"One-third and two-thirds," returned Bob; meaning thereby that the
winning team would take two-thirds of the receipts, and the losing
team the remaining third. This money, of course, did not go to the
individual players, but was put into the general athletic fund of each
college.

Roxley won the toss, and as a consequence, Brill went to bat first. As
the first man took his position, there were cries of all sorts,
mingled with the tooting of many horns and the sounds of numerous
rattles.

"Now then, Brill, show 'em what you can do!"

"Knock a home run first thing!"

"Don't let 'em see first, Roxley! Kill 'em at the plate!"

The Roxley pitcher took his position, wound up; and the ball came in
quickly.

"Ball one."

"That's right! Make him give you a good one."

Again the ball came in, and this time, as it was a fairly good one,
the batter swung for it, and missed.

"Strike one."