“Pay no attention to his signals, Gibbs,” advised Dustan in a low tone, as the second batter walked out to the plate.
Gibbs did not find this easy to do, but he finally succeeded in hitting a furious grounder past Dick. Darrell went for it and made one of his phenomenal pick-ups, electrifying the cadets and bringing a shout of joy from their lips as he tossed the ball to Singleton and put Gibbs out.
Gannon was desperate after having two strikes called on him, and he managed to throw out his elbow at an inshoot so that it was hit by the ball.
“What do you think of that, Mr. Umpire?” exclaimed Dick. “You saw him do it!”
The umpire paid no attention to Dick, but motioned for Gannon to take first.
“You can see what you’re up against!” cried Wiley.
By this time Madison had lost his jovial humor, and at once he exclaimed:
“Keep that man still on the bench, or have him put off, Mr. Umpire!”
“You will have to keep still there!” said the umpire, with a motion toward the sailor.
“For me that will be a most difficult task,” muttered Wiley. “I am afraid I shall explode if I try it.”