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amead17 · 11-10-2025, 01:38 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — June 4, 1909

“EWING SIDELINED AS CUBS FALL HARD TO PHILLIES — VETERAN PITCHER SUFFERS ARM INJURY IN 14–3 DEFEAT”
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

It was a grim afternoon at West Side Grounds for the Chicago Cubs, as both the scoreboard and fate dealt them a heavy blow. The club was thoroughly beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies, 14–3, but the more painful loss came on the mound — veteran pitcher Bob Ewing left the game in the third inning with an apparent arm injury that has since been diagnosed as an arthritic elbow. The setback is expected to keep the 35-year-old out for three to four months, a crushing development for both the pitcher and his club.

The contest itself unraveled early. Ewing, making his 13th start of the season, struggled from the outset. The Phillies’ bats were lively, and by the third inning they had loaded the bases with no one out. Ewing, clearly laboring and favoring his right arm, finally signaled to the dugout. The club’s trainer and manager Tom Loftus rushed out, and after a brief conference on the mound, Ewing was removed from the game and led quietly back to the clubhouse.

In just two full innings of work, Ewing surrendered six hits, six runs (four earned), and two walks. He was charged with the loss — his eighth of the season — dropping his record to 5–8 with a 3.87 earned run average.

The Phillies continued to pile on against Chicago’s relief corps, cruising to an easy victory that dropped the Cubs to an even 24–24 on the season. Yet the defeat seemed almost secondary to the somber concern surrounding their ailing starter.

After the game, Ewing, his arm bandaged and resting in a sling, spoke briefly but stoically.

“I knew something wasn’t right from the first pitch,” he admitted. “I tried to pitch through it, but by that third inning, I just couldn’t get the ball where I wanted it. I’ll do what I can to get this arm right again — that’s all I can promise.”

Manager Tom Loftus confirmed the diagnosis and offered words of sympathy for his veteran hurler.

“Bob’s as tough as they come,” Loftus said gravely. “He’s given this club everything he’s got, year after year. Losing him for the summer hurts — not just on the field, but in the clubhouse too. We’ll have to rally and keep fighting for him.”

For now, the Cubs must press on without one of their most seasoned pitchers, while Ewing faces a long road back — his spirit undiminished, even as the game reminds him how cruel it can sometimes be.

11-10-2025, 01:38 AM	#356
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Bob Ewing Injured THE SPORTING TIMES — June 4, 1909 “EWING SIDELINED AS CUBS FALL HARD TO PHILLIES — VETERAN PITCHER SUFFERS ARM INJURY IN 14–3 DEFEAT” By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times It was a grim afternoon at West Side Grounds for the Chicago Cubs, as both the scoreboard and fate dealt them a heavy blow. The club was thoroughly beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies, 14–3, but the more painful loss came on the mound — veteran pitcher Bob Ewing left the game in the third inning with an apparent arm injury that has since been diagnosed as an arthritic elbow. The setback is expected to keep the 35-year-old out for three to four months, a crushing development for both the pitcher and his club. The contest itself unraveled early. Ewing, making his 13th start of the season, struggled from the outset. The Phillies’ bats were lively, and by the third inning they had loaded the bases with no one out. Ewing, clearly laboring and favoring his right arm, finally signaled to the dugout. The club’s trainer and manager Tom Loftus rushed out, and after a brief conference on the mound, Ewing was removed from the game and led quietly back to the clubhouse. In just two full innings of work, Ewing surrendered six hits, six runs (four earned), and two walks. He was charged with the loss — his eighth of the season — dropping his record to 5–8 with a 3.87 earned run average. The Phillies continued to pile on against Chicago’s relief corps, cruising to an easy victory that dropped the Cubs to an even 24–24 on the season. Yet the defeat seemed almost secondary to the somber concern surrounding their ailing starter. After the game, Ewing, his arm bandaged and resting in a sling, spoke briefly but stoically. “I knew something wasn’t right from the first pitch,” he admitted. “I tried to pitch through it, but by that third inning, I just couldn’t get the ball where I wanted it. I’ll do what I can to get this arm right again — that’s all I can promise.” Manager Tom Loftus confirmed the diagnosis and offered words of sympathy for his veteran hurler. “Bob’s as tough as they come,” Loftus said gravely. “He’s given this club everything he’s got, year after year. Losing him for the summer hurts — not just on the field, but in the clubhouse too. We’ll have to rally and keep fighting for him.” For now, the Cubs must press on without one of their most seasoned pitchers, while Ewing faces a long road back — his spirit undiminished, even as the game reminds him how cruel it can sometimes be.