"Just what I think, too," agreed Mr. Kimbole.
Sawdon's catch, which was made close to the backstop fence, ended the second half of the first inning. Rockville had been easily disposed of, chiefly due to Singleton's pitching.
The latter appeared to be at his best, starting out on the second round with confidence and determination. He sent the ball over the plate with a speed and accuracy which bewildered the batsmen. In succession he struck out two; the third was thrown out at first.
"They are all right on the defensive," said Mr. Barry. "Yes; the boys do seem to have improved."
For five innings neither side scored. At the beginning of the sixth the friends of the visitors were given a chance to yell and shout in the most uproarious fashion. Bill Allen, according to Benny Wilkins, "started the ball rolling."
And it rolled so far that by the time the stout editor of the "Reflector" succeeded in laying his hands upon its stained and battered surface Allen was on his way to third.
"Bad, bad business," grumbled Mr. Barry. "By George, they are going to score this time."
"Looks like it," mumbled "Uncle" Steve.
"Take him out of the box!" howled Benny Wilkins. "Hooray for 'Jack Frost'!"
Nothing ruffled Singleton, however. He was there to do his best, and he was doing it. He surveyed the big, husky form of Joe Wiles, third baseman, without trepidation.