Dick struck out a second man---then a third.
But this was getting on Gridley's nerves.

Despite Prescott's fine pitching, it began to look as though Gardiner High School was fitted for getting the only one or two runs that the game would witness.
In the eighth, Gardiner got a second run, but that inning closed with Gridley as much "stumped" as ever.
"Why play the ninth ?" yelled one of the visitor fans.

"Let's go and drink tea.

Gridley boys are nice little fellows, but-----" "How's that wrist ?" asked Captain Purcell, anxiously, as the players changed places to begin the ninth.

Coach Luce had stepped close, too, and looked anxious.
"Just a bit lame, of course," Dick admitted.