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Disappointment
84 Westland Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
September 26, 1911
Dear Mom and Dad,
I am sure you have, by now, learned the story of the final weeks of our season. We fought as hard as we could, but the Highlanders played the best ball they have all season long, and at the time when it was most beneficial. Their acquisition of Mathewson from the Giants was, in my opinion, did more to push them over the top than anything else. "Matty" has tremendous experience in crucial contests, and he will never allow the pressures of a tight pennant race to distract him from the task at hand. His duel with Joss in Cleveland was a classic, which Mathewson and New York won, 2-1. Without that victory, which gave the Highlanders seven straight wins, there would be a playoff to-morrow, as the Naps trounced the Highlanders yesterday.
With regards to a more personal matter, which I only mention now because Emily has been following it so devotedly the past few weeks, it appears that George Moriarty has barely edged me for the batting championship. Our averages both round to .368, but it appears that when carried to five places, he defeats me, .36779 to .36774. Once again, Boston is barely trimmed by New York, it seems!
Sarah and I thought about traveling down to New York on the train to watch one of the games in the World's Series, but have decided against the idea. I honestly believe that after winning the past two Series, watching this one would prove to be rather painful. We do, however, look forward to visiting all of you back in old Stockbridge in a week or so. There is a piece of land I would like to inspect, with an eye to purchasing it for a home of our own. Our apartment here in Boston is spacious, and is not far from the ball park, but we should like more to truly settle in Stockbridge.
Again, thank you for your messages of support through the last few weeks. Perhaps next season will find us atop the American League once again.
Your loving son,
Pat
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