The High School Pitcher - Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The High School Pitcher, by H. Irving HancockThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley DiamondAuthor: H. Irving HancockRelease Date: June 23, 2004 [EBook #12690]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE HIGH SCHOOL PITCHER ***Produced by Jim LudwigTHE HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERor Dick & Co. on the Gridley DiamondCONTENTSCHAPTERS I. The Principal Hears Something About Pennies II. Dick Takes Up His Pen III. Mr. Cantwell Thinks Twice—-or Oftener IV. Dave Warns Tip Scammon V. Ripley Learns That the Piper Must be Paid VI. The Call to the Diamond—-Fred Schemes VII. Dave Talks with One Hand VIII. Huh? Woolly Crocheted Slippers IX. Fred Pitches a Bombshell into Training Camp X. Dick & Co. Take a Turn at Feeling Glum XI. The Third Party's Amazement XII. Trying out the Pitchers XIII. The Riot Call and Other Little Things XIV. The Steam of the Batsman XV. A Dastard's Work in the Dark XVI. The Hour of Tormenting Doubt XVII. When the Home Fans QuiveredXVIII. The Grit of the Grand Old Game XIX. Some Mean Tricks Left Over XX. A Tin Can for the Yellow Dog XXI. Dick is Generous Because It's Natural XXII. All Roads Lead to ...