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...work as a whole was far from satisfactory. As bat the team showed a decided weakness in consistent hitting, seven men striking out. This poor showing was in most part due to bad judgement. As this was the fist game against a strange pitcher, this fault may remedy itself after more games have been played. In base running a lack of headwork was shown that might have proved costly in an important game. On two occasions it was only the poor playing of the opposing team that prevented the runner from being put out. The fielders had little...
Inaccuracy in throwing baskets was a great fault of the Harvard Freshmen, which was only overcome by repeated attempts...
...most experienced members of the team, play fast aggressive games and can be depended upon at critical moments. The other two forwards are effective in body-checking and team work, but Pell is inclined to be slow in following back after losing the puck. In the backfield the chief fault is insufficient body-checking. Manning is an experienced goal-keeper...
...game, Veeder, Stevenson and Wernecken will be eligible for half-backs and Hutchinson for quarterback. Yale should not need to develop punters, as Veeder is the equal of Hoyt in this branch of the game and Wernecken is nearly as good. The lack of weight will be the principal fault with next year's backs, as not one of the seven weighs as much as 170 pounds, and in this way more than in any other, the loss of the ground-gaining ability of Hogan and Bloomer will be most severely felt...
...when I submitted a schedule of dates and times, simply neglected to arrange the Thursday squads for a different practice hour. Now that the conflict occurs, the track management and those individuals concerned ought to be willing to adjust themselves to a situation which was brought about through no fault of the basketball management. Having removed all objections I arranged my schedule in good faith. Changes at this late date would constitute a breach of faith, as well as a breach of contract. The present arrangement is merely an experiment to test the value of afternoon games as regards increased...