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The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," featuring a report on a baseball game titled "The Baseball Nine." The text details the performance of the Harvard and Tufts teams in two games. It provides a comprehensive summary of the games, including the score, the number of hits, runs, and outs for each team, along with additional statistics such as the number of at-bats and errors. The teams are detailed with their players' names, positions, and how they performed in both games. The page is dated and includes information about the players' years in college and their positions on the field. The text is clear, but the page shows signs of age, with some discoloration and a single hole on the right side.

This image appears to be a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 1084, discussing the Harvard baseball team's performance in two games played in the previous week. The left side of the page contains a narrative description of the games, while the right side features statistical data in the form of tables.

Narrative Description:

The text describes the outcomes of two games:

1. June 10: Alumni defeated Harvard with a score of 6-2 in six innings at Soldiers Field.
2. June 14: Tufts defeated Harvard with a score of 4-1 at Tufts College.

The narrative highlights the performance of the alumni team, noting their skill and experience. It mentions specific players and their contributions:

• Cutts: Gave six bases on balls but was effective in keeping the hits scattered.
• Chauncey: Performed well as a catcher and threw accurately to bases.
• Abbot: Played well despite being out of college for thirteen years.
• Lincoln: Had two hits.

The narrative also mentions that the university team had some absent players due to injuries and college examinations.

For the game against Tufts, the text notes:

• Tufts far outplayed Harvard except in fielding.
• Adams was the pitcher for Harvard and allowed only four hits.
• Harvard's pitchers were not effective, allowing three hits off Devens and four off MacHale.
• Harvard's sole run was scored in the eighth inning by McGrath.

Statistical Data:

The tables on the right side of the page provide detailed statistics for each game:

• June 10 Game (Alumni vs. Harvard):

  • Columns include: Player, At Bats (a.b.), Runs (r.), Hits (h.), Putouts (p.o.), Assists (a.), and Errors (e.).
  • Totals for each team are provided at the bottom of the table.

• June 14 Game (Tufts vs. Harvard):

  • Similar columns as the previous table.
  • Totals for each team are also provided.

The tables offer specific performance metrics for each player, such as the number of at-bats, runs scored, hits, putouts, assists, and errors.

Additional Notes:

• The narrative mentions specific baseball terms and events such as "two base hit," "sacrifice hit," "stolen bases," "double play," "bases on balls," "struck out," and "wild pitch."
• The page includes a summary of the game scores at the bottom of the narrative section.

This image displays page 1084 of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, featuring a detailed article titled “THE BASEBALL NINE” that reports on two recent baseball games played by Harvard’s team against Alumni and Tufts University.

The article begins by summarizing the scores:

• June 10: Alumni 6, Harvard 2 — played at Soldiers Field over six innings.
• June 14: Tufts 4, Harvard 1 — played at Tufts College.

The text then provides commentary on both games:

• vs. Alumni: Praises the Alumni team’s experience and effectiveness, especially Cutts’ pitching and Chauncey’s catching. Notes that Harvard used substitutes due to player absences (Bassett injured, others absent for exams).
• vs. Tufts: Describes Tufts’ dominant performance, particularly their pitching. Highlights Harvard’s only run, scored by McGrath after a single by Nash and a fielding error by Tufts’ Ockert. Also notes that Harvard’s left-fielder, F. Lupien, is the brother of Tufts’ left-fielder, A. Lupien.

At the bottom of the page, box scores for both games are presented in tabular format, listing players, at-bats (a.b.), runs (r.), hits (h.), put outs (p.o.), assists (a.), and errors (e.) for each team:

Game 1: Harvard vs. Alumni

• Alumni: 27 a.b., 6 r., 11 h., 18 p.o., 4 a., 2 e.
• Harvard: 22 a.b., 2 r., 5 h., 18 p.o., 10 a., 2 e.

Game 2: Harvard vs. Tufts

• Tufts: 34 a.b., 4 r., 10 h., 27 p.o., 18 a., 4 e.
• Harvard: (Partial listing: Mays, Nugent, McGrath, Wood) — 16 a.b., 1 r., 2 h., 12 p.o., 1 a., 1 e. (totals not fully visible in the partial table).

The page contains additional statistical notes:

• Two-base hits: Burns (Alumni)
• Sacrifice hit: Lupien (Harvard)
• Stolen bases: Lupien, R. Des Roches, Abbot, Chauncey (Alumni)
• Double play: Nugent to Donaldson (Harvard)
• Bases on balls: 4 off Cutts; 6 off Page (Harvard)
• Struck out: 2 by Page; 4 by Cutts
• Wild pitch: Cutts
• Left on bases: Harvard 9, Alumni 7

The document is printed on aged, off-white paper with visible staining and a small circular hole near the top right, suggesting it is an archival clipping. The tone of the article is formal yet engaging, capturing the spirit of collegiate and alumni baseball in an early 20th-century context.

The image is a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated 1084, featuring a baseball report titled "The Baseball Nine." The report provides a summary of the recent games played by the Harvard Alumni baseball team and the Harvard University Nine.

The report begins with a list of scores from the last two games, which were lost by the Harvard Alumni team. The scores are as follows:

June 10 - Alumni: 6; Harvard: 2; June 14 - Tufts: 4; Harvard: 1

The report continues with a detailed analysis of the game against Tufts, highlighting the performance of individual players. It mentions that although the alumni team had not forgotten how to play baseball, they were not very effective in the fifth inning when they scored their only runs. Chauncey caught a well-thrown ball, and Abbott's accurate throwing kept the runners from taking too much leeway.

The report also mentions that the alumni fielded in excellent style, with Lincoln having two hits to his credit. It notes that several substitutes in the lineup had not recovered from a sprained ankle, and some players were absent due to their college examinations.

The report concludes with a brief summary of the game against Harvard on Saturday, highlighting the performance of Tufts' pitcher Samborski, who had a lame arm for several weeks. It mentions that Tufts made three hits off Devens in the second inning and four off MacHale in the fifth.

The page also includes a table with statistics for the players, including their names, positions, and various performance metrics such as batting average, runs, hits, and fielding percentage.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of the baseball activities and performances of the Harvard Alumni team and the Harvard University Nine during the specified period.

The image is a scanned page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated 1908, specifically focusing on the "Baseball Nine." The document is a report detailing the performance of the Harvard alumni baseball team over the previous week.

Description:

Header:

• The top of the page reads "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" with the year "1908" on the left side.
• Below this, there is a subheading "THE BASEBALL NINE."

Main Content:

• The text provides a summary of the games played by the Harvard alumni baseball team.
• It mentions that the team lost two games last week. The scores were:
  • June 10: Alumni 6, Harvard 2; six innings on Soldiers Field.
  • June 14: Tufts 4, Harvard 1; at Tufts College.

Detailed Game Summary:

• The alumni team demonstrated their baseball skills, though they have not forgotten how to play.
• Specific players and their contributions are highlighted:
  • Cutts gave six bases on balls but was effective in preventing hits until the fifth inning, where two singles enabled the university nine to score its only runs.
  • Chauncy caught as well as ever, and his accurate throwing to the bases kept the runners from taking too much leeway.
  • Abbot, despite being out of college for thirteen years, was mighty with the bat.
  • Lincoln, a veteran, had two hits to his credit.
• The alumni fielded in excellent style.
• Substitutes like Bassett, who had not recovered from a sprained ankle, and Mays Wood and McGrath were absent due to college examinations.

Fielding Performance:

• Tufts outplayed Harvard on Saturday. The game was the final one for the home team and Harvard's last match before the Yale series.
• Adams was the standout player for Harvard, allowing only four hits.
• Tufts pitchers were less effective; Tufts made three hits off Devens in the second inning and four off MacHale in the fifth. Samborsk pitched one inning for several weeks, allowing one hit in the eighth when McGrath singled, went to second on an out, reached third by dodging Ockert, who then threw a hard grounder, tripping to tag the runner; McGrath scored when Tufts failed to make a double play on A. Lupien’s hit. The Harvard left-fielder is a brother of F. Lupien, who played in the field for Tufts.

Scores:

• The scores of the two games are listed at the bottom of the page:
  • Alumni 6, Harvard 2
  • Tufts 4, Harvard 1

Statistical Tables:

• There are two tables on the page:
  • The first table lists individual player statistics for the alumni team, including names, at-bats (a.b.), runs (r.), hits (h.), points (p.o.), assists (a.), and errors (e.).
  • The second table lists individual player statistics for the Harvard team, similarly formatted.

Analysis:

The document serves as a historical record of the Harvard alumni baseball team's performance. It highlights individual player contributions, game strategies, and the overall team dynamics. The inclusion of specific player statistics provides a detailed account of the games, making it a valuable resource for understanding the team's performance during that period. The report also reflects the competitive spirit and the significance of these games in the context of the alumni's ongoing engagement with their alma mater.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically issue number 1084. The page is titled "THE BASEBALL NINE" and discusses two baseball games played by the Harvard Alumni team against the Tufts College team.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Game Results:

   • Game 1 (June 10): Alumni won 6–2 against Harvard.
   • Game 2 (June 14): Tufts won 4–1 against Harvard, played at Tufts College.

2. Game Details:

   • The Alumni team performed well, with notable performances by players such as Cuts and Chauency. Cuts gave six bases on balls but was effective in keeping hits scattered, except in the fifth inning when two singles enabled Chauency to score the only run for the Alumni.
   • Chauency's accurate throwing to bases kept runners from advancing too far.
   • Abbot, a veteran player, was highlighted for his powerful hitting and fielding, despite being out of college for thirteen years.
   • The Alumni team fielded the university nine, with several substitutes in the lineup due to injuries and absences (e.g., Bassett, Mays, Wood, and McGrath).

3. Tufts' Performance:

   • Tufts outperformed Harvard in fielding, with Lupien noted as a standout left-fielder, being a brother of F. Lupien, who played left field for Tufts.
   • Harvard's pitchers were effective, with Devens and Samborski limiting Tufts to three hits in the second inning. Samborski, who had a lame arm, pitched one inning and allowed Harvard to score a run.
   • McGrath singled, advanced to second, and scored when Ockert failed to tag the runner after stopping a hard grounder.

4. Statistical Tables:

   • The page includes detailed statistical tables for the Alumni, Tufts, and Harvard teams, listing player names, positions, and performance metrics such as at-bats (a.b.), runs (r.), hits (h.), pitched outs (p.o.), and errors (e.).
   • Specific statistics include:
     • Alumni Totals: 27 at-bats, 6 runs, 11 hits, 18 pitched outs, 4 errors.
     • Tufts Totals: 34 at-bats, 4 runs, 10 hits, 27 pitched outs, 18 errors.
     • Harvard Totals: 22 at-bats, 2 runs, 5 hits, 18 pitched outs, 6 errors.

5. Additional Notes:

   • The article mentions that the final game of the season was Harvard's last match before the Yale series.
   • Adams was noted as the "stumbling block" in Harvard's way, allowing the crimson only four hits.
   • The Alumni team is praised for their fairness, with a note that several substitutes were used due to injuries and absences.

Visual Description:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is from an older publication.
• The text is typed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
• The layout includes a mix of narrative text and tabular data, with clear headings and subheadings for easy readability.
• The statistical tables are neatly organized in columns, providing a structured overview of player performances.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical account of baseball games between the Harvard Alumni and Tufts College teams, highlighting key players, game outcomes, and detailed statistics. It provides insight into early 20th-century baseball, player performances, and the structure of sports reporting in alumni publications.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," detailing a report on a baseball game. The top of the page is labeled with "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, capitalized lettering, followed by a subheading "THE BASEBALL NINE." It appears to be an old document, given the font style and the color of the paper.

The text discusses the results of baseball games, specifically noting that "The nine lost two games last week." The scores and dates of the games are mentioned: June 10 — Alumni 6, Harvard 2; June 15 on Soldiers Field, where Harvard lost again; and June 14 with Tufts 4, Harvard 1, at Tufts College.

There are tables that include statistics from the games, listing players' names along with their positions, at-bats, runs, hits, and other baseball statistics such as errors (e) and positions like left field (l.f.). The left column contains the statistics for the Alumni team and the right column for the "Tufts" team, revealing the individual performance of players during the games.

Some narrative text recounts the games' highlights and individual performances, indicating that some of the former players had notable collegiate careers, and the Alumni fielded well even with some substitutions due to injuries. It also mentions specific plays and scenarios that occurred within the games, showing a detailed level of reporting that would provide an alumnus reader with a comprehensive overview of the game's events.

Lastly, it shows the scores of the two games, indicating the game outcomes and the overall performance of the teams. The paper shows signs of age with some discoloration, which might suggest it's from a historical issue of the bulletin.

This image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from the June 1928 issue. The page is titled "The Baseball Nine," and it contains detailed accounts and scores from two baseball games played by Harvard's team.

The scores of the games are:

• June 10: Alumni 6, Harvard 2 (six innings on Soldiers Field)
• June 14: Tufts 4, Harvard 1 (at Tufts College)

The page features a thorough narrative of the performances and events during these games. It mentions players from both Harvard and the opposing teams, some specific plays, and conditions affecting the players' performances (such as injuries).

There are tabulated statistics of runs, hits, errors, and other relevant baseball metrics for players from the Alumni, Harvard team, and Tufts. Notable players mentioned include Cutts, Chauncey, Burns, Lincoln, Lupien, Des Roches, Nugent, Page, Ingalls, Ockert, Haber, Godfrey, McCarthy, and Adams among others.

The text highlights the alumni team's ability to recall their skills, the performance struggles of Harvard's current team, and some noteworthy specific plays and events during the games. This includes mentions of specific innings, fielding errors, pitch performances, and player substitutions due to injuries or other reasons.

It gives a sense of historical sports reporting, detailing the intricacies of early 20th-century baseball games within an academic context.

The image is of a small, aged newspaper clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin (issue 1084). It has a two‑column layout:

• Left column: an article titled “The Baseball Nine,” describing recent Harvard baseball games and praising players. It mentions various names and describes how the alumni team performed.
• Right column: a set of baseball statistics tables for “Alumni” and “Harvard,” listing players and their game stats (at bats, runs, hits, putouts, errors, etc.), with subtotal “Totals” lines.

The clipping is yellowed, with a small hole in the right portion, giving it a vintage look.

This image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin", featuring an article titled "The Baseball Nine". The article provides a detailed account of two baseball games played by Harvard alumni against the current Harvard team and Tufts College.

Layout and Contents:

1. Header: "The Baseball Nine" title is at the top, followed by an introduction and summary of recent games.

   • Game 1: Alumni vs. Harvard on June 10 (score: Alumni 6, Harvard 2).
   • Game 2: Tufts vs. Harvard on June 14 (score: Tufts 4, Harvard 1).

2. Content: The article describes the performance of alumni players, including notable highlights and individual contributions. It also provides commentary on the team’s effort, injuries, and absent players.

3. Tables: There are statistical tables detailing the performance of players. These include columns for at-bats, runs, hits, put-outs, and other stats for both "Alumni" and "Harvard" teams, as well as for the Tufts game.

4. Notes on the Games:

   • The alumni team is praised for their skill and teamwork.
   • Tufts is described as outplaying Harvard in their match, with mention of notable plays and errors.

5. Formatting: The page has visible punched holes on the right-hand side, suggesting it was part of a larger booklet or handout.

This document likely serves as a record of historical baseball games played in the early 20th century and offers nostalgia for alumni while celebrating sportsmanship.