Word: baseman
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Brigham, '87, l. f.; Bremner, '86, c. f.; Sheppard, '87, r. f. Stewart, captain, covered first last year, but after a week or so of practice at the beginning of this season, he changed to second to make room for Marsh, who is considered a fair first baseman. Cross, a divinity student, is a new man at third but fills the position with a moderate amount of sureness. Noyes was captain of the Andover nine last year, and is making a good showing at short. Stagg, who will occupy the pitcher's box, was last year's third baseman...
Smith, '89, is a fair first baseman, but is slow. He is improving somewhat in his batting...
Beaman, '85, third baseman on last year's nine, visited college yesterday...
...Morgan will play second base. He is a good batter in addition to his fielding abilities. Clark is considered the best man for short-stop. He is quick and throws well. The other candidates for this position are Kimball, Austin and Talbot. Weaver is likely to be made third baseman. He is a good man. Heaton is also trying for this place. There are several candidates for positions in the out-field. The most promising men are Pervere, Downer, who is a very strong batsman, Pillsbury, Shapleigh and Hunneman. These men, as a rule, are also fair batsmen. Among...
Terry's average at second base last season was .958. This is the best record ever made by a college second-baseman. It is rumored that he will play on the Metropolitans this year...