The Counterfeit Tackle (8 page)

“Nice game, Corky!” he cried. “I knew you guys would beat the Cougars! I’m glad you did! Boy, were they getting cocky!”

“No one’s too good for us Otters,” said Buzz.

“Right! See you later, Corky!”

Pete broke away from Buzz and Buzz thought:
Someday I’ll have to tell him, too. And Dougie. Can’t let them live their whole lives not knowing the truth
.

He headed for the bleachers, where he spotted Mom, Dad, Joan, and Corky waiting for him, broad grins on their faces.

Later that afternoon there was a knock on the door. Buzz answered it. There stood Goose Marsh, Frosty Homan, and Tony Krebbs.

“Hi, Buzz!” said Goose, smiling. “Nice game!”

Buzz grinned. “Thanks. Come on in.”

They stepped inside.

“We’re going over to the Tower,” said Goose. “Do you and Corky want to come along? It
was
you who climbed the Tower with us last week, wasn’t it, Buzz?”

“Right!” Buzz laughed. So did Goose and the others.

“Boy! You sure had us fooled then!” said Goose. “What are you two guys going to do next?”

“I’ll tell you what we’re
not
going to do,” replied Buzz. “And that is switch ourselves again! Right, Corky?”

“Right, Buzz!”

The boys got their coats and caps, said, “See you later!” to Mom, Dad, and Joan, and followed Goose, Frosty, and Tony out
the door.

Baseball

Baseball Pals

Catcher with a Glass Arm

The Diamond Champs

The Fox Steals Home

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers

Look Who’s Playing First Base

Miracle at the Plate

No Arm in Left Field

Shortstop from Tokyo

The Year Mom Won the Pennant

Basketball

Johnny Long Legs

Long Shot for Paul