RIDDICK BOWE paid a visit to Jay Leno last night. On
mismatches like the Tyson/McNeeley bout: "It's a farce, but
people will do things for money" ("Tonight Show," NBC,
10/25)....In last night's World Series report for David
Letterman, SPARKY MORTIMER had dinner with Braves Owner TED
TURNER and relayed Dave's request that Turner buy CBS. Turner
said he has tried "several times" but has been "unsuccessful"
("Late Show," CBS, 10/25)....The Corel WTA Tour will move its
awards ceremony to Madison Square Garden, in honor of its 25th
anniversary. The November 13 ceremony will be hosted by CHRIS
EVERT and MARTINA NAVRITILOVA (WTA Tour)....JIMMY JOHNSON will
respond to reports that he will return to coaching on tonight's
"Inside the NFL" (HBO).... LETTERMAN'S TOP TEN LEAST POPULAR
SNACKS SOLD AT THE WORLD SERIES: 10) Darryl Strawberry's Crack
Jacks; 9) Dugout Oysters; 8) Brent Musburgers; 7) Caramel-
Coated Bullpen Sweepin's; 6) Big League Spew; 5) Ted Turner
Mustache Crisps; 4) Foul McNuggets; 3) Steinbrenner's-In-A-
Basket; 2) Sandy Alomar Malomars; and 1) Athletic Cup-Cakes
("Late Show," CBS, 10/25).
