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amead17 · 09-26-2025, 01:35 PM

CLARKE CROSSES 1,000 RUNS IN PIRATES’ VICTORY

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
June 4, 1904

Pittsburgh leader reaches milestone in win over Superbas

The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed a fruitful afternoon in Brooklyn today, securing a 4–2 triumph over the Superbas. Beyond the tally in the standings, the contest carried added significance, as team captain and manager Fred Clarke recorded the 1,000th run of his career. The victory improves the Pirates’ mark to 26–20, keeping them firmly in the hunt near the top of the National League table.

Clarke’s milestone came in the seventh inning, when he led off with a sharp double. Ginger Beaumont promptly advanced him to third with a single, before veteran Sam Dungan drove him home with another base hit. That run stretched Pittsburgh’s advantage to 3–1, and by inning’s close, they held a 4–1 lead that proved decisive.

For the day, Clarke went 1-for-3, drawing two walks and scoring two runs, raising his season average to .322. It was a fine performance from a man who continues to excel both with the bat and from the dugout.

Clarke, who broke into the majors with the Louisville Colonels in 1894 and has steered the Pirates since arriving in 1900, now boasts a career batting mark of .318—a testament to his enduring class at the plate.

Speaking afterwards, Clarke reflected on his achievement with characteristic modesty. “A thousand runs is a fine number, to be sure,” he said. “But no man crosses the plate a thousand times without good fellows behind him with the bat. I’ve been fortunate to play with strong clubs.”

As manager, Clarke cast his gaze forward: “This is a pleasing milestone, but what matters most is where we stand come September. The Pirates have the quality to contend, and if we keep to our work, I believe we shall be in the thick of it.”

The Pirates will continue their road stand tomorrow, buoyed not only by victory, but by the steady leadership of their player-skipper who continues to write his own chapter in the game’s history.

09-26-2025, 01:35 PM	#141
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,677	Fred Clarke 1000 runs CLARKE CROSSES 1,000 RUNS IN PIRATES’ VICTORY By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times June 4, 1904 Pittsburgh leader reaches milestone in win over Superbas The Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed a fruitful afternoon in Brooklyn today, securing a 4–2 triumph over the Superbas. Beyond the tally in the standings, the contest carried added significance, as team captain and manager Fred Clarke recorded the 1,000th run of his career. The victory improves the Pirates’ mark to 26–20, keeping them firmly in the hunt near the top of the National League table. Clarke’s milestone came in the seventh inning, when he led off with a sharp double. Ginger Beaumont promptly advanced him to third with a single, before veteran Sam Dungan drove him home with another base hit. That run stretched Pittsburgh’s advantage to 3–1, and by inning’s close, they held a 4–1 lead that proved decisive. For the day, Clarke went 1-for-3, drawing two walks and scoring two runs, raising his season average to .322. It was a fine performance from a man who continues to excel both with the bat and from the dugout. Clarke, who broke into the majors with the Louisville Colonels in 1894 and has steered the Pirates since arriving in 1900, now boasts a career batting mark of .318—a testament to his enduring class at the plate. Speaking afterwards, Clarke reflected on his achievement with characteristic modesty. “A thousand runs is a fine number, to be sure,” he said. “But no man crosses the plate a thousand times without good fellows behind him with the bat. I’ve been fortunate to play with strong clubs.” As manager, Clarke cast his gaze forward: “This is a pleasing milestone, but what matters most is where we stand come September. The Pirates have the quality to contend, and if we keep to our work, I believe we shall be in the thick of it.” The Pirates will continue their road stand tomorrow, buoyed not only by victory, but by the steady leadership of their player-skipper who continues to write his own chapter in the game’s history.