They kept their stride without faltering, and in the last weeks of the season were rapidly closing in on the Chicagos, who were struggling desperately to maintain their lead.
On the last Western trip, their strongest opposition was encountered in Pittsburgh, and they had to exert themselves to the utmost.
The first game resulted in a Giant victory by a close margin, the visiting team just managing to nose through after a terrific struggle.
Just after the game had ended, Jackwell made a sudden rush for the grandstand. Bowen, to whom he had shouted, was close behind him.
Joe and Jim followed to see what it was all about, and found a stout, red-faced man in the grasp of the two athletes, while a policeman was edging his way through the crowd.
“Arrest this man!” cried Jackwell, to the officer. “He’s a swindler. His name is Bromley, and he’s wanted in Texas. Detectives have been searching all over the country for him.”
The man denied it, but Jackwell persisted. The officer turned uncertainly to Joe.
“I don’t know the man,” said Joe. “But I know that the federal agents are after a man named Bromley. If this isn’t the man, he can easily establish his identity at headquarters. These men seem to be pretty sure of him.”
The officer put his hand on the man’s arm.