Word: controlling
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...most noticeable improvement has taken place in the fielding department, in which several of the pitchers have proved their ability to control the various curves. The battle are fast becoming accustomed to the curves and to an increase of speed; and, although they still have a tendency to draw away from the plate, due partly to the poor light of the Cage and also to the inaccuracy with which the balls break over the plate, they are really batting very well for this time of year. Though none of the catchers show great proficiency at present, they are able...
Yesterday afternoon and Thursday the outfielders on the University baseball squad were given out-door practice catching files on the scrub football field. The pitchers commenced throwing curves on Wednesday, and since then have shown poor control, although some of them have good speed. The batting has been fair, but has fallen off since the middle of the week, due largely to the use of curves...
...year ago one of the ablest men who ever had a hand in our athletic control was dropped from the Committee in order to comply with the new recommendations. The three Deans, it was believed, would be relieved of much of the responsibility by the intended appointment of a general athletic manager. Until very recently no such manager was appointed, and the time of three very busy men was accordingly heavily taxed. At first the Deans did not altogether understand the work, but now they are in touch with the conditions and are proving most efficient members of the committee...
...Committee shall have entire supervision and control of all athletic exercises within and without the precincts of the University, subject to the authority of the Faculty of Arts and sciences...
...political understanding between France and the United States M. Tardieu described as of the best, not only in general, but also as regards the more definite points of diplomatic controversy. The practical value of the Monroe Doctrine as hitherto applied and the desirability of United States control in Panama are now well recognized in France; and throughout the tangled European complications of the past decade France and the United States, to their mutual advantage, have countenanced and supported each other. M. Tardieu closed with the statement that the purpose of his lectures was to indicate the size and scope...