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amead17 · 10-16-2025, 10:29 AM

BROWNS HALT BOSTON’S STREAK AT ELEVEN WITH 4–2 VICTORY

Red Donahue’s Masterful Pitching Silences the Americans’ Bats

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
August 24, 1906 – Boston, Mass.

All good things must come to an end, and today the Boston Americans saw their splendid 11-game winning streak halted at the hands of the St. Louis Browns, who claimed a 4–2 victory at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. The loss drops Boston to 60–56 on the year, while the Browns improve to 57–59.

In a game marked by determined play on both sides, the Browns managed to match Boston stride for stride before pulling ahead late to secure the decision. The star of the afternoon was unquestionably Red Donahue, the veteran St. Louis hurler, who turned in a complete game performance of the highest quality.

Donahue scattered seven hits across nine innings, yielding two runs and two walks, while striking out six. His sharp curve and steady hand kept Boston’s bats unsteady throughout, as the Americans—so potent of late—found themselves unable to deliver the big blow when it mattered most.

After the game, Donahue spoke modestly about his fine outing.

“I just tried to keep the ball where they couldn’t drive it,” he said. “Boston’s been playing fine ball, but I had good command today and the boys behind me made every play count.”

Boston manager Jimmy Collins took the loss in stride, offering a calm reflection on the end of the club’s hot run.

“You can’t win them all,” Collins said evenly. “The streak had to stop sometime, and the Browns earned it fair and square. We’ll dust ourselves off and get right back to work tomorrow. The lads have shown what they’re capable of—now it’s about keeping that spirit going.”

Though the streak is over, the Americans remain one of the league’s most dangerous sides, and their recent play suggests that this setback may prove little more than a pause in their late-season surge.

10-16-2025, 10:29 AM	#225
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,677	Win streak ended at 11 BROWNS HALT BOSTON’S STREAK AT ELEVEN WITH 4–2 VICTORY Red Donahue’s Masterful Pitching Silences the Americans’ Bats By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times August 24, 1906 – Boston, Mass. All good things must come to an end, and today the Boston Americans saw their splendid 11-game winning streak halted at the hands of the St. Louis Browns, who claimed a 4–2 victory at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. The loss drops Boston to 60–56 on the year, while the Browns improve to 57–59. In a game marked by determined play on both sides, the Browns managed to match Boston stride for stride before pulling ahead late to secure the decision. The star of the afternoon was unquestionably Red Donahue, the veteran St. Louis hurler, who turned in a complete game performance of the highest quality. Donahue scattered seven hits across nine innings, yielding two runs and two walks, while striking out six. His sharp curve and steady hand kept Boston’s bats unsteady throughout, as the Americans—so potent of late—found themselves unable to deliver the big blow when it mattered most. After the game, Donahue spoke modestly about his fine outing. “I just tried to keep the ball where they couldn’t drive it,” he said. “Boston’s been playing fine ball, but I had good command today and the boys behind me made every play count.” Boston manager Jimmy Collins took the loss in stride, offering a calm reflection on the end of the club’s hot run. “You can’t win them all,” Collins said evenly. “The streak had to stop sometime, and the Browns earned it fair and square. We’ll dust ourselves off and get right back to work tomorrow. The lads have shown what they’re capable of—now it’s about keeping that spirit going.” Though the streak is over, the Americans remain one of the league’s most dangerous sides, and their recent play suggests that this setback may prove little more than a pause in their late-season surge.