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The other first basemen are Lewis, Jaynes, and Kendall. Lewis and Jaynes have as yet done so little work that criticism would be unfair. Of Clark and Kendall the former seems to be doing the better work. Both are hard workers, though Kendall shows a tendency to carelessness.
On second, Putnam, Fincke, and Keene are leading. Fincke has the advantage of a year on the 'Varsity, while both Putnam and Keene, who have had less experience, are more lively and eager. Batting alone will probably be the deciding point.
For third base also the competition will be close. Ewer, Clay and G. C. Clark have all showed good form. Clark has had one year in the position, but is very slow. Ewer and Clay are perhaps quicker, and, like Clark, throw well. Should Clark pitch, the question will probably...
The vacancy at shortstop will probably prove hardest to fill. Devens, Coolidge and George are the only candidates. Coolidge fields well and plays a heady game, but is weak in batting. Devens does not field so well but bats better. Of George, little can be said, as he is working...
For the outfield there are Loughlin, Wendell, Stewart, Wood, Farrington, Quincy, George, and Parton. Loughlin seems reasonably sure of retaining his place. Wendell, because of his batting ability and willingness to work seems a likely man. Stillman and Kernan both came to College with preparatory school records as fielders and...