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amead17 · 11-09-2025, 01:39 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — May 22, 1909

“LOUIS LeROY HURLS NO-HITTER AS NAPS BLANK SENATORS, 6–0”
By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times

Cleveland, May 22 — The faithful at League Park were treated to a masterwork in pitching today, as Louis LeRoy of the Cleveland Naps turned in a performance for the ages. The right-hander baffled and subdued the Washington Senators with a no-hit, 6–0 victory, securing both a shutout and his place in club lore.

For LeRoy, it was an afternoon of precision, poise, and quiet dominance. Over nine dazzling innings, he allowed no hits, issuing only five walks and aided by a defense that committed two minor errors, neither of which proved costly. Not once did a Washington runner cross the plate.

The Cleveland bats gave him early support, striking steadily to post runs in the opening frames and allowing LeRoy the comfort to pitch with confidence. When the final out was secured, the home crowd rose in thunderous ovation — a salute to the 28-year-old hurler who had just accomplished one of baseball’s rarest feats.

The victory lifted the Naps to 21–13 on the season, a testament to the solid form that has defined their early campaign. For LeRoy personally, the triumph marked his fourth win of the year against a single loss, while his earned run average now stands at 1.41 across eleven starts — a figure that speaks to his growing command of the mound.

LeRoy, humble in the wake of his milestone, credited his teammates for their steadiness behind him.

“It’s the sort of day a pitcher dreams about,” he said afterward, still grinning beneath a film of sweat and dust. “The ball felt right in my hand from the first pitch. I just wanted to keep it down and let the boys behind me do their work — and they did it all afternoon. This one’s as much theirs as it is mine.”

Manager Tom Laney, in his first year at the helm, could scarcely contain his pride.

“LeRoy was magnificent,” Laney declared. “Every pitch had purpose. You could see from the third inning on that he was in rare form. He’s been building toward this for weeks, and today everything came together. For a young man like him, this could be the start of something very special.”

As the Cleveland crowd drifted out into the spring evening, there was no mistaking the feeling in the air — that they had witnessed a bit of baseball history, one worthy of retelling for many seasons to come.

11-09-2025, 01:39 AM	#353
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,255	Louis LeRoy No Hitter THE SPORTING TIMES — May 22, 1909 “LOUIS LeROY HURLS NO-HITTER AS NAPS BLANK SENATORS, 6–0” By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times Cleveland, May 22 — The faithful at League Park were treated to a masterwork in pitching today, as Louis LeRoy of the Cleveland Naps turned in a performance for the ages. The right-hander baffled and subdued the Washington Senators with a no-hit, 6–0 victory, securing both a shutout and his place in club lore. For LeRoy, it was an afternoon of precision, poise, and quiet dominance. Over nine dazzling innings, he allowed no hits, issuing only five walks and aided by a defense that committed two minor errors, neither of which proved costly. Not once did a Washington runner cross the plate. The Cleveland bats gave him early support, striking steadily to post runs in the opening frames and allowing LeRoy the comfort to pitch with confidence. When the final out was secured, the home crowd rose in thunderous ovation — a salute to the 28-year-old hurler who had just accomplished one of baseball’s rarest feats. The victory lifted the Naps to 21–13 on the season, a testament to the solid form that has defined their early campaign. For LeRoy personally, the triumph marked his fourth win of the year against a single loss, while his earned run average now stands at 1.41 across eleven starts — a figure that speaks to his growing command of the mound. LeRoy, humble in the wake of his milestone, credited his teammates for their steadiness behind him. “It’s the sort of day a pitcher dreams about,” he said afterward, still grinning beneath a film of sweat and dust. “The ball felt right in my hand from the first pitch. I just wanted to keep it down and let the boys behind me do their work — and they did it all afternoon. This one’s as much theirs as it is mine.” Manager Tom Laney, in his first year at the helm, could scarcely contain his pride. “LeRoy was magnificent,” Laney declared. “Every pitch had purpose. You could see from the third inning on that he was in rare form. He’s been building toward this for weeks, and today everything came together. For a young man like him, this could be the start of something very special.” As the Cleveland crowd drifted out into the spring evening, there was no mistaking the feeling in the air — that they had witnessed a bit of baseball history, one worthy of retelling for many seasons to come.