Word: grounded
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Team A defeated team B of the University baseball squad in a close 7-inning game yesterday afternoon on the Freshman diamond by the score of 2 to 1. the game was fast from start to finish and was exceedingly well played, in spite of the roughness of the ground. A strong wind blew against the batters and spoiled many balls that would ordinarily have fallen safe. Three pitchers were used on each team and they all did well. Team B did better fielding with two errors against three for team...
Work on the tennis courts on Jarvis Field was begun last Friday, and if the weather is favorable they should be open for play early next week. All the 30 courts have been thoroughly raked and rolled and will be marked as soon as the ground is more firm...
...granolithic floors have been laid on the whole of the second and third stories, and the greater part of the ground floor. The heating apparatus has been installed, and the plastering is completed throughout the building. Most of the wood work, including the doors and window frames, is now in place and is being stained and varnished. The boat rests are also set up; and, on the river side, the glass in the windows and doors is in place. The lockers, which are to be of iron, will be installed within a few days...
With the exception of the battery candidates, the entire University baseball squad practiced outdoors on the Freshman diamond yesterday afternoon. The ground was too soggy for fast work and nothing but simple fielding was attempted. Frequent changes were made in the line-up to give as many men as possible a chance to accustom themselves to the outdoor work. The usual batting practice was held in the Cage before going outdoors...
...Holmes Field, are urged to report today on Soldiers Field for regular work. The Stadium track was raked and rolled Saturday and should be in fairly good condition today. The snow should melt quickly and probably will not hinder the work of the track team materially. If, however, the ground is not in suitable condition the field event men will practice under the Stadium, while the runners will probably go out on the roads as heretofore...