He was a former Yale graduate, and as he lived in Jenkintown, would not be inclined to favor any one of the three clubs representing the High School League.

Besides, Mr.Hitchens was a man held high in esteem by everyone who knew him, and his decisions were not likely to be questioned, since everyone felt certain he would be strictly impartial, and say what he believed to be so.
When the time limit had expired the players came in, and the two field captains were seen in consultation, as though there might be something in the way of ground rules to be settled before play was called.

The crowd was so large that in several places it had worked over into the field, and a rope had to be stretched to keep the spectators from bothering the players.
It was understood that a hit in a certain quarter amidst the spectators would be counted a two-bagger.

To secure a home run on the Belleville grounds the batter must send his ball in a direct line for center, and far above the fielder's head.

The ground has a slight slope there, and once a good start was made it was likely to elude the running fielder long enough to allow a fast sprinter to circle the bases.
Hugh had never played on the Belleville grounds before, but he always made it a practice to closely examine every field before starting a game, and discovering its weak spots.