Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

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school had two outs, one run ahead, and a man on third base. Bob could hear the rooters cheering him and see his school banners waving. The next man at the bat failed to accomplish what was required of him for he was put out on first. Bob was given small chance to maG his run but he took the chance and succeeded in making the home plat» a in time to score a run and make the score 4-6 in favor Bennington. The Bennington school took their the Westchester school came up t places in the field and » the bat determined to save the day and gain a long desired victory. Bol stood in the pitcher’s box realizing that the outcome would de- pend greatly upon himself. The first batter up was struck by a ball and took his base. Bob could hear Jack’s voice on first base encouraging him. The next man up was Johnson, one of the Westchester school’s best men. He had two strikes and two balls called when Bob, gathering al! his force sent over one of his swift inward curves. Johnson made a hard strike at it but the thud with which if hit the catcher’s mit told that he had missed it. The umpire was heard to call “Out one; next batter up!” The Westchester school seemed to lose its confidence vith this out. Bob continued to pitch a good game, and when the third out was ¢ alled. the Westchester team had only two men on bases and the Bennington boys hastened from the field. Bob and Jack came out of the dressing room together ee re they tu and was surprised to see his fa Jack keeping pace ( you after tonished son. derstand. oe with rather an anxious glan and started toward the the school. As Mr. Dean and Mr. Stuart talking ther. Bob hastened toward him, -ather an anxious face, into trouble main building of they saw prole ved the corer, of the College one ASSOES toze her an¢ with » MeT with hin Jack felt himself about t “Hollo Father,” Mr. utstretchec for lding out his hand. COM ike 4 eagerly id not offer ened Bo , Stuart turned quickly: but he hand. ish to shake hands with said sternly to his as- hardly expect to Ww Robert.” he “You can di ne sobedienee. “My d nered Bob, “I don’t un- yedience, father?” What do you mean? Just here, Jack intei rupted ; 180 FBS wn ‘| ee I can explain,” he »at his own father. | looked at him in surprise Mr. Dean’s face grew stern as Jack told the story of the forged telegram. When he had finished, his father game him a rebuke that made his face grow rather white and he would have takers more severe measures with him if Bob and his father had not interceded in his behalf. But, when the boys started back toward the other members of the team, it was with happy countenances. for Bob’s father had changed hig mind and Bob was athe to eo on takine part in ath- letics and winning laurels reece acs) Soa} EDD VSD) YD)

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“Oh, look! boys! here comes Jack on the run with some- thing in his hand and he is calling to us!” As Jack drew near, they heard him eall, “A telegram, Bob, a telegram, maybe it is from your father. Read it aloud.” With this, he h ly able shouted his companions. The great day of the game was now here. The Westchester team had arrived and the time for the game to commence was drawing near, as was evident from the crowded bleachers. The Bennington team was let- ting its opponents use the diamond. In the front row of the bleachers sat two men, who had just arrived and were hard- Hurrah !”7 who read it aloud, news. “Hurrah ‘The day is saved.” anded it to Bob, to believe the good now quietly discussing the game. “T tell you our old school has a team that can beat Westchester school now,” said Mr. Dean. “Do you re- member how hard we used to fight to win from them ? Those were grand old days. Wes replied Mae simuaie Just then the ees gave the signal for the game to commence and the Westchester team took their place at the vat with the Bennington team in the field. The two men on the bleachers both uttered an exclamation of surprise as hey saw Bob Stuart take his place in the pitcher’s boy. Ir. Dean turned toward Ma. Stuart with a question on his ips, but wisely refrained from uttering it when he saw hat his companion’s surprise was equal to his own. Mr. Stuart half rose from his seat; but, recovering himself, sat down again with compressed lips and an expression on his ‘ace that promised ill to Bob for his disobedience. Both men watched the game closely. The teams proved 0 be very evenly matched and each team was equally de- ermined to gain the victory. Both sections of rooters their teams on. There seemed about those were happy days.” were cheering to urge as much of a contest between the rooting sections as be- tween the teams. By the last half of the eighth inning, tle scove stood 3 ta 4 in favor of the Westchester school. The Bennington school had two outs and it looked as it they were going to lose. Brown was up at the bat and barely made first. Hvans, one of the stars, came up to the bat and, after having two strikes, succeeded in placing Brown on third an d himself on second. ‘The next batter up was Bob and as he took his place at the bat, cheers greeted him for he was a favorite in the school and they saw that he must make good or the y would lose the game. Bob tried the second ball but missed it. The third and fourth he let pass. The fifth was one of the rival pitcher’s sly curves. Bob struck and the umpire was heard saying in a erulf voice, “strike two.” The next one was another such curve but Bob failed to make the ee blunder. Bob had thought the next one would probably be a good one so he pre pared to drive it far into right field. The ball left the pitcher's hand, whizzed through the air right over the plate and Bob struck. The catcher had his hands out- stretched to receive it but Bob’s bat interfered and sent the ball flying into right field just out of the fielder’s grasp. The cheering had ceased in the section, but now the very grandstand seemed to shake with the cheers. All were wildly shouting to encourage the men on the bases. The man on ue ee ne and Evans raced to third and started for home. re Heet right fielder had captured the ball aaa it was Hee toward second base as also was Bob. Evans reached home and it seemed as if Bob w ould be put out on second but the ball reached there a little after Bob. Just as Bob reached second. he heard the coach — eall. “Third.” and he raced on to third. The ball was fumbled at second and he reached third base safe. The Bennineton

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Life is just a game of building, Not of wealth and birth and fame: We must build our own tomorrow, We must give ourselves a name. Whether we will tread a vathway Filled with mirth and joy and light, Lies with us for its decision : We can build and make it bright. Shall our lives be sad and lonely? Shall we be without a friend 2 That will, like a ll other blessings, On the architect depend. Builders of Comorrow Friends are dear to every mortal, Always true at our great need ; So for fair tomorrow’s garden, Let us now plant friendship’s seed. We must build our own tomorrow, Build it with the greatest care: If it falls when first you’re building, Do not give up in despair. Build it up on Perseverance, Fill it high with your good deeds, let Faith and Hope and Charity, Be the sum of all vour creeds. Paths may wander or go straying, We can choose the song to sing, No one makes our joy or sorrow: Of our building we are the king. Che Wustctan He was a violinist, alone, old, wrinkled bv time, unap- preciated yet living always in the hope that some day he would be able to reach the hearts of the people by his be- loved music; he loved his lonely life with his one friend— his violin. Day by day, he toiled in a small tailor’s establishment, sewing endlessly, it seemed. in the same methodical wav. But in the evening, when the soft dark and quict lay over all the great city, he sat with his loved instrument pressed caressingly to him and played. Sometimes, they were low, hauntingly sweet, infinitely sad strains that drifted out into the night, while at other times, they were splendid, strong, vibrating with life and joy. and filling one with a sense of security and happiness difficult to explain. Also,