“And you’re out!” Ned whispered to himself, as he sent in a beautiful curve, which completely fooled the batter.

“You’re out!” echoed the umpire.


[CHAPTER XXV]
A VARSITY LOSS

“What do you know about that?”

“Varsity beaten the first game!”

“The scrubs win!”

“Say, that Ned Slade sure can pitch!”

“And did you see Bob scoop up that hot grounder and get it to first?”