Word: quickly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...outdid her opponents at every point. The batting was much stronger than usual, but the men showed a decided tendency to be caught napping when at the bat. The outfielders played well, and the work of the infielders, with the exception of Quackenboss, who had an off day, was quick and clean. Downer pitched for Harvard, and the Amherst team obtained only five scattering hits from his delivery...
...throw from centre. The game was not a close one, and therefore was devoid of any great interest. The day was chilly, also, and for that reason the attendance was not so large as it otherwise would have been. The spectators showed considerable enthusiasm, however, and Linn's quick fielding in especial called forth much applause. The Amherst men did not make any remarkably good plays, and all the infielders were inclined to throw wildly to first base. Appended is the score...
...they are on the team, but rather they are on the team because of their constant practice and consequent excellence. There is a very small element of chance in shooting, and it does not require any special aptitude for it. Almost any one with fairly steady nerves and a quick eye. though they may not become crackshots, can by dint of practice, become sure and steady shots, and it is of such men that the team is in need. The more men there are at the weekly shoots, the more pleasant they are, as everyone knows...
Though Wallridge will without doubt be the regular catcher again this year, Allen should at least be retained as change catcher, for he is remarkably quick and is a good batter. Here and Sexton are candidates for pitcher, of which the former will probably be the successful man. Pope is the only candidate for first base and is a good man there, though it was hoped that he would occupy his old position as shortstop, but owing to an injured knee the captain thought it safer to place him where there is less chance for a renewal of the injury...
...dramatic critic or book reviewer, but will know that he has got to do daily labor just as in any other honest business, It seems to me that journalism is invaluable for clearing the cobwebs out of a man's brain, and making him logical and quick in his thinking and clear and forcible in his expressions...