The figure-skating pair's convincing victory last week was particularly irksome to their rivals, who were in peak form and complained privately about the judging.
Still the valiant Stormy Petrel proudly wheels amond the lightning, o 'er the roaring, raging ocean, and his cry resounds exultant, like a prophecy of triumph.
A fall off the beam here, a splat on floor there and two steps out of bounds was more than enough to cost a team a victory, no matter how many world titles it had.
"Victory cargo ships are lined up at a U. S. west coast shipyard for final outfitting before they are loaded with supplies for Navy depots and advance bases in the Pacific." ca. 1944.