Word: predecessor
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Your report on the re-excavation and opening of Egypt's Dahshur pyramids to the public was brilliant [Archaeology, July 22]. I regret, however, the disparaging way in which American archaeologists engaged in the recent work spoke of their predecessor on the site, French archaeologist Jacques de Morgan. One called his methods "very crude." Of course De Morgan's digging techniques of 100 years ago were not up to our modern standards, but no excavations of that time were. Compared with the work of his contemporaries, De Morgan's excavations were certainly outstanding. De Morgan was a pioneer...
Other seniors said that Russell had less flair than her predecessor, Reeves...
...quite a decision." Lasorda, who has spent 47 of his 50 years in pro baseball in the Dodgers organization will remain as a vice president. Bill Russell, who stepped in for Lasorda after the surgery, becomes just the third manager for the Dodgers since 1954. Lasorda and his predecessor Walt Alston are two of only four major league managers ever to spend 20 years or more with one team. In comparison, since Lasorda began his reign as manager, the New York Yankees have made 18 managerial changes. The manager with the longest current tenure is Pittsburgh's Jim Leyland...
...quite a decision." Lasorda, who has spent 47 of his 50 years in pro baseball in the Dodgers organization will remain as a vice president. Bill Russell, who stepped in for Lasorda after the surgery, becomes just the third manager for the Dodgers since 1954. Lasorda and his predecessor Walt Alston are two of only four major league managers ever to spend 20 years or more with one team. In comparison, since Lasorda began his reign as manager, the New York Yankees have made 18 managerial changes. The manager with the longest current tenure is Pittsburgh's Jim Leyland...
...quite a decision." Lasorda, who has spent 47 of his 50 years in pro baseball in the Dodgers organization will remain as a vice president. Bill Russell, who stepped in for Lasorda after the surgery, becomes just the third manager for the Dodgers since 1954. Lasorda and his predecessor Walt Alston are two of only four major league managers ever to spend 20 years or more with one team. In comparison, since Lasorda began his reign as manager, the New York Yankees have made 18 managerial changes. The manager with the longest current tenure is Pittsburgh's Jim Leyland...