Word: throwing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...weak at the bat. '86 lost through poor fielding. Downer was struck on the arm by a pitched ball in the fifth inning, and his place was taken by Weaver. The best playing was done by Hurley and Clark. Bruner did good work for '86. McPherson made a pretty throw from centre field to the plate, shutting out a run. The score...
...bags used. Sometimes there is exhaustive sun-stroke when the body is cold and the pulse slow; in such cases, stimulants should be given. In giving liquid to an unconscious patient, turn the head to one side, put in the liquid on that side and then throw the head backward and the liquid will pass down involuntarily and without the patient's choking...
Shelton, '88 S., is trying to catch Watkinson. His playing is very uncertain and he is unable to throw to second properly...
First defence never loses a chance to pass, and plays a thoughtful game, but he is very uncertain in picking up swift rolls, and slow in getting his throw...
Second defence is weak with his long throw, and his passing is wretched. He lobs the ball and seldom gets it into the stick of the man he is passing...