Word: baseness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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During the early part of the week the fielding squad did regular work in the Cage, giving special attention to base-running. The usual fielding of grounders and second base work has also been practiced...
...fielding the squad is still somewhat erratic, as many of the men have lost control of their throws to first base, and short passes to second in executing double plays. More detailed instruction in base-running has been given, with special reference to the proper play for the batter under varying conditions. In this practice one of the players coaches the runners from first base. After each day's work the squad takes, a short run inside the Cage...
...University baseball squad has made rapid progress in the indoor practice of the past week. The work has been more detailed than heretofore, the men receiving secret instruction in base running. At the bat the work has been only fairly satisfactory, as many of the best hitters have shown a falling off in their work, due partly to the improved form of the battery candidates. In bunting, however, there has been a decided improvement, as Coach Coburn has given special instruction in drawing the ball to the ground. In fielding grounders and passing to first base the squad...
...which will offset to considerable extent the lack of experience among the battery candidates. In this respect the work of the past two weeks has been encouraging, as the men are batting and bunting well. In the field the work has progressed fairly well, although the passing to first base is still inclined to be wild. Some practice in second base work has been held, and entire squad is given a short run inside the cage...
With the squad reduced and more definitely graded, the work from now on will be more detailed, and instruction will be given in bunting, sliding bases, and second base work. Much attention will be paid to this preliminary work, which is very important in the development of a comparatively inexperienced team. With seven positions still unfilled to any degree of certainty, its importance cannot be overestimated...