Word: catchers
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...improvements have been made on the grounds, a new back-stop has been put up, and the catcher's and pitcher's positions have been filled, while other needed things will be done before the games occur...
...weak. The practice they are getting at present does little or no good. Why should they play with picked nines so inferior to themselves? The nines they play with, at present, give them no hard practice. They should play against a well-organized nine with a strong pitcher and catcher, who could give them practice in batting which they need badly...
...best hopes may be fully realized. We still retain most of our last year's nine, and these men, as well as the new candidates, have worked faithfully in the gymnasium and on the field. In common with most other college nines, Harvard will have a new pitcher and catcher this year, and very great interest is, therefore, attached to the preliminary games this week, in that they will serve as important indicators of our chances for success this season. We have good material, and, from the earnest work done, we hope for the best. Captain Olmsted has shown...
Crocker, '85, who is trying for catcher on the 'Varsity, has been sick for the past week and unable to practice...
...candidates for pitcher and catcher of the Yale nine will go into training in the gymnasium immediately...