Word: catcher
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fair catch consists in catching the ball after it has been kicked by one of the opponents and before it touches the ground, or in similarly catching a punt out by another of the catcher's own side. Provided the player, while making the catch, makes a mark with his heel and takes not more than one step thereafter. It is not a fair catch if the ball after the kick was touched by another of his side before the catch. Opponents who are offside shall not interfere in any way with a player attempting to make a fair catch...
William Thomas Reid, 1901, of Belmont, Cal., catcher, prepared at Belmont School, where he played five years on the team. Age 19, height 5 ft. 11 1-2 in., weight...
...Sullivan 1900, catcher, of Cleveland, O., prepared for college at the University School. He is 21 years old, 5 feet 7 inches in height and weighs 150 pouds...
Behind the bat, Reid has steadily developed into a strong catcher and will prove an invaluable man before the season is over. Davis is better than last year though his hitting is rather weak...
...good control, but his arm is not particularly strong. Foster is not so speedy but has better control. Galbraith depends upon a slow ball; his delivery is puzzling. It is very probable that the 'Varsity pitchers will be borrowed for the more important games. Simpson is the only catcher out at present. Before he came out it was necessary to borrow a catcher from the 'Varsity or Freshman squad...