Word: uncertain
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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During the past week all the pitchers gave been used, but none have shown especially good form. Although only straight balls have been thrown, the pitchers still lack control. The catchers do not support the pitchers and are uncertain in throwing to second base. In fielding the men are gradually improving, but they are still inaccurate, in throwing and have a tendency to hurry the plays. The form of the men in batting has improved. It is difficult to judges their ability in this respect as no curved balls have been pitched. One cut will be made in both...
...slight improvement has been made a batting, although the men are far from showing good form. In fielding the work has been poor. The men are still slow and uncertain in fielding ground balls and are inaccurate in throwing to first base. In running to bases little ability has been shown. At sliding bases, however, the work has been fast and satisfactory. The pitchers have been especially coached in controlling their throws, but have not evinced any decided improvements in this respect. The catchers are still weak and uncertain in throwing and do not afford the pitchers any assistance...
With this uncertain material, the coaches will start indoor work shortly after Washington's Birthday...
...season, the team is still rather crude. Individually, the positions seem strong, but the men do not help each other as they should. To sum up, the line is heavy and powerful, and with experienced men like Piekar kaki, Kase and Ziegler, has great possibilities. The ends are rather uncertain, but the backfield is heavy and fast, and has good material to rely...
...stretch of two and a half miles. Only twenty-six men reported, a number which, considering the fact that only two members of last year's team, H. H. Rowland '06 and W. G. Howard '07, will be able to run, makes the prospect for a fast team very uncertain. In about two weeks the candidates for the team will be divided into fast and slow squads, so that all who desire the exercise and the experience may have a equal chance...