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As CIA good guy Jack Ryan, Baldwin stands up to Soviet submaster Sean Connery in the toy-boat saga The Hunt for Red October, which opened this month to record-breaking business.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Drake, the only submaster in the room at the time, was pushing his way forward.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

He realized that his momentary relapse into the old college enthusiasm had made him look ridiculous, in his other guise of High School submaster.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

In a swift outburst of old college enthusiasm he forgot most of his dignity as a submaster.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"My place, Captain Prescott, is with the team I'm coaching," replied the submaster.

From The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)