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...result of the hard work of the Nine in the Gymnasium during the winter, and their regular practice in the field since the weather has permitted it, is seen in the large number of base-hits made in all the games played so far, and in the small number of fielding errors. The outlook in base-ball is most encouraging, and it seems probable that the Nine will even improve on their splendid record of last year...
...behalf of the College we would thank the Nine and the Crew for the self-denial and public spirit shown by them in giving up their vacation for the sake of the interest which they respectively represent, and in spending the week in hard work. The record of the Nine, which we publish in another column, shows that already their efforts are being rewarded; and the Crew's prospects of success seem to have been much improved by the faithful practice which they have been taking twice a day, while the rest of us were enjoying our short rest...
...snatched from the very jaws of defeat only to be quickly thrown back by three or four unfortunate errors. But notwithstanding their good success so far, the Nine has yet plenty of work to do. They will have worthy opponents in some of the college nines, and must struggle hard if they would not mar the fine record of last year...
...knew it," I resumed. "That's what they all say. And what I want to speak to you about is this: you know we had to spend a great deal of money for boating last year, and this year we 're kind of hard up; and we thought some of the friends outside, who think so much of us, might like...
...banging the water on the full reach. Simply bury the oar-blade, instantly but lightly, throwing the weight and strength on quickly and without any hang. No harsh, jerking motion should be allowed. Get the catch of the water on the full reach, instantly, lightly, and firmly, and as hard as the oarsman can pull evenly all through. If there is a jerk on the beginning, there is a slack or hang in the middle of the stroke, and a vain effort at the end to make up for the deficiency at the middle...