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amead17 · 09-25-2025, 10:38 AM

DUMMY HOY REACHES 1,500 RUNS IN WHITE SOX VICTORY

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
May 9, 1904

Chicago veteran marks milestone as club tops Browns, 7–3

Chicago’s faithful had reason to cheer on Monday, as the White Sox not only dispatched the St. Louis Browns by a count of 7 to 3, but saw one of their most beloved veterans carve his name deeper into baseball’s record books.

William “Dummy” Hoy, now in his seventeenth season since first breaking into the big leagues in 1888, tallied the 1,500th run of his career, a feat few men in our game’s history have matched. The milestone came in the fourth inning, when Hoy doubled to left, driving in Chicago’s first tally. Moments later, he crossed the plate himself on a balk during Frank Isbell’s at-bat, giving the White Sox a 2–1 lead they would not surrender.

For the day, Hoy finished 1 for 4 with a run scored and one driven in. He is batting .250 thus far in 1904, steady if unspectacular numbers, but his career mark of .285 remains a testament to years of consistency. Since joining the White Sox in 1901, Hoy has been a fixture both in the outfield and at the top of the order.

After the contest, Hoy was as humble as ever regarding the achievement.

“I’ve never chased numbers,” Hoy told the Sporting Times through his interpreter. “I just try to help my club win ball games. To cross the plate 1,500 times means I have had good teammates to bring me home, and I am thankful for every one of them.”

White Sox manager Clark Griffith was quick to praise his veteran.

“Hoy’s been the sparkplug of this club since the day he arrived,” Griffith said. “He still runs the bases with his head up, still plays a fine outfield, and today’s milestone is no surprise to anyone who’s watched him play. We’ll need him if we’re to keep pace this summer.”

The White Sox, now standing at 12–11, hope Monday’s victory and Hoy’s moment of glory will provide momentum as they look to climb the American League ladder in the weeks ahead.

09-25-2025, 10:38 AM	#135
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Hoy at 1500 runs DUMMY HOY REACHES 1,500 RUNS IN WHITE SOX VICTORY By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times May 9, 1904 Chicago veteran marks milestone as club tops Browns, 7–3 Chicago’s faithful had reason to cheer on Monday, as the White Sox not only dispatched the St. Louis Browns by a count of 7 to 3, but saw one of their most beloved veterans carve his name deeper into baseball’s record books. William “Dummy” Hoy, now in his seventeenth season since first breaking into the big leagues in 1888, tallied the 1,500th run of his career, a feat few men in our game’s history have matched. The milestone came in the fourth inning, when Hoy doubled to left, driving in Chicago’s first tally. Moments later, he crossed the plate himself on a balk during Frank Isbell’s at-bat, giving the White Sox a 2–1 lead they would not surrender. For the day, Hoy finished 1 for 4 with a run scored and one driven in. He is batting .250 thus far in 1904, steady if unspectacular numbers, but his career mark of .285 remains a testament to years of consistency. Since joining the White Sox in 1901, Hoy has been a fixture both in the outfield and at the top of the order. After the contest, Hoy was as humble as ever regarding the achievement. “I’ve never chased numbers,” Hoy told the Sporting Times through his interpreter. “I just try to help my club win ball games. To cross the plate 1,500 times means I have had good teammates to bring me home, and I am thankful for every one of them.” White Sox manager Clark Griffith was quick to praise his veteran. “Hoy’s been the sparkplug of this club since the day he arrived,” Griffith said. “He still runs the bases with his head up, still plays a fine outfield, and today’s milestone is no surprise to anyone who’s watched him play. We’ll need him if we’re to keep pace this summer.” The White Sox, now standing at 12–11, hope Monday’s victory and Hoy’s moment of glory will provide momentum as they look to climb the American League ladder in the weeks ahead.