Dick's first game was won by a score of one to nothing; his second game, the return date against Gardiner, was a tie.

The game in which Darrin pitched was won by a score of three to two.
Then came a game with a team not much above Brayton's standing.
"Prescott and Darrin must be saved for some of the bigger games," decided Coach Luce.

"Purcell, don't you think it will be safe to trust Ripley to pitch against Cedarville High School ?" "Yes," nodded the captain of the nine.

"I don't believe Cedarville could harm us, anyway, if we put left field or shortstop in the box." Fred Ripley was notified.

At once Cedarville became, in his talk, one of the most formidable nines on the state's High School circuit.
"But we'll skin 'em, you'll see," promised Fred, through the week.
"Be at the game, and see what I can do when I'm feeling well.
Cedarville has no chance." Ripley was in high spirits all through the week.