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Big Six · 10-22-2003, 09:28 PM

84 Westland Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts

May 2, 1912

Miss Emily O'Farrell
227 Elm Street
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Dear Emily,

I am sorry for taking so long in writing back to you. Your letter has been waiting for me here while I finished up a western trip, and after a long ride on the train from Cleveland, where we lost a hard-fought game on the 30th, news from you was very welcome, indeed!

I am sure you have read all about our magnificent new ball park in the Boston newspapers already, but whatever you have heard, please know that it is all that, and more! I believed the new field in Philadelphia had set the standard to which all other parks would aspire, but I have now changed my mind, after only a couple of weeks calling Fenway Park my baseball home.

The crowds have been large for every game we have played there, as large as those we have drawn for games in the World's Series, even. I am sure this is one reason why we have played such good ball in Boston this year. Why, we have lost only two of the home games we have played so far!

You asked me if I believed the race for the pennant will be as close this year as last, and after seeing all the teams now, I can tell you I would not be surprised if it were so. Chicago has played well all season, and we ended yesterday's play tied for the lead. Philadelphia is only a game in our rear. If Joe Jackson and Syd Smith keep hitting, the Athletics will give us a fight all season. I certainly don't think Jackson will end the season with a .485 batting mark, but I would think he will make a run at a .400 season. Before you ask me, I will tell you that I do not expect to hit .471, either; I would be perfectly satisfied with a hundred points lower, or even more, if the Red Sox can hold first place!!

And, before I close this letter, I hear it from reliable sources that Mr. Wood's affections are currently unclaimed. That is all I shall say on this matter for now, except that I would be happy to introduce you when you visit Boston later this month.

Your loving brother,
Pat

10-22-2003, 09:28 PM	#96 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	A new ballpark, a new beginning 84 Westland Avenue Boston, Massachusetts May 2, 1912 Miss Emily O'Farrell 227 Elm Street Stockbridge, Massachusetts Dear Emily, I am sorry for taking so long in writing back to you. Your letter has been waiting for me here while I finished up a western trip, and after a long ride on the train from Cleveland, where we lost a hard-fought game on the 30th, news from you was very welcome, indeed! I am sure you have read all about our magnificent new ball park in the Boston newspapers already, but whatever you have heard, please know that it is all that, and more! I believed the new field in Philadelphia had set the standard to which all other parks would aspire, but I have now changed my mind, after only a couple of weeks calling Fenway Park my baseball home. The crowds have been large for every game we have played there, as large as those we have drawn for games in the World's Series, even. I am sure this is one reason why we have played such good ball in Boston this year. Why, we have lost only two of the home games we have played so far! You asked me if I believed the race for the pennant will be as close this year as last, and after seeing all the teams now, I can tell you I would not be surprised if it were so. Chicago has played well all season, and we ended yesterday's play tied for the lead. Philadelphia is only a game in our rear. If Joe Jackson and Syd Smith keep hitting, the Athletics will give us a fight all season. I certainly don't think Jackson will end the season with a .485 batting mark, but I would think he will make a run at a .400 season. Before you ask me, I will tell you that I do not expect to hit .471, either; I would be perfectly satisfied with a hundred points lower, or even more, if the Red Sox can hold first place!! And, before I close this letter, I hear it from reliable sources that Mr. Wood's affections are currently unclaimed. That is all I shall say on this matter for now, except that I would be happy to introduce you when you visit Boston later this month. Your loving brother, Pat