John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Ernest Lawrene Thayer 1863- ? John Bartlett
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| There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stept into his place, There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile on Casey’s face, And when responding to the cheers he lightly doft his hat, No stranger in the crowd could doubt, ’t was Casey at the bat. |
| Casey at the Bat. |
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| “Strike one” the Umpire said. From the bleachers black with people there rose a sullen roar, Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore, “Kill him! Kill the Umpire!” shouted some one from the stand— And it ’s likely they ’d have done it had not Casey raised his hand. |
| Casey at the Bat. |
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| Oh! somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light, And somewhere men are laughing and somewhere children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has “struck out.” |
| Casey at the Bat. |