Word: bases
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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During the past week all the pitchers gave been used, but none have shown especially good form. Although only straight balls have been thrown, the pitchers still lack control. The catchers do not support the pitchers and are uncertain in throwing to second base. In fielding the men are gradually improving, but they are still inaccurate, in throwing and have a tendency to hurry the plays. The form of the men in batting has improved. It is difficult to judges their ability in this respect as no curved balls have been pitched. One cut will be made in both...
European governments, Professor Willcox said, have long realized the importance of vital statistics, which the United States did not seriously consider until the last census. On the records then obtained, however incomplete, we may base a comparison of the populations of Europe and the United States. Europe, which comprises only one-fifteenth of the total land area of the world, supports one-fourth of its population. At present the rate of increase of population in the United States is nearly twice as large as that of Europe, but the two are gradually approximating. He then went on to show that...
...work of the infielders has consisted of practice in fielding easy ground balls, executing double plays and practice in running and sliding between bases, in which the catchers were practiced in throwing to second base. In fielding the work has fallen off. The men have hurried too much in handling the ball and considerable fumbling has resulted. In throwing, which has been unsatisfactory, the men have shown a tendency to throw while off their balance. The double play practice showed an improvement in catching the runner, although the basemen still seemed nervous and hurried in their throws. There has also...
...slight improvement has been made a batting, although the men are far from showing good form. In fielding the work has been poor. The men are still slow and uncertain in fielding ground balls and are inaccurate in throwing to first base. In running to bases little ability has been shown. At sliding bases, however, the work has been fast and satisfactory. The pitchers have been especially coached in controlling their throws, but have not evinced any decided improvements in this respect. The catchers are still weak and uncertain in throwing and do not afford the pitchers any assistance...
Murphy played second base for part of the season on the University team of 1901 and three years ago coached the 1905 Freshman team through a successful season...