Word: quickness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fielding Harvard played much better, with the exception of two costly mistakes by Stevenson and Paine. Her work was quick and sharp, but showed a serious shortcoming that has been apparent before,- the opportunities for double plays were not accepted...
...Harvard fielding was extremely loose, four chances being missed. In strong contrast to this was the later work of the Pennsylvania men, who were quick on their feet, besides being better placed to save runs...
Yesterday afternoon on Norton's Field the "No Names" defeated the "Weary Williams" by a score of 16-4. The game was characterized by quick, snappy playing, especially by the "No Names," both in fielding and at the bat. Galbraith and Buck, the battery for the "No Names," excelled in all round work, the former striking out ten men. The fielders were all good, Bement in centre accepting several difficult chances. For the "Weary Williams" Gurney in left field played a strong game. The make-up of the teams...
Richardson (2) has his oar too high off the water, catches late, does not get his power on quick enough, and has a tendency to rush his slide...
...most promising men for the team are Diaz, Green and Pulitzer. Diaz is very quick but his form is poor; Green, though he has the advantage of being left handed, is weak on the defence; and Pulitzer has good form but is slow...