Word: catcher
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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Owing to the injury of Mr. Perry, Moody went to the catcher's position, Harrison to short stop, Wheeler to centre, and Lynn to right field. The absence of Perry was severely felt both in this and the succeeding game, as was shown by the utter demoralization of the nine, and their poor playing - simply from the need of an experienced captain...
...left field was remarkably fine; Kent, Hodges, and Annan were quick and accurate in their several positions, while the pitching of Hooper won general praise. White was so unfortunate as to receive a foul ball in the eye, in the eighth inning. His place was occupied by Perry, catcher of the Freshman Nine. This game does not give the championship to the Princetons, as they have not won two games out of three...
...general play on either side was far from brilliant, but was as good as the recent misfortunes to both Nines would warrant us in expecting. It is unfair to criticise Perry as if he were an experienced catcher, and he deserves every praise for his steady play and evident determination to take all chances. Annan, as short-stop, beside his general good play, made the prettiest hit of the game, a beautiful two-baser. Nevins, in the field, made a remarkable left-hand catch, and at the pitcher's position his throwing did great execution...
...athletic sports Harvard seems to be suffering greatly by accidents. In the last issue of the Magenta mention was made of the serious injuries of two of our boating men. Since then, Mr. J. M. Sheahan, catcher of the Harvard Nine, has had the misfortune to break one of his fingers. This accident will incapacitate him for his position behind the bat, thereby very much weakening the Nine. Just at this time, above all others, is his loss most seriously felt...