Raybold had complimented Whittaker on his manliness and sporting blood in taking the stand he did.
“It may cost you a hundred dollars, Mr. Whittaker,” said Raybold.
“I don’t care a rap!” retorted the Elktonite. “I want to see a square game, win or lose.”
After Frank’s hit, Raybold asked Whittaker what he thought of Merry.
“He’s the greatest ball player I ever saw!” exclaimed Whittaker. “We must have him on our team.”
“You haven’t money enough in the State of Ohio to get him on salary,” said Raybold.
That run obtained by Badger was the only one secured in the eighth. The Elks tried hard, but they could not fathom Merry’s curves.
In the first of the ninth the visitors did nothing, Wolfers striking out three men, one after another, as fast as they faced him.
Although the Elkton pitcher was sore, he kept up his good work. He was not a quitter. He played ball right along, never failing to do his best.
When the Elks came to bat in their half of the ninth Jack Lawrence implored them to get a run somehow.