THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 SPORTS BOOKS

1 Street and Smith's Guide to Baseball 1997 (Ballantine Books; paperback, pounds 5.50)

2 The Rugby War, Peter Fitzsimons (Harper Sports; paperback, pounds 9.99)

3 Almanacco Illistrato Del Calcio '97, edited by Arrigo Beltrami (Panini; hardback, pounds 16.95)

4 An Intimate Portrait of The Tour De France, Philippe Brunel (Buonpane Publications; hardback, pounds 29.99)

5 The Australian Cricket Almanac 1996, edited by Philip Derriman (Ironbark; paperback, pounds 19.95)

6 The Tao of Muhammad Ali, Davis Miller (Vintage; paperback, pounds 7.99)

7 Arthur Wellard - No Mere Slogger, Barry Phillips (Leisuresolve; hardback, pounds 15.99)

8 Grand Prix Data Book 1997, David Hayhoe and David Holland (Duke Marketing; hardback, pounds 29.50)

9 Jump Jockeys Don't Cry, Sharon Murgatroyd (Romney Publications; paperback, pounds 8.95)

10 Man Of Courage - The Life And Career Of Tommy Farr, Bob Lonkhurst, Book Guild; hardback, pounds 18.50)

Chart compiled by Sportspages, 94-96 Charing Cross Road, London (0171- 240 9604) and St Ann's Square, Manchester (0161- 832 8530)