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...University squad had only a light practice yesterday afternoon in preparation for today's contest. After a long batting session, Coach Sexton drilled the regular infield in fast double plays and in quickly diagnosing plays of their imaginary opponents...
...tossers will don the CRIMSON uniform for the first time, surrounding a nucleus of veterans. Acting-Captain McIntosh will hold down his old berth at the pivot sack, with Edgerton cavorting in the short field. These two with Stiles, a raw recruit, at third, will make up a stonewall infield; and Osborne, though inexperienced, is a demon with the willow, and will cover the initial bag in Daubert fashion. Veterans Smith, Brown, and Morris will form the slugging outfield trio. "Steamship" Hall, the peerless arterial twirler, will appear on the slab with Reynolds, another old timer, at the receiving...
...season are brighter this year than they have been in some time. With few exceptions the team is intact which, though defeated in the Harvard series, won the inter-collegiate championship last year. The loss by graduation of Riddell at first base will leave a large gap in the infield, but with the string of substitutes and last year's freshman team to call upon, it seems probable that this position will be filled without a great deal of trouble...
...Infield Material...
...infield Captain Rhoads is the only likely candidate for first base. Gill, second base on last spring's varsity, is liable to be shifted to short, leaving R. B. Peacock '16 probable for the keystone position. Law and O'Kane, both of the Freshman infield, will also be strong contenders for second or short. Third base is very likely to be difficult to fill. Shea '16 played an exceedingly good game last spring but his ankle, which was broken in football season, may keep him out of the game...