Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21

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bartender had become man whose support
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booth of the Metropolis Cafe had told Adonls
Williams, the Bear pitcher, the name Oh Ihe
man for whom they were waiting.
Now get wise, Adonis," he ADVISED, IN
friendly tones. 'Tll tip you to something no
one outside few is on to- Baldwin owns this
club you're pitching for, and he owns the
Panthers | had it from him tonight that he
wants the Panthers to win the pennant this
season. You toss off a game or two to help
him and you'll be strong with him for life.
You know he holds this State in his vest
pocket. He can do a lot for you after your
salary wing is worn out if you make good
now"
Amt l trying my best?" said Williams.
Clancy won't let me work often now. He was
working me to death until a couple of weeks
ago and now he's always saving me for some
other team. l asked him to get in tomorrow.
Maybe I'll work. If do I'll make good and
lose it."
low tone as Baldwin came pompously into the
bar room in search of them. ''I'H talk and let
you hear what he wants"
"Ah, here we are said Baldwin, pompously,
as he discovered them. Order a bottle OF
wine, Ed, and introduce me to your friend"
He already well warmed with drink and
Gooser and less cautious in his conversation
than customary.
Edwards went through the formalities of in
PRODUCTION I've seen you pitch Had a good
season."
Fair" said Williams, striving to appear
modest i've won twenty-six and lost eleven
some of them tough ones, especially lately"
He cast meaning glance toward Edwards
as If expecting some show of appreciation of his
caution.
Sorry to spoil your record. my boy said
Baldwin patroniZingly but you must lose
few more for the interests of all concerned"
Not so loud, Baldwin" warned Edwards.
Talk as if you were talking politics"
"Al right, all right" assented Baldwin I'M
vexed. Let's have another bottle.
Now, young fellow he continued in low
tone when the drink was served, you know
who am. I don't forget my friends. That's
my motto Any one who does anything that
helps me, or helps friend of mine
He paused to wave his hand indicating that
Edwards the friend.
ANY who helps friend of mine" he re-
peated, makes himself solid with me- You
know, it is saying in politics that Barney
Baldwin always takes care of his friends, and
always gets even with those who try to throw
him down"
The man was half drunk and too loose with
his talk to suit the more cautious gambler
"Adonis here is all right" said the gambler
suavely. 81 don't blame him for being a little
bit cautious. You see, Barney, Adonis wasn't
sure the big men behind the game wanted it to
go that way and don't blame him. l wanted
him to understand how the owners feel"
I'm wise, l guess" said Williams. warming
with the wine. "Al l need is the chance and
I'll make the Panthers win it."
"You understand" Baldwin said pompously,
at wouldn't do at all for owners to have any
thing to do with the games; that's the reason
don't care to have my name mentioned in con-
nection with the Bears or the Panthers, but in
this case ii is to all our interests to have the
Panthers win My boy, I'll take care of you
well, if you deliver the goods
You may count on me. We have ten more
games to play, and l ought to work three,