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...batting was by no means weak, ten hits being made off Lamb, but these were scattered; and the beautiful fielding of Yale prevented runs being made, even when the bases were filled. For our side, Nichols led the batting record, and in the field made a pretty running catch that closed the game. Olmsted played with even more than usual brilliancy, catching four difficult flies, one of them a hard line hit that seemed impossible to get; he also assisted in putting out Watson, who attempted to come home on his safe three-base hit. Folsom at first base played...
Many a man I've tried to catch...
...Would catch me in her meshes...
...when next you strive o catch...
...feather unevenly with the rest of the crew. One fails to keep his arms or back stiff, and to get his oar out on full reach; three is inclined to bucket, and does n't swing straight; five fails in reach; six's hands trouble him on the catch; seven does n't shoot quick enough or hold his hands tight; and eight is apt to overreach. All sliver out, bucket badly, and lack rhythm in movement...