“Slide!” came from Merriwell, and Browning went forward in a headlong plunge.
McCann jumped on Bruce with his full weight, but Browning had scored.
“Dirty ball, dirty ball!” cried many voices. “Put him out!”
Browning flung McCann aside and got up.
“If you try anything like that again,” said the big fellow, “I’ll paralyze you!”
“Oh, g’wan!” sneered the catcher. “I’m playin’ der game, dat’s all.”
“A dirty game.”
“Wot’s der matter? Youse chaps has knocked out two of our men a’ready. Wotcher kickin’ fer?”
“So you are trying to get even. I think I’ll hit you a few, anyhow!”