Word: hitter
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Among the most likely Freshmen for regular berths next year are Captain Zarakov, Howard, Bennett, and Booth. The Crimson captain, playing on his third major sport team, fielded and hit well and also steadied the whole field. Howard, shortstop, was the hardest and most timely hitter on the team and his fielding was brilliant. He has as fine a throwing arm as any University player in recent years. Bennett, the only man to play regularly in the same position all season, his well over 300 and fielded in sensational style. Booth's pitching record speaks for itself. He has everything...
Captain Woodruff will probably pitch for Amherst, as he has worked in most of the important games so far. Perry and Parker are other possibilities. Woodruff is the leading hitter of the team as well as the best pitcher. He holds the unique distinction of being elected captain of the Amherst nine at the end of his Freshman year. He formerly starred at Andover...
Puffer having been received for a pinch hitter. Cotter pitched the tenth inning. Barns greeted him with a fiery triple down the right field four line. Harris Shied to Chase, and the speedy Burns scored after the catch. Cotter got the next two men, but the damage had been done...
...sole defeat of the season after 14 gruelling innings, Freeman the other newcomer, has approached the older men in batting power. Among the familiar faces are Riopel, football captain, already the recipient of an offer from the New York Giants; Captain Simendinger, for four years a stellar outfielder and hitter; and Gautreau, always a brilliant player, but by queer twists of fate the one man who has invariably played the stellar role in downing Harvard...
Captain Bickley, an outfielder last season, is stationed at first base. He is his team's leading hitter and a dependable fielder. Capron, basketball captain, who played short stop last year, is covering second base in first-class style. Rossomondo, another basketball star, guard's third base and his hitting is second only to Captain Bickley's. Davis, short stop, has been fielding well but batting unimprossively. Frantz veteran of two seasons, is the ranking outfielder, but Dupree of last year's Freshmen and Trefts, substitute last year, have shown marked improvement. Tone of last year's team...