If you get the better of Scranton High, you'll deserve all the praise you receive; and we'll be the first to give you a cheer." "Well, I'm beginning to believe a little that way myself," admitted O.
K.in his frank way, as Nick Lang knocked out a screamer that went far over the head of the center fielder.

"That chap is a born batter.

I reckon, now, he must be your best card in the pack." "Oh! we've got a few others who can meet the ball," advised Thad, proudly.

"Watch that throwin', will you?
Mighty few fellows could send the ball all the way from deep center to the home plate, as straight as a die.

That kid's name is Sandy Dowd.