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*11- A ROTIIEll AND A FRIEND.A Glorious Game.—The following conversation took place a few days ago in “the city,” between an enthusiastic player of baso ball who had been in bad luck, and a gentleman who had too much regard for his personal comfort to indulge in bat, ball, or base exercise:“What is the matter with your finger ?” “Struck with a ball and drove up, but it is a noble game,” was the reply.“Precisely, and your thumb is useless, is it not ?”“Yes, struck with a ball and broken.” “That finger joint?”A ball struck it. No better gamo to improve one’s physical condition,strengthens a man’s sinews.”“You walk lame; that foot., isn’t it?” No. It’s the—the—the—well, a bat flew out of the player’s hand, and hit my knee pan. He had the innins ”“One of your front teeth is gono ?” “Knocked out by a ball; an accident.” “lour right hand and nose have been pealed—how’s that?”“Slipped down at second base—only a mere scratch.”“And you like this kind of fun ?”“Glory in it, sir. It’s the healthiest game in the world, sir.”?alc T fro; ia a eon froi for Iof 1siorMoitiorSlifterimotrenan\inevThenor
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Dodgeville Chronicle
Dodgeville, Wisconsin, US
Fri, Jul 26, 1867
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