Word: grounded
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Freshman baseball squad was given its first outdoor practice on Soldiers Field yesterday afternoon. The outfielders were given light work in catching flies, while the rest of the squad remained in the Cage. Owing to the soggy condition of the ground, the infielders will not be given outdoor practice until sometime next week...
...first outdoor lacrosse practice was held on Soldiers Field this afternoon just back of the Locker Building. Although the ground was soft the men were drilled by Captain Rice in stick practice and in preliminary goal shooting, and were lined up for the purpose of rushing and passing the ball...
Baseball practice has been going on in the cage for about two weeks. The first game of the season is scheduled for next Wednesday, with Trinity College, but it is doubtful if the ground will be in condition for play on that date...
...during and after the storm make the walking very wet. There is no more danger of taking cold at such a time than at any other provided the feet are kept dry and warm. To keep the feet dry when there is fresh fallen or melting snow on the ground some kind of a rubber or overshoe is essential. I have yet to see a "water-proof" shoe which is water proof. Three-fourths of the men who consult the Medical Visitor for colds in the head, sore threats and coughs, do not properly protect their feet. M. H. BARLEY...
...only fairly satisfactory, as many of the best hitters have shown a falling off in their work, due partly to the improved form of the battery candidates. In bunting, however, there has been a decided improvement, as Coach Coburn has given special instruction in drawing the ball to the ground. In fielding grounders and passing to first base the squad is now well trained, the throwing to first having developed special accuracy during the week. Second base work has shown some improvement, but the infielders are still uncertain on short throws to the second baseman and shortstop. There...