Word: speed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...enough ground; his throwing is strong and accurate. He runs bases conservatively. He hits fairly well but has a tendency to try to start to run before he has hit the ball, and as a result very often mistimes the ball. Bush, substitute pitcher, has a good variety of speed and curves, but is very apt to have poor control. He is a good batting pitcher
...Hartford will pitch the chances for victory will lie with the Harvard Freshmen. Hartford has had until lately the experience of facing batters on university teams, and this should prove of value. He has speed and good curves...
...long batting practice, followed by fielding on the diamond. Stephenson played in his new position in right field and got under the ball better than on the previous day. Simons made some good catches, but is still a little awkward in handling the ball. Currier puts lots of speed into his throws, and is improving in his direction. W. T. Reid, Jr., '01 assisted Coach Coburn in directing the practice...
This morning Coach Courtney took the eight out for hard practice, developing good speed in trials and perfecting the starting. All the men were in excellent form and health. Since the return of stroke E. T. Foote '06 all has gone well...
...candidate for catcher, and was moved to the outfield later in the year. At Holy Cross, where he substituted for Stephenson, he caught a lively game, but was unsteady in throwing to bases. Yesterday afternoon, under the coaching of W. T. Reid, Jr., '01, he threw with good speed and accuracy. Simons fielded well in his new position...