Word: speed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...indications are that there is nothing to hinder the team's rapid development. The pitchers are at their best, and the infield should become settled this week. Yale is expected to be the hardest-hitting team seen on Soldiers Field this year, but if the infield gets back the speed and accuracy it is capable of, there is no reason why we should not win, always provided we can hit. In that connection all that can be said is, the batting is appreciably stronger than last year...
Captain Fish showed the importance of constant exercise during the summer to develop speed and strength. Fall practice will start on September 15, and all candidates who return then can eat at the Varsity Club. Mr. Reid then spoke and explained the value of athletic victories in keeping up the reputation of the University in the West. Every candidate must work his utmost for the good of the team and of the University; unselfishness is absolutely necessary and complete harmony is of vital importance. Mr. Reid then praised Mr. Haughton for his devotion in coaching the team again after winning...
...batting was equal to the best that the Harvard nine has displayed this year, although the opposing pitcher was rather weak; nine hits were made off Howes during the first seven innings, and one off Caldwell. On the other hand Hicks, with his usual speed and curves, held the Cornell batters well in hand. Four hits, two of them triples, completed the total. Eight men struck out and only one reached first on balls. With the exception of MacLaughlin, whose eyes seemed to trouble him, the fielding of the University team was excellent. Simons made a beautiful one-hand stop...
...Taylor began to sprint, Dull doggedly holding his position a few yards behind. At the same time Jaques began his final spurt, but the leaders never slackened, although it seemed impossible to keep up such a fast pace till the end. Instead of weakening, however, Taylor even increased his speed on the final stretch and crossed the line in splendid form. Dull ran far under the former record and was a close second. Jaques's time was the best he has ever made for the distance...
Both the Cornell crews had light work. The University crew especially showed great improvement in form and speed over its work as seen at the American Henley Regatta. The lake was very rough during the practice of the crews, and the weather was extremely hot with repeated showers...