The High School Pitcher; or, Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond

At Gridley High, a brand‑new principal steps into the assembly hall, demanding fifteen‑cent contributions for holiday sheet music. The students, especially the popular sophomore leader Dick Prescott and his tight‑knit crew, exchange mischievous glances, sensing another of Dan Dalzell’s schemes. The atmosphere crackles with the clash between the stern administrator and a generation of boys who have already made a name for themselves by defending their football team.

Dick and his friends—Tom, Dan, Harry, Gregory, and Dave—are the unofficial heartbeat of the school, always ready to turn a simple assignment into a bold adventure. As the bell rings and classes resume, their camaraderie and quick‑witted plans hint at a season of contests, fund‑raising capers, and spirited resistance to authority. Listeners will be drawn into the lively world of teenage loyalty, school spirit, and the humor that fuels their every play.