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Rh theirs against us in the first game. I wish we had more left-hand batters."

"That will give Breen a show, maybe. He and Cotner and Scott are our only port-siders, I think."

"Nostrand bats left-handed. If Springdale pitches Newton, Dick may use Nostrand instead of Tom Haley. I hope he doesn't, though. Nostrand's a pretty fair pitcher, but he can't hold them on the bases the way Tom can."

"No, and he scares me to death every time he pegs across. I always expect the ball to go over my head. He needs a lot of practice throwing to first."

"He's a corking good fielder, though, Gordie. Don't forget that. Well, here's where I leave you. What are you doing this evening?"

"Nothing special. I've got some chemistry work to make up, though. Why? Anything doing?"

"Come on over to Morris's. He's fixed some electric lights over the tennis court and is going to try and play at night."

"Don't remember being invited."

"What of it? It isn't a party."

"All right, but don't expect me to play. It's too much like swinging a bat! Stop by for me."