inexperienced lady-friends to a game, a special set of rules has been drawn up. These include the compulsory purchase of tickets in what is called the "Explaining Section," a block of seats set aside by the management for the purpose. The view of the diamond from this section is not very good, but it doesn't matter, as the men wouldn't see anything

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      of the game anyway and the women can see just enough to give them material for questions and to whet their curiosity. As everyone around you is answering questions and trying to explain score-keeping, there is not the embarrassment which is usually attendant on being overheard by unattached fans in the vicinity. There is also not the distracting sound of breaking pencils and modified cursing to interfere with unattached fans' enjoyment of the game.

      Absolutely no gentlemen with uninformed ladies will be admitted to the main stand. In order to enforce this regulation, a short examination on the rudiments of the game will take place at the gate, in which ladies will be expected to answer briefly the following questions: (Women examiners will be in attendance.)

      1. What game is it that is being played on this field?

      2. How many games have you seen before?

      3. What is (a) a pitcher; (b) a base; (c) a bat?

      4. What color uniform does the home-team wear?

      5. What is the name of the home-team?

      6. In the following sentence, cross out the incorrect statements, leaving the correct one: The catcher stands (1) directly behind the pitcher in the pitcher's box; (2) at the gate taking tickets; (3)

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      behind the batter; (4) at the bottom of the main aisle, selling ginger-ale.

      7. What again is the name of the game you expect to see played?

      8. Do you cry easily?

      9. Is there anything else you would rather be doing this afternoon?

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