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amead17 · 12-20-2025, 01:28 AM

SPORTING TIMES — June 9th, 1913
By George F. Winthrop

BENDER REACHES 200-WIN MARK AS WHITE SOX TOP YANKEES

The season has offered its share of uneven fortunes for both the Chicago White Sox and their veteran pitcher Charles Bender, but this afternoon in New York provided a moment firmly in the credit column. Behind a powerful offensive display, the White Sox defeated the New York Yankees, 12–6, and in doing so carried Bender to the 200th victory of his distinguished career. The triumph leaves Chicago with a record of 26–30 on the season.

Bender did not have his sharpest command, yet he bore down long enough to claim the historic win. Over eight and two-thirds innings, he surrendered six runs on sixteen hits, striking out five along the way. Though the Yankees found the ball with regularity, Chicago’s bats supplied ample support, allowing Bender to weather his difficulties and finish within a whisker of a complete game.

For the season, Bender now stands at 8 wins and 9 defeats, with an earned run average of 3.07. The larger measure of the day, however, rests in his career totals. Since beginning his major league service with the White Sox in 1903, Bender has compiled a record of 200 victories against 146 losses, paired with a sterling lifetime ERA of 2.32.

After the game, the veteran pitcher spoke quietly of the milestone.

“It is a fine thing to reach a number like that,” Bender said, “but I would trade any personal mark for steadier ball from our club. Today the fellows gave me all the runs I needed, and I was glad to finish it for them.”

White Sox manager Clark Griffith was quick to place the achievement in proper context.

“Two hundred wins speaks for itself,” Griffith remarked. “Bender has been doing this kind of work for a long time, and even on days when he has to battle himself, he knows how to win a ballgame.”

For Chicago, the hope now is that this notable afternoon may serve as a turning point, both for their season and for a pitcher whose name is already firmly written into the game’s record books.

12-20-2025, 01:28 AM	#570
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,060	SPORTING TIMES — June 9th, 1913 By George F. Winthrop BENDER REACHES 200-WIN MARK AS WHITE SOX TOP YANKEES The season has offered its share of uneven fortunes for both the Chicago White Sox and their veteran pitcher Charles Bender, but this afternoon in New York provided a moment firmly in the credit column. Behind a powerful offensive display, the White Sox defeated the New York Yankees, 12–6, and in doing so carried Bender to the 200th victory of his distinguished career. The triumph leaves Chicago with a record of 26–30 on the season. Bender did not have his sharpest command, yet he bore down long enough to claim the historic win. Over eight and two-thirds innings, he surrendered six runs on sixteen hits, striking out five along the way. Though the Yankees found the ball with regularity, Chicago’s bats supplied ample support, allowing Bender to weather his difficulties and finish within a whisker of a complete game. For the season, Bender now stands at 8 wins and 9 defeats, with an earned run average of 3.07. The larger measure of the day, however, rests in his career totals. Since beginning his major league service with the White Sox in 1903, Bender has compiled a record of 200 victories against 146 losses, paired with a sterling lifetime ERA of 2.32. After the game, the veteran pitcher spoke quietly of the milestone. “It is a fine thing to reach a number like that,” Bender said, “but I would trade any personal mark for steadier ball from our club. Today the fellows gave me all the runs I needed, and I was glad to finish it for them.” White Sox manager Clark Griffith was quick to place the achievement in proper context. “Two hundred wins speaks for itself,” Griffith remarked. “Bender has been doing this kind of work for a long time, and even on days when he has to battle himself, he knows how to win a ballgame.” For Chicago, the hope now is that this notable afternoon may serve as a turning point, both for their season and for a pitcher whose name is already firmly written into the game’s record books.