Word: offing
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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The work of the men for the past ten day has been faithful and consistent and has shown steady improvement. Both the throwing and fielding are unusually good for this time of the year, but the weakness in batting remains.
Of the pitchers, Coburn, MacDonald, Stillman, and Kernan are the most promising. Coburn has been laid up for some time with a sore thumb and little can be said of his work. Stillman and Kernan have both been pitching well lately and have good control, but Kernad is more active...
The sickness of Kendall leaves Clark the only candidate for first base. The latter lacks experience and is not eager enough in going after wild throws. His batting would be good if it were not for the fact that his inexperience makes him impatient. He shows willingness to learn and...
At second, Fincke is still out of the game, owing to sickness. George's fielding would make him a very strong candidate, were it not for his weak throwing. His batting is promising. Keene is quicker and is improving but lacks experience and batting ability. Putnam's work in the...
Of the candidates for shortstop. Devens is a fair fielder but is slow and has poor judgement. An awkwardness in fielding combined with a slight weakness in throwing offset Wheelock's excellent judgement and stick-work. Coolidge is the most promising candidate and is one of the best fielders on...