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amead17 · 10-17-2025, 08:30 AM

DUMMY HOY DRIVES HOME 1,000TH RUN AS WHITE SOX EDGE TIGERS IN EXTRA INNINGS

Chicago Veteran Reaches Rare Milestone in 5–4 Victory That Strengthens Pennant Bid

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 8, 1906

The Chicago White Sox continued their determined march toward what could be their first American League pennant, taking a hard-fought 5–4 victory in 10 innings over the Detroit Tigers this afternoon. The triumph pushed Chicago’s record to 78–49 for the season, keeping them firmly atop the standings.

Amid the tense battle, veteran outfielder Dummy Hoy provided both inspiration and history, collecting the 1,000th run batted in of his illustrious career. The milestone came in the top of the fourth inning, when Hoy drove a double deep into right-center field, bringing home Terry Turner and Dave Brain to give the White Sox a 3–2 lead.

Hoy finished the day 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs, raising his season average to .234. Now 44 years of age, Hoy remains one of the most admired figures in the game—a player whose consistency and quiet determination have defined a career that began back in 1888. He owns a lifetime batting mark of .279 and has been a stalwart presence in Chicago since joining the club shortly before the 1901 season.

After the game, Hoy expressed characteristic modesty about the milestone. “I’ve never played this game for numbers,” he said through his interpreter. “All I’ve ever wanted was to help my team win ball games. If a thousand runs have come from that, then I’m grateful.”

White Sox manager Clark Griffith spoke warmly of his veteran outfielder. “Hoy is the kind of man every club needs,” Griffith remarked. “Even at his age, he sets the tone—steady, clever, and unshaken by the moment. A thousand runs batted in tells the story of a player who has given everything he has to this game.”

For both Hoy and the White Sox, the day marked another memorable chapter in a season that continues to promise something special for Chicago’s South Side faithful.

10-17-2025, 08:30 AM	#229
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,677	Dummy Hoy 1000 Runs DUMMY HOY DRIVES HOME 1,000TH RUN AS WHITE SOX EDGE TIGERS IN EXTRA INNINGS Chicago Veteran Reaches Rare Milestone in 5–4 Victory That Strengthens Pennant Bid By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 8, 1906 The Chicago White Sox continued their determined march toward what could be their first American League pennant, taking a hard-fought 5–4 victory in 10 innings over the Detroit Tigers this afternoon. The triumph pushed Chicago’s record to 78–49 for the season, keeping them firmly atop the standings. Amid the tense battle, veteran outfielder Dummy Hoy provided both inspiration and history, collecting the 1,000th run batted in of his illustrious career. The milestone came in the top of the fourth inning, when Hoy drove a double deep into right-center field, bringing home Terry Turner and Dave Brain to give the White Sox a 3–2 lead. Hoy finished the day 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs, raising his season average to .234. Now 44 years of age, Hoy remains one of the most admired figures in the game—a player whose consistency and quiet determination have defined a career that began back in 1888. He owns a lifetime batting mark of .279 and has been a stalwart presence in Chicago since joining the club shortly before the 1901 season. After the game, Hoy expressed characteristic modesty about the milestone. “I’ve never played this game for numbers,” he said through his interpreter. “All I’ve ever wanted was to help my team win ball games. If a thousand runs have come from that, then I’m grateful.” White Sox manager Clark Griffith spoke warmly of his veteran outfielder. “Hoy is the kind of man every club needs,” Griffith remarked. “Even at his age, he sets the tone—steady, clever, and unshaken by the moment. A thousand runs batted in tells the story of a player who has given everything he has to this game.” For both Hoy and the White Sox, the day marked another memorable chapter in a season that continues to promise something special for Chicago’s South Side faithful.