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amead17 · 09-24-2025, 10:44 AM

HIGHLANDERS DEALT EARLY BLOW — GARVIN LOST FOR SEASON

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
April 23, 1904

Ace hurler felled by arm trouble in Washington contest; McGraw vows club will fight on

The New York Highlanders, already struggling to find their stride in this young season, suffered a grievous setback yesterday in the Capital. In a hard-fought 6–5 defeat to the Washington Senators, pitcher Ned Garvin left the contest in the second inning after injuring his throwing arm, an affliction now confirmed to end his campaign.

Garvin, who entered the season as a key figure in Manager John McGraw’s rotation, delivered only an inning of work before disaster struck. As he delivered a fast ball, he grimaced, dropped his arm, and called for attention. The club’s medics hurried to his aid, but it was plain to all in attendance that the veteran’s day—and as it now seems, his season—was over.

The Highlanders later disclosed that Garvin had sustained a partial tearing of the elbow ligament, a condition which leaves him unable to pitch again this year. His brief 1904 mark closes at 0–1 with a 6.10 earned run average from two starts.

Speaking in hushed tones after the match, a disconsolate Garvin said:
“It’s a cruel turn, I’ll not deny it. I felt the snap and knew it was finished. All a man can do is rest and pray his arm mends. I wanted to prove my worth to this club, but now I must wait.”

Manager McGraw, ever defiant, tried to rally his men in the face of the loss.
“It’s a hard blow, sure enough,” McGraw declared. “Garvin was to be a cornerstone of our pitching, but we cannot dwell upon misfortune. The Highlanders will fight with the men we have, and we’ll not fold our tents in April.”

The Highlanders now sit at 2–6, their early season woes compounded by the absence of their newly-acquired right-hander. The road ahead looks steep, yet McGraw insists the spirit of his club will not be broken.

09-24-2025, 10:44 AM	#133
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Ned Garvin injury HIGHLANDERS DEALT EARLY BLOW — GARVIN LOST FOR SEASON By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times April 23, 1904 Ace hurler felled by arm trouble in Washington contest; McGraw vows club will fight on The New York Highlanders, already struggling to find their stride in this young season, suffered a grievous setback yesterday in the Capital. In a hard-fought 6–5 defeat to the Washington Senators, pitcher Ned Garvin left the contest in the second inning after injuring his throwing arm, an affliction now confirmed to end his campaign. Garvin, who entered the season as a key figure in Manager John McGraw’s rotation, delivered only an inning of work before disaster struck. As he delivered a fast ball, he grimaced, dropped his arm, and called for attention. The club’s medics hurried to his aid, but it was plain to all in attendance that the veteran’s day—and as it now seems, his season—was over. The Highlanders later disclosed that Garvin had sustained a partial tearing of the elbow ligament, a condition which leaves him unable to pitch again this year. His brief 1904 mark closes at 0–1 with a 6.10 earned run average from two starts. Speaking in hushed tones after the match, a disconsolate Garvin said: “It’s a cruel turn, I’ll not deny it. I felt the snap and knew it was finished. All a man can do is rest and pray his arm mends. I wanted to prove my worth to this club, but now I must wait.” Manager McGraw, ever defiant, tried to rally his men in the face of the loss. “It’s a hard blow, sure enough,” McGraw declared. “Garvin was to be a cornerstone of our pitching, but we cannot dwell upon misfortune. The Highlanders will fight with the men we have, and we’ll not fold our tents in April.” The Highlanders now sit at 2–6, their early season woes compounded by the absence of their newly-acquired right-hander. The road ahead looks steep, yet McGraw insists the spirit of his club will not be broken.