From lowly bootblack of the town To merchant prince of high renown, Or butcher, baker, candle-maker, Lawyer, doctor, undertaker, Priest or farmer, young or old, Or rich or poor within the fold, So that his spirit bows before The bondage of the full box score-- Whatever be his name or fame, So that his heart leans to the GAME. “Play ball”--across the field of green The signal sounds the game again; Once more there reels across the scene The shout and wild acclaim again; The game is on, the fight begun, Across the line of battle’s span Until the final score is spun With every record of the clan.…
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