One Run Elmer

Two ruthless businessmen establish a competing gas station directly across the desert highway from Elmer's. The new rival launches a price-war to draw customers away from the old station.

The stations repeatedly slash gas prices as a tactic to win customers. Elmer initially seems to gain the upper hand, but customers misread the promos and end up favoring the rival's station.

A beautiful girl arrives at Elmer's station, and as he tries to brush desert sand off her car, he accidentally coats her with more sand. The moment sets a humorous, awkward tone for their encounter.

While Elmer tends to the girl, the rival pumps gas into her car and flirts with her. He tells her he runs a baseball team nearby and invites her to watch him play.

Elmer's jealousy boils over and he challenges the rival to an impromptu baseball practice. The rival quickly shows he's outclassed, leaving Elmer frustrated.

The two businessmen agree to assemble their own teams and face off in a desert showdown the next day. The stakes feel personal as competition heats up.

The beautiful girl arrives and declares she will go on a date with whichever team wins. The promise adds romance to the rivalry and raises the tension before the game.

During the match, both sides cheat to gain advantage. The rival ties the home base to his ankle to drag it closer, while Elmer unveils a bat twice its regular size to increase his power.

In a climactic turn, Elmer steals a bullet from a nearby policeman's holster and hides it inside his bat. When the pitcher releases the ball, Elmer hits it with the explosive bat and the ball sails off into the desert.

Elmer's home run seals the victory and the crowd erupts in dusty celebration. He embraces the girl, sharing a moment of triumph and romance.

The rival sneaks up and kisses the girl, attempting to steal her affection. She slaps him in response, and Elmer awkwardly steps into the slap's path, stunned by the turn of events.

Shocked, Elmer bolts across the sand as the girl chases after him. The scene ends with a humorous, open-ended chase through the desert.