51.  For all this, Clayton is not a sentimental practitioner, but a clear-eyed professional fighting for a starting position.

52.  For that reason, Coach Richie Adubato anticipates a highly charged training camp, with almost every starting position up for grabs.

53.  Former junior college transfer Brad Stafford and sophomore Brooks Brodie are expected to battle for the starting position.

54.  Hall slumped forward as other sailors in the large Laser fleet jockeyed for starting positions.

55.  Gordon cited his starting positions the previous four races as a major factor in his success.

56.  Harper, expected to contend for a starting position this spring at Stanford, appeared in nine games and made one start for the Cardinal.

57.  Hakkinen benefited from some good fortune, nearly having his fifth-place starting position nullified by a charge of using illegal fuel during qualifying.

58.  Hackett said Grain is getting close to locking up the starting position at left guard.

59.  He is believed to be good enough to challenge for a starting position next season.

60.  He lost the starting position to Van Raaphorst in the eighth game but started the final two games after Van Raaphorst suffered a season-ending ankle injury.