P stands for PITCHER, a smart boy you see. Q stands for QUICK, which this pitcher must be. R stands for RUNNER, who runs to each base. S stands for SHORT-STOP, the ball he must chase. T stands for THIRD-BASE, looked after by James. U stands for UMPIRE, who judges these games. V stands for VICTOR, the best of the nine. W stands for WILLIAM, who tells us the time. X stands for SCORE-MARK, which errors point out. Y stands for YOUTH, who's been injured no doubt. Z stands for ZENO, this boy rather tall, Who thinks there's no fun like a game of Base-Ball. * * * * * [Illustration]