So it was necessary to get yet another man into a suit before the game could be continued.
Nick Robinson tried to excuse the action of McCann, but he could not say much, and even his own players would not back him up.
Frank, however, became more and more regretful over what had happened.
“Never took part in any such disgraceful affair on a ball-field before to-day,” he said. “I wonder what people will think.”
Ready had reached second, and Carson came up with great hopes of sending him home.
The new catcher’s name was Corday. He was a tall fellow and a good thrower. He gave a sample of his throwing when Ready played far off second on a pitch. Down to the bag Corday lined the ball, and Jack barely got back in time to escape being caught.
Carson managed to hit the ball all right, but the left-fielder captured it, after a long run, and the first half of the inning was over.
“Now, boys, we must shut them out and hold our lead,” said Merriwell. “Everybody keep on his toes.”
McGlinkey was the first hitter, and he smashed the second ball pitched, driving it along the ground past second base. This was a good opening, and the rooters for the home team opened up earnestly.
Waldron sacrificed McGlinkey to second in very handsome style, and it began to look like a possible score for the professionals.