Three runs were the best Westfield could do that inning and when the home team was ready to take the field there was a murmur of surprise as it was announced that Bill Smith would pitch.
As Bill started toward the box there was some excitement at one of the entrance gates near the grandstand back of the home plate.
“I must go in! I must go in!” a voice cried. “I tell you the Smith boys need me!”
Something in the voice attracted the attention of Bill, Cap and Pete. They looked, and saw Professor Clatter rush past a ticket-taker.
“Here I am!” cried the medicine man. “I came on as soon as I could. I got your message in Langfield. And here are your glasses, Bill!”
He held up the case containing the missing spectacles, and fairly ran across the diamond.
CHAPTER XXXII
NIP AND TUCK FOR VICTORY