The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

mately vending his way to the clal
house.
For various reasons names vii
not be mentioned.
Sarcastic Comment
A star infielder, trying for dou.
BILE play, making the force at second
himself and throwing to first fol
the other half Of the play, failed
to get the runner ut second, accord.
ing to the umpire.
The runner going to second was
one Of the fastest in the majors. The
attempt at the double play should
have been started by throwing the
ball to the man covering the bag.
Either as an alibi, or because he
believed the umpire had erred, the
player made a mad rush for the un1-
pire and jostled him about consider
able as he spoke thusly:
'If q runner was ever out, that
baby was at second base. l always
thought you were blind, now I know
it." The star infielder in question
HIS very large pair Of feet and
doesn't like to be kiddcd about their
size.
II don't know how you missed the
base with those dogs Of yours" re-
piled the umpire, "but you did, and
officially the man is safe" Other
players then proceeded to join In the
argument.
Much Used Alibi
II refuse to stand for such q de.
cision," said the player as he deliber-
ately delayed the game despite the
warnings Of the umpire.
"WQl VIM cOn off AnvpsN ~ thn n1s, Il
house for the rest Of the afternoon =
replied the umpire. you're through
for the day."
THAT'S the way with all you UNI
pires," said the player, 'y0u make q
mistake and cover up by putting the
ball player out of the game"
might add that alibi is an old one,
not SO good.
"Why don't you put yourself out
of the game?" was the players part
ing jibe.
when you decide you are no
Charley Paddock and make those
plays properly, won't have any rea-
way the umpire ended the debate.
Player Passes On
"You missed that one" remarked
the coacher ut third as he went to his
bench after the umpire had called the
batter out on strikes to end the in
ming with the bases filled.
you've been missing them all af-
ternoon," added the player as he
continued on his way to the bench.
We'll. ! am not going to miss you
for the rest of the game. You can
|, take your shower and good rid
dance" replied the umpire.
Sherlock Holmes Stuff
player on the bench is taking
issue with the plate umpire on al
most every pitch.
The umpire at third base. realizing
the umpire calling balls and strikes
isn't sure just what player is Great
ing the confusion, decides to do u
little detective work himself.
He finally discovers the player do.
ing the kicking. At about the same
time the player is aware he has been
spotted.
well, who are you looking ut p
asked the player AS the third base
umpire gave him stony stare.
"NObOdy but YOU" said the .um.
pire, land ] ann sick of it. Get out
Of here"
The Wrong Idea
A star pitcher is disagreeing with
the umpire on his judgment. OPP.
posing players are constantly asking
the umpire to look at the ball, be.
lieving the uncanny breaks it is tax.
ing must be due to trickery.
The star pitcher, displeased at the
umpire's judgment and peeved ut be-
ing forced to throw the ball to the
umpire ut stated intervals for in.
spection, loudly yells.
There is nothing wrong with the
ball, it's your eyes,"
"Just for that l can see you on
your way to the club house," replied
the umpire; 1.-THE big idea in pitching
is to fool the batters, not me-"