Word: infielding
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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This afternoon candidates for the infield, on the University nine, will go to Concord where they will practice in the cage of the Middlesex School. As this cage is one of the largest in the country, the players will have a better chance to show their ability than in the cramped space at Cambridge. The trips to Concord will be continued during the remainder of the vacation of the school as the cage is free in that period...
...fielding grounders and throwing to the bases. Every player will be given an opportunity to field the position for which he is trying. In this manner Coach Slattery hopes to size up his men in the course of a few days' practice and get together his first string infield in time to develop some teamwork before the first game of the season with Bowdoin on April...
...infield and battery candidates for the University baseball team will practice in the Middlesex baseball cage beginning tomorrow, and continuing until weather conditions permit outdoor work. The Middlesex cage is one of the largest in the East, providing space for a full infield to practice. This fact will enable Coach Slattery to size up the respective playing ability of the fielders and decide what men will, temporarily at least, occupy the various positions. As far as it is possible to determine the prospects of the team from the limited practice held so far in the cage, it appears that only...
...Bullard '20, all former lettermen and E. F. Goode '22 of last year's Freshman team have been showing the best from. T. H. Gammack '20, from last year's nine, J. D. Murphy '22, and R. A. Lancaster '22 are the most promising catchers. In the infield, Captain R. W. Emmons, 3d, '20 and A. J. Conlon '22 of the 1922 team are sure of their positions at second base and shortstop respectively. First and third base are at present undecided, and it is for this reason especially that Coach Slattery is anxious to begin practice at Middlesex...
According to Coach Young's statement the present prospects are promising for a good Freshman team. Among the 51 men who have been reporting there is good pitching and outfield material and the nucleus of a fair infield. At present it appears that the lack of capable infielders will be the chief handicap of the team. In order to get the best possible line on his men, Coach Young has determined to defer the first cut until the team has had an opportunity to practice out of doors...