Word: berths
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...have both been nursing sore arms for the last few weeks, were able to join the squad in a light workout during the last practice session. Both players are expected to be fit for action by the end of the week. Sullivan will probably fill his regular berth at shortstop in the Notre Dame game Saturday. If he does, G. E. Donaghy '29 will be shifted to the hot corner. Barbee, it was reported, may receive the call for mound duty against the westerners...
...evident that the persons who think that a Chinaman can not do the "baggage lugging, berth boosting, window opening" task of a Negro Pullman Porter is badly mistaken and can learn a lot about the strength and endurance of a Chinaman, by spending a week-end** out here amongst them...
...starter in the pitcher's box, will make his season's debut this afternoon. A shortstop two years ago, he was transferred into a hurler and turned in several creditable performances last spring. It is rumored that R. C. Sullivan '28 will not be able to fill his regular berth at shortstop due to a reported recurrence of the injury to his ankle which bothered him during the early practice sessions. He was, however, practising with the nine yesterday afternoon and is expected to be on the diamond when the game is called this afternoon. Should Sullivan not be able...
...Stout '29 is expected adequately to fill the berth left vacant by the departure of David Worcester '28. The ground covered by Worcester in left field was so great in extent that no flies were ever found in his territory. Coach F. G. Mitchell of the University nine said of Worcester, "I never saw a fielder who cast so big a shadow in the outfield." Stout's performances in practice have been encouraging...
...nine is rapidly assuminb shape. W. W. Lord '28, who in the last two years has already been moved from two positions, appears to have solved the problem of a catcher. J. P. Chase '28, although he has only been out several days, seems to fill the second base berth. As outfield practice will be impossible until the team gets outdoors, Captain H. W. Burns '28 is playing at shortstop...