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The Bookshelf for boys and girls (1912)

University Society, New York · New York. : University Society · leaf 156

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A cloud of dust arose, and almosthid the play. But out of it came the even voiceof the umpire: Safe! It was Elton himself who struck wildly at thefirst three balls pitched to him, and who retiredthe side without another run. Pitchers are notori-ously poor batters, and Elton was no exception.He… … IT WAS ONE CHANCF. IN A HUNDRED,AND ELTON KNEW IT. second. There was no need to tell the hoy thathe might make victory certain with a double-bagger: he knew it; and when he struck out, alump came up in his throat. He threw down the bat with a queer look on his face thatmade Peters wince.Peters, he…

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