Word: speed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...lengths in 10 minutes and 55 seconds. The time was good, as there was practically no favoring tide, the river was rough, and there was a stiff head wind. Both boats shipped a quantity of water. Under such circumstances it was impossible to form a just estimate of the speed or form of the crews...
...order to develop speed and readiness in handling the ball, the remainder of the squad was divided into two sides and given light work, under Captain Foster, in running and passing the ball, much as in basketball. There was no falling on the ball or tackling in the practice yesterday...
...whole the practice has improved considerably this week, especially in batting. The fielding, however, is still erratic. The pitchers have speed, but their control is poor. The candidates for catcher are especially weak...
Pitching practice for the battery candidates and batting was held as usual in the Cage. In this respect the men show some improvement, and despite the increased speed of the pitchers are hitting hard, and placing their bunts well...
...that can be attempted in the way of development in the Cage, has been done, however. The pitchers have been coached to acquire a good control and speed has been increased somewhat during the week. Although the men show the effects of the instruction in bunting, the heavy hitting has fallen off decidedly. Judgment has gone to the other extreme and brought out a tendency to let good balls pass...