Word: captains
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Yesterday afternoon the work of the 'varsity crew candidates consisted of a short dumbell exercise in the Carey Building, followed by the usual work on the rowing machines. The order of the two crews remains unchanged. Captain Bullard did the coaching...
...from candidacy for the team all men who played on summer nines. It is certain that in consequence of this rule fully 75 per cent of last year's players and substitutes will be cut off. Only three of last year's men will be left. These men are Captain Blakely and outfielders Grau and Gorman. Willson, Brown and Stokes of former 'varsity nines are also eligible. A professional coach will direct the candidates for pitcher, but the rest of the coaching will be done entirely by graduates...
...their names to the list. Thirteen candidates have presented themselves for the position of pitcher, among them Altman, Easton and Wilson. The most uncertain position is behind the bat, where it will be hard to replace Trenchard and Williams. Kelly is the most promising man for first base and Captain Bradley will play second. Gunster and Ward will probaply play third base and shortstop, The management will adopt the plan followed last year of playing Altman, Easton and Wilson in the outfield when they are not pitching. All are excellent fielders and as batters they will materially strengthen the team...
...first week's training of the Yale 'varsity crew candidates ended Saturday. Many new men are out, including the members of last year's freshman crew. The old men were expected to appear Saturday, but besides Captain Treadway, the only ones who came out were Langford and Longacre. Cross and Beard will probably not try for the crew this year. The week's training has consisted of the regulation run, which has been lengthened to three miles, gymnasium exercises, and rowing in the tank. More than usual interest is being taken in the crew this year, and large crowds watch...
Yesterday afternoon the number of candidates for the 'varsity crew was reduced to sixteen men. These men have been selected by Captain Bullard because of their general ability and their unity in weight, size and promise. That Donald, an entirely new man, should be placed on the first crew is a good example of the policy to be pursued this year, viz: that the eight is to be made up of men with the best physique and general spirit who can be taught to row properly. Following is the order in which the two crews rowed...