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...extremely improbable that Stagg of Yale will withdraw from the nine next season, as announced. If he does not fill the pitcher's box, he will play somewhere in the infield...
...Lawrenceville nine is a prominent candidate for catcher. Brownlee, '89, who caught on the nine during parts of his freshman and sophomore years, is also trying for this place or for one of the bases. Osborne, '90, Knickerbocker, '91, and Hanson, '92, are promising candidates for the infield, and McMillan, '91, for the outfield...
...however, too great to be overcome. Stagg pitched a magnificent game, striking out twelve of his opponents and keeping them down to five scattering hits. Bates also pitched well, although his wildness in the fifth gave Yale two runs. He was splendidly supported by the Harvard nine, all the infield doing good work. Boyden and Howland each cut off a man at the plate by magnificent throws. The batting of the nine was miserably weak and must be improved if Harvard expects to win the championship. McLean umpired acceptably with the exception of his decision refusing to call Stagg...
...trying for pitcher, and it is probable that McLeod will fill the position. Slade is the only candidate for catcher since Young is no longer in college. McKean will play first base, and McCoy, Faulkner, Wardner, Bates, Vilia, Rublee, Dexter, DeLong and Wheelwright are candidates for the other infield positions. Piper, Codman, Koshland, Hapgood, Barney and Sabine are trying for the out-field. After half an hour's fielding work the men practised batting. McLeod did not pitch on account of a lame arm, and as Fullerton was obliged to leave, Butterworth did most of the work, but was relieved...
...Boston Union grounds will be used for base-ball purposes this season. A new lattice fence will be erected on the Dartmouth street side so as to shut out the view from the bridge, and the infield will be put into first-class condition...