1 00:00:00,110 --> 00:00:02,890 Two weeks ago, I asked you to get to it. And I will. 2 00:00:03,110 --> 00:00:04,350 I've been busy, that's all. 3 00:00:04,630 --> 00:00:06,370 How long does it take you to carve a simple sign? 4 00:00:06,570 --> 00:00:07,570 What kind of sign, Jake? 5 00:00:07,870 --> 00:00:09,350 Sign saying he's mayor. 6 00:00:09,690 --> 00:00:12,530 You folks come into town all the time. I just think they ought to know who's in 7 00:00:12,530 --> 00:00:13,590 charge around here. 8 00:00:13,930 --> 00:00:17,690 Oh, I see you taking much charge when that banker fella cut down the kissing 9 00:00:17,690 --> 00:00:20,030 tree. There was nothing I could do about that. 10 00:00:20,570 --> 00:00:21,448 Hey, everybody. 11 00:00:21,450 --> 00:00:22,409 Big news. 12 00:00:22,410 --> 00:00:24,750 Railroad just wired. They're gonna give the town some money. 13 00:00:25,790 --> 00:00:28,170 Money? A hundred dollars for civic improvements. 14 00:00:28,570 --> 00:00:31,910 They've given it to all the towns along the lines. They want them to spruce up 15 00:00:31,910 --> 00:00:32,849 to attract business. 16 00:00:32,850 --> 00:00:34,150 What kind of civic improvements? 17 00:00:34,390 --> 00:00:35,570 Well, I think that's for me to decide. 18 00:00:35,810 --> 00:00:38,590 I'm sorry, Jake, but I think that's the matter for the town council to decide. 19 00:00:42,850 --> 00:00:49,710 Come on, 20 00:00:49,730 --> 00:00:50,730 folks. 21 00:00:51,070 --> 00:00:52,070 Let's have some quiet. 22 00:00:53,070 --> 00:00:55,450 You all get your turn. Why not invest the money? 23 00:00:55,750 --> 00:00:56,750 Earn some interest. 24 00:00:59,510 --> 00:01:03,550 The railroad didn't give the money to any one person. It gave it to the town 25 00:01:03,550 --> 00:01:07,070 civic improvements, like patching walls and new coats of paint. 26 00:01:07,630 --> 00:01:09,910 Perhaps we could even get started on paving our streets. 27 00:01:10,130 --> 00:01:12,230 You can't pave the streets with just $100. 28 00:01:12,470 --> 00:01:14,870 Who says we're only going to have $100? 29 00:01:15,210 --> 00:01:17,710 Where you been, Lorne? That's all the railroad's given us. Yeah. 30 00:01:18,280 --> 00:01:22,020 But suppose there was a way of doubling the money overnight, maybe even 31 00:01:22,020 --> 00:01:23,020 tripling. 32 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:29,540 Otis James and his American All -Star Baseball team says here for a nominal 33 00:01:29,720 --> 00:01:32,780 they'll come to any town and take on any team. 34 00:01:33,690 --> 00:01:34,609 Nominal fee? 35 00:01:34,610 --> 00:01:38,990 $50. Well, what are you saying? We should take the money and use it to pay 36 00:01:38,990 --> 00:01:40,150 baseball team to come here and play? 37 00:01:40,390 --> 00:01:43,430 Lauren, I don't believe the railroad would appreciate our spending the money 38 00:01:43,430 --> 00:01:44,430 some game. 39 00:01:44,470 --> 00:01:48,450 Not just any game, Dr. Mike. The National Game of America. 40 00:01:49,170 --> 00:01:51,670 But still, the money was given to us for civic improvement. 41 00:01:52,010 --> 00:01:53,910 Well, I know, but according to this ad... 42 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:58,680 All profits from the sale of tickets will be divided 50 -50 with the All 43 00:01:58,980 --> 00:02:02,920 Says at a recent game in Denver, they made over $1 ,000. 44 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:05,940 That's $500 after the split. 45 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:07,780 Yeah, we're not in Denver, Lauren. 46 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:12,080 I know that, but there's plenty of towns around here we could advertise in. And 47 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:16,080 even if we only made half as much as they did in Denver, we'd still be more 48 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:20,180 doubling what the railroad give us. With money like that, why, we could make all 49 00:02:20,180 --> 00:02:21,900 the civic improvements you can think of. 50 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:25,680 I don't know. It sounds risky. 51 00:02:26,100 --> 00:02:28,180 Nothing ventured, nothing gained, Michaela. 52 00:02:29,380 --> 00:02:31,200 I'd kind of like to see a baseball game. 53 00:02:31,460 --> 00:02:32,920 Horace, you ain't just going to see it. 54 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:36,840 You're going to be playing in it. We're all going to be playing in it. It's 55 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:39,520 going to be our town versus the all -stars. 56 00:02:39,860 --> 00:02:40,860 What do you say? 57 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:44,140 And I say, play ball! 58 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:41,200 And what you see before you is the finest professional baseball team ever 59 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:43,520 assembled, the American All -Stars. 60 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:51,520 We look forward to spending some time in your fair town and engaging your 61 00:04:51,520 --> 00:04:56,700 team in a match of sportsmanship, teamwork, and most importantly, fun. 62 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:01,560 Look at them. 63 00:05:01,900 --> 00:05:03,900 Never seen real baseball players before. 64 00:05:04,340 --> 00:05:05,820 You gonna try out for the town team? 65 00:05:06,430 --> 00:05:07,430 Of course. 66 00:05:07,570 --> 00:05:09,670 Mr. James. Pass, sir. Here. 67 00:05:10,270 --> 00:05:11,270 There you go. 68 00:05:11,570 --> 00:05:12,570 Fifty dollars. 69 00:05:12,730 --> 00:05:13,730 Thank you, sir. 70 00:05:13,790 --> 00:05:14,790 Mr. James. 71 00:05:16,210 --> 00:05:17,210 Byron Sully. 72 00:05:17,230 --> 00:05:20,130 This is my wife, Dr. Michaela Quinn. This is our boy, Brian. 73 00:05:21,650 --> 00:05:22,650 It's a pleasure. 74 00:05:23,310 --> 00:05:25,270 Well, that's quite a grip you've got there, Byron. 75 00:05:25,490 --> 00:05:26,490 Never played baseball? 76 00:05:26,990 --> 00:05:27,990 Call me Sully. 77 00:05:28,090 --> 00:05:29,590 And yes, a few years back. 78 00:05:29,870 --> 00:05:31,070 You're going to play against us? 79 00:05:31,530 --> 00:05:32,530 Sure, why not? 80 00:05:33,290 --> 00:05:36,410 Good. Wouldn't mind some real competition for a change. 81 00:05:37,330 --> 00:05:38,330 Here you go, son. 82 00:05:39,970 --> 00:05:42,330 Compliments of the American all -star baseball team. 83 00:05:42,590 --> 00:05:43,590 See? 84 00:05:43,670 --> 00:05:46,150 James, I hear the town will share all ticket receipts with you. 85 00:05:46,370 --> 00:05:47,570 50 -50. You heard right. 86 00:05:48,050 --> 00:05:49,610 We play strictly by the rules. 87 00:05:49,950 --> 00:05:52,190 The way I see it, we're ambassadors of the game. 88 00:05:52,570 --> 00:05:55,490 Traveling the land to display its virtues and sing its praise. 89 00:05:55,710 --> 00:05:58,430 I must admit that I'm somewhat uneducated about this game. 90 00:05:58,710 --> 00:05:59,710 Well, then. 91 00:06:01,530 --> 00:06:02,530 Have a rule book. 92 00:06:03,700 --> 00:06:05,200 Compliments of the American all -stars. 93 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,000 Thank you. 94 00:06:07,180 --> 00:06:08,180 Thank you. 95 00:06:13,020 --> 00:06:15,540 All right, you grip the bat as tight as you can. 96 00:06:16,260 --> 00:06:17,300 Keep your feet planted. 97 00:06:17,840 --> 00:06:20,120 And you got to watch so you don't step back when you're striking. 98 00:06:20,780 --> 00:06:21,780 All right? 99 00:06:22,060 --> 00:06:23,060 Matthew, throw me one. 100 00:06:40,330 --> 00:06:42,610 Very impressive. You never told me you played baseball. 101 00:06:42,850 --> 00:06:43,850 Just for fun. 102 00:06:44,370 --> 00:06:45,610 Used to play in the mining camps. 103 00:06:46,330 --> 00:06:50,510 This rule book is very interesting. I never realized it was such an orderly 104 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:51,510 courteous game. 105 00:06:51,590 --> 00:06:54,570 Not the way we played it. I'm starting to think this game's a good idea. 106 00:06:55,090 --> 00:06:58,830 Not just financially, but it could help bring us together. 107 00:06:59,430 --> 00:07:00,590 Revive the town's pride. 108 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:14,480 They're awful good. 109 00:07:14,840 --> 00:07:16,280 We got our work cut out for us. 110 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:20,000 All right, first thing tomorrow morning, we're holding tryouts. 111 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:21,440 Spread the word. 112 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:25,220 Looking good, looking good, looking good. You gonna try out? 113 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:30,860 Are you trying out tomorrow? 114 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:32,480 I think not. 115 00:07:33,180 --> 00:07:35,200 But the town is in desperate need of help. 116 00:07:35,980 --> 00:07:37,360 Is he beneath you, you see? 117 00:07:37,700 --> 00:07:38,700 Not at all. 118 00:07:38,940 --> 00:07:41,900 I used to play third base on my team at Harvard. Well, then why wouldn't you 119 00:07:41,900 --> 00:07:42,900 play now? 120 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:44,800 It's a matter of principle, really. 121 00:07:46,020 --> 00:07:47,740 I have an aversion to playing the fool. 122 00:07:54,720 --> 00:07:56,000 Colorado Killers. 123 00:07:56,740 --> 00:08:01,560 Oh, I get it. How about the Colorado Springers? Colorado Springers? What kind 124 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:05,380 stupid name is that? What about the Meadowlark? You can't name a ball team 125 00:08:05,380 --> 00:08:06,259 a bird. 126 00:08:06,260 --> 00:08:07,540 How about the Braves? 127 00:08:08,080 --> 00:08:11,340 No engine names either. The Angels. Sorry, Padre. 128 00:08:11,780 --> 00:08:13,080 How about the Rockies? 129 00:08:13,480 --> 00:08:14,480 No. 130 00:08:14,880 --> 00:08:17,360 Who says the team has to have a name anyway? 131 00:08:17,800 --> 00:08:19,960 We don't need a name. No, we don't need a name. 132 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:22,020 All right, 133 00:08:23,020 --> 00:08:24,020 fellas, stretch it out. 134 00:08:24,420 --> 00:08:25,420 Hey, you hear the crowd? 135 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:29,560 Come on, guys, loosen up. Keep it working. 136 00:08:31,420 --> 00:08:33,360 What a turnout. 137 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:34,840 Looks like fun. 138 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:38,640 All right, gentlemen. 139 00:08:39,539 --> 00:08:41,020 Gather around. I want to talk to you. 140 00:08:42,159 --> 00:08:42,999 All right. 141 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:44,000 Here's how we're going to do it. 142 00:08:44,760 --> 00:08:46,260 I'm team captain. Why you? 143 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:47,960 I'm the mayor's why. 144 00:08:48,220 --> 00:08:49,800 You made that sign for me. You'd know that. 145 00:08:50,640 --> 00:08:52,320 We're going to spread out on the field. 146 00:08:52,700 --> 00:08:54,640 Sully, I want you to play shortstop. 147 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,060 Matthew, you go to third. 148 00:08:56,900 --> 00:08:58,160 Horace, you're the behind. 149 00:08:58,360 --> 00:08:59,099 Behind what? 150 00:08:59,100 --> 00:09:00,900 The striker. I'm the striker's behind? 151 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:02,200 Ah, Horace! 152 00:09:02,330 --> 00:09:04,290 You're the catcher, the man behind home base. 153 00:09:04,570 --> 00:09:08,790 Oh. But I want to be the hurler. I'm sorry, Horace. I'm going to be the 154 00:09:08,850 --> 00:09:11,350 You're both wrong. I'm hurler. You're going to play first base. 155 00:09:11,590 --> 00:09:15,170 Excuse me. From what I've gathered reading the rule book, a tall man would 156 00:09:15,170 --> 00:09:17,610 more suited to playing the first base. 157 00:09:18,090 --> 00:09:19,410 Someone like the reverend? 158 00:09:20,050 --> 00:09:21,050 Or Hank. 159 00:09:21,090 --> 00:09:22,090 Hank ain't around. 160 00:09:22,290 --> 00:09:25,510 Well, then, let the reverend play first base. I want to be the hurler. You ain't 161 00:09:25,510 --> 00:09:29,010 hurling. Says who? Says me. I'm the captain. Well, it's my ball, so I'll be 162 00:09:29,010 --> 00:09:30,150 hurler if I want to be the hurler. 163 00:09:30,430 --> 00:09:32,990 And what position do I play? You can't play. 164 00:09:33,190 --> 00:09:34,890 Why not? I'm a member of this town. 165 00:09:35,250 --> 00:09:37,730 But you see, Dr. Mike, baseball's a man's game. 166 00:09:37,970 --> 00:09:40,990 Well, show me in that book where it says men only. Look, we're already letting 167 00:09:40,990 --> 00:09:44,190 Robert E. play. Ain't that enough? No. I think everyone in this town should be 168 00:09:44,190 --> 00:09:47,230 able to participate if they like. And that includes women and children. 169 00:09:47,450 --> 00:09:50,290 This ain't a picnic, Dr. Mike. We're supposed to be fielding the competitive 170 00:09:50,290 --> 00:09:52,590 team here. We're supposed to be having fun. 171 00:09:52,830 --> 00:09:56,030 Look, having fun is one thing, but looking ridiculous is another. And we 172 00:09:56,030 --> 00:09:57,030 gonna look ridiculous. 173 00:09:57,450 --> 00:09:58,590 No women and children. 174 00:09:58,870 --> 00:09:59,870 That's final. 175 00:10:00,010 --> 00:10:01,710 In that case, I ain't playing. 176 00:10:02,270 --> 00:10:03,270 Me neither. 177 00:10:03,650 --> 00:10:05,190 I don't need your charity either. 178 00:10:08,670 --> 00:10:09,670 All right. 179 00:10:09,830 --> 00:10:10,830 Take your position. 180 00:10:11,490 --> 00:10:14,850 If I can't be the hurler, I don't want to play neither. 181 00:10:15,310 --> 00:10:17,350 Playing behind don't seem like much fun. 182 00:10:28,590 --> 00:10:29,590 So much for town cried. 183 00:10:37,510 --> 00:10:42,850 Gentlemen, it pains me to see the citizens of this fair town at odds with 184 00:10:42,850 --> 00:10:48,150 another. It pains me to see neighbors and friends bickering, consumed by what 185 00:10:48,150 --> 00:10:50,970 appears to be a bad case of the I wants. 186 00:10:51,370 --> 00:10:56,210 But baseball, my friends, is not about that. It's not about what I want. It's 187 00:10:56,210 --> 00:10:57,510 about what the team wants. 188 00:10:58,090 --> 00:10:59,850 It's about helping other people. 189 00:11:00,150 --> 00:11:01,150 It's about fun. 190 00:11:02,570 --> 00:11:05,250 A lot of people are looking forward to a match. 191 00:11:06,210 --> 00:11:07,730 I don't want to let them down. 192 00:11:08,370 --> 00:11:09,370 Do you? 193 00:11:11,050 --> 00:11:13,850 Well, there is the money to consider. 194 00:11:14,410 --> 00:11:16,110 No play means no pay. 195 00:11:16,490 --> 00:11:17,490 Come on, then. 196 00:11:17,910 --> 00:11:19,550 Shake hands and play ball. 197 00:11:41,070 --> 00:11:42,070 Come on in, gentlemen. 198 00:11:42,610 --> 00:11:43,610 Come on. 199 00:11:47,450 --> 00:11:48,870 Sully changed his mind about playing? 200 00:11:49,270 --> 00:11:51,310 Had to go out to the reservation, he said. 201 00:11:51,850 --> 00:11:52,850 Who's up next? 202 00:11:52,930 --> 00:11:55,430 Me. You can't play, you're a girl. 203 00:11:55,850 --> 00:11:57,610 Then he should have no trouble striking me out. 204 00:12:13,260 --> 00:12:14,260 Home base, home base. 205 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:22,180 You're next, Jared. 206 00:12:23,740 --> 00:12:24,740 Come on, Jared. 207 00:12:25,660 --> 00:12:26,660 What do we got here? 208 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:29,240 Yeah. 209 00:12:29,780 --> 00:12:31,040 Come on, Jared. You can do it. 210 00:12:31,380 --> 00:12:33,300 You can do it, Jared. 211 00:12:36,940 --> 00:12:38,180 Strike one. You're dead. 212 00:12:40,180 --> 00:12:42,780 Forget about making a team, Jared. 213 00:12:43,070 --> 00:12:44,550 Even Colleen's better than you. 214 00:12:46,270 --> 00:12:51,170 All right. 215 00:12:51,570 --> 00:12:54,010 Let's have a good practice. And remember, teamwork. 216 00:13:46,350 --> 00:13:47,049 I'm quitting. 217 00:13:47,050 --> 00:13:49,310 Oh, are you sure, love? I'm sure. 218 00:13:49,810 --> 00:13:53,110 Let the young ones kill each other. Who are we going to get to take your place? 219 00:13:53,350 --> 00:13:56,030 Well, there are plenty of other people, Jake. Besides women and children. 220 00:13:57,390 --> 00:13:58,590 What about Preston? 221 00:14:02,190 --> 00:14:03,190 What do you think? 222 00:14:04,690 --> 00:14:05,750 You want to play with it? 223 00:14:10,210 --> 00:14:11,950 I'd be interested only under one condition. 224 00:14:12,620 --> 00:14:15,820 that this team stops squandering what limited potential it already has. 225 00:14:16,380 --> 00:14:20,640 You see, gentlemen, I know of only one way of playing, a way which brought my 226 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:22,260 university team great success. 227 00:14:22,560 --> 00:14:24,260 Yeah? What way is that? 228 00:14:25,820 --> 00:14:26,820 My way. 229 00:14:27,520 --> 00:14:32,340 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. 230 00:14:32,700 --> 00:14:33,700 Robert E! 231 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:35,960 Sprint! 232 00:14:37,100 --> 00:14:38,100 Hey! 233 00:14:39,080 --> 00:14:40,900 Sprint! Hey, hey, hey! 234 00:14:42,700 --> 00:14:43,700 A hard one. 235 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:45,960 200, 236 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:52,320 201, 202, 203, 204, 205. 237 00:14:52,580 --> 00:14:53,580 Horace! 238 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:54,980 Run, man! 239 00:14:56,700 --> 00:14:58,920 Robert E., show me what you've got. 240 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:02,800 Not a lot. Okay, Bucky. 241 00:15:28,249 --> 00:15:34,670 A cheery day, a cheery 242 00:15:34,670 --> 00:15:41,530 sun -kissed day, greeted the swelling crowd for the big match between 243 00:15:41,530 --> 00:15:42,870 the American... 244 00:15:43,210 --> 00:15:45,570 All -stars in the Colorado Springs. 245 00:15:46,290 --> 00:15:51,590 All right. All right, all -stars, that's our practice. To the sidelines. 246 00:15:55,550 --> 00:15:56,550 Captains. 247 00:16:00,230 --> 00:16:02,170 Gentlemen, New York rules. 248 00:16:02,390 --> 00:16:04,350 Nine innings of play. Agreed? Mm -hmm. 249 00:16:06,330 --> 00:16:07,330 Wet or dry? 250 00:16:08,430 --> 00:16:10,130 Dry. Dry it is. 251 00:16:10,610 --> 00:16:11,610 We'll strike first. 252 00:16:12,599 --> 00:16:14,740 Wait, we're going to need an umpire. That would be me. 253 00:16:15,220 --> 00:16:17,320 Can you ensure complete impartiality? 254 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:19,860 Well, I ain't rooting for anybody, if that's what you mean. 255 00:16:20,420 --> 00:16:21,420 He'll do. 256 00:16:21,580 --> 00:16:22,580 Let's play ball! 257 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:08,400 It's not good. 258 00:17:09,579 --> 00:17:12,740 The Colorado team is up to bat in the third inning. 259 00:17:13,180 --> 00:17:15,760 Robert E. got a hit and is now on third base. 260 00:17:16,180 --> 00:17:20,280 Running there as the Reverend smacked the ball sharply and ran to second. 261 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:22,960 Mr. Lodge is next to bat. 262 00:18:06,730 --> 00:18:10,770 The All -Stars have come to bat in the sixth inning with a score standing at 263 00:18:10,770 --> 00:18:14,270 seven runs to four in favor of Mr. James' team. 264 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:19,130 In fact, Mr. James is indeed coming to bat next and will surely try to hit his 265 00:18:19,130 --> 00:18:22,950 players to home who are on third base and second base as well. 266 00:18:24,310 --> 00:18:25,970 You should let him have a base on ball. 267 00:18:26,330 --> 00:18:29,630 What? First base is open. Otis is their best driver. 268 00:18:29,870 --> 00:18:33,450 Now, if I were Preston, I'd intentionally throw him bad pitches and 269 00:18:33,450 --> 00:18:34,450 first base on balls. 270 00:18:34,970 --> 00:18:37,470 Well, then you'd have forced play at every base. 271 00:19:12,040 --> 00:19:14,400 Robert E. is coming up to bat in eighth inning. 272 00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:19,760 Colorado has a man on third base and another on second and has finally taken 273 00:19:19,760 --> 00:19:20,860 lead by one run. 274 00:19:49,320 --> 00:19:50,320 How many fingers? 275 00:19:52,980 --> 00:19:53,980 Chocolate. 276 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:56,000 I think he's finished for the day. 277 00:19:56,420 --> 00:19:57,520 Help him over to the bench. 278 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:27,420 come to the last inning. Old James is up to bat. The bases are loaded, and it is 279 00:20:27,420 --> 00:20:29,400 time for all -star hitting. 280 00:21:20,940 --> 00:21:23,700 Well, you folks sure gave us a scare. We all had a wonderful time. 281 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,000 As did we. 282 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:29,300 And now, about the receipts. Oh, it was a grand success. 283 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:31,280 Just over $300. 284 00:21:32,020 --> 00:21:35,340 Why, that's 150 apiece. I told you we'd make money. 285 00:21:35,720 --> 00:21:37,120 Now, hold on there a minute, folks. 286 00:21:37,440 --> 00:21:41,280 According to the terms of the contract, the entire $300 is ours. 287 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:46,080 What? You said you'd share the receipt 50 -50. That's right, with a minimum 288 00:21:46,080 --> 00:21:47,340 of at least $400. 289 00:21:47,860 --> 00:21:50,660 Well, you never mentioned anything about a minimum. It's right there in our ad. 290 00:21:51,060 --> 00:21:52,060 Look for yourself. 291 00:21:53,500 --> 00:21:54,620 At the bottom there. 292 00:21:55,400 --> 00:21:57,120 Why, you can barely see it. 293 00:21:57,360 --> 00:21:59,460 You need a magnifying glass to read that print. 294 00:21:59,740 --> 00:22:01,580 But the point is, it's there. 295 00:22:02,300 --> 00:22:04,460 I don't believe it. You deceived us. 296 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:07,740 Excuse me, Dr. Quinn, but I wouldn't go getting all high and mighty. 297 00:22:08,220 --> 00:22:11,160 We were led to believe Colorado Springs was a booming city. 298 00:22:11,530 --> 00:22:13,730 promising a gate rivaling that of Denver's. 299 00:22:14,030 --> 00:22:15,630 We didn't mislead anybody. 300 00:22:15,910 --> 00:22:17,230 The deal's right there in print. 301 00:22:18,290 --> 00:22:19,670 So we'll take what's owed us. 302 00:22:24,590 --> 00:22:27,810 As I said, we play strictly by the rules. 303 00:22:50,190 --> 00:22:51,730 They cheated us out of our money. 304 00:22:52,030 --> 00:22:54,070 I thought they were honest. I believed in them. 305 00:22:54,290 --> 00:22:55,290 We all did. 306 00:22:55,750 --> 00:22:58,170 Well, there doesn't seem to be signs of compression. 307 00:22:58,510 --> 00:22:59,710 All you need to do now is react. 308 00:23:00,150 --> 00:23:01,230 Sure thing, Dr. Mike. 309 00:23:02,030 --> 00:23:03,030 Just one question. 310 00:23:03,730 --> 00:23:04,850 Who won the game? 311 00:23:06,610 --> 00:23:07,610 They did. 312 00:23:07,730 --> 00:23:10,530 We almost beat them, too, if Otis hadn't hit a home run. 313 00:23:10,950 --> 00:23:12,630 Well, then they'd turn to strike anyway. 314 00:23:13,450 --> 00:23:14,450 What? 315 00:23:14,550 --> 00:23:15,690 He batted out a turn. 316 00:23:16,750 --> 00:23:19,210 Wasn't supposed to follow the first baseman. He's right. 317 00:23:19,860 --> 00:23:21,680 Otis always came up after the short stuff. 318 00:23:21,880 --> 00:23:22,940 He batted out a turn. 319 00:23:25,200 --> 00:23:28,480 Dorothy, how soon could you print up a special edition of the Gazette? 320 00:23:29,280 --> 00:23:31,740 Well, I could print up a few copies by morning. 321 00:23:32,420 --> 00:23:33,440 Why? What are you going to do? 322 00:23:33,840 --> 00:23:34,980 I'm going to get our money back. 323 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:37,960 Mr. James? 324 00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:42,580 I don't have time for any more arguing, Dr. Quinn. We've got a train to catch. 325 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:45,820 I thought you'd like a copy of today's Gazette to read on the train. 326 00:23:49,860 --> 00:23:53,740 You batted out of order in the final innings, Mr. James, and according to 327 00:23:53,740 --> 00:23:58,680 4, Section 2 and 3, after each player has had one time at bat, the striking 328 00:23:58,680 --> 00:24:01,240 order thus established shall not be changed during the game. 329 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:05,600 Any batsman failing to take his position at the bat in his order of striking 330 00:24:05,600 --> 00:24:06,860 shall be declared out. 331 00:24:07,560 --> 00:24:11,160 And since there were two outs already, that makes three outs. Which means we 332 00:24:11,160 --> 00:24:11,879 the game. 333 00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:13,120 I didn't bat out of order. 334 00:24:13,520 --> 00:24:15,240 Several people in the crowd say you did. 335 00:24:15,600 --> 00:24:17,020 You cheated, Mr. James. 336 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:21,380 And we're going to make sure that every town in this country knows it. After 337 00:24:21,380 --> 00:24:24,580 all, no one's going to want to challenge a team that doesn't play strictly by 338 00:24:24,580 --> 00:24:25,579 the rules. 339 00:24:25,580 --> 00:24:27,220 It's my word against yours, ladies. 340 00:24:27,840 --> 00:24:29,260 And I say we didn't cheat. 341 00:24:30,560 --> 00:24:32,040 But I'll tell you what I'll do. 342 00:24:32,640 --> 00:24:35,780 I'm willing to play another game to settle this once and for all. 343 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:40,180 Whoever wins gets all the money, including whatever gate there is for the 344 00:24:40,180 --> 00:24:41,180 game. 345 00:24:41,420 --> 00:24:42,420 That's my offer. 346 00:24:42,820 --> 00:24:43,860 Take it or leave it. 347 00:24:47,350 --> 00:24:48,350 You have yourself a match. 348 00:24:51,710 --> 00:24:53,850 They were just toying with us, Dr. Mike. 349 00:24:54,050 --> 00:24:56,010 If we play them again, they're going to kill us. I'm afraid he's right. 350 00:24:56,370 --> 00:24:57,470 Those men are professionals. 351 00:24:57,930 --> 00:25:00,850 If they gave their full effort, I'm afraid to even venture against as to 352 00:25:00,850 --> 00:25:01,809 the score would be. 353 00:25:01,810 --> 00:25:04,670 Well, they may have the talent, gentlemen, but we got the heart. 354 00:25:05,110 --> 00:25:06,110 Dorothy's right. 355 00:25:06,410 --> 00:25:08,730 For them, it's just another game, a mere business transaction. 356 00:25:08,950 --> 00:25:10,570 But for us, it means so much more. 357 00:25:11,590 --> 00:25:15,970 It's about saving the town's pride. It's about working together as a team. 358 00:25:16,380 --> 00:25:20,420 You're starting to sound like Otis. Look, from what I've seen, all this team 359 00:25:20,420 --> 00:25:25,880 needs is some basic fundamental adjustments. Well, Michaela, since you 360 00:25:25,880 --> 00:25:30,080 yourself as such an expert on the game, why don't you be the team's captain? 361 00:25:30,300 --> 00:25:31,300 I will. 362 00:25:31,500 --> 00:25:32,900 Can I count on your participation? 363 00:25:33,380 --> 00:25:34,820 No, I think I have a wedding. 364 00:25:35,500 --> 00:25:36,900 No, I'm busy back there. 365 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:41,440 Fine. Well, if none of you will play, I'll just have to find some 366 00:25:41,880 --> 00:25:42,880 Replacements? 367 00:25:43,050 --> 00:25:45,650 Ah, nobody's going to want to come out to see replacement players. 368 00:25:45,990 --> 00:25:47,010 We'll see about that. 369 00:25:47,710 --> 00:25:51,230 This time we'll field a team, gentlemen, with or without you. 370 00:25:57,990 --> 00:26:00,590 Supper should be ready in about a half an hour. All right, thank you. 371 00:26:02,530 --> 00:26:03,530 Colleen? 372 00:26:04,370 --> 00:26:05,830 You're welcome to play on the team if you like. 373 00:26:06,870 --> 00:26:08,250 We could really use your help. 374 00:26:09,470 --> 00:26:10,470 I don't think so. 375 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:12,340 But I thought you enjoyed playing baseball. 376 00:26:13,420 --> 00:26:14,420 It's all right. 377 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:18,560 Your decision wouldn't have anything to do with Jared, would it? 378 00:26:22,700 --> 00:26:26,300 He's just having trouble playing the game. 379 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:28,500 Makes him feel bad. 380 00:26:29,580 --> 00:26:31,340 Especially when a girl is better than him. 381 00:26:33,600 --> 00:26:35,200 I just don't want him to be mad at me. 382 00:26:37,660 --> 00:26:38,660 Colleen. 383 00:26:38,920 --> 00:26:41,820 The way to make a boy feel better is not by making yourself feel worse. 384 00:26:43,820 --> 00:26:46,260 You should always do your best, especially in something that you love. 385 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:48,320 But what if he doesn't like it? 386 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:52,820 Well, then he's not the kind of person you should be worrying about in the 387 00:26:52,820 --> 00:26:53,820 place. 388 00:26:55,860 --> 00:26:57,020 I better check on something. 389 00:27:02,980 --> 00:27:03,980 All right. 390 00:27:04,340 --> 00:27:05,820 We have our work cut out for us. 391 00:27:06,540 --> 00:27:10,800 It's not going to be easy, but if we work together as a team, I know that 392 00:27:10,800 --> 00:27:14,160 is a mountain we can climb. So go on out there and give it your best shot. 393 00:27:20,760 --> 00:27:23,080 That's quite a bunch you've got there, Dr. Quinn. 394 00:27:23,580 --> 00:27:24,760 Top -notch talent. 395 00:27:25,680 --> 00:27:28,700 All right, we'll start by practicing our fielding techniques. 396 00:27:35,660 --> 00:27:37,820 A commanding swing, Dr. Quinn. 397 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:48,100 Thunder Asian. 398 00:27:48,340 --> 00:27:50,540 I've never seen such formidable opponents. 399 00:27:55,080 --> 00:27:56,080 Dr. 400 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:00,920 Mike, do you mind if I play? 401 00:28:02,220 --> 00:28:03,220 All right, Reverend. 402 00:28:06,700 --> 00:28:07,700 Second base. 403 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:09,220 I want to play, too. The field. 404 00:28:11,620 --> 00:28:13,040 Where did you say you wanted me to play? 405 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:15,840 Shortstop. 406 00:28:20,300 --> 00:28:21,380 Oh, thank God. 407 00:28:21,820 --> 00:28:24,000 I thought for a moment I was actually going to have to play. 408 00:28:36,620 --> 00:28:39,480 Keep it up. You'll be ready for the Muffin League in no time. 409 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:43,920 I'll play, too. 410 00:28:44,440 --> 00:28:45,740 Bet. So will I. 411 00:28:46,380 --> 00:28:47,440 What took you so long? 412 00:28:48,360 --> 00:28:49,360 To make my bet. 413 00:29:10,160 --> 00:29:11,920 I think I'll bat Jake fifth after Robert E. 414 00:29:13,020 --> 00:29:15,380 Or maybe he should lead off. He's been making good contact lately. 415 00:29:16,060 --> 00:29:17,060 What do you think? 416 00:29:17,940 --> 00:29:18,940 Mm -hmm. 417 00:29:19,160 --> 00:29:23,060 Of course, I'll hit Matthew first and move Reverend to fourth. 418 00:29:24,440 --> 00:29:27,240 Then where does that leave Horace? He's been struggling at the plate. 419 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:29,120 He's afraid of striking out. 420 00:29:31,100 --> 00:29:32,280 He's not the only one. 421 00:30:03,850 --> 00:30:08,630 These last few days, you've really come together, not just as a team, but as a 422 00:30:08,630 --> 00:30:09,630 town, as friends. 423 00:30:10,230 --> 00:30:14,550 And whatever happens today, I want to make sure that we hang on to that 424 00:30:14,550 --> 00:30:15,850 that's what matters most. 425 00:30:16,330 --> 00:30:20,990 So let's go out there and play our best, and most of all, let's have fun. 426 00:30:21,670 --> 00:30:24,890 Let's hear it for the Colorado Springers. The Colorado Springers. 427 00:30:32,480 --> 00:30:36,540 Since you folks are starting to play like a baseball team, I figure maybe you 428 00:30:36,540 --> 00:30:37,540 ought to look like one. 429 00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:39,160 Come here, Jake. 430 00:30:39,900 --> 00:30:42,200 Try this on. Let's see if it looks all right. 431 00:30:43,660 --> 00:30:44,660 There, 432 00:30:48,480 --> 00:30:49,960 tell me there's one that should fit you. 433 00:30:50,460 --> 00:30:52,180 Dr. Mike, it should be your size. 434 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:53,560 Yeah, 435 00:30:53,740 --> 00:30:55,440 a big one for Robert E. there. 436 00:30:55,780 --> 00:30:56,780 Play good night. 437 00:30:57,160 --> 00:30:58,160 There you are. 438 00:31:39,500 --> 00:31:43,160 Take them a team. Well, we'll soon find out, won't we? Same rules as last time? 439 00:31:43,340 --> 00:31:46,840 I'd like to introduce one more ground rule. It's just been adopted in New 440 00:31:47,100 --> 00:31:49,580 You have the option to pitch the ball overhand. 441 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:53,340 Anything between the shoulders and the knees and over home plate is an 442 00:31:53,340 --> 00:31:54,340 strike. 443 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:55,480 Agreed? 444 00:31:56,440 --> 00:31:58,740 Fine. Shall we toss for first at bats? 445 00:31:59,000 --> 00:32:01,980 Well, that won't be necessary, Mr. James. We're the home team, and 446 00:32:01,980 --> 00:32:03,580 the rules, you bat first. 447 00:32:55,720 --> 00:32:57,200 even lightning would envy. 448 00:32:57,620 --> 00:33:00,440 Strike one for the Colorado Springs. 449 00:33:09,840 --> 00:33:16,800 The game is in the third inning with Robert E. on second, the 450 00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:20,680 Reverend up to bat, and the All -Stars leading by the score of two to one. 451 00:33:47,560 --> 00:33:52,140 with one man already called out, the All -Stars have a runner on first base and 452 00:33:52,140 --> 00:33:54,360 the left field player is next up to bat. 453 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:01,960 Out at both bases! 454 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:07,860 What are you doing hitting into a double play? 455 00:34:08,880 --> 00:34:10,940 You do that again and I'm fining you. 456 00:34:13,340 --> 00:34:16,280 The Springers have scored yet another run in the fifth. 457 00:34:16,639 --> 00:34:20,600 The score now standing at 4 -3 in favor of the Colorado Springers. 458 00:34:21,179 --> 00:34:24,739 Otis is now coming to the plate with two men still on basis. 459 00:35:23,020 --> 00:35:24,680 You wanted a real match? 460 00:35:25,140 --> 00:35:26,140 You got one. 461 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:35,240 Now he's up next. 462 00:35:36,020 --> 00:35:37,980 His arm's badly sprained. He can't play anymore. 463 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:40,580 He's gonna get to take his place. 464 00:35:47,150 --> 00:35:48,150 We need you, Colleen. 465 00:35:48,390 --> 00:35:49,630 Will you fill in for Matthew? 466 00:35:53,150 --> 00:35:54,150 Sure. 467 00:35:58,610 --> 00:36:02,990 We're going to substitute our next striker for an injured player by the 468 00:36:02,990 --> 00:36:04,710 provisions of Rule 9, Section 6. 469 00:36:05,770 --> 00:36:09,470 Colleen Cooper will play in place of Matthew Cooper. Just try to make 470 00:36:09,610 --> 00:36:10,610 Colleen. 471 00:36:20,300 --> 00:36:21,300 Come on, Colleen. 472 00:36:23,520 --> 00:36:24,540 Come on, Colleen. 473 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:32,440 Come on, Colleen. 474 00:36:37,820 --> 00:36:44,800 It's four to four in the 475 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:45,800 eighth. 476 00:36:45,940 --> 00:36:47,280 The bases are loaded. 477 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:49,700 Otis James is coming to the plate. 478 00:37:28,220 --> 00:37:30,720 Is that our last chance? We need four runs to win. 479 00:37:31,500 --> 00:37:34,720 Well, I'm up first, but I don't think I can run. My foot is killing me. 480 00:37:35,040 --> 00:37:36,820 Try to get to base. We'll find someone to run for you. 481 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:38,660 Oh, Miss, the next two batters are injured, too. 482 00:37:40,480 --> 00:37:41,480 We'll figure out something. 483 00:38:13,160 --> 00:38:15,980 make some additional substitutions for injured players, if I may. 484 00:38:17,080 --> 00:38:18,080 Fine with me. 485 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,960 First off, I'll be the next striker. 486 00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:26,380 Following me will be Brian Cooper. 487 00:38:27,680 --> 00:38:31,500 And pinch running for Mr. Slicker will be crowd dancing. 488 00:38:36,220 --> 00:38:37,220 An engine? 489 00:38:37,660 --> 00:38:38,960 He's a member of our town. 490 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,040 Isn't that right, Mayor Slicker? 491 00:38:42,140 --> 00:38:43,140 Yeah. 492 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:54,980 right with us this will help you i will do it remember we want to rattle this 493 00:38:54,980 --> 00:38:58,460 cage so he lifts his leg up to throw the ball that's when you make a move just 494 00:38:58,460 --> 00:39:01,120 like i told you i will uh rattle his cage 495 00:39:35,950 --> 00:39:36,950 Fair and square. 496 00:41:08,970 --> 00:41:11,510 Between the shoulders and the knees, Mr. James, that's what you said. 497 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:17,240 Let me see that.