Word: backstopping
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...prospect of a pleasant afternoon brought out an assembly of over 2,000 spectators, of whom fully 1,500 were within the grounds, to witness the final Princeton-Harvard championship game. Fully 300 of the spectators were ladies, while on the seats in the rear of the backstop sat Sutton and several other players of the Bostons. Princeton was obliged to put Edwards in the pitcher's box, while Taylor, the freshman catcher, played behind the plate. Bickham, who is suffering from a lame arm, was present as a substitute, and was called into the field in the last half...
Meanwhile another knot of students was assembled behind the backstop on Holmes watching the practice of the nine, under the direction of Captain Phillips. Of this there is nothing worthy of especial mention, as the summer's inactivity had somewhat put the men out of form. It is a good sign that so many men were present to encourage the players, and it is to be hoped that the numbers will not decrease as the season advances...
...ball field on Jarvis. The turf on the diamond is very firm and even, and the grass on the out-field is growing well, although there is plenty of room for a second sowing next fall to make it as close as it should be. A new backstop had been built during the day. It is of the most approved pattern, slightly curved and made of matched boards. The paths for the base runners will be laid out as soon as the space for the pitcher and catcher is cleared, the gravel being put on after the grass is removed...
...game today, the seats to the right of the entrance (around the backstop) will be reserved for ladies and their escorts ; those behind third base for holders of green tickets, which must be shown in every instance...
...first of the series of four games for the baseball championship of Yale and Harvard will be played Saturday. The arrangement of seats will be much the same as last year. The seats from the right of the entrance to the backstop will be reserved for ladies and their escorts...