Word: field
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Dartmouth University ball team for this year will be made up as follows: Woodcock, Bachs and Vivian, pitchers and right-fielders; Ranney and Jones, catchers; Gault, first base; Norton, second base; Williams, short-stop; Abbott, third base; Holt, centre-field; Humphreys, left-field...
...send delegates to a convention called for the purpose of organizing an athletic association among the schools, something similar to the intercollegiate association. At the meeting a constitution was adopted, officers elected, and a list of twelve events made out, including the principal Mott Haven events. The first field meeting was held at Southboro, on the grounds of St. Mark's School. To the general surprise, Hopklnson's School won the pennant with six first and three second prizes, St. Mark's and the Roxbury Latin schools taking second and last places respectively. The conditions under which this meeting...
...growth of the association, in point of influence, since its founding, three years ago, has been steady. The addition of the new members will make the annual games which, it is to be hoped, may be held on Holmes Field, much more exciting. The Roxbury Latin School will make a strong effort to retain the championship which she has held for two years, while Exeter and Andover will doubtless send teams which will make a sharp fight for the pennant...
...than in previous years, if possible, and we would urge all those who have any thought whatever of competing, to enter. Men should not let timidity or distrust in their own powers keep them back. The success of the meetings depends in a great measure on a large field of entries the resulting competition. We especially urge members of the freshman class to come forward. If they are unsuccessful they will gain valuable coolness and experience for future contests...
...Boston and Albany Railroad has offered the Boston Athletic Association the use of the grounds adjacent to its club-house. After being graded somewhat these grounds will make an excellent baseball field...