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amead17 · 01-06-2026, 12:11 PM

SPORTING TIMES — May 18th, 1914
By Arthur H. Leland

Wood’s No-Hit Masterpiece and Crawford Milestone Lift White Sox

The Chicago White Sox, whose season to date has been marked by inconsistency, delivered their most emphatic performance of the campaign this afternoon, blanking the Philadelphia Athletics by a score of 5–0 on the road. The victory squares Chicago’s ledger at 15–15, but the final tally tells only part of a memorable day marked by two notable achievements.

Foremost among them was a pitching exhibition of the highest order from Smokey Joe Wood. The 24-year-old right-hander was in full command from first pitch to last, turning aside every Athletics batter to fashion a no-hit game. Mixing his fastball, curveball, and change with calm assurance, Wood kept Philadelphia’s bats guessing throughout. Only two walks interrupted his otherwise spotless control, while eight strikeouts punctuated a complete-game triumph. With the performance, Wood improves his season mark to 7–1, and his earned run average now stands at a sterling 1.36.

“I felt in rhythm from the very start,” Wood said afterward. “The fellows behind me played sharp ball, and when that happens a pitcher can work with confidence.”

At the plate, the White Sox also found reason to celebrate through Sam Crawford, who reached a significant personal milestone by collecting the 2,500th hit of his career. Crawford finished the day 1 for 5, driving in a run to aid the Chicago cause. His season batting average now rests at .298, while his career mark climbs to .306.

“It’s a number I never thought much about,” Crawford remarked modestly. “I’m glad the hit came in a win and helped the club.”

Manager Clark Griffith was quick to praise both men following the contest. “Wood gave us one of the finest pitching performances you’ll ever see,” Griffith said. “And Crawford has been a steady contributor for a long time. Days like this can steady a club and show what we’re capable of.”

For the White Sox, this decisive victory and its accompanying highlights may yet serve as a turning point in a season that has so far wavered between promise and frustration.

01-06-2026, 12:11 PM	#619
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,114	SPORTING TIMES — May 18th, 1914 By Arthur H. Leland Wood’s No-Hit Masterpiece and Crawford Milestone Lift White Sox The Chicago White Sox, whose season to date has been marked by inconsistency, delivered their most emphatic performance of the campaign this afternoon, blanking the Philadelphia Athletics by a score of 5–0 on the road. The victory squares Chicago’s ledger at 15–15, but the final tally tells only part of a memorable day marked by two notable achievements. Foremost among them was a pitching exhibition of the highest order from Smokey Joe Wood. The 24-year-old right-hander was in full command from first pitch to last, turning aside every Athletics batter to fashion a no-hit game. Mixing his fastball, curveball, and change with calm assurance, Wood kept Philadelphia’s bats guessing throughout. Only two walks interrupted his otherwise spotless control, while eight strikeouts punctuated a complete-game triumph. With the performance, Wood improves his season mark to 7–1, and his earned run average now stands at a sterling 1.36. “I felt in rhythm from the very start,” Wood said afterward. “The fellows behind me played sharp ball, and when that happens a pitcher can work with confidence.” At the plate, the White Sox also found reason to celebrate through Sam Crawford, who reached a significant personal milestone by collecting the 2,500th hit of his career. Crawford finished the day 1 for 5, driving in a run to aid the Chicago cause. His season batting average now rests at .298, while his career mark climbs to .306. “It’s a number I never thought much about,” Crawford remarked modestly. “I’m glad the hit came in a win and helped the club.” Manager Clark Griffith was quick to praise both men following the contest. “Wood gave us one of the finest pitching performances you’ll ever see,” Griffith said. “And Crawford has been a steady contributor for a long time. Days like this can steady a club and show what we’re capable of.” For the White Sox, this decisive victory and its accompanying highlights may yet serve as a turning point in a season that has so far wavered between promise and frustration.