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Big Six · 12-31-2003, 08:47 PM

Boston Globe, August 11, 1913

HERE COME THE RED SOX!!!

Collins' Boys On the Move
Gingery Style of Play Boosts Them to Second Place

BOSTON- Something happened to the Boston Red Sox when the calendar turned to August. The American League champions suddenly rediscovered the formula that had resulted in three pennants and two world's championships in four years, and have won nine of their last ten contests.

This streak has propelled them into second place, their first appearance this high in the standings all season. The Sox now have 60 wins on the season, against 49 losses. Detroit, who has also been playing good ball this month, holds a six-game advantage over Jimmy Collins' men.

One of the biggest reasons for the Boston resurgence has been the blazing bat of Patrick O'Farrell. Three days ago, he ripped the Browns for five hits in five trips, and this morning he was named the American League Player of the Week, on the strength of a .571 average over the week, with a home run and 12 runs batted in. O'Farrell's average is now creeping toward the .300 mark, where base ball fans are used to seeing it.

"This is one of these times when everything I hit, I hit hard," O'Farrell said with a smile. "And the ball is finding its way between the fielders." The relief on O'Farrell's face was clearly visible, as Pat had struggled around the .270 mark for much of the season.

If O'Farrell can flirt with the .400 mark for the remainder of the season, don't be surprised if the Red Sox find themselves back in the World Series again.

12-31-2003, 08:47 PM	#117
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Stretch drive? Boston Globe, August 11, 1913 HERE COME THE RED SOX!!! Collins' Boys On the Move Gingery Style of Play Boosts Them to Second Place BOSTON- Something happened to the Boston Red Sox when the calendar turned to August. The American League champions suddenly rediscovered the formula that had resulted in three pennants and two world's championships in four years, and have won nine of their last ten contests. This streak has propelled them into second place, their first appearance this high in the standings all season. The Sox now have 60 wins on the season, against 49 losses. Detroit, who has also been playing good ball this month, holds a six-game advantage over Jimmy Collins' men. One of the biggest reasons for the Boston resurgence has been the blazing bat of Patrick O'Farrell. Three days ago, he ripped the Browns for five hits in five trips, and this morning he was named the American League Player of the Week, on the strength of a .571 average over the week, with a home run and 12 runs batted in. O'Farrell's average is now creeping toward the .300 mark, where base ball fans are used to seeing it. "This is one of these times when everything I hit, I hit hard," O'Farrell said with a smile. "And the ball is finding its way between the fielders." The relief on O'Farrell's face was clearly visible, as Pat had struggled around the .270 mark for much of the season. If O'Farrell can flirt with the .400 mark for the remainder of the season, don't be surprised if the Red Sox find themselves back in the World Series again.