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Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out. The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner. The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked. "Dan," he said, "can't these fellows bat any? Is that the reason for the exhibition they're making of themselves or is it because you are pitching such a game?"