» November 5, 1999: After two days of play in the 1999 Intercontinental Cup tourney in Sydney, Australia, the USA has a 2–0 record. Yesterday, they won 4–0 over Japan by scoring four runs in the 9th, three on Dan Held's home run. Cuba beats Taiwan, 1–0, to avenge a loss yesterday to Cuba. Australia beats Italy after winning yesterday, 4–3 over the Netherlands, behind Shayne Bennett of the Expos.