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amead17 · 11-23-2025, 01:10 AM

SPORTING TIMES — OCTOBER 5, 1910
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

RED SOX SNAP FIFTEEN-GAME SKID WITH HARD-FOUGHT WIN OVER SENATORS
Camnitz Steadies, Parent Shines as Boston Finally Breaks Through

At long last, the Boston Red Sox have halted the agonizing slide that has defined their final weeks of the season. After fifteen consecutive defeats, the beleaguered club at last found relief this afternoon, toppling the league-leading Washington Senators by a score of 4–2 on the road. The victory lifts Boston to 64–86 on the year.

The afternoon began ominously, with the Red Sox falling behind 2–1, stirring uneasy murmurs among the small cluster of traveling supporters who feared yet another disappointment. But in the sixth inning, Boston at last rediscovered its spark. A burst of timely hitting brought three runs across the plate, overturning the deficit and giving the visitors a lead they would not relinquish.

A major share of credit rests with Howie Camnitz, who has struggled for consistency since returning from injury in late August. Today, however, the right-hander delivered the sort of steady performance Boston has long awaited. Camnitz worked eight strong innings, yielding just seven hits and one earned run, keeping the powerful Senators’ bats quiet and preserving the fragile lead.

At the plate, Freddy Parent proved indispensable, collecting three hits in four trips and driving home two runs, providing exactly the lift Boston’s weary offense required.

After the long-awaited triumph, the veteran shortstop sounded visibly relieved.

“We’ve been pressing for weeks,” Parent admitted. “It felt good—real good—to finally come through when it counted. A win like this reminds you the game still turns our way once in a while.”

Manager Jim Manning, who has worn the strain of the club’s struggles on his face of late, praised both effort and resolve.

“These fellows haven’t quit once,” Manning said. “Fifteen losses will test any club, but today they dug in and earned one. Camnitz gave us the outing we needed, and the bats finally answered. We’ll take this and keep fighting to the last.”

For the Red Sox, the victory may not change their place in the standings, but it offers something that has been in short supply these past weeks—hope, however modest, and a reminder that perseverance can still be rewarded.

11-23-2025, 01:10 AM	#434
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Red Sox snap losing streak SPORTING TIMES — OCTOBER 5, 1910 By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times RED SOX SNAP FIFTEEN-GAME SKID WITH HARD-FOUGHT WIN OVER SENATORS Camnitz Steadies, Parent Shines as Boston Finally Breaks Through At long last, the Boston Red Sox have halted the agonizing slide that has defined their final weeks of the season. After fifteen consecutive defeats, the beleaguered club at last found relief this afternoon, toppling the league-leading Washington Senators by a score of 4–2 on the road. The victory lifts Boston to 64–86 on the year. The afternoon began ominously, with the Red Sox falling behind 2–1, stirring uneasy murmurs among the small cluster of traveling supporters who feared yet another disappointment. But in the sixth inning, Boston at last rediscovered its spark. A burst of timely hitting brought three runs across the plate, overturning the deficit and giving the visitors a lead they would not relinquish. A major share of credit rests with Howie Camnitz, who has struggled for consistency since returning from injury in late August. Today, however, the right-hander delivered the sort of steady performance Boston has long awaited. Camnitz worked eight strong innings, yielding just seven hits and one earned run, keeping the powerful Senators’ bats quiet and preserving the fragile lead. At the plate, Freddy Parent proved indispensable, collecting three hits in four trips and driving home two runs, providing exactly the lift Boston’s weary offense required. After the long-awaited triumph, the veteran shortstop sounded visibly relieved. “We’ve been pressing for weeks,” Parent admitted. “It felt good—real good—to finally come through when it counted. A win like this reminds you the game still turns our way once in a while.” Manager Jim Manning, who has worn the strain of the club’s struggles on his face of late, praised both effort and resolve. “These fellows haven’t quit once,” Manning said. “Fifteen losses will test any club, but today they dug in and earned one. Camnitz gave us the outing we needed, and the bats finally answered. We’ll take this and keep fighting to the last.” For the Red Sox, the victory may not change their place in the standings, but it offers something that has been in short supply these past weeks—hope, however modest, and a reminder that perseverance can still be rewarded.