31.   In gaining their first championship, the Rangers held first place in the American League West for all but six days of the season.

32.   Indeed, a traditional honor system is still being observed among permit applicants who leave their briefcases to hold their places in line.

33.   Juninho was excluded only because of injury, though Brazil coach Mario Jorge Zagallo would have been wise to hold a place for him.

34.   Lexus, which had held first place for years, is bumped to second.

35.   Like the injury-stricken Sox finding ways to hold first place in the American League East.

36.   Last place was held by writer Tom Clancy, who beat out Miss America, Nicole Johnson, by six people.

37.   Long ranked near the top of the city in mathematics, the district has held its place.

38.   Most of the leaders played early, but held their places on the leaderboard as conditions toughened during a breezy afternoon.

39.   Norman is the fifth to hold first place.

40.   Others also make money saving seats for Congress watchers or holding places in federal agency lines.