Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-20

Those in favor say 'Aye!'"
II tremendous shout rent the air
Those opposed, 'No!"
Dead silence.
ut is :, vote. Now for positions and
players"
1t should be explained that Harry
was the captain of the Rendvilc club;
SO there was no dispute as 10 his nu-
thori1v thus far.
When they came to choice of posi-
tons, however, there was u little more
feeling. AS to first, second and third
base. the matter was easy enough.
There We're two fellows who PLAYED
short-stop we'll, but they were warm
friends, and each was ready TO yield to
the other.
Dick Manning was acknowledged TO
be the best pitcher in town. having IL
drop twist which he had gained hy
days of practice, at odd moments. be-
hind his fathers burn. and upon which
he greatly prided himself in n modest
way.
Up to this point al! went smoothly
Now. as to catcher" said Harry. II
know it's show place. and don't
a want to put myself forward. But it's
an important game, and think ! nm
derstand Dicks delivery better thnn
the rest Of you. Rod Farnum is a tip
top hand behind the bat, ! know:
but"
Harry hesitated us he saw Rodney
look down and dig his heel into the
ground, half sullenly.
Rodney was a graceful player. a
strong hitter and swift thrower. His
chief trouble WAS uncertainty You
couldn't depend either on his temper
or his nerve in n close y-rnn1cstca
game. Harry knew this. ana now en-
denvored to smooth over matters by
suggesting that Rod should play cen
ter field at first. and come in for change
during the close of the game, if nee
Observation-Disclosures
appointed. and the boys seized their
bats and balls for couple Of hours
practice.
Rod excused himself grut,iy, and wan
dered down by the river alone. He
wanted catchers position for that |
game. and felt dcfraudeh hy his apt:in
All the girls from the institute would |
he sure TO come and cluster around tt,.
in-hcld while the center fielder would
be stationed away Off by himself. with
perhaps, not a single chance 10 win an
pause.
Rods father WAS one Of the we;lltfics,
men in town, and the boy was used to
having his own way.
Only yesterday, II fine new catchcr's
mask had come up from the city. OF
course, he had meant to lend it freely |
10 the nine in all their games; but now
he resolved he would say nothing about
1T. The old mask was nearly worn out
and, if struck at certain points WAS |
sure TO hurt the wearcr
II Harry Hunter was so particular
about catching, he could wear the old |
thing, for all Rod cared
Having gone SO far as this he ur-
happy boy suddenly hit upon another
scheme to obtain his revenge He
stopped short and scowlcd iarky.
III do it, he said, to himself: then
turned and walked homeward. mc,ii1at.
Ing all the way on the surcst means to
accomplish his purpose
II was no less than to bring about the
defeat of his own companions How
he succeeded will be seen
Attwo o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
parties OF young people, in twos and
threes, began to stroll toward the com
mon.
Already number of players wer. ON
hand engaged in vigorous practice,
thek jaunty uniforms showing prc,tilv
against the green. closely-croppcd bull-
field.
The jamestown nine wore blue stock
ings and gray suits; the "Hcadvilles."
white with red stockings.
The crowd increased At about a
quarter before three two Of the play
ers, one from each nine, separated ut :.
Instance from the common and came
10 It from different directions
one OF them was the captain Of the
JaInestoWns," a rough, blnck-eve0 fell
low. whom nobody liked. but who Was
fine player The other was Rodney
.Farnum
ihTee o'clock arrived and il, presence
OF the umpire the two captains tossed
up cent. The 'Read,iies'' won tie
LOSS, and sent their opponents 10 the
bat.
9s as the rcd stockings walked past
mem into the field, the jamestown cap
ta'h "lnked at Rod. who nodded slight
- in return. blnsling at the same time
and glancing over his shoulder to see
II ne was observed.
Play!" called the umpire.
s Dick Manning drew himself up,
Aooked caresessly about the field; then
luooehiy, With swift movement sent
Inc white bali whizzing directly over the
u Ptate' ABOUT Two isct from he ground.
ohe str1kc!" shouted Tie umpire
me Jamestowner looked surprised. 4
--eszc Before he had gathered himself for !
h Inc next ball it was past him again and
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