Word: backstop
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...were out when Todd dropped Higginbotham's Texas leaguer after a long run. Moulton walked after DeRham's muff of a foul had given him a life; Barbee, after handling Jenkins carefully, made the mistake of grooving what was to have been the third strike, and the Terrier backstop promptly plastered the ball along the left-field foul line for two bases...
During the infield practice H. L. deRahm '27 who caught in the second Yale game last year, took his place behind the plate. According to present indications the regular catcher's position seems to lie between him and Henry Chauncey '28, last year's Freshman backstop...
...another score. After Todd had flied out. Tobin got his second hit. Hammond walked, and when Burgess hit to third base. Tobin was an easy out at the hot corner. DeRham came through in time with a single to right field, scoring Hammond from second base, but the Crimson backstop was caught by a fast relay when he tried to take second on the play at the plate...
...Seconds were disbanded, and it is quite probable that Coach Mahan may use him this afternoon. He was used as a pinch hitter for Spalding in the last inning of Saturday's game, and when he dons the catcher's mask this afternoon, he will be the fourth Crimson backstop to be used this season...
Carlson, who has been an outfielder for three years has been shifted by Coach Gaw at the last minute to replace Crocker behind the bat. Carlson has had experience as a backstop, and with the recovery of Lawless, who has been out of the game with an injured shoulder, it was decided to have Carlson catch this afternoon instead of Crocker, a Freshman. Lawless will take Carlson's place in the outfield...