Word: fasting
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...more than ordinary ability, six of them resulting in eight of the nine runs, the batting cannot yet be called satisfactory, for in three innings, with two out and a man on third base, the batter failed to advance the runner. Bunting, too, was deplorably weak. The fielding was fast, with the exception of two inexcusable fumbles of grounders by Carr, and the muff of an easy outfield fly by H. Kernan. Coburn showed great unsteadiness in his pitching, letting up noticeably after the first inning and giving six bases on balls. Stillman, who replaced him in the last three...
...University team has not shown any encouraging development during the past week. The men lack scoring ability. Although the fielding has been fast, the hitting and bunting are still very weak. Both Clarkson and Coburn have shown up well in the pitcher's box, and have proved steady at critical moments...
...interclass track games will be held on Soldiers Field at 4 o'clock this afternoon. As the track is very fast, good records should be made. The Seniors have apparently the best chances for winning the meet, but the Juniors also have a strong team. An admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged to all except holders of H. A. A. and baseball press tickets; admission tickets may be obtained at Leavitt's or on the field...
...Brown, Gray played a remarkably fast game at second base, taking eight chances without an error. Clark caught well, and succeeded in throwing Carr out in an attempt to steal second in the second inning...
...practice of the University lacrosse squad during the week has shown prospects for a fast team. The quad has been divided into two teams which have played short games. The work has shown marked improvement both in passing and covering, and the team work has been more marked. Practice has been given in throwing goals when nearer the net rather than at long distances...