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Two weeks ago, I asked you to get to it. And I will.

I've been busy, that's all.

How long does it take you to carve a simple sign?

What kind of sign, Jake?

Sign saying he's mayor.

You folks come into town all the time. I just think they ought to know who's in

charge around here.

Oh, I see you taking much charge when that banker fella cut down the kissing

tree. There was nothing I could do about that.

Hey, everybody.

Big news.

Railroad just wired. They're gonna give the town some money.

Money? A hundred dollars for civic improvements.

They've given it to all the towns along the lines. They want them to spruce up

to attract business.

What kind of civic improvements?

Well, I think that's for me to decide.

I'm sorry, Jake, but I think that's the matter for the town council to decide.

Come on,

folks.

Let's have some quiet.

You all get your turn. Why not invest the money?

Earn some interest.

The railroad didn't give the money to any one person. It gave it to the town

civic improvements, like patching walls and new coats of paint.

Perhaps we could even get started on paving our streets.

You can't pave the streets with just $100.

Who says we're only going to have $100?

Where you been, Lorne? That's all the railroad's given us. Yeah.

But suppose there was a way of doubling the money overnight, maybe even

tripling.

Otis James and his American All -Star Baseball team says here for a nominal

they'll come to any town and take on any team.

Nominal fee?

$50. Well, what are you saying? We should take the money and use it to pay

baseball team to come here and play?

Lauren, I don't believe the railroad would appreciate our spending the money

some game.

Not just any game, Dr. Mike. The National Game of America.

But still, the money was given to us for civic improvement.

Well, I know, but according to this ad...

All profits from the sale of tickets will be divided 50 -50 with the All

Says at a recent game in Denver, they made over $1 ,000.

That's $500 after the split.

Yeah, we're not in Denver, Lauren.

I know that, but there's plenty of towns around here we could advertise in. And

even if we only made half as much as they did in Denver, we'd still be more

doubling what the railroad give us. With money like that, why, we could make all

the civic improvements you can think of.

I don't know. It sounds risky.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, Michaela.

I'd kind of like to see a baseball game.

Horace, you ain't just going to see it.

You're going to be playing in it. We're all going to be playing in it. It's

going to be our town versus the all -stars.

What do you say?

And I say, play ball!

And what you see before you is the finest professional baseball team ever

assembled, the American All -Stars.

We look forward to spending some time in your fair town and engaging your

team in a match of sportsmanship, teamwork, and most importantly, fun.

Look at them.

Never seen real baseball players before.

You gonna try out for the town team?

Of course.

Mr. James. Pass, sir. Here.

There you go.

Fifty dollars.

Thank you, sir.

Mr. James.

Byron Sully.

This is my wife, Dr. Michaela Quinn. This is our boy, Brian.

It's a pleasure.

Well, that's quite a grip you've got there, Byron.

Never played baseball?

Call me Sully.

And yes, a few years back.

You're going to play against us?

Sure, why not?

Good. Wouldn't mind some real competition for a change.

Here you go, son.

Compliments of the American all -star baseball team.

See?

James, I hear the town will share all ticket receipts with you.

50 -50. You heard right.

We play strictly by the rules.

The way I see it, we're ambassadors of the game.

Traveling the land to display its virtues and sing its praise.

I must admit that I'm somewhat uneducated about this game.

Well, then.

Have a rule book.

Compliments of the American all -stars.

Thank you.

Thank you.

All right, you grip the bat as tight as you can.

Keep your feet planted.

And you got to watch so you don't step back when you're striking.

All right?

Matthew, throw me one.

Very impressive. You never told me you played baseball.

Just for fun.

Used to play in the mining camps.

This rule book is very interesting. I never realized it was such an orderly

courteous game.

Not the way we played it. I'm starting to think this game's a good idea.

Not just financially, but it could help bring us together.

Revive the town's pride.

They're awful good.

We got our work cut out for us.

All right, first thing tomorrow morning, we're holding tryouts.

Spread the word.

Looking good, looking good, looking good. You gonna try out?

Are you trying out tomorrow?

I think not.

But the town is in desperate need of help.

Is he beneath you, you see?

Not at all.

I used to play third base on my team at Harvard. Well, then why wouldn't you

play now?

It's a matter of principle, really.

I have an aversion to playing the fool.

Colorado Killers.

Oh, I get it. How about the Colorado Springers? Colorado Springers? What kind

stupid name is that? What about the Meadowlark? You can't name a ball team

a bird.

How about the Braves?

No engine names either. The Angels. Sorry, Padre.

How about the Rockies?

No.

Who says the team has to have a name anyway?

We don't need a name. No, we don't need a name.

All right,

fellas, stretch it out.

Hey, you hear the crowd?

Come on, guys, loosen up. Keep it working.

What a turnout.

Looks like fun.

All right, gentlemen.

Gather around. I want to talk to you.

All right.

Here's how we're going to do it.

I'm team captain. Why you?

I'm the mayor's why.

You made that sign for me. You'd know that.

We're going to spread out on the field.

Sully, I want you to play shortstop.

Matthew, you go to third.

Horace, you're the behind.

Behind what?

The striker. I'm the striker's behind?

Ah, Horace!

You're the catcher, the man behind home base.

Oh. But I want to be the hurler. I'm sorry, Horace. I'm going to be the

You're both wrong. I'm hurler. You're going to play first base.

Excuse me. From what I've gathered reading the rule book, a tall man would

more suited to playing the first base.

Someone like the reverend?

Or Hank.

Hank ain't around.

Well, then, let the reverend play first base. I want to be the hurler. You ain't

hurling. Says who? Says me. I'm the captain. Well, it's my ball, so I'll be

hurler if I want to be the hurler.

And what position do I play? You can't play.

Why not? I'm a member of this town.

But you see, Dr. Mike, baseball's a man's game.

Well, show me in that book where it says men only. Look, we're already letting

Robert E. play. Ain't that enough? No. I think everyone in this town should be

able to participate if they like. And that includes women and children.

This ain't a picnic, Dr. Mike. We're supposed to be fielding the competitive

team here. We're supposed to be having fun.

Look, having fun is one thing, but looking ridiculous is another. And we

gonna look ridiculous.

No women and children.

That's final.

In that case, I ain't playing.

Me neither.

I don't need your charity either.

All right.

Take your position.

If I can't be the hurler, I don't want to play neither.

Playing behind don't seem like much fun.

So much for town cried.

Gentlemen, it pains me to see the citizens of this fair town at odds with

another. It pains me to see neighbors and friends bickering, consumed by what

appears to be a bad case of the I wants.

But baseball, my friends, is not about that. It's not about what I want. It's

about what the team wants.

It's about helping other people.

It's about fun.

A lot of people are looking forward to a match.

I don't want to let them down.

Do you?

Well, there is the money to consider.

No play means no pay.

Come on, then.

Shake hands and play ball.

Come on in, gentlemen.

Come on.

Sully changed his mind about playing?

Had to go out to the reservation, he said.

Who's up next?

Me. You can't play, you're a girl.

Then he should have no trouble striking me out.

Home base, home base.

You're next, Jared.

Come on, Jared.

What do we got here?

Yeah.

Come on, Jared. You can do it.

You can do it, Jared.

Strike one. You're dead.

Forget about making a team, Jared.

Even Colleen's better than you.

All right.

Let's have a good practice. And remember, teamwork.

I'm quitting.

Oh, are you sure, love? I'm sure.

Let the young ones kill each other. Who are we going to get to take your place?

Well, there are plenty of other people, Jake. Besides women and children.

What about Preston?

What do you think?

You want to play with it?

I'd be interested only under one condition.

that this team stops squandering what limited potential it already has.

You see, gentlemen, I know of only one way of playing, a way which brought my

university team great success.

Yeah? What way is that?

My way.

23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.

Robert E!

Sprint!

Hey!

Sprint! Hey, hey, hey!

A hard one.

200,

201, 202, 203, 204, 205.

Horace!

Run, man!

Robert E., show me what you've got.

Not a lot. Okay, Bucky.

A cheery day, a cheery

sun -kissed day, greeted the swelling crowd for the big match between

the American...

All -stars in the Colorado Springs.

All right. All right, all -stars, that's our practice. To the sidelines.

Captains.

Gentlemen, New York rules.

Nine innings of play. Agreed? Mm -hmm.

Wet or dry?

Dry. Dry it is.

We'll strike first.

Wait, we're going to need an umpire. That would be me.

Can you ensure complete impartiality?

Well, I ain't rooting for anybody, if that's what you mean.

He'll do.

Let's play ball!

It's not good.

The Colorado team is up to bat in the third inning.

Robert E. got a hit and is now on third base.

Running there as the Reverend smacked the ball sharply and ran to second.

Mr. Lodge is next to bat.

The All -Stars have come to bat in the sixth inning with a score standing at

seven runs to four in favor of Mr. James' team.

In fact, Mr. James is indeed coming to bat next and will surely try to hit his

players to home who are on third base and second base as well.

You should let him have a base on ball.

What? First base is open. Otis is their best driver.

Now, if I were Preston, I'd intentionally throw him bad pitches and

first base on balls.

Well, then you'd have forced play at every base.

Robert E. is coming up to bat in eighth inning.

Colorado has a man on third base and another on second and has finally taken

lead by one run.

How many fingers?

Chocolate.

I think he's finished for the day.

Help him over to the bench.

come to the last inning. Old James is up to bat. The bases are loaded, and it is

time for all -star hitting.

Well, you folks sure gave us a scare. We all had a wonderful time.

As did we.

And now, about the receipts. Oh, it was a grand success.

Just over $300.

Why, that's 150 apiece. I told you we'd make money.

Now, hold on there a minute, folks.

According to the terms of the contract, the entire $300 is ours.

What? You said you'd share the receipt 50 -50. That's right, with a minimum

of at least $400.

Well, you never mentioned anything about a minimum. It's right there in our ad.

Look for yourself.

At the bottom there.

Why, you can barely see it.

You need a magnifying glass to read that print.

But the point is, it's there.

I don't believe it. You deceived us.

Excuse me, Dr. Quinn, but I wouldn't go getting all high and mighty.

We were led to believe Colorado Springs was a booming city.

promising a gate rivaling that of Denver's.

We didn't mislead anybody.

The deal's right there in print.

So we'll take what's owed us.

As I said, we play strictly by the rules.

They cheated us out of our money.

I thought they were honest. I believed in them.

We all did.

Well, there doesn't seem to be signs of compression.

All you need to do now is react.

Sure thing, Dr. Mike.

Just one question.

Who won the game?

They did.

We almost beat them, too, if Otis hadn't hit a home run.

Well, then they'd turn to strike anyway.

What?

He batted out a turn.

Wasn't supposed to follow the first baseman. He's right.

Otis always came up after the short stuff.

He batted out a turn.

Dorothy, how soon could you print up a special edition of the Gazette?

Well, I could print up a few copies by morning.

Why? What are you going to do?

I'm going to get our money back.

Mr. James?

I don't have time for any more arguing, Dr. Quinn. We've got a train to catch.

I thought you'd like a copy of today's Gazette to read on the train.

You batted out of order in the final innings, Mr. James, and according to

4, Section 2 and 3, after each player has had one time at bat, the striking

order thus established shall not be changed during the game.

Any batsman failing to take his position at the bat in his order of striking

shall be declared out.

And since there were two outs already, that makes three outs. Which means we

the game.

I didn't bat out of order.

Several people in the crowd say you did.

You cheated, Mr. James.

And we're going to make sure that every town in this country knows it. After

all, no one's going to want to challenge a team that doesn't play strictly by

the rules.

It's my word against yours, ladies.

And I say we didn't cheat.

But I'll tell you what I'll do.

I'm willing to play another game to settle this once and for all.

Whoever wins gets all the money, including whatever gate there is for the

game.

That's my offer.

Take it or leave it.

You have yourself a match.

They were just toying with us, Dr. Mike.

If we play them again, they're going to kill us. I'm afraid he's right.

Those men are professionals.

If they gave their full effort, I'm afraid to even venture against as to

the score would be.

Well, they may have the talent, gentlemen, but we got the heart.

Dorothy's right.

For them, it's just another game, a mere business transaction.

But for us, it means so much more.

It's about saving the town's pride. It's about working together as a team.

You're starting to sound like Otis. Look, from what I've seen, all this team

needs is some basic fundamental adjustments. Well, Michaela, since you

yourself as such an expert on the game, why don't you be the team's captain?

I will.

Can I count on your participation?

No, I think I have a wedding.

No, I'm busy back there.

Fine. Well, if none of you will play, I'll just have to find some

Replacements?

Ah, nobody's going to want to come out to see replacement players.

We'll see about that.

This time we'll field a team, gentlemen, with or without you.

Supper should be ready in about a half an hour. All right, thank you.

Colleen?

You're welcome to play on the team if you like.

We could really use your help.

I don't think so.

But I thought you enjoyed playing baseball.

It's all right.

Your decision wouldn't have anything to do with Jared, would it?

He's just having trouble playing the game.

Makes him feel bad.

Especially when a girl is better than him.

I just don't want him to be mad at me.

Colleen.

The way to make a boy feel better is not by making yourself feel worse.

You should always do your best, especially in something that you love.

But what if he doesn't like it?

Well, then he's not the kind of person you should be worrying about in the

place.

I better check on something.

All right.

We have our work cut out for us.

It's not going to be easy, but if we work together as a team, I know that

is a mountain we can climb. So go on out there and give it your best shot.

That's quite a bunch you've got there, Dr. Quinn.

Top -notch talent.

All right, we'll start by practicing our fielding techniques.

A commanding swing, Dr. Quinn.

Thunder Asian.

I've never seen such formidable opponents.

Dr.

Mike, do you mind if I play?

All right, Reverend.

Second base.

I want to play, too. The field.

Where did you say you wanted me to play?

Shortstop.

Oh, thank God.

I thought for a moment I was actually going to have to play.

Keep it up. You'll be ready for the Muffin League in no time.

I'll play, too.

Bet. So will I.

What took you so long?

To make my bet.

I think I'll bat Jake fifth after Robert E.

Or maybe he should lead off. He's been making good contact lately.

What do you think?

Mm -hmm.

Of course, I'll hit Matthew first and move Reverend to fourth.

Then where does that leave Horace? He's been struggling at the plate.

He's afraid of striking out.

He's not the only one.

These last few days, you've really come together, not just as a team, but as a

town, as friends.

And whatever happens today, I want to make sure that we hang on to that

that's what matters most.

So let's go out there and play our best, and most of all, let's have fun.

Let's hear it for the Colorado Springers. The Colorado Springers.

Since you folks are starting to play like a baseball team, I figure maybe you

ought to look like one.

Come here, Jake.

Try this on. Let's see if it looks all right.

There,

tell me there's one that should fit you.

Dr. Mike, it should be your size.

Yeah,

a big one for Robert E. there.

Play good night.

There you are.

Take them a team. Well, we'll soon find out, won't we? Same rules as last time?

I'd like to introduce one more ground rule. It's just been adopted in New

You have the option to pitch the ball overhand.

Anything between the shoulders and the knees and over home plate is an

strike.

Agreed?

Fine. Shall we toss for first at bats?

Well, that won't be necessary, Mr. James. We're the home team, and

the rules, you bat first.

even lightning would envy.

Strike one for the Colorado Springs.

The game is in the third inning with Robert E. on second, the

Reverend up to bat, and the All -Stars leading by the score of two to one.

with one man already called out, the All -Stars have a runner on first base and

the left field player is next up to bat.

Out at both bases!

What are you doing hitting into a double play?

You do that again and I'm fining you.

The Springers have scored yet another run in the fifth.

The score now standing at 4 -3 in favor of the Colorado Springers.

Otis is now coming to the plate with two men still on basis.

You wanted a real match?

You got one.

Now he's up next.

His arm's badly sprained. He can't play anymore.

He's gonna get to take his place.

We need you, Colleen.

Will you fill in for Matthew?

Sure.

We're going to substitute our next striker for an injured player by the

provisions of Rule 9, Section 6.

Colleen Cooper will play in place of Matthew Cooper. Just try to make

Colleen.

Come on, Colleen.

Come on, Colleen.

Come on, Colleen.

It's four to four in the

eighth.

The bases are loaded.

Otis James is coming to the plate.

Is that our last chance? We need four runs to win.

Well, I'm up first, but I don't think I can run. My foot is killing me.

Try to get to base. We'll find someone to run for you.

Oh, Miss, the next two batters are injured, too.

We'll figure out something.

make some additional substitutions for injured players, if I may.

Fine with me.

First off, I'll be the next striker.

Following me will be Brian Cooper.

And pinch running for Mr. Slicker will be crowd dancing.

An engine?

He's a member of our town.

Isn't that right, Mayor Slicker?

Yeah.

right with us this will help you i will do it remember we want to rattle this

cage so he lifts his leg up to throw the ball that's when you make a move just

like i told you i will uh rattle his cage

Fair and square.

Between the shoulders and the knees, Mr. James, that's what you said.

Let me see that.

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