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Last year the University squad was composed largely of experienced men, and early practice was not considered necessary. Work began in the Cage on February 15 and was as a general thing unsatisfactory. Although the team began outdoor practice at about the same time as this season, it was less developed and the work as a whole was not satisfactory. The good development this year is due mainly to the fact that the inexperienced men were called out very early, and the coach had the squad better graded when outdoor practice began. Throughout the early work the fielding and base...
...soggy about the pitcher's box and the home plate, making accurate work impossible. The ragged fielding may be partly accounted for by the cold wind which blew across the field. Neither team was aggressive, and both were careless in the execution of the minor details practiced in the Cage. In running bases the men were inclined to be shiftless, and the coaches at first and third bases lacked judgment in directing the plays. The general depression caused by the cold weather, however, made yesterday's practice inconclusive...
Yesterday afternoon the entire Freshman squad was given outdoor practice. Heretofore the fielders have been kept inside the Cage, owing to the soggy condition of the field. The diamond is now in fair condition...
Pitching practice for the battery candidates and batting was held as usual in the Cage. In this respect the men show some improvement, and despite the increased speed of the pitchers are hitting hard, and placing their bunts well...
During the early part of the week the fielding squad did regular work in the Cage, giving special attention to base-running. The usual fielding of grounders and second base work has also been practiced...