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...batting of Harvard was weak. Allen was disabled in the second inning and gave place to Crocker; Keep went to right field. In the sixth inning Nichols retired and Chamberlain took his place at centre field. Lovering played a perfect game at second base, stopping several very hard hit grounders. Smith played a good game on first. Welch and Badger batted well for the Beacons. Following is the score...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BASE-BALL. | 5/10/1883 | See Source »

...special preparation this year, both having been under the instruction of Col. Bancroft the entire spring, and the sophomores having been at a training table since early in the season. The juniors and the seniors have been to no extra expense in their training, but have contented themselves with hard, steady work...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CLASS RACES. | 5/10/1883 | See Source »

...injury done to his ankle will prevent him covering second base for some time, but it is hoped that he will be able to play centre field on May 26th. No comments need be made on his playing, as his past records prove him to be a reliable player, hard hitter and good base runner. Lovering has covered second base with great credit, and his batting this year is a great improvement on that of last year; he is an accurate thrower, sure catch and good base runner. Beaman has played third base very creditably. He is especially strong...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NINES. | 5/9/1883 | See Source »

...game on Saturday, May 19th, at New Haven. They will present an exceptionally strong team, having the services of Nichols, Allen and Smith. The playing of the team at the beginning of the year was rather weak, but has steadily improved, and at present they are playing a steady, hard batting game. Phillips has proved himself an efficient captain and plays a very steady game at second; he is a fair batter and good base runner. Kimball, at third, is a brilliant player, but on the whole plays rather carelessly; he has been improving steadily and will probably show...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NINES. | 5/9/1883 | See Source »

...nine as a whole play a steady, hard batting game, and with careful practice will make a good showing on May 19th...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NINES. | 5/9/1883 | See Source »