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amead17 · 11-14-2025, 01:35 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — October 6, 1909

“Kroh Hurt as Cardinals Fall in Extras: Young Pitcher Sidelined After Shoulder Trouble”
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

St. Louis, Mo. — What was meant to be a quiet end to a trying season for the St. Louis Cardinals took an unfortunate turn this afternoon at League Park, St. Louis, as young pitcher Rube Kroh suffered a shoulder injury during extra-inning warmups. The Cardinals went on to drop a 2–1 decision in ten innings to the Chicago Cubs, falling to 62–91 for the year.

The 23-year-old left-hander had pitched superbly through nine innings, holding the Cubs to four hits and one run, but as he prepared to take the mound for the tenth, Kroh suddenly felt a sharp pain in his throwing shoulder. He stopped his warmup, called to the bench, and was quickly replaced by a reliever.

What at first appeared to be a precautionary move turned serious after the game when the club’s medical staff confirmed shoulder inflammation, an injury expected to keep Kroh out of action for five months. It is an unfortunate end to a strong personal campaign for the young pitcher, who posted an 18–20 record over 38 starts with two saves in nine relief appearances and a 2.51 earned run average.

Kroh, his arm in a sling but still composed, told reporters, “It’s a tough break to finish the season this way. I’ve worked hard all year, and I just hope a good rest will set things right again. I’ll be ready to come back when the arm lets me.”

Manager General Stafford spoke with measured disappointment after the game. “Rube’s been one of our steadiest men all season,” Stafford said. “He’s shown grit every time he’s taken the ball. We’ll miss him, but we’d rather he heal fully than risk something worse. He’s too fine a pitcher to rush back.”

For a club already looking ahead to next spring, Kroh’s setback adds a final note of misfortune to a long and difficult season for the Cardinals.

11-14-2025, 01:35 AM	#381
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,982	Rube Kroh Injured THE SPORTING TIMES — October 6, 1909 “Kroh Hurt as Cardinals Fall in Extras: Young Pitcher Sidelined After Shoulder Trouble” By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times St. Louis, Mo. — What was meant to be a quiet end to a trying season for the St. Louis Cardinals took an unfortunate turn this afternoon at League Park, St. Louis, as young pitcher Rube Kroh suffered a shoulder injury during extra-inning warmups. The Cardinals went on to drop a 2–1 decision in ten innings to the Chicago Cubs, falling to 62–91 for the year. The 23-year-old left-hander had pitched superbly through nine innings, holding the Cubs to four hits and one run, but as he prepared to take the mound for the tenth, Kroh suddenly felt a sharp pain in his throwing shoulder. He stopped his warmup, called to the bench, and was quickly replaced by a reliever. What at first appeared to be a precautionary move turned serious after the game when the club’s medical staff confirmed shoulder inflammation, an injury expected to keep Kroh out of action for five months. It is an unfortunate end to a strong personal campaign for the young pitcher, who posted an 18–20 record over 38 starts with two saves in nine relief appearances and a 2.51 earned run average. Kroh, his arm in a sling but still composed, told reporters, “It’s a tough break to finish the season this way. I’ve worked hard all year, and I just hope a good rest will set things right again. I’ll be ready to come back when the arm lets me.” Manager General Stafford spoke with measured disappointment after the game. “Rube’s been one of our steadiest men all season,” Stafford said. “He’s shown grit every time he’s taken the ball. We’ll miss him, but we’d rather he heal fully than risk something worse. He’s too fine a pitcher to rush back.” For a club already looking ahead to next spring, Kroh’s setback adds a final note of misfortune to a long and difficult season for the Cardinals.