herald of suburban Chicago, for "Womb mates are once again roommates / After many years apart, 90-year-old identical twins are now living together," about twins who are now sharing a room at a retirement center.

Zachary Finken, the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago, for "The right man for the Wright job/Glen Ellyn man's grandfather built famous brothers' first plane engines," on a story featuring a man who wrote a book about his grandfather.

Gene Fynes, The Baltimore Sun, for "Officers/ happier/ when they/ are  blue," for an article on police officers' switch from white to blue  uniforms.

Ralph Greenslade of the Chicago Sun-Times for  "Irish go green"  on Notre Dame hiring rookie basketball  coach Matt Doherty. And  "Relief appearance costs Wood $90"  on Chicago Cubs  pitcher Kerry Wood getting a police citation for urinating in an alley.

Erica Harrington, Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, IL for a Molly  Ivins column about banking legislation, "Banks make out like bandits in Congress."

Karl Hardy of the Baltimore Sun, for "Post office/ to charge a/ penny more/ for thoughts" on the postage rate increase.

Tim Hayes, Akron Beacon Journal, for "The Best of Ninety-Ate," on a  review of food and dining trends in 1998.

Carol Hernandez, Newsday, for "A Star Is Born/Wunderkind astronomer's work makes a big bang" on a story about a promising young astronomer.

Andrea Higbie, The New York Times, for "A Many Gendered Thing,  The True Nature of Love,'' for a review of "Edge of 17,'' a film about homosexuality, heterosexuality and love. Also, Take That, and That, and Then That,''  for the review of the movie "Payback," starring Mel Gibson and a lot of fisticuffs; and, "A Second '60 Minutes,' a Chip Off the Old Clock,'' for a piece about the new "60 Minutes" program, "60 Minutes II.''  And,  "Take My Husband, Please, Along With His Apron," on a film review of "The Story of Us," a movie that combines issues of divorce with Borscht Belt humor.

Steve Huang, Chicago Sun-Times, for "Long in the booth'' on a profile of legendary Detroit Tigers radio announcer Ernie Harwell. Also, for "A Jag-nificent win" on the Jacksonville Jaguars' playoff victory over the New England Patriots.  And  "UConn-querors"  on the University of Connecticut winning the  NCAA basketball tournament.  And,  "A one-away train" by Steve Huang on powerhouse Duke's semifinal victory over  Michigan State, which put the Blue Demons one win from the national championship.

Dan Kaye of the Chicago Sun-Times  for  "Show us some moves" on a story previewing NBA free agent moves.

Jim Kavanagh, Akron Beacon Journal, for "Wholesome? Fat chance," on a  story about school lunches.

Joe Kiefer, of the Akron Beacon Journal, for "Give 'em credit; Americans love to owe," on a review of a book about Americans and debt.

Mark Lane, World-Herald, Omaha, Neb., for  "Oh, Say Did You Hear? Not all Did/Half-Staff Order Wasn't Distributed" on a  story about a miscommunication that led to some offices in Nebraska not complying with a presidential order to lower flags in honor of King Hussein.

Don Lechman, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: WED SITE: Lomita business goes online to help end wedding-day blues.

Forrest Lee, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "Knicks find a Garden  spot/Houston's 34 points slice Spurs' series lead in half''.

Vivian Lee, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "WITHOUT POMP OR  CIRCUMSTANCE: San Pedro student says school error excluded her from  graduation ceremony, and, GOING EYE TECH: Texas bank is 1st to use iris recognition at ATM.''

Mike Levene of the Baltimore Sun, for "Dismissal, no; witnesses, yes" on the Senate’s vote to continue with the impeachment trial and  to permit witness testimony.

Monica Luraschi, of the Akron Beacon Journal, for "Case clothed: San Diego enforces ban on nudity."

Kerry MacKenzie, Financial Times, for 'And the Brand Played On'. Story about the financial turnaround of Asprey's--the top people's jewelry store--when  its future looked shaky.

John Mallia, Syracuse Newspapers, for "Buzz at Spelling Bee'', 'Soliloquy' has kids talking to themselves'' and for "Dome's Dancing Usher loves this beat, on a story was about a well-known usher at Syracuse's Carrier Dome who received a heart transplant.''

Bob Mazzoni for "Yawn of an era for Bulls" on a columnist's musings on the  post-Jordan Bulls.

Carol McCarthy, The New London Day, "A Good Back Spoiled," on a health story about how an incorrect golf swing can hurt your back.

Charles S. Montague, of the Akron Beacon Journal, for "They awt 2ban  weird spellings and addresses in cyberspace."

Tonia Moore of the Baltimore Sun, for "City looks/ at water’s/ untapped/ potential" for a story on discussion of plans to bottle and sell Baltimore’s municipal tap water.

Jack Mulkey of the Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.: "Strip club finds charities that aren't clothes-minded.''

Mark Murphy,  Syracuse Newspapers, for "Noone, Sherman Shine; Jones Takes Last Train to Bad-Tasteville/ Two teen idols please a Cole Muffler Court crowd, but when it comes to his former band mates, an ex-Monkee doesn't exactly speak no evil'' and, "You wouldn't want a session with this bull'' on a story about the escape of an especially ornery animal in a rural area''

Greg Nucifora, The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kan., for "Whopper plan caught in a pickle," about the neighbors' uproar over plan to open a  24-hour Burger King restaurant near a residential area. And,  "Love Child: Romance's timeless messenger comes full circle," feature on Cupid.

Tom Paquin, Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis., for "Pseudogout, gout hang out in different joints" on a medical story about the differences between gout  and pseudogout.

Humberto Perez, Chicago Sun-Times, for  "Sox finish Jay stalking" by after a Chicago White Sox victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.  "Fire ups Ante"  on a story about Chicago Fire forward Ante Razov scoring  twice in the Fire's 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards. And  "Another day, another delay for NBA" on the latest snag  holding up the start of the NBA season. And "Bombast bursting in air"  on boxing promoter Don King  hyping the Evander Holyfield-Lennox Lewis title fight.

Mark J. Price, Akron Beacon Journal, for "Now showing: a theater near you," on a story about a movie theater construction boom.

Kim Profant, of the Akron Beacon Journal, for "Grab a bowl of porridge and party like it's 999," on a story about food on the eve of the year 1000.

Lynn Ramsey, Tallahassee (Fla.) Democrat, "Hot-seat league / Some coaches are already feeling the heat of sluggish starts." about college coaches who could be fired after the season, and "Jags’ Fiedler calls winning tune / After quarterback Mark Brunell is  injured, Jay Fiedler sparks Jacksonville by Cleveland" on a story about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 24-7 victory against Cleveland. Jay Fiedler entered the game after Mark Brunell left with an injury.

Alex Rothenberg, Syracuse Newspapers, for Scales of justice were apparently a bit overloaded on  a column about a defendant who was freed because she weighed a lot more than the description given of the culprit, And, "School board glares at spotlight'' on a story about a school board unhappy with newspaper coverage.

Larry Salomon, Newsday, for "This Kiss Is Just Amiss. Sigh" on a review mocking the inaccurate portrayal of copy editors (among other things), of the movie, "Never Been Kissed.''

Judy Sanfield, Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif., a headline running over two stories on the Melissa computer virus: YOU'VE GOT MAIL ... AND A VIRUS? and,  "To dye for: Bodies become canvases in San Pedro tattoo and piercing store."

John Scholz of the Baltimore Sun, for "Town with good heart/ still wants a bypass" on a Real Estate story, and "Some blood donors need  their ears tickled" on a piece about a  veterinary blood bank.

Joseph Truong of the Baltimore Sun, for "Golf course group takes another swing at easing water rule" on a story about the restrictions during the summer’s drought.

Toni Sciacqua, Daily Breeze (Torrance, Calif.): 'Love and War': Shakespearean comedy, battle films vie for Oscar

Marianne Scully, Torrance (Calif.) Daily Breeze, for "Nixon bugged: Tapes reveal unhappy president," for yet another story on President Nixon's infamous White House tapes; and for
"Green win could color local race'' on  a political column.

Irene Silverman, East Hampton Star, for "Hamptons Host Hosts'' on a jampacked, celebrity holiday weekend.

Jim Stear, for "Egrets, We've Had a Few'' on a caption showing one of the birds.

John Stith, Syracuse Newspapers, "Stand Could Sit Teacher Down/He won't pledge allegiance; Moravia board rejects him as speaker'' and, "Poetry in Emotion / Oswego pupils taste richness of slam poems

Liz Visser, The Baltimore Sun, for "Pencil with anti-drug slogan/ gradually loses its point," on a brief about the 10th-grader who pointed  out that the slogan "Too Cool to Do Drugs" imprinted on pencils turns  into "Cool to Do Drugs" and "Do Drugs" when the pencils are sharpened. She also wrote "The world's top gun" for a feature on the popularity of the Kalashnikov rifle.

Rudy Vorkapic, Daily Herald, Convenience stores offer relief form udderly high milk prices

Brad Wright, Torrance (Calif.) Daily Breeze, for "Mad Dog & Glory:  Carson girl helps honor men who rescued her from pit bull's attack."  and, "RINGS OF IRE: Cell-phone users disturbing others in public places"

Michael Zahn,  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,  for, "'N scream, 'n scream, 'n scream'' over a review of a concert by teen heartthrobs 'N Sync  that described the audience as consisting of "14-year-old girls screaming their lungs out for two hours."

Chris Zang of the Baltimore Sun, for "Has the House of Lords/ finally flipped its wig?" on a story about the Lord Chancellor’s abandonment  of the periwig, except on ceremonial occasions, and the threat to hereditary  peerage itself in the chamber, and "Suitor fails to  melt wooden heart," about an albatross that fell in love with a decoy.

Jerry Zezima, Newsday, for, "No, No Arnett at CNN'' on a story about the embattled CNN correspondent Peter Arnett departing from the network.

Gene Zipperlen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, for "Would you like a computer with that?" and the deck: "Radio Shack, McDonald's team up to tout computers as educational tools" on a story about Radio Shack joining McDonald's in a campaign to promote computers as educational aids for first-time buyers. And, "How do you say 'faux pas' in Arabic?" The deck: "International business requires sensitivity to other cultures' customs'' on a story about conducting business abroad.

Chris Abbey, the Medford (Ore.) Mail Tribune, for "Mr. Whipple bereft of favorite squeeze" on a story about Procter & Gamble ending its lifetime supply of toilet paper to the actor who portrayed the store manager pleading with shoppers not to squeeze the Charmin.

Tracy Allerton, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, for ''MISSED PIGGY"  /Police: Animal rights activist made off with porker at petting  zoo'' on a miniature pot-bellied missing from Old McDonald's farm.

Wallace Baine, Santa Cruz County (Calif.) Sentinel, for "Must-skip TV: What’s with the NBC re-runs?" on a story about the saving of new episodes of its top-rated shows for sweeps week.

William Bierman, Akron Beacon Journal, for "Gene helps fruit fly live to ripe old age," on research that used fruit flies to study aging.

Michelle Brandon, the Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.), for "Record highs mean there's no business in snow business'' on a piece about suburban Chicago winter resorts that are hurting because of the warm weather.

Jo Bremer, The Baltimore Sun, for "Russian prison inmates achieve parity:/ They, too, lack work to earn their keep" on a story about the Russian prison at Satatov.

Dan Brown, San Jose Mercury News, for "Six-shooter//6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.9 6.0 / Kwan just misses perfection" on a piece about the skater's record-making score.

Ted Chan, The Baltimore Sun, for "Packed tighter than a sushi roll," for  a feature on the Tokyo subway system.

Debbie Clement, Airline Pilot Careers magazine, for "Dress right, or get left behind," on a story about how to dress for an airline job interview.

Al Cohn, Newsday, for "This Festival's Nautical But, Of Course, Nice" on a story about a sea-themed festival.

Bill Chronister of The Plain Dealer, for "First Days of a Condor", on a story about the birth of a chick at the Cleveland Zoo.

Frank Cracolice, San Jose Mercury News, for "Cheap thrills, dumb dialogue and (look!) The Full Bacon" on a review of the banal ''Wild Things'' featuring, among other things, a quickie in frontal nudity by Kevin Bacon. and, another by Frank, " Sex vexed ex, who still wants no part" on an Ann Landers' column about a wife bemoaning a couple's sex life.

Carla Davis, Akron Beacon Journal, for "Monroe County: land of milk, no money," on a story about the economic problems facing a rural Ohio county.

Steve Devol, Los Angeles Times, for "Worker-Starved Companies Go Hire and Hire", on a story about hiring difficulties, and "For Many, the Longest Year of the '60s Hasn't Really Ended Yet" on a piece about the year of upheaval and anger that marked a generation coming into power.

Chuck Ervin, San Jose Mercury News, for "I Sue You, You Sue Me'' on a story about lawsuits against Barney imitators and others selling the costume without permission.

Mark Fleming, The Baltimore Sun, "On the Hill, fears of sex in glass  houses," for an article on the possibility of further attention to  sexual misconduct in Congress as a consequence of the Starr  investigation.

Hank Glamann, The Houston Chronicle, for "It will be a cold day in August before this record is broken’’ on a story about a chilly summer day.

Bill Gould, The Houston Chronicle, for "While dead men may tell no tales, obits speak volumes about culture" on a piece about trends in obituaries through the years.

Karl Hardy, The Baltimore Sun, for "For sale: the stuff/ dreams are made of" for an item about the sale of the prop Maltese Falcon from the classic movie.

Laura Hayes, The Houston Chronicle, for "Smoggy air apparent?" on a piece about how Houston is closing the gap on Los Angeles as the nation's smog capital.

Tim Hayes, Akron Beacon Journal, for "Put R.S.V.P. in plain English, s'il vous plait," on a Miss Manners column.

Craig Howard, The Houston Chronicle, for "Imagine first lady/in New Age crowd/You may say she’s a dreamer/ but she’s not the only one’’ on a story about Hillary Clinton’s imaginary conversations with historical figures.

Marc Johnson of The Fort Wayne (Ind.) News-Sentinel, for "Kilty pleasures'' on a story about the Indiana Highland Games, which celebrates Scottish heritage. And another, "Overa-Cheever wins Indy'' on a story about Eddie Cheever winning the Indianapolis 500. And one more, "Check your vital Seins" on a story about viewers' favorite episodes of the TV series "Seinfeld.''

Alex Kimball, San Jose Mercury News, for "The Reign of Tara / Lipinski jumps past heavy favorite Kwan to win gold medal" on a story about the skater's upset of Michelle Kwan for a gold medal.

Carolyn Kimball, San Jose Mercury News, for "A peck of tickled Packers / Happy outcasts amid red, gold" on a story about Green Bay fans, in San Francisco, cheering as their team defeated the 49ers.

Marty Kohn, the Detroit Free Press, for "A desire named streetcar,''  a subhead on a story about an artist who paints scenes of bygone Detroit. The piece included a section about the great demand for his paintings of trolley cars in motion. And "Remote possibilities / Overrun with single dads and standup comics, the tube offers a few shows worth a click'' on a preview of the new television season.

Melinda Lantz, The Elkhart Truth, for, "California smokers are rebels without a pause" on a story about another anti-smoking law on the Left Coast.

Margaret Lord, The Baltimore Sun, for "Candidate, manager go back a long, long way" on a story about a political candidate whose campaign was managed by his mother. And, this concise headline, also by Lord, "CASINO: No dice" on a piece about the failure of a casino gambling proposal.

Michelle Maltais, Los Angeles Times, for "Scared Straight Program Uses Hard Cell Approach to Teach Where a Life of Crime Can Lead" on a story about youth crime.

Gary Nelson, Medford Mail Tribune, for "Dec. 26: national day of whines and woeses," on a piece about gifts being returned to stores the day after Christmas.

Tom Ott, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, for "He had all the questions" on a story about a youth in a teen tournament for "Jeopardy."

Cliff Pinckard, The Akron Beacon Journal, for "Tennessee board sharpening clause over big-cat sanctuary.''

Mark J. Price, also of the Beacon Journal, for "All Cheer Fab Bold Biz,'' about young entrepreneurs making it big in the laundry business, and  "Mother's necessity is invention," on a story about a mom who invented a quick way to cool her son's sports drink.

Mary Kay Quinn,  the Beacon Journal, for "Sweetheart gets point across, down,'' on a story about a man who proposed marriage through a crossword puzzle

Lynn Ramsey, Herald Democrat (Sherman-Denison, Texas), for "Valentine's Eve Massacre / Temple crumbles under Lady Vikings' pressure"  about No. 2 junior college Grayson County College's 102-31 victory over Temple on Feb. 13. At one time, Grayson led 52-2.

Bob Richards of the Chicago Sun-Times, for "Faux paw has dog owners biting mad" by  on the White Sox banning  Rottweilers and pit bulls from the team's annual Dog Day Afternoon at
Comiskey Park

Karin Roberts of The New York Times, for "Part Pit Bull, Part Teddy Bear, All Appetite" n a profile of Al Goldstein, publisher of Screw magazine. And another: "Pocket Change, Not Social Change/ New Deals Give New Yorkers Small but Instant Benefits" on story about how New York politicians are giving taxpayers one-shot savings, like free subway rides and electricity bill refunds, in contrast to the Great Society programs of the '60s. And one more, "For a Brooklyn Prosecutor, Duty Calls but Conviction Shouts" on a profile of Charles Hynes, Brooklyn district attorney who has sought the death penalty more than any other prosecutor in New York state but is personally opposed to it.

George Rood, The New York Times, for, "Boy, How Those Queens Memories Play" on a documentary about Archie Bunker’s borough of Queens.

Tim Sacco, The New York Post for "Upping Little Orphan Ante," on the casting of the fired star of the Broadway play Annie in the same role.