“I am not!” cried the pitcher petulantly. “Either Joe Matson leaves the team or I do, and you can have my resignation any time you want it!”
CHAPTER XIII
SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE
There was a period of silence following Sam’s offer of his resignation, and no one seemed to know just what to say. Several of the lads glanced at Joe, as if expecting him to say something in his own defense. In fact the young centre fielder was about to speak but he did not get the chance, for Sam exclaimed again:
“Well, do you want my resignation, Darrell?”
“You know I don’t!” declared the manager.
“Then things have got to be changed!”
“Look here!” burst out Darrell. “I’ve stood about all I’m going to from you, Sam Morton. There has got to be a change in this team.”