Word: swiftly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Beaman, '85, umpired the first inning of yesterday's game, but was severely hurt by a swift ball, and compelled to retire...
...considerable accuracy. He is a man of about Allen's build, and resembles him somewhat in his general style of catching. Various changes were made in pitchers, Ferry, '86, Litchfield, '87, and Bingham, '89, all tried their hand at it. Bingham is of short, stocky build, throws a very swift ball with sharp curves, and seems to possess a cool head. Litchfield, '89, is a brother of Litchfield, '87. He is a very good all-around player and will develope into an excellent catcher. Weed, '86, was away from college last year and has played ball but little in college...
...centre field. Edgerly opened for Harvard by fouling out; Winslow hit to Edwards and was fielded out at first; Beaman hit safely and came in on Tilden's hit and two passed balls; Tilden was put out at the home plate. Princeton drew her sixth blank: Shaw struck a swift foul, which Allen caught in beautiful form, though he tripped and fell in the act; Toler went out, Nichols to Willard; Bickham made a clean two-bagger, but was left on second, as Reynolds hit to Nichols and was fielded out at first. Score, 9 to 0 against Princeton...
...defeat of Princeton is largely attributable to the lack of strategy shown by Buckram, who continued to deliver a terrifically swift ball after Shaw's hands had become too sore to hold him, instead of slowing down and trusting somewhat to the fielders...
...show what they could do. They now worked for a purpose, and a good shot by Woods drove the ball past H. Hodge and goal one for Harvard was safe. Time, 8 minutes. Hood was the next fortunate man, running the ball down from centre he gave it a swift whirl while Harvard checked Princeton's sticks, and it went through the flags, and the score was tied; time of goal, 17 minutes...