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amead17 · 10-23-2025, 11:40 AM

WHITE SOX WIN 8–5, BUT LOSE HAM IBURG FOR SEASON

Chicago Pitcher Sidelined by Arthritic Elbow in Tough Blow to Defending Champions
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times
June 27th, 1907

It was a bittersweet afternoon for the Chicago White Sox as they defeated the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8–5, but lost one of their most dependable arms in the process. Ham Iburg, a key member of Chicago’s pitching staff, was forced to leave the game early with an elbow ailment that later proved to be far more serious than first feared.

Iburg started the contest but struggled to find his rhythm from the outset. In the first inning, he yielded two hits and two walks, allowing three runs to cross the plate. He returned to the mound for the second but, after surrendering another base hit, signaled to the bench that something was wrong. Team trainers and manager Clark Griffith quickly made their way out, and after a brief consultation, Iburg was removed from the game.

Relievers carried the club the rest of the way, and the offense provided ample support to secure the victory — Chicago’s 28th of the season — but the postgame mood was subdued.

Shortly after the contest, the White Sox announced grim news: Iburg had been diagnosed with an arthritic condition in his elbow and would miss the remainder of the season. The setback comes as a cruel blow to a team already struggling to find its footing in the standings, now sitting at 28–42 after their title-winning campaign last year.

Iburg, whose record stands at 9–7 with a 2.60 ERA from 18 starts, spoke to reporters with visible disappointment.

“It’s a hard thing to hear,” Iburg admitted quietly. “I could tell something wasn’t right, but you always hope it’s just a twinge that passes. I’ve given everything I have each time I’ve taken that mound, and it’s tough knowing I won’t be out there again this year.”

Manager Clark Griffith, visibly concerned for his pitcher, praised Iburg’s effort and importance to the club.

“Ham’s been one of our steadiest men,” Griffith said. “He’s pitched through pain before, but this time it’s something we can’t risk. Losing him hurts — no question — but his health comes first. We’ll have to find a way to carry on, and I know the boys will rally around that.”

For a team still searching for the form that brought them glory a season ago, the loss of Ham Iburg is another harsh twist in what has already been a trying summer on Chicago’s South Side.

10-23-2025, 11:40 AM	#267
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,273	Ham Iburg Injured WHITE SOX WIN 8–5, BUT LOSE HAM IBURG FOR SEASON Chicago Pitcher Sidelined by Arthritic Elbow in Tough Blow to Defending Champions By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times June 27th, 1907 It was a bittersweet afternoon for the Chicago White Sox as they defeated the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8–5, but lost one of their most dependable arms in the process. Ham Iburg, a key member of Chicago’s pitching staff, was forced to leave the game early with an elbow ailment that later proved to be far more serious than first feared. Iburg started the contest but struggled to find his rhythm from the outset. In the first inning, he yielded two hits and two walks, allowing three runs to cross the plate. He returned to the mound for the second but, after surrendering another base hit, signaled to the bench that something was wrong. Team trainers and manager Clark Griffith quickly made their way out, and after a brief consultation, Iburg was removed from the game. Relievers carried the club the rest of the way, and the offense provided ample support to secure the victory — Chicago’s 28th of the season — but the postgame mood was subdued. Shortly after the contest, the White Sox announced grim news: Iburg had been diagnosed with an arthritic condition in his elbow and would miss the remainder of the season. The setback comes as a cruel blow to a team already struggling to find its footing in the standings, now sitting at 28–42 after their title-winning campaign last year. Iburg, whose record stands at 9–7 with a 2.60 ERA from 18 starts, spoke to reporters with visible disappointment. “It’s a hard thing to hear,” Iburg admitted quietly. “I could tell something wasn’t right, but you always hope it’s just a twinge that passes. I’ve given everything I have each time I’ve taken that mound, and it’s tough knowing I won’t be out there again this year.” Manager Clark Griffith, visibly concerned for his pitcher, praised Iburg’s effort and importance to the club. “Ham’s been one of our steadiest men,” Griffith said. “He’s pitched through pain before, but this time it’s something we can’t risk. Losing him hurts — no question — but his health comes first. We’ll have to find a way to carry on, and I know the boys will rally around that.” For a team still searching for the form that brought them glory a season ago, the loss of Ham Iburg is another harsh twist in what has already been a trying summer on Chicago’s South Side.