Word: left-hand
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...sixth century, the Hindu game was played. The board was divided into sixty-four squares, all of the same color, and there were four players instead of two. Each player had eight pieces, - a king, elephant, knight, ship, and four pawns. These men were drawn up in the left-hand corners; the allied forces being diagonally opposite one another. The king was four squares from the end, the elephant next, while the knight and ship occupied the two remaining squares, and a pawn stood in front of each. All these pieces moved in the same way as they...
...Nine played their second game with the Bostons on the above date. Tyler being laid up with a strained back, Cutler, '75, was substituted for him in left field. Barker, '73, played third base, and White caught. The playing during the latter half of the game was very pretty. Annan made a fine left-hand catch, and Kent a difficult fly while running with the ball. Estabrooks led at the bat, and Cutler gave good promise of being a valuable acquisition to the field...
...were an experienced catcher, and he deserves every praise for his steady play and evident determination to take all chances. Annan, as short-stop, beside his general good play, made the prettiest hit of the game, a beautiful two-baser. Nevins, in the field, made a remarkable left-hand catch, and at the pitcher's position his throwing did great execution...