| Somers, p. |
| Brandon, 1b. |
| Randall, c. |
| Travers, cf. |
| Clifton, rf. |
| Havens, ss. |
| Fenton, 3b. |
| Levins, 2b. |
| Kimball, lf. |
Mr. Fenton accepted the position of official scorer, while a man from Chicago, Mr. Perkins, was agreed upon as umpire.
The Ramblers won the toss and took their positions upon the field.
"Play ball!"
The spectators sat up, and the game was on.
"Speed 'em over, Bob," yelled Dick. "Make him hit it. Put the lap dazzle shoot on it—yi, yi!"
Bob smiled, and sent in a wide out-curve.
"One ball!" yelled Mr. Perkins.
"H'm," muttered the pitcher.
Crack. Grimshaw, of the mountain team, swung, smashing the ball squarely, and sped for first.