The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell - Page 6

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 01:18 PM

Thanks, Jax! I think playing OOTP and writing up the stories is a much better break than spending too much time being busy, actually!

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 04:26 PM

225 Angell Street
Providence, Rhode Island

July 31, 1912

Dear Pat,

By the time you get this, I'm likely to be sitting with you in the clubhouse at Fenway Park. I learned this morning that I will be coming back up to Boston; I leave on the 10:17 train, which leaves me very little time for a letter.

I must say that while I did enjoy having the chance to do some coaching back here in Providence, I would much rather be in Boston, in the thick of another pennant race! When I learned that Bunny Madden had been dealt to the Cubs, and that no catcher came over to us in return, I began to hope that my services would be welcome back in Boston. Not an hour later Jones came by my room with the news.

I must confess I was a little surprised by the news about Matty. Sure, he had some hard luck with that bicep tendon he strained, but I assumed that we acquired him for the pennant race. I suppose the boys in the office, or Jimmy, see something there...or maybe they don't see anything. It does look like Matty has been hit harder this year than ever. And Chuck Rose is a good young pitcher. With a good club like ours he should win more than he did last year, and even if he doesn't, 19 wins is nothing to sneeze at.

Congratulations on your Player of the Month award, by the way! I believe it is safe to assume that from now on, each year when the calendar rolls around to June, you will have a smile on your face.

And double congratulations on the news about Sarah's "condition." If there is anything Helen and I can do to make things easier for you come December, you can count on us.

As I said, I must cut this short so I can pack my bags for Boston. The first oyster dinner is on me!

Your pal,
Bill

(After a disappointing 1911 season in which he batted only .220, 95 points than his 1910 mark, Bill Carrigan had been sent to AAA at the beginning of the 1912 season. He regained his stroke at Providence, and was hitting a cool .315-2-45, with an amazing 118 walks...good for an OBP of .489...when he got the call to Boston. In his first appearance on July 31, he smacked two hits, including a triple, and drew a base on balls.)

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 04:34 PM

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston 73-45
Detroit 68-50
Philadelphia 67-51
Washington 64-54
Cleveland 57-61
New York 55-63
Chicago 54-64
St. Louis 34-84

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati 84-34
Philadelphia 70-48
Boston 64-54
New York 63-55
Pittsburgh 55-63
Chicago 54-64
Brooklyn 44-74
St. Louis 38-80

The Cincinnati Reds are looking like the "Team of the Teens" so far, with pennants in '10 and '11, a World Series victory in '11, and a 1912 team which is moving through the National League like a runaway train.

The Reds are batting .315 as a TEAM. "Surprise" stars like right fielder Mike Mitchell (.370-3-58), center fielder Rebel Oakes (.365-2-69) and third baseman Eddie Tiemeyer (.360-3-60) are leading the charge. The leading pitchers are Roy Hitt (22-5, 3.22), Jean Dubuc (15-4, 2.84), and the incomparable Del Mason (18-9, 2.65).

Yes, you read that right...the incomparable Del Mason. Del has been the most dominant pitcher in the National League since he became a starter in 1909, with records of 23-9, 29-9, and 27-8. His ERA has never been higher than 2.48 in a season since then, and he won the NL Outstanding Pitcher Award in 1910 and 1911.

On the other hand, how would you like to be a "base ball" fan in St. Louis right now? The Browns and Cardinals together haven't won as many games as the Red Sox have.

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 05:18 PM

Plaza Hotel
New York, New York

August 10, 1912

Dear Mom and Dad,

I wanted to write to you immediately, in the hopes that you would hear from me almost as soon as you got the latest news about me from the newspapers.

This afternoon in the seventh innning of our game against the Highlanders, I hit the ball between the right and left fielders and ran hard to second base for a double. When I was about three steps from the bag, I felt something strange in my knee, and had the base been two feet farther from me, I would not have made it before my knee gave out on me. Before I could stand up straight, Manager Collins was on his way out to second to check on me, and he and Marty Krug helped me off the field.

The doctors checked my knee, and it appears that I have done no permanent damage. I will, however, have to rest it for a couple of weeks; hopefully, by then I will have recovered fully. I have been told that I will be placed on the disabled list so that a healthy player might be called up to replace me. Charlie French, who has been playing well at Providence, will take my place in the lineup for a while.

It frustrates me that I cannot seem to make it all the way through a season without some kind of injury. Fortunately, we are slightly farther ahead in the standings than we were last season at this time, as the Athletics are currently five games behind. If the race gets any tighter, I can assure you I will be dragging myself out to the field as soon as my mandatory fifteen days on the disabled list expire, if it is physically possible for me to do so.

Bill Carrigan, who has been hitting the ball like a madman, sends regards to all of you, and please tell Emily that Joe Wood thanks her for the card she sent to him last week. He was feeling a bit down after a loss when the card arrived, and when he read it, he actually managed a smile. As tough a competitor as Joe is, that is a significant thing indeed.

As I said, I wanted you to hear the real "dope," as they say, from me before the newspapers exaggerated the tale. Already I have heard one scribe tell another that I will be lost for the rest of the season. Where said scribe received his medical training is still a mystery to me!

Love from your son,
Pat

(Pat's knee injury was diagnosed as a "strained anterior cruciate ligament," and by the time he was eligible to come off the DL, he was completely healthy and returned to the Red Sox lineup. In the meantime, Ty Cobb ran his stolen base total to 60, putting him one ahead of Pat for the American League lead.)

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 05:27 PM

Monday, September 8, 1912

American League Batting Leaders

1 T. Speaker (BOS) .381
2 T. Cobb (DET) .380
3 P. O'Farrell (BOS) .377
4 J. Jackson (PHA) .375
5 F. Osborn (CHA) .361
6 B. Hinchman (CLE) .353
7 B. Block (WAS) .351
8 E. Murphy (PHA) .347
9 J. Lelivelt (WAS) .335
10 G. Moriarty (NYA) .331

Since he came off the DL on August 26, Pat has swiped six bases, while Cobb has managed only one steal. O'Farrell now leads Cobb, 65-61, and has retaken the major league lead as well. Bert Daniels of Pittsburgh paces the NL with 64.

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 08:24 PM

Boston Herald, Saturday, September 20

THE PENNANT RETURNS TO BOSTON!!!

American League Champion Red Sox Defeat St. Louis, 7-6
Fenway Park to Host World Series in its Opening Year

BOSTON- One of the goals to which Jimmy Collins and the Red Sox dedicated themselves from the season's opening day was realized at Fenway Park yesterday, as the Bostons clinched the American League championship by defeating the St. Louis Browns, 7-6.

"We are excited and proud to bring the championship back to Boston, where the best fans in all of base ball have supported us all the way," Manager Collins said. "We have one more step to take, however."

That step would be a World Series victory over the powerful Cincinnati Reds, who have assembled one of the strongest teams in the history of the sport and are favored by most to defeat the Red Sox as easily as a champion can be defeated.

"We aren't afraid of the Reds," veteran pitcher "Tex" Pruiett stated when asked about the team's chances in the Series. "We aren't afraid of any team. We're champions ourselves, remember?"

Tris Speaker and Heinie Wagner led the Sox attack, each with three hits. Speaker doubled twice, while Wagner cracked a three-bagger and drove in three runs.

The Browns fought back valiantly, scoring three times in the top of the final inning, before Ralph Glaze settled down to close out his eighteenth victory of the season.

With the pennant safely in hand, Red Sox rooters may safely concentrate on an interesting battle for individual honors. Four batsmen have a chance to win the batting average title, and the Chalmers roadster that comes with it. Speaker currently leads the list at .375, followed by Ty Cobb of Detroit at .371, Joe Jackson at .369, and Speaker's teammate Pat O'Farrell at .369. O'Farrell currently sports a Chalmers around the streets of Boston, as the company awarded both him and George Moriarty an auto when Moriarty's mark surpassed Pat's by mere thousandths of a point.

"If I win a second car, I might just give it to Tris," O'Farrell joked. "Then again, he will probably enjoy it much more if he wins it himself."

Big Six · 12-30-2003, 09:04 PM

Since Pat hasn't figured prominently in any of the first three games of the World Series, here are short write-ups of the action so far...

GAME ONE: September 28, 1912, at Cincinnati
REDS 9, RED SOX 1

Del Mason demonstrated why he's been regarded as the National League's best hurler, and the Reds bats battered Boston starter Chuck Rose in front of a big, raucous crowd. The Reds lashed 13 hits, to the Red Sox' three. Like most of his teammates, Pat went 0-4 with a strikeout, and kicked a ground ball to "contribute" to a three-run Cincinnati fourth inning.

GAME TWO: September 29, 1912, at Cincinnati
RED SOX 3, REDS 2

Young Joe Wood pitched a beautiful game, holding the powerful Reds to one run before tiring in the seventh inning, and George Winter hung on to preserve the victory. Tris Speaker scored the winning run, booming a triple and scoring on Chet Chadbourne's hit. O'Farrell picked up his first hit of the Series, a single, in three at bats; he also walked and struck out. Jean Dubuc took the loss for the Reds.

GAME THREE: October 1, 1912, at Boston
RED SOX 2, REDS 1

The first World Series game ever played at Fenway Park was truly one for the ages. Cincy's Roy Hitt went into the bottom of the eighth inning pitching a no-hitter, and left the inning trailing, 2-1. Consecutive singles by Ed Konetchy, Bill Peterson, Walt Thomas, and Heinie Wagner gave Tex Pruiett the support he needed for the victory. Pat O'Farrell's struggles against Reds pitching continued, as he drew a walk in three trips to the plate.

jaxmagicman · 12-31-2003, 11:44 AM

Is age catching up with our ball player? Is he not being clutch?

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 01:31 PM

GAME FOUR: October 2, 1912, at Boston
REDS 3, RED SOX 0

Del Mason returned to the hill for the Reds, and this time, he's even more effective, twirling a four-hit shutout. Chuck Rose allowed all three Reds runs in the second inning before settling down, but Mason was too much for the Boston batsmen. Pat went 1-3, ripping a single in the third inning.

GAME FIVE: October 3, 1912, at Boston
REDS 11, RED SOX 2

The Reds unleashed a barrage of hits that produced runs in each of the first five innings, chasing Sox starter Joe Wood. Elmer Steele and George Winter didn't fare any better, as the Reds pasted them for five runs in the last two innings. O'Farrell singled and walked, scoring one run, in three at-bats. The Series returns to Cincinnati, with the Reds needing only one more win.

GAME SIX: October 5, 1912, at Cincinnati
REDS 5, RED SOX 4 (10 innings)

The first batter Boston hurler Ralph Glaze faced was Bob Bescher, and he hit a home run. The last batter he faced, Rebel Oakes, came to the plate in the bottom of the tenth inning, and he hit a home run. Oakes' dramatic, Series-winning blast, his fourth hit of the game, electrified the large, boisterous Cincinnati crowd and placed the exclamation point on the Reds' amazing season.

Glaze, obviously discouraged, was gentlemanly and sportsmanlike in defeat. "I made a good pitch to Oakes, but he got the better of me today. Oakes is a fine hitter, and I'd been having trouble with him all day long. That's a fine ball club they have, and I congratulate them on their victory," he said as he sat in front of his locker, a towel holding a bag of ice to his arm.

Pat O'Farrell, hitless in five trips with a strikeout, tried to keep his disappointment in check. "I had a poor Series," he said simply. "I'll do my best to help this club get back here next year, and win it again. The rooters of Boston deserve that." O'Farrell hit .150 for the Series, managing only three singles in 20 AB, with three walks.

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 01:34 PM

I'd have to go with the second one, Jax. He's only 25, after all. None of the Red Sox were clutch in this Series. Then again, the Reds tore up the National League all season long, too.

tward13 · 12-31-2003, 02:17 PM

just finished reading through this. Great job.

Tom

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 04:51 PM

Thanks, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've had a lot of fun with it, too.

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 07:33 PM

Here are the stats for another outstanding year from Pat O'Farrell. His rankings on the American League leader board are shown in parentheses.

G: 130
AB: 480
R: 104 (T-5)
H: 173
2B: 33 (4)
3B: 18 (1)
HR: 6
RBI: 85
BB: 99 (2)
K: 79
SB: 70 (1, new AL record)
CS: 12

AVG: .360 (5)
OBP: .467 (1)
SLG: .542 (1)
OPS: 1.009 (1)

Pat also led the American League in runs created (136.2), runs created/27 outs (11.08), and extra base hits (57). He would have won the National League batting title by two points over Cincinnati’s Rebel Oakes, and led the major leagues in stolen bases, on-base percentage, slugging, OPS, and the runs created categories.

Pat hit .356 against lefties and .364 against righties. He hit .364 at home and .357 on the road, but had 9 more extra-base hits away from home. With runners in scoring position, he delivered at a .340 pace, but when the game was on the line, he excelled, batting .380 in close/late situations.

His best month was April (.471-1-18), followed by May (.368-0-16). He suffered through a late-season slump, batting only .280 in September, and striking out more often than he walked.

It seems to me that Pat got hosed in the Outstanding Batter voting. The award winner, Joe Jackson, had a better batting average and more RBIs, but Pat was clearly a more valuable offensive player than Shoeless Joe in 1912. A strong case can be made for Pat as the most dangerous hitter in the major leagues in 1912.

Yeah, I’m biased, but still…

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 07:34 PM

84 Westland Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

November 19, 1912

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prentice
442 Park Street
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Dear Charlie and Ophelia,

I told you I would write to you as soon as the news you awaited could be shared, so here it is, without further ado!

This morning at precisely 8:36, Sarah gave birth to our daughter, whom we have named Elizabeth Ann, after her grandmothers. Elizabeth is a perfect, healthy child, and as I write this, both mother and daughter are doing well.

The birth took place at home, with the wife of one of my teammates, Ralph Glaze, assisting. Mrs. Glaze is a nurse, and her presence was a great comfort to Sarah, as well as to me as I paced the floor in the next room. The Glazes live in the same building as we do, so Ralph was there to keep me company. I would like to tell you that I met the occasion with the same calm that characterizes me as I step into the batter’s box to face Walter Johnson or Del Mason, but that statement would be incorrect on two counts. I am not necessarily calm when I face either man, and Ralph could tell you that I was not calm while Sarah was giving birth to our daughter!

Sarah and I will bring Elizabeth to Stockbridge for Christmas, and we shall see you then. On another matter, Charlie, while we are there, I would like to speak with you about your thoughts concerning the property which Mr. Robbins has for sale. You know much more about such things than I do, and I value your opinion about the value of the house and property. Sarah and I have talked for some time about purchasing a house, or a piece of land, back in Stockbridge and living there during the off-season. Now that we have Elizabeth, that desire is even stronger.

Our very best wishes to both of you and to your parents. Please spread the news of our blessed arrival to everyone you see who might be interested.

Your friend,
Pat

(I flipped a coin to determine whether or not Pat and Sarah’s baby would be a boy or a girl.)

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 07:50 PM

227 Elm Street
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

June 30, 1912

Mr. Patrick O'Farrell
84 Westland Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

Dear Son,

I wanted to write to you immediately after I received your letter. Although you did your best to hide your disappointment, I could tell the season has been a trial for you. The sports writers have been admirably supportive of you; after all, your play has been so exemplary since you arrived in Boston that your temporary struggles of the present must be taken in their proper perspective. The idea that your new responsibilities as a father are responsible for the reduction of your batting average is preposterous! And, while I am not accustomed to finding your name as far down the list of leading batters as I am lately, please know that I am as proud of you now as I am when you are hitting .400, and the Red Sox lead the league.

Much may be learned about a man when he faces hardship. Does he complain, make excuses for his performance, or become overly discouraged? Or does he, as you ball players say, "keep his ginger up," support his teammates, and do everything in his power to set things right? I have no doubt that you are the latter sort of fellow, Pat.

You have a lot of fine fellows around you who can help you, like Mr. Carrigan, Mr. Speaker, and especially Mr. Collins. Perhaps they can spot some variation in your batting style that could explain your "slump." And, while I know this is no real consolation, you are still more than holding your own as a player. Your recent selection to the All-Star team reflects the overall quality of your play.

I will be following your progress, and that of the Red Sox, in the papers as I always do. Write to me when you can.

With all my support,
Dad

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 08:02 PM

The Sporting News, June 30, 1913

Red Sox Struggle, but Collins Sees Better Days Ahead

At the All-Star break, the American League champion Red Sox find themselves in an unfamiliar position: looking up at three teams who sit atop them in the standings. The Sox have recently settled into a groove, remaining four or five games over the .500 mark, and currently trail the first place Detroits by eight games. Philadelphia and Cleveland are tied for second, two games ahead of Jimmy Collins' charges.

Manager Collins refuses to panic, although it is said that he has been pushing the magnates for a trade in an attempt to stir up his team. "I have no problems with any of the men on the team now, but if there is an opportunity to improve the squad, we have to make a move," he explained.

Perhaps no Boston player exemplifies the team's current struggles more clearly than star second sacker Pat O'Farrell. O'Farrell is still playing at an All-Star level, batting .275 with 29 extra base knocks, 28 stolen bases, and hearty totals of 56 runs scored and 48 driven in. Still, for a man who has been living in the ritzy .360 neighborhood for a couple of years, a season like this is somewhat of a disappointment.

"I have been seeing the ball better lately," O'Farrell commented. "A few of the blue darters that have been finding their way into fielders' gloves will hopefully drop in." The genial Irishman continues to lead the Red Sox infield with his customary pep, however, and you can be sure that as the season reaches its climax, O'Farrell will be at the front of a strong charge by the Red Sox.

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.

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 08:57 PM

WESTERN UNION COMPANY
SEPTEMBER 1 1913

SARAH O'FARRELL
84 WESTLAND AVE
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS

GOOD NEWS STOP
WAS CHOSEN PLAYER OF MONTH STOP
NOW IT'S TIME TO WIN PENNANT STOP
ALL MY LOVE TO YOU AND ELIZABETH STOP

PAT

(O'Farrell batted .481 in August, with 4 homers and 29 RBI in 27 games. He led the Bosox' charge back into the pennant race; as the season enters its final month, Boston is five games behind Detroit. Pat's batting average has spiked all the way to .317.

The Cincinnati Reds lead the National League by four games over the New York Giants.)

Big Six · 12-31-2003, 09:10 PM

Boston Globe, Sunday, September 7, 1913

STREAKING SOX SURGE TO WITHIN TWO GAMES OF LEAD

BOSTON- Yesterday at Fenway Park, the hottest team in base ball, the Boston Red Sox, extended their winning streak to an even dozen games by knocking off the St. Louis Browns, 7-4.

Chuck Rose won his twentieth game of the season despite a rough start, in which the Browns tallied twice in the first inning. The key blow was a ringing leadoff double by Roy Hartzell.

Rose settled down quickly, however, and the Boston batters quickly went to work. Pat O'Farrell was in the midst of the rally, as he has been so often lately. O'Farrell singled, moved to third on Ed Konetchy's base hit, and both men raced home when Bill Peterson smashed the ball into the right field corner for a double. Chet Chadbourne followed with another base hit, scoring Peterson.

Boston third sacker Ray Jansen handled his old mates poorly, lashing four hits on the day. The sizzling-hot O'Farrell ripped two more hits, and also worked beleaguered Brownie twirler "Tiny" Leverenz for two bases on balls.

The same two clubs meet today, with Bailey facing Burchell.

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.

12-30-2003, 01:18 PM	#101
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Thanks, Jax! I think playing OOTP and writing up the stories is a much better break than spending too much time being busy, actually! __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league

12-30-2003, 04:26 PM	#102
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Good news from an old buddy 225 Angell Street Providence, Rhode Island July 31, 1912 Dear Pat, By the time you get this, I'm likely to be sitting with you in the clubhouse at Fenway Park. I learned this morning that I will be coming back up to Boston; I leave on the 10:17 train, which leaves me very little time for a letter. I must say that while I did enjoy having the chance to do some coaching back here in Providence, I would much rather be in Boston, in the thick of another pennant race! When I learned that Bunny Madden had been dealt to the Cubs, and that no catcher came over to us in return, I began to hope that my services would be welcome back in Boston. Not an hour later Jones came by my room with the news. I must confess I was a little surprised by the news about Matty. Sure, he had some hard luck with that bicep tendon he strained, but I assumed that we acquired him for the pennant race. I suppose the boys in the office, or Jimmy, see something there...or maybe they don't see anything. It does look like Matty has been hit harder this year than ever. And Chuck Rose is a good young pitcher. With a good club like ours he should win more than he did last year, and even if he doesn't, 19 wins is nothing to sneeze at. Congratulations on your Player of the Month award, by the way! I believe it is safe to assume that from now on, each year when the calendar rolls around to June, you will have a smile on your face. And double congratulations on the news about Sarah's "condition." If there is anything Helen and I can do to make things easier for you come December, you can count on us. As I said, I must cut this short so I can pack my bags for Boston. The first oyster dinner is on me! Your pal, Bill (After a disappointing 1911 season in which he batted only .220, 95 points than his 1910 mark, Bill Carrigan had been sent to AAA at the beginning of the 1912 season. He regained his stroke at Providence, and was hitting a cool .315-2-45, with an amazing 118 walks...good for an OBP of .489...when he got the call to Boston. In his first appearance on July 31, he smacked two hits, including a triple, and drew a base on balls.)

12-30-2003, 04:34 PM	#103
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Standings of the clubs, August 17, 1912 AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 73-45 Detroit 68-50 Philadelphia 67-51 Washington 64-54 Cleveland 57-61 New York 55-63 Chicago 54-64 St. Louis 34-84 NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 84-34 Philadelphia 70-48 Boston 64-54 New York 63-55 Pittsburgh 55-63 Chicago 54-64 Brooklyn 44-74 St. Louis 38-80 The Cincinnati Reds are looking like the "Team of the Teens" so far, with pennants in '10 and '11, a World Series victory in '11, and a 1912 team which is moving through the National League like a runaway train. The Reds are batting .315 as a TEAM. "Surprise" stars like right fielder Mike Mitchell (.370-3-58), center fielder Rebel Oakes (.365-2-69) and third baseman Eddie Tiemeyer (.360-3-60) are leading the charge. The leading pitchers are Roy Hitt (22-5, 3.22), Jean Dubuc (15-4, 2.84), and the incomparable Del Mason (18-9, 2.65). Yes, you read that right...the incomparable Del Mason. Del has been the most dominant pitcher in the National League since he became a starter in 1909, with records of 23-9, 29-9, and 27-8. His ERA has never been higher than 2.48 in a season since then, and he won the NL Outstanding Pitcher Award in 1910 and 1911. On the other hand, how would you like to be a "base ball" fan in St. Louis right now? The Browns and Cardinals together haven't won as many games as the Red Sox have. Last edited by Big Six; 12-30-2003 at 04:55 PM.

12-30-2003, 05:18 PM	#104
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Bad news Plaza Hotel New York, New York August 10, 1912 Dear Mom and Dad, I wanted to write to you immediately, in the hopes that you would hear from me almost as soon as you got the latest news about me from the newspapers. This afternoon in the seventh innning of our game against the Highlanders, I hit the ball between the right and left fielders and ran hard to second base for a double. When I was about three steps from the bag, I felt something strange in my knee, and had the base been two feet farther from me, I would not have made it before my knee gave out on me. Before I could stand up straight, Manager Collins was on his way out to second to check on me, and he and Marty Krug helped me off the field. The doctors checked my knee, and it appears that I have done no permanent damage. I will, however, have to rest it for a couple of weeks; hopefully, by then I will have recovered fully. I have been told that I will be placed on the disabled list so that a healthy player might be called up to replace me. Charlie French, who has been playing well at Providence, will take my place in the lineup for a while. It frustrates me that I cannot seem to make it all the way through a season without some kind of injury. Fortunately, we are slightly farther ahead in the standings than we were last season at this time, as the Athletics are currently five games behind. If the race gets any tighter, I can assure you I will be dragging myself out to the field as soon as my mandatory fifteen days on the disabled list expire, if it is physically possible for me to do so. Bill Carrigan, who has been hitting the ball like a madman, sends regards to all of you, and please tell Emily that Joe Wood thanks her for the card she sent to him last week. He was feeling a bit down after a loss when the card arrived, and when he read it, he actually managed a smile. As tough a competitor as Joe is, that is a significant thing indeed. As I said, I wanted you to hear the real "dope," as they say, from me before the newspapers exaggerated the tale. Already I have heard one scribe tell another that I will be lost for the rest of the season. Where said scribe received his medical training is still a mystery to me! Love from your son, Pat (Pat's knee injury was diagnosed as a "strained anterior cruciate ligament," and by the time he was eligible to come off the DL, he was completely healthy and returned to the Red Sox lineup. In the meantime, Ty Cobb ran his stolen base total to 60, putting him one ahead of Pat for the American League lead.) Last edited by Big Six; 12-30-2003 at 05:33 PM.

12-30-2003, 05:27 PM	#105
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	A close race Monday, September 8, 1912 American League Batting Leaders 1 T. Speaker (BOS) .381 2 T. Cobb (DET) .380 3 P. O'Farrell (BOS) .377 4 J. Jackson (PHA) .375 5 F. Osborn (CHA) .361 6 B. Hinchman (CLE) .353 7 B. Block (WAS) .351 8 E. Murphy (PHA) .347 9 J. Lelivelt (WAS) .335 10 G. Moriarty (NYA) .331 Since he came off the DL on August 26, Pat has swiped six bases, while Cobb has managed only one steal. O'Farrell now leads Cobb, 65-61, and has retaken the major league lead as well. Bert Daniels of Pittsburgh paces the NL with 64. Last edited by Big Six; 12-30-2003 at 08:01 PM.

12-30-2003, 08:24 PM	#106
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Clinching Boston Herald, Saturday, September 20 THE PENNANT RETURNS TO BOSTON!!! American League Champion Red Sox Defeat St. Louis, 7-6 Fenway Park to Host World Series in its Opening Year BOSTON- One of the goals to which Jimmy Collins and the Red Sox dedicated themselves from the season's opening day was realized at Fenway Park yesterday, as the Bostons clinched the American League championship by defeating the St. Louis Browns, 7-6. "We are excited and proud to bring the championship back to Boston, where the best fans in all of base ball have supported us all the way," Manager Collins said. "We have one more step to take, however." That step would be a World Series victory over the powerful Cincinnati Reds, who have assembled one of the strongest teams in the history of the sport and are favored by most to defeat the Red Sox as easily as a champion can be defeated. "We aren't afraid of the Reds," veteran pitcher "Tex" Pruiett stated when asked about the team's chances in the Series. "We aren't afraid of any team. We're champions ourselves, remember?" Tris Speaker and Heinie Wagner led the Sox attack, each with three hits. Speaker doubled twice, while Wagner cracked a three-bagger and drove in three runs. The Browns fought back valiantly, scoring three times in the top of the final inning, before Ralph Glaze settled down to close out his eighteenth victory of the season. With the pennant safely in hand, Red Sox rooters may safely concentrate on an interesting battle for individual honors. Four batsmen have a chance to win the batting average title, and the Chalmers roadster that comes with it. Speaker currently leads the list at .375, followed by Ty Cobb of Detroit at .371, Joe Jackson at .369, and Speaker's teammate Pat O'Farrell at .369. O'Farrell currently sports a Chalmers around the streets of Boston, as the company awarded both him and George Moriarty an auto when Moriarty's mark surpassed Pat's by mere thousandths of a point. "If I win a second car, I might just give it to Tris," O'Farrell joked. "Then again, he will probably enjoy it much more if he wins it himself."

12-30-2003, 09:04 PM	#107
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	The World Series, part one Since Pat hasn't figured prominently in any of the first three games of the World Series, here are short write-ups of the action so far... GAME ONE: September 28, 1912, at Cincinnati REDS 9, RED SOX 1 Del Mason demonstrated why he's been regarded as the National League's best hurler, and the Reds bats battered Boston starter Chuck Rose in front of a big, raucous crowd. The Reds lashed 13 hits, to the Red Sox' three. Like most of his teammates, Pat went 0-4 with a strikeout, and kicked a ground ball to "contribute" to a three-run Cincinnati fourth inning. GAME TWO: September 29, 1912, at Cincinnati RED SOX 3, REDS 2 Young Joe Wood pitched a beautiful game, holding the powerful Reds to one run before tiring in the seventh inning, and George Winter hung on to preserve the victory. Tris Speaker scored the winning run, booming a triple and scoring on Chet Chadbourne's hit. O'Farrell picked up his first hit of the Series, a single, in three at bats; he also walked and struck out. Jean Dubuc took the loss for the Reds. GAME THREE: October 1, 1912, at Boston RED SOX 2, REDS 1 The first World Series game ever played at Fenway Park was truly one for the ages. Cincy's Roy Hitt went into the bottom of the eighth inning pitching a no-hitter, and left the inning trailing, 2-1. Consecutive singles by Ed Konetchy, Bill Peterson, Walt Thomas, and Heinie Wagner gave Tex Pruiett the support he needed for the victory. Pat O'Farrell's struggles against Reds pitching continued, as he drew a walk in three trips to the plate.

12-31-2003, 11:44 AM	#108
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	Is age catching up with our ball player? Is he not being clutch? __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

12-31-2003, 01:31 PM	#109
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	A disappointing Series ends GAME FOUR: October 2, 1912, at Boston REDS 3, RED SOX 0 Del Mason returned to the hill for the Reds, and this time, he's even more effective, twirling a four-hit shutout. Chuck Rose allowed all three Reds runs in the second inning before settling down, but Mason was too much for the Boston batsmen. Pat went 1-3, ripping a single in the third inning. GAME FIVE: October 3, 1912, at Boston REDS 11, RED SOX 2 The Reds unleashed a barrage of hits that produced runs in each of the first five innings, chasing Sox starter Joe Wood. Elmer Steele and George Winter didn't fare any better, as the Reds pasted them for five runs in the last two innings. O'Farrell singled and walked, scoring one run, in three at-bats. The Series returns to Cincinnati, with the Reds needing only one more win. GAME SIX: October 5, 1912, at Cincinnati REDS 5, RED SOX 4 (10 innings) The first batter Boston hurler Ralph Glaze faced was Bob Bescher, and he hit a home run. The last batter he faced, Rebel Oakes, came to the plate in the bottom of the tenth inning, and he hit a home run. Oakes' dramatic, Series-winning blast, his fourth hit of the game, electrified the large, boisterous Cincinnati crowd and placed the exclamation point on the Reds' amazing season. Glaze, obviously discouraged, was gentlemanly and sportsmanlike in defeat. "I made a good pitch to Oakes, but he got the better of me today. Oakes is a fine hitter, and I'd been having trouble with him all day long. That's a fine ball club they have, and I congratulate them on their victory," he said as he sat in front of his locker, a towel holding a bag of ice to his arm. Pat O'Farrell, hitless in five trips with a strikeout, tried to keep his disappointment in check. "I had a poor Series," he said simply. "I'll do my best to help this club get back here next year, and win it again. The rooters of Boston deserve that." O'Farrell hit .150 for the Series, managing only three singles in 20 AB, with three walks.

12-31-2003, 01:34 PM	#110
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	I'd have to go with the second one, Jax. He's only 25, after all. None of the Red Sox were clutch in this Series. Then again, the Reds tore up the National League all season long, too.

12-31-2003, 02:17 PM	#111
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,965	Wow... just finished reading through this. Great job. Tom

12-31-2003, 04:51 PM	#112
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Thanks, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've had a lot of fun with it, too.

12-31-2003, 07:33 PM	#113
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	1912, by the numbers Here are the stats for another outstanding year from Pat O'Farrell. His rankings on the American League leader board are shown in parentheses. G: 130 AB: 480 R: 104 (T-5) H: 173 2B: 33 (4) 3B: 18 (1) HR: 6 RBI: 85 BB: 99 (2) K: 79 SB: 70 (1, new AL record) CS: 12 AVG: .360 (5) OBP: .467 (1) SLG: .542 (1) OPS: 1.009 (1) Pat also led the American League in runs created (136.2), runs created/27 outs (11.08), and extra base hits (57). He would have won the National League batting title by two points over Cincinnati’s Rebel Oakes, and led the major leagues in stolen bases, on-base percentage, slugging, OPS, and the runs created categories. Pat hit .356 against lefties and .364 against righties. He hit .364 at home and .357 on the road, but had 9 more extra-base hits away from home. With runners in scoring position, he delivered at a .340 pace, but when the game was on the line, he excelled, batting .380 in close/late situations. His best month was April (.471-1-18), followed by May (.368-0-16). He suffered through a late-season slump, batting only .280 in September, and striking out more often than he walked. It seems to me that Pat got hosed in the Outstanding Batter voting. The award winner, Joe Jackson, had a better batting average and more RBIs, but Pat was clearly a more valuable offensive player than Shoeless Joe in 1912. A strong case can be made for Pat as the most dangerous hitter in the major leagues in 1912. Yeah, I’m biased, but still…

12-31-2003, 07:34 PM	#114
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	and Baby makes three 84 Westland Avenue Boston, Massachusetts November 19, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prentice 442 Park Street Stockbridge, Massachusetts Dear Charlie and Ophelia, I told you I would write to you as soon as the news you awaited could be shared, so here it is, without further ado! This morning at precisely 8:36, Sarah gave birth to our daughter, whom we have named Elizabeth Ann, after her grandmothers. Elizabeth is a perfect, healthy child, and as I write this, both mother and daughter are doing well. The birth took place at home, with the wife of one of my teammates, Ralph Glaze, assisting. Mrs. Glaze is a nurse, and her presence was a great comfort to Sarah, as well as to me as I paced the floor in the next room. The Glazes live in the same building as we do, so Ralph was there to keep me company. I would like to tell you that I met the occasion with the same calm that characterizes me as I step into the batter’s box to face Walter Johnson or Del Mason, but that statement would be incorrect on two counts. I am not necessarily calm when I face either man, and Ralph could tell you that I was not calm while Sarah was giving birth to our daughter! Sarah and I will bring Elizabeth to Stockbridge for Christmas, and we shall see you then. On another matter, Charlie, while we are there, I would like to speak with you about your thoughts concerning the property which Mr. Robbins has for sale. You know much more about such things than I do, and I value your opinion about the value of the house and property. Sarah and I have talked for some time about purchasing a house, or a piece of land, back in Stockbridge and living there during the off-season. Now that we have Elizabeth, that desire is even stronger. Our very best wishes to both of you and to your parents. Please spread the news of our blessed arrival to everyone you see who might be interested. Your friend, Pat (I flipped a coin to determine whether or not Pat and Sarah’s baby would be a boy or a girl.)

12-31-2003, 07:50 PM	#115
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Encouragement for a slumping son 227 Elm Street Stockbridge, Massachusetts June 30, 1912 Mr. Patrick O'Farrell 84 Westland Avenue Boston, Massachusetts Dear Son, I wanted to write to you immediately after I received your letter. Although you did your best to hide your disappointment, I could tell the season has been a trial for you. The sports writers have been admirably supportive of you; after all, your play has been so exemplary since you arrived in Boston that your temporary struggles of the present must be taken in their proper perspective. The idea that your new responsibilities as a father are responsible for the reduction of your batting average is preposterous! And, while I am not accustomed to finding your name as far down the list of leading batters as I am lately, please know that I am as proud of you now as I am when you are hitting .400, and the Red Sox lead the league. Much may be learned about a man when he faces hardship. Does he complain, make excuses for his performance, or become overly discouraged? Or does he, as you ball players say, "keep his ginger up," support his teammates, and do everything in his power to set things right? I have no doubt that you are the latter sort of fellow, Pat. You have a lot of fine fellows around you who can help you, like Mr. Carrigan, Mr. Speaker, and especially Mr. Collins. Perhaps they can spot some variation in your batting style that could explain your "slump." And, while I know this is no real consolation, you are still more than holding your own as a player. Your recent selection to the All-Star team reflects the overall quality of your play. I will be following your progress, and that of the Red Sox, in the papers as I always do. Write to me when you can. With all my support, Dad

12-31-2003, 08:02 PM	#116
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Midseason update The Sporting News, June 30, 1913 Red Sox Struggle, but Collins Sees Better Days Ahead At the All-Star break, the American League champion Red Sox find themselves in an unfamiliar position: looking up at three teams who sit atop them in the standings. The Sox have recently settled into a groove, remaining four or five games over the .500 mark, and currently trail the first place Detroits by eight games. Philadelphia and Cleveland are tied for second, two games ahead of Jimmy Collins' charges. Manager Collins refuses to panic, although it is said that he has been pushing the magnates for a trade in an attempt to stir up his team. "I have no problems with any of the men on the team now, but if there is an opportunity to improve the squad, we have to make a move," he explained. Perhaps no Boston player exemplifies the team's current struggles more clearly than star second sacker Pat O'Farrell. O'Farrell is still playing at an All-Star level, batting .275 with 29 extra base knocks, 28 stolen bases, and hearty totals of 56 runs scored and 48 driven in. Still, for a man who has been living in the ritzy .360 neighborhood for a couple of years, a season like this is somewhat of a disappointment. "I have been seeing the ball better lately," O'Farrell commented. "A few of the blue darters that have been finding their way into fielders' gloves will hopefully drop in." The genial Irishman continues to lead the Red Sox infield with his customary pep, however, and you can be sure that as the season reaches its climax, O'Farrell will be at the front of a strong charge by the Red Sox.

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.

12-31-2003, 08:57 PM	#118
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	A month to remember WESTERN UNION COMPANY SEPTEMBER 1 1913 SARAH O'FARRELL 84 WESTLAND AVE BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS GOOD NEWS STOP WAS CHOSEN PLAYER OF MONTH STOP NOW IT'S TIME TO WIN PENNANT STOP ALL MY LOVE TO YOU AND ELIZABETH STOP PAT (O'Farrell batted .481 in August, with 4 homers and 29 RBI in 27 games. He led the Bosox' charge back into the pennant race; as the season enters its final month, Boston is five games behind Detroit. Pat's batting average has spiked all the way to .317. The Cincinnati Reds lead the National League by four games over the New York Giants.)

12-31-2003, 09:10 PM	#119
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Streaking Boston Globe, Sunday, September 7, 1913 STREAKING SOX SURGE TO WITHIN TWO GAMES OF LEAD BOSTON- Yesterday at Fenway Park, the hottest team in base ball, the Boston Red Sox, extended their winning streak to an even dozen games by knocking off the St. Louis Browns, 7-4. Chuck Rose won his twentieth game of the season despite a rough start, in which the Browns tallied twice in the first inning. The key blow was a ringing leadoff double by Roy Hartzell. Rose settled down quickly, however, and the Boston batters quickly went to work. Pat O'Farrell was in the midst of the rally, as he has been so often lately. O'Farrell singled, moved to third on Ed Konetchy's base hit, and both men raced home when Bill Peterson smashed the ball into the right field corner for a double. Chet Chadbourne followed with another base hit, scoring Peterson. Boston third sacker Ray Jansen handled his old mates poorly, lashing four hits on the day. The sizzling-hot O'Farrell ripped two more hits, and also worked beleaguered Brownie twirler "Tiny" Leverenz for two bases on balls. The same two clubs meet today, with Bailey facing Burchell.

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.