Word: infielding
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...batted were retired on strikeouts. The best play of the afternoon was a neat double play which was made by Cropley, Fincke and Kendall in the first inning. In the field, Jaynes covered his territory in good form, gathering in several difficult flies after long runs to the infield...
After the game, the short infield practice brought out the best playing of the afternoon. The men got into the play with more energy, the fielding was cleaner and the throwing was fast and accurate...
Yesterday afternoon a change was made in the recent make-up of the infield. Clark, who has been playing first base, was put on third and McCornick, last year's Freshman pitcher, was tried at first. McCornick did some good throwing and proved to be a fair man on receiving thrown balls, although he is clearly inexperienced in playing the position. Clark seems to be improving in his throw, getting it off in better style than he did some time ago. His fielding was clean and fast...
From the very first, the number of men that turned out for the 1901 nine was smaller than that of recent years, as at no time was the number more than 40. Nevertheless, with the exception of the outfield, the material could hardly have been better. For the infield a number of men have shown up most promisingly, having displayed unusual capabilities both in fielding and batting. Of these, Robinson at third, Fincke at second, and Kendall at first seem to be the best. All are good fielders and strong hitters...
...material seems to present unusual signs of promise for so early in the season, and with the coming practice, if good weather permits, a strong infield should be developed for the southern trip in April...