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THE SPORTING TIMES — September 25, 1911
By George F. Winthrop
DONLIN REACHES 1000 RBI AS HIGHLANDERS FALL TO WHITE SOX
New York Stung 12–7 at Home, But Veteran Star Hits Career Milestone
New York, N.Y., Sept. 25 — In a game that saw the Highlanders’ bats stretched but ultimately overpowered, the Chicago White Sox stormed to a 12–7 victory at Hilltop Park today. The loss drops New York to 73–70 for the season, yet the day was not without its bright moments. Veteran slugger Mike Donlin etched his name into the record books by collecting the 1000th RBI of his illustrious career.
Donlin was a steady presence at the plate, going 2–5 on the day with three RBI’s and a run scored. His milestone came in the very first inning, when he smote a sharp single to bring home a runner and tie the game at 1–1, setting the tone for a Highlanders rally that ultimately fell short.
For the year, Donlin has compiled a respectable .291 batting average, and his career mark now stands at .305 — a testament to his consistency and long-standing contribution to the game.
Reflecting on the milestone, Donlin remained modest.
“It’s always a good feeling to reach a thousand RBI’s,” he said. “But I’d trade it in a heartbeat if we could’ve come out on top today. The boys played hard, but the White Sox were just better today.”
Highlanders manager Alfonso Perez echoed the sentiment, balancing pride with disappointment.
“Mike’s achievement is a milestone worthy of recognition, no doubt,” Perez said. “But the loss stings. We need to tighten things up and finish the season strong. Donlin’s work today is the kind of example the club needs going forward.”
Though the scoreboard favored Chicago, the Highlanders can take solace in the enduring excellence of one of their veteran stars.
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