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Big Six · 05-24-2003, 09:40 PM

Boston Globe, Sunday, May 18, 1909

RED SOX WHIP ATHLETICS, 13-4
Bostonians' Barrage Contains 24 Hits

PHILADELPHIA: The vistors from Boston apparently forgot that they were playing ball in the City of Brotherly Love. The treatment they handed out to their hosts was neither brotherly nor loving, as they banished the esteemed lefthander, Mr. Waddell, from the mound with seventeen safeties in less than six innings. Collins' Speed Boys had already dented the dish eleven times at this point, which would represent their total output for the afternoon, and Dygert, the Rube's successor, would allow them two more tallies.

Every man in the Red Sox lineup hit safely, the veteran Buck Freeman topping the list with four. All but Parent and Gardner scored a run, the youthful Patrick O'Farrell doing so on three occasions.

"Pat" has been perhaps the most gingery of Collins' tribe this spring. His batting record shows a percentage of .328 after yesterday's play, and the long three-bagger he drove over Oldring's head in center in the fourth inning was his ninth of the year, best in the big leagues.

"I thought O'Farrell would hit the ball harder this year, and send a few more for extra bases, but he has exceeded our hopes this spring," Collins said of his second baseman, who was chosen for the All-Star Game in his first full American League season last year. "I plan to use him in the middle of the line-up occasionally this season." Indeed, O'Farrell has been written into the third spot by Collins on occasion, rather than in his customary position atop the order. In either slot, the Stockbridge native has been effective. When he bats first, he uses his speed to his advantage, stealing and taking extra bases; when he hits third, he seems to concentrate more on hitting the ball hard....

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05-24-2003, 09:40 PM	#53 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	A fine start Boston Globe, Sunday, May 18, 1909 RED SOX WHIP ATHLETICS, 13-4 Bostonians' Barrage Contains 24 Hits PHILADELPHIA: The vistors from Boston apparently forgot that they were playing ball in the City of Brotherly Love. The treatment they handed out to their hosts was neither brotherly nor loving, as they banished the esteemed lefthander, Mr. Waddell, from the mound with seventeen safeties in less than six innings. Collins' Speed Boys had already dented the dish eleven times at this point, which would represent their total output for the afternoon, and Dygert, the Rube's successor, would allow them two more tallies. Every man in the Red Sox lineup hit safely, the veteran Buck Freeman topping the list with four. All but Parent and Gardner scored a run, the youthful Patrick O'Farrell doing so on three occasions. "Pat" has been perhaps the most gingery of Collins' tribe this spring. His batting record shows a percentage of .328 after yesterday's play, and the long three-bagger he drove over Oldring's head in center in the fourth inning was his ninth of the year, best in the big leagues. "I thought O'Farrell would hit the ball harder this year, and send a few more for extra bases, but he has exceeded our hopes this spring," Collins said of his second baseman, who was chosen for the All-Star Game in his first full American League season last year. "I plan to use him in the middle of the line-up occasionally this season." Indeed, O'Farrell has been written into the third spot by Collins on occasion, rather than in his customary position atop the order. In either slot, the Stockbridge native has been effective. When he bats first, he uses his speed to his advantage, stealing and taking extra bases; when he hits third, he seems to concentrate more on hitting the ball hard.... (rest of story lost)