Word: batting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Brown won the toss, and the game opened with Harvard at the bat. Baker took his base on balls, but was put out trying to steal second base. Phillips struck out, and LeMoyne retired on an easy fly to Doron. For Brown, the first two men struck out and Basset went out on a fly to Tilden...
...foul tip. Crocker struck to Shedd, forcing Winslow out at second. Took second on Gunderson's muff of Basset's throw, third on a wild pitch, and scored on Baker's hit. Baker reached third on Phillips' hit, and scored on Shedd's fumble off LeMoyne's bat. Phillips, who had stolen second, was put out trying to score...
Smith played a capital game at first base. Considering the absence of so many of our strong batters, the showing made by our team at the bat was far from discreditable. Beaman and Baker led in batting. Below is the score...
...nine, will play short. He is a hard worker and a good fielder, but does not play his position for all it is worth. He covers his ground well, but does not pay enough attention to backing up second and third bases. He is very weak at the bat...
Bales is playing left field, and has a good record in that position. When at the bat he appears afraid of the ball, and bats in poor form. He needs considerable coaching. Willard will play centre field. He plays the game for all it is worth, is a hard worker, good fielder, and excellent batter. Tilden is playing left field, and has had a great deal of experience in the game. He is not a hard worker, but plays a good game, and is a good batter. Wiestling is one of the best players on the nine, and is working...