Word: infield
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...greatest weakness of the nine is at the bat, where timely hits are often lacking. The infield is capable, but not always reliable and steady. Hamlen at first base and Bennett at short stop have been playing a careful game, however, and should be able to strengthen the team at critical times. The outfield is fairly sure and backs up the infield in good form, but is not accurate. Alexander at pitcher is very effective and puts a good deal of spirit into the playing of the team. His coolness is his most valuable quality. The batting orders: Harvard...
...fourth inning Clark's bad throw let Gilman reach first. A sacrifice by Woodsum sent him to second and he got to third on Merrow's infield single. Kernan threw the ball over second in attempting to stop a steal, and Gilman scored...
...game was altogether too one-sided to be interesting and the indifferent work of the Second Nine during the last few innings was the only thing that prevented a much larger score. Both Dudley and Winsor were effective in the box; and the three errors in the infield--were responsible for the only runs made by Hopkinson...
...fielding, the Freshmen played a reliable game, making only four errors. Hamlen at first base was sure at critical times and strengthened the infield considerably. Parker caught an errorless game and was accurate in throwing to bases. The outfield handled the balls quickly and backed up the infield in good style. For the Sophomores, Perry played the best game, catching cleverly, and stopping many wild pitches. The infield did not handle balls quickly enough and threw poorly. The outfield work was marred by a few errors, but several excellent catches of hard flies easily counterbalanced this...
...third. Clarkson stole second. Murphy's single to left field scored Coolidge, and Brown's high throw to catch Clarkson at third let in another run. Murphy took third on the play, but was left there, as Devens and Wendell were put out on hits to the infield...