7120
For there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.
7120
For there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.
7121, prime
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
[Thanks for the explanations!]
7122
And Blake, the much despisèd, tore the cover off the ball;
[We’ll make you a baseball fan yet. Just remember to cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays.]
7123 = 17 x 419
And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred,
[That would be remarcable. But as I am considering giving up football/soccer…]
7124
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
[I had a whole rant about everything prepared, but then decided to delete. I was sounding too much like Dick Smyth. One of the most caustic editorialists/sportswriters in Toronto media back in the day. Better to play this game nicely and politely. Let’s continue.]
7125 = 2 x 53 x 19
Then from five thousand throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
[Oooooh… a nice sports rant deleted. What a pity!]
7126
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
7127
It pounded on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
7128 = 23 x 34 x 11
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
7129 - Prime!
There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place;
7130 = 2 x 5 x 23 x 31
There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile lit Casey’s face.
7131
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
7231 = 22 x 1786
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
7232
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
7233 = 3 x 2411
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;
7234
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
7235 = 5 x 1447
Defiance flashed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip.
7236
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
7237, prime!
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
7238
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped—