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`` Of course , '' said Laura , as they rose to go , `` you must n't attempt to pitch if you really ca n't do it , or if it would hurt you for future games . '' `` I 'm afraid the coach wo n't let me pitch , unless your father says I can , '' murmured Dick , with a wry face . Few in Gridley who knew the state of affairs had any idea that Dick Prescott would be able to stand in the box against Gardiner . But the young pitcher boarded a trolley car , accompanied by Dave Darrin , and both reached the Athletic Field before two o'clock . Dr. Bentley was there soon after . In the Gridley dressing room , Dick 's left leg was bared , while Coach Luce drew off his coat and rolled up his shirt sleeves . Under the physician 's direction the coach administered a very thorough massage , following this with an alcohol rubbing .