August 27, 1912 Evening Post (Frederick, Maryland) - Quick Thinkers make lively ball games
Quick Thinkers make lively ball games
Kid Elberfeld was ever a quick thinker and a great strategist. Once last year, while he was with Washington, the Senator pitcher was hurt making the third out in an early inning. The Washington club was in the lead. It was a cinch if there was time to get a pitcher ready. McAleer sent out a man to warm up, but his chances looked bad, for the first Washington batter hit the ball and was out, while the second fouled out on the third ball pitched. Elberfeld was at bat next. It was up to him to prolong the game.
"For heaven's sake, take as much time as you can," said McAleer. Elberfeld nodded and walked to the plate. He fouled the first ball pitched, then he waited out two balls, then he fouled off another, then he waited for another ball. Then, by actual count, he fouled off fifteen balls. Naturally this killed time, and before they finally managed to get him out, the relief pitcher had warmed up and was able to hold the opposition safe and cinch the game. Elberfeld's quick thinking and accurate stick work had saved the day.
Kid Elberfeld was ever a quick thinker and a great strategist. Once last year, while he was with Washington, the Senator pitcher was hurt making the third out in an early inning. The Washington club was in the lead. It was a cinch if there was time to get a pitcher ready. McAleer sent out a man to warm up, but his chances looked bad, for the first Washington batter hit the ball and was out, while the second fouled out on the third ball pitched. Elberfeld was at bat next. It was up to him to prolong the game.
"For heaven's sake, take as much time as you can," said McAleer. Elberfeld nodded and walked to the plate. He fouled the first ball pitched, then he waited out two balls, then he fouled off another, then he waited for another ball. Then, by actual count, he fouled off fifteen balls. Naturally this killed time, and before they finally managed to get him out, the relief pitcher had warmed up and was able to hold the opposition safe and cinch the game. Elberfeld's quick thinking and accurate stick work had saved the day.