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...style of play, the Andover team got into the game in rare form, displaying an unusual amount of vim and dash. The 'Varsity, on the other hand, exhibited decided listlessness. They secured but four hits to Andover's six, and for some unaccountable reason seemed entirely under the control of the Andover pitchers. Attempts at sacrifice hits were nearly always complete failures, and instead of hitting the ball at the proper time, the men repeatedly waited for bases on balls, which to be sure were in many cases forthcoming. In fielding, the team exhibited the same unfortunate tendency to indifferent...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'VARSITY NINE. | 4/4/1898 | See Source »

...they rowed all eight and were quite steady in their light ship. The Freshman crew have been coached especially to slow their alides and get a good hard catch. Nearly all of the men clip badly and meet their oars, but they do get a strong heave together and control their slides better than most of the crews on the river. Some changes were made in the order of the crew which is at present boated in this order...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WORK OF THE CREWS. | 3/31/1898 | See Source »

Clements began pitching and was relieved by Ely during the third and fourth innings. Galbraith was then substituted for two innings the game being finished with Clements in the box. All had fair control of the ball, but were hit almost at will by the 'Varsity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PRACTICE GAME. | 3/28/1898 | See Source »

...effective, but nine men coming to the bat during that time. Later on he weakened somewhat and became a little wild at times. Blake was then substituted for one inning and then Paine '97 was put in the box. He showed a decided lack of practice in regard to control of the ball, but gave the men a good opportunity to stand up to some swift, aggressive pitching. No hits were made made off him, but several bases on balls enabled the 'Varsity to score once...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'Varsity vs. College Nine. | 3/19/1898 | See Source »

...dramatic club is rehearsing for the annual performance to be given this year, probably on the night of the first Harvard baseball game. The club has decided to give this year the play of "Pocahontas." The music will be under the control of the university musical organizations and a special orchestra is to be selected. The caste has not been definitely determined...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Princeton Letter. | 3/8/1898 | See Source »