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Big Six · 07-12-2003, 10:46 PM

204 Meade Hall
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts

Mr. Patrick O'Farrell
Putnam Hotel
447 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

September 14, 1910

My dearest Pat,

First of all, let me congratulate you and your teammates for winning the championship of the American League once again! I must now admit that I have had no doubt that this would occur for some time, as the lead you have maintained over the other clubs has done nothing but lengthen all summer long. And, while the newspapers have, as you well know, given much of the credit for your superiority to the outstanding work of the pitchers, I must add in all fairness that without the stalwart work of those eight of you who back the pitchers with your gloves and bats, their work would count very little. Of course, being the future wife of a second baseman, rather than a pitcher, I am not an entirely unbiased commentator. Nor should I be, sweetheart!

On a more selfish note, I notice in the latest averages that you are very close to a milestone that seems quite significant to me. Is it a rare thing for a player to score a hundred runs? It seems to me that you have a very good chance of achieving this standard. And I do know that a batting average of .322 is a fine thing, indeed.

The sports writers also seem to believe that the Cincinnati club will be your opponents in the World's Series. Do you have a chance to read much about this team? McLean, Hickman, and Oakes appear to me to be their strongest batters, while Mason and Gaspar have done fine work on the mound. Forgive me, darling, if this analysis is simplistic and tells you nothing you do not already know. I am actually quite proud of the fact that between history and English literature, I am able to read enough of the base ball news to arrive at these conclusions!

My father has already informed me that he will be purchasing tickets for the World's Series games that will be played in Boston. I understand that the Series will begin in Boston, on October 1. I have no doubt that I will be able to receive permission from my instructors to miss classes for the occasion.

Finally, love, I am more glad than you know to hear that you understand my decision to postpone our wedding until December. It means a great deal to me to complete the term here at Mount Holyoke, and I am grateful to you for realizing this.

I must close this letter now, however, as my English literature reading calls me too loudly to ignore. I am already counting the days until I watch you take the field with your team mates, preparing to defend your world's championship. Please tell Bill hello for me, and congratulate him for his fine season, as well. His wrist must have healed beautifully!

Well, sweetheart, until next time, receive this,

With all my love,
Sarah

07-12-2003, 10:46 PM	#74 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	Special congratulations 204 Meade Hall Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts Mr. Patrick O'Farrell Putnam Hotel 447 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts September 14, 1910 My dearest Pat, First of all, let me congratulate you and your teammates for winning the championship of the American League once again! I must now admit that I have had no doubt that this would occur for some time, as the lead you have maintained over the other clubs has done nothing but lengthen all summer long. And, while the newspapers have, as you well know, given much of the credit for your superiority to the outstanding work of the pitchers, I must add in all fairness that without the stalwart work of those eight of you who back the pitchers with your gloves and bats, their work would count very little. Of course, being the future wife of a second baseman, rather than a pitcher, I am not an entirely unbiased commentator. Nor should I be, sweetheart! On a more selfish note, I notice in the latest averages that you are very close to a milestone that seems quite significant to me. Is it a rare thing for a player to score a hundred runs? It seems to me that you have a very good chance of achieving this standard. And I do know that a batting average of .322 is a fine thing, indeed. The sports writers also seem to believe that the Cincinnati club will be your opponents in the World's Series. Do you have a chance to read much about this team? McLean, Hickman, and Oakes appear to me to be their strongest batters, while Mason and Gaspar have done fine work on the mound. Forgive me, darling, if this analysis is simplistic and tells you nothing you do not already know. I am actually quite proud of the fact that between history and English literature, I am able to read enough of the base ball news to arrive at these conclusions! My father has already informed me that he will be purchasing tickets for the World's Series games that will be played in Boston. I understand that the Series will begin in Boston, on October 1. I have no doubt that I will be able to receive permission from my instructors to miss classes for the occasion. Finally, love, I am more glad than you know to hear that you understand my decision to postpone our wedding until December. It means a great deal to me to complete the term here at Mount Holyoke, and I am grateful to you for realizing this. I must close this letter now, however, as my English literature reading calls me too loudly to ignore. I am already counting the days until I watch you take the field with your team mates, preparing to defend your world's championship. Please tell Bill hello for me, and congratulate him for his fine season, as well. His wrist must have healed beautifully! Well, sweetheart, until next time, receive this, With all my love, Sarah