A DASTARD'S WORK IN THE DARK Thanks to the methods Dick & Co.

had started the year before of raising funds for High School athletics through stirring appeal to the local pride of the wealthy residents of the city, the school nine had an abundant supply of money for all needs.
Through the columns of "The Blade" Prescott warmed up local interest effectively.

Tickets sold well ahead of the time for the meeting with Gardiner City High School.
"Prescott, you've been picked to pitch for the Gardiner game," Coach Luce informed the sophomore.

"We're going to have almost the hardest rub of the season with this nine, on account of its being our first game.

Gardiner City has played two games already, and her men have their diamond nerve with them.