A few minutes after the Eckhart boys did
appear,
And people remarked that they looked
mighty queer;
They may not have pleased such people as
you—.
For they wore the true colors of red, white
and blue.
They walked up the street and then down
the lane,
Until they a good view of the ball ground
did gain,
It’s then they walked over to the ball
ground,
Where fully five hundred were standing
around.
Young Willie, their captain, did at that
moment say:
“Our boys are now ready this game for to
play;
Then both captains met and tossed for the
choice,
The Eckhart hoys won and it made them
rejoice.
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Hotli nines were determined the game not
to yield,
So the Haymakers batted and ours took the
field;
Up to the third iunlug there were no runs
made—
So the spectators back and laid
down in the shade.
Young Willie, the Star’s captain, to his
men did then say;
“Wo now have a good chance this game
for to play;"
As he spoke ho picked up the bat that lay
at his feet,
Then said, "This time I'll come in or both
nines I’ll treat."
"He careful now, Willie," the catcher did
say;
"For a run will be precious in the game
to-day;”
Says Willie, “I'll risk it; I am not to
blame,
For the game will be close and Close is my
name.”
He hit a good ball and reached home base
in lime;
So (core one to Willie, the captain of Eek
harl Star nine;
That was the only run that came in up to
the lust,
Although both nines played plucky and
last.
