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Big Six · 12-31-2003, 09:32 PM

Boston Post, Sunday, September 14

EXTRA BASEBALL EDITION

SOX TAKE FIRST PLACE!!!
Collins' Men Defeat Tigers in Detroit, 4-3
Glaze and Carrigan the Heroes!

DETROIT- September traditionally brings cooler weather, turning leaves, and if we are lucky, a classic pennant race. This fall has been delivering on all counts. A huge crowd turned out at Bennett Park today to watch the Tigers, who have held first place since early May, oppose the team that has recently moved to the topmost step beside them.

The Streaking Sox of Boston ripped off a 12 game winning skein as August became September, and after only a brief hiatus, promptly won nine more in a row. While the Tigers continued to play well, the Bostons' torrid pace was simply too much for them to match.

To-day, the Tigers sent Sailor Stroud, winner of twenty league games this season, to the hill to face Ralph Glaze, with nineteen victories to his credit.

Stroud was the first to crack, surrendering three runs to the Bostons in the third inning. A ringing double by Bill Peterson scored Chet Chadbourne and Tris Speaker, who had each singled. Walt Thomas' base hit then scored the big catcher.

The Tigers clawed back, however, displaying the ginger that has kept them at the top all season. Peerless Ty Cobb drove in a run in the fourth, and fellow gardener Sam Crawford matched him in the eighth. When one of Glaze's inshoots eluded Peterson's glove, Donie Bush raced across the plate with the tying run.

However, in the top of the ninth, young Detroit first baseman Jacques Fournier mishandled an easy ground ball by Glaze, putting the Boston pitcher on base. Danny Sullivan sacrificed Glaze to second, and Chadbourne drew a base on balls. Speaker hit a shallow pop fly to Cobb in center, but Pat O'Farrell worked another free pass from the tiring Stroud.

With two outs and the bases loaded, Bill Carrigan, who was filling in for Ed Konetchy at first, lined a base hit into left field, and Glaze trotted home, leaping upon the plate with both feet.

The Sox boarded their train back to Boston with smiling faces, but to a man, they realize the job is far from complete. "This Detroit club is full of pep and fight," Carrigan commented. "I predict this race won't be settled until the last day of the season."

Some Boston rooters were able to follow the action on mechanical diamonds. One was erected in front of Faneuil Hall; another appeared in front of the Post building. The crowds pressed so close to the diamonds that on several occasions, it appeared that the contraptions would be brought crashing to the pavement. The Post will provide the rooters of Boston with this service whenever possible for the remainder of the 1913 season.

12-31-2003, 09:32 PM	#120
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	It don't get any better than this... Boston Post, Sunday, September 14 EXTRA BASEBALL EDITION SOX TAKE FIRST PLACE!!! Collins' Men Defeat Tigers in Detroit, 4-3 Glaze and Carrigan the Heroes! DETROIT- September traditionally brings cooler weather, turning leaves, and if we are lucky, a classic pennant race. This fall has been delivering on all counts. A huge crowd turned out at Bennett Park today to watch the Tigers, who have held first place since early May, oppose the team that has recently moved to the topmost step beside them. The Streaking Sox of Boston ripped off a 12 game winning skein as August became September, and after only a brief hiatus, promptly won nine more in a row. While the Tigers continued to play well, the Bostons' torrid pace was simply too much for them to match. To-day, the Tigers sent Sailor Stroud, winner of twenty league games this season, to the hill to face Ralph Glaze, with nineteen victories to his credit. Stroud was the first to crack, surrendering three runs to the Bostons in the third inning. A ringing double by Bill Peterson scored Chet Chadbourne and Tris Speaker, who had each singled. Walt Thomas' base hit then scored the big catcher. The Tigers clawed back, however, displaying the ginger that has kept them at the top all season. Peerless Ty Cobb drove in a run in the fourth, and fellow gardener Sam Crawford matched him in the eighth. When one of Glaze's inshoots eluded Peterson's glove, Donie Bush raced across the plate with the tying run. However, in the top of the ninth, young Detroit first baseman Jacques Fournier mishandled an easy ground ball by Glaze, putting the Boston pitcher on base. Danny Sullivan sacrificed Glaze to second, and Chadbourne drew a base on balls. Speaker hit a shallow pop fly to Cobb in center, but Pat O'Farrell worked another free pass from the tiring Stroud. With two outs and the bases loaded, Bill Carrigan, who was filling in for Ed Konetchy at first, lined a base hit into left field, and Glaze trotted home, leaping upon the plate with both feet. The Sox boarded their train back to Boston with smiling faces, but to a man, they realize the job is far from complete. "This Detroit club is full of pep and fight," Carrigan commented. "I predict this race won't be settled until the last day of the season." Some Boston rooters were able to follow the action on mechanical diamonds. One was erected in front of Faneuil Hall; another appeared in front of the Post building. The crowds pressed so close to the diamonds that on several occasions, it appeared that the contraptions would be brought crashing to the pavement. The Post will provide the rooters of Boston with this service whenever possible for the remainder of the 1913 season.