Word: shorts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...fielding the squad is still somewhat erratic, as many of the men have lost control of their throws to first base, and short passes to second in executing double plays. More detailed instruction in base-running has been given, with special reference to the proper play for the batter under varying conditions. In this practice one of the players coaches the runners from first base. After each day's work the squad takes, a short run inside the Cage...
Owing to the cold and generally unfavorable weather conditions the work of all the crews on the river has been somewhat limited during the past week. Although the University boat has been out every day, except Monday, when there was a snow-storm, it has generally been only for short distances. Wednesday, however, the crew went down the basin, as far as Harvard bridge. If the weather is decidedly warmer today the University eight will be sent on a four-mile row, otherwise there will be no practice...
Tuesday a change was made in the boat. Newhall was moved to 7 from 2, and Fish, who rowed 7 last year in the Freshman crew, was tried at 2. Yesterday the men were given a short, brisk row to the Stillman Infirmary and back. It was extremely cold and a raw wind was blowing, but the work as a whole was satisfactory. The men got their arms away from their bodies quickly, made a hard catch, and carried the stroke through with life...
...order of the University boat has not been changed since Tuesday. The second crew was also on the river, and the two boats had a short brush in which the first drew away from the second...
...given special instruction in drawing the ball to the ground. In fielding grounders and passing to first base the squad is now well trained, the throwing to first having developed special accuracy during the week. Second base work has shown some improvement, but the infielders are still uncertain on short throws to the second baseman and shortstop. There is a tendency to stand squarely on the bag in executing the double play, instead of on the near corner. Practice was held for the first time last week on a complete diamond, for the purpose of better instruction in stealing bases...