Word: better
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...shown some improvement during the past week, although the fielding is still weak. In the infield the men are inclined to be erratic, especially in the handling of thrown balls, while the out-fielders are slow in starting and lack confidence. In batting, the men show a little better form, and have learned to time the ball fairly well...
...Wednesday, but Lehman, whose shoulder was sprained early in the season, will again play today. Since the game with Hobart the men have improved steadily, although the defense still have a tendency to leave their opponents uncovered. On the whole both the stick-work and team-play are better than in former years, and the team should play a strong game today...
With a smoothness and ease acquired by experience, and a reception which called forth the greatest efforts of the cast, the play seemed better than ever. From the opening chorus to the ensemble at the end, both actors and authors received an ovation, and the songs were encored so many times that the play ended very late...
...batting of the Freshmen was weak, and for the most part the players knocked high flies which had but little carrying power. House was unsteady in the box, gave bases freely on balls, and fielded his position poorly. Greene, who took his place in the third inning, was better, but had difficulty in locating the plate. The fielding was inexcusable, and the opposing team ran bases at will...
Tickets are on sale at Herrick's and Thurston's. Simeon Boodle, a rancher, hopeful but tired, J. P. Bowditch '05 Percy, foreman of the ranch, L. Carpenter '04 Bill, a cowboy, E. A. Taft '04 Mrs. Boodle, Simeon's better and ruling half, R. Lane '04 David Plumb, a rancher with tragic inclinations, C. A. Shea '04 Elizabeth Boodle, Simeon's daughter, G. Lawton '04 Roger Fairfax, the pride of Bonanza, S. A. Welldon '04 Mr. Moppet, proprietor and manager of White Isle Lodge, W. Field '05 Minnie Moppet, his daughter, W. P. Sanger '05 Angustus Grenville, of London...