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Word: ponthieu (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Showing utterly no signs of portliness, at 40, Group Captain Peter Townsend, R.A.F. exiled suitor of Princess Margaret, donned his racing togs before a news camera, hopped onto Ponthieu, the favorite in Deauville's big race for gentle men riders, came in 14th in a field of 29. But Airman Townsend needed police protection anyway from a horde of maids and matrons who charged upon him, panting with romantic admiration...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Sep. 12, 1955 | 9/12/1955 | See Source »

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