Word: starter
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Argentina, Domingo Marimón is a man of means. He runs an undertaking business, smokes big cigars, campaigns against Perón, and races automobiles. In Buenos Aires one midnight last month, Domingo stepped on the starter of his 1939 Chevrolet and waited for the Gran Premio de la America del Sur to begin. So did 137 other drivers * in their Fords, Chevies and a sprinkling of Plymouths, Nashes and Buicks. At the signal, they roared off into the night...
...Yale is expected to start its regular line for the first time in several weeks. John Setear-will be at right end, and Brad Quackenbush, sidelined during the Princeton game with a heavy cold, will be at the other flank. Walt Clemens, standout sophomore tackle, will return as a starter, along with Ed Pivcevich. The often-handicapped Vic Frank and Bob Jablonski, who played 60 minutes of killing football against Princeton, are the choices at guard. Captain Bill Conway is prepared to give the Harvards plenty of trouble at center...
Except for the changes necessitated by this week's turn of events, Valpey plans no other switches. On defense, Dike Hyde and Red Hill will take over at the ends and Phil Isenberg and Bill Hickey will share the backer-up chores. Offensively, Chip Gannon is a likely starter in the backfield instead of Paul Shafer...
...starter for the project, the Office will hold auditions next week. Once these are over, a folder will be made up describing a number of sample acts. It will be mailed to a large list of potential entertainers...
Captain Kenny O'Donnell is a definite starter--and on offense as well as defense. "He's a smart player," Valpey says, 'and he picks up a lot of yardage by following his blockers cleverly...