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Big Six · 04-21-2003, 01:38 PM

Boston Globe , Tuesday, September 9, 1907

SOX TO GO WITH YOUTH IN SEASON'S FINAL WEEKS
O'Farrell Summoned From Providence

BOSTON- Languishing in seventh place with barely more than two dozen contests remaining, Manager Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans has decided that there is no better time than now to audition some of the youngsters who he hopes will don Red Sox in the springs and summers to come.

With that in mind, yesterday the Sox obtained the contract of Providence second sacker Patrick O'Farrell. O'Farrell, eager to begin his major league career, arrived in Boston on last night's train.

A week shy of his twentieth birthday, "Pat," as he is known, batted .331 in 139 games, divided between the New Bedford club of the New England League and the Grays. He added 7 home runs and 60 RBI. O'Farrell is a shifty, speedy base runner, swiping 53 bags while being nabbed in the act on only five occasions. He brings with him a reputation as a nifty man with the glove as well.

O'Farrell will make his debut today, Manager Collins planning to give him the majority of the remaining games at second base. He will also bat in the initial position in Collins' order. "I figure I'll let him see what he can do there, as he's always been a leadoff man," the veteran third sacker and pilot explained.

Pat joins fellow youngster Tris Speaker, seven months younger than he, in the Boston lineup. The two phenoms crossed paths briefly in Providence earlier this season. "Pat's a fine ball player," Texas Tristram said. "I expect he'll do fine."

The Red Sox' opponents to-day will be their White counterparts from Chicago. Ralph Glaze pitches for the home team, with 20-game winning ace Doc White, the left-handed dentist, on the hill for the Chicagos.

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Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	Getting the call Boston Globe , Tuesday, September 9, 1907 SOX TO GO WITH YOUTH IN SEASON'S FINAL WEEKS O'Farrell Summoned From Providence BOSTON- Languishing in seventh place with barely more than two dozen contests remaining, Manager Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans has decided that there is no better time than now to audition some of the youngsters who he hopes will don Red Sox in the springs and summers to come. With that in mind, yesterday the Sox obtained the contract of Providence second sacker Patrick O'Farrell. O'Farrell, eager to begin his major league career, arrived in Boston on last night's train. A week shy of his twentieth birthday, "Pat," as he is known, batted .331 in 139 games, divided between the New Bedford club of the New England League and the Grays. He added 7 home runs and 60 RBI. O'Farrell is a shifty, speedy base runner, swiping 53 bags while being nabbed in the act on only five occasions. He brings with him a reputation as a nifty man with the glove as well. O'Farrell will make his debut today, Manager Collins planning to give him the majority of the remaining games at second base. He will also bat in the initial position in Collins' order. "I figure I'll let him see what he can do there, as he's always been a leadoff man," the veteran third sacker and pilot explained. Pat joins fellow youngster Tris Speaker, seven months younger than he, in the Boston lineup. The two phenoms crossed paths briefly in Providence earlier this season. "Pat's a fine ball player," Texas Tristram said. "I expect he'll do fine." The Red Sox' opponents to-day will be their White counterparts from Chicago. Ralph Glaze pitches for the home team, with 20-game winning ace Doc White, the left-handed dentist, on the hill for the Chicagos.