Word: back-stop
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...Princeton Base-Ball Association has decided to erect a new stand on their grounds. The stand is to fill in the space between the club-house and the back-stop, and will be as large as the old stand...
...last two games which have been played on Jarvis, we were surprised to see that the base-ball management had selected what to many appeared the most exposed place for the seats reserved for ladies. Directly behind the back-stop, the section in which the ladies are seated, is more liable to be troubled with fouls than any other part of the field. It is true that this position gives a better command of the field, but it is open to the annoyance of the sun, which, towards the latter part of the afternoon, shines drectly upon it. The number...
...improvements have been made on the grounds, a new back-stop has been put up, and the catcher's and pitcher's positions have been filled, while other needed things will be done before the games occur...