“Well, the varsity didn’t really get warmed up.”
“That home run of Sid Lenton’s was a peach, though!”
These were some of the comments that could be heard as the students filed off the diamond after the sensational finish of the practice game.
“Well, you did us,” said Bart Haley, with a smile at Jerry.
“But we’ll do you next time,” added Bill Hamilton.
“Well, I hope you do,” admitted Jerry. “We want the varsity to beat its other college opponents, and we scrubs are willing to be beaten if that comes about.”
Frank did not join in the talk, but there was a sullen look on his face. Clearly he did not fancy being beaten, especially when it was due to the work of Ned primarily, and to his own failure to hit, secondarily.
“Great work, boys! Great!” ejaculated Tom Bacon, captain of the scrubs. “That was a peach of a pick-up of yours, Bob.”
“Thanks.”