Crossword Clue:

the first beat of a musical measure

AnswerCrossword Clue
OUTSWIMBeat in the first leg of a triathlon
BESSELGerman astronomer who was the first to measure the distance to a star
RECORDDEALPrize for an aspiring musical artist, perhaps from the first word of the answer to a starred clue
NAVYIt beat Army for its first and only victory of the season
LEGGEDOUTAHITBeat the throw to first base
ALIHe was the first to beat Foreman