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...sophomore backstop won't be ready to catch the season opener March 25 against the University of Redlands (Ca.). Allen was named first-team All-EIBL and first-team All-Ivy as the Crimson's third baseman last season...

Author: By Christine Dimino, | Title: The Crack of the Bat Is Finally Here | 3/17/1989 | See Source »

...programs. In the biggest project, a $24 million pumping station would divert millions of gallons of silt-rich Mississippi River water onto the coastline to help stop saltwater intrusion and to supply sediment that will build up the eroding land. At least one parish is considering plans for a backstop dike to give residents time to escape should the sea finally reach their doors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Planet Of The Year: Preparing for The Worst | 1/2/1989 | See Source »

Mike Francis used the the Harvard net as a backstop, catching most of his 35 saves and allowing only one Bruin goal to slide in. Freshman Mike Brewer knocked in a Brad Krieck pass 10:21 into the second period and Brown trailed...

Author: By Jennifer M. Frey, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: The Bear Fact: Icemen Roar, 10-1 | 11/29/1988 | See Source »

Another area where DePalo should help the Crimson is speed. Despite being a backstop, he holds the record for most career stolen bases with...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Ex-Backstop DePalo To Help Out Batsmen | 7/8/1988 | See Source »

...McGwire and Benito Santiago of the San Diego Padres were named rookies-of-the-year last season. Santiago, who hit .300 with 18 HRs, was the first catcher to be selected in either league since 1972. Can you name the last backstop to win the Rookie-of-the-year Award. Five points...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: 1988 Sports Cube Baseball Quiz | 4/12/1988 | See Source »

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