The ball had gone past the furthest limits of outfield. Before it had touched the ground Dick Prescott touched first and started for second.
Gardiner right and left fields were running a race with center field.
The latter was the one to get it, but his two supporters simply couldn't stand still.
Prescott kicked the second bag. Almost at the same instant the second man was in.
Score tied!
What about that ball?
It was rolling on the ground, now, many yards ahead of the flying center-field.
Dick was nearing third, the man ahead of him fast nearing the home plate.
Centerfield had the ball in his hands, whirling as if on springs.
Third man safe home—-Dick Prescott turning the third bag and into the last leg of the diamond.