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amead17 · 09-01-2025, 11:02 AM

BOBBY LOWE CLAIMS 1000TH RUN IN BEANEATERS WIN

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 13th, 1901

The Boston Beaneaters, long a fixture in the National League’s upper reaches, gave their faithful a stirring moment of cheer yesterday, not only in a 7-1 triumph over the Chicago Orphans, but in the personal milestone reached by their veteran third baseman, Bobby Lowe.

The 36-year-old stalwart, though enduring a lean season at the plate—entering the contest at .233—crossed home for the 1,000th run of his career, an achievement warmly recognized by the South End crowd.

The event occurred in the opening frame, when Boston erupted for all seven of its tallies. With three already across, Lowe drove a ringing double into left-center and moments later was ushered home on a sharp single off the bat of Malachi Kittridge, his milestone run adding a further roar to an inning of thunder. Lowe finished the day 2-for-4 with a run, showing both form and durability even in the twilight of a long campaign.

A native of Pittsburgh, Lowe has been a Beaneater man since his debut in 1890, his career beginning later than most at the age of 24. In the years since, he has been a fixture of steadiness, generally striking close to the .280 mark, and lending Boston both glove and bat in their many pennant contests.

Lowe, typically modest, offered only this: “I’ve never thought much on counting them up, but to know I’ve crossed that plate a thousand times does make a fellow pause. I’ve been fortunate to play with good men all these years, and it’s they who deserve the credit as much as I.”

Manager Frank Selee, who has guided Lowe through a decade of triumphs and trials, spoke warmly of his veteran: “Bobby has been the backbone of this club since the day he first put on a Beaneaters uniform. He plays the game the right way—steady, reliable, unselfish. If ever there was a man to be proud of, it is Lowe. To see him reach a mark such as this, it is fitting reward for a career of honest baseball.”

Thus, in a season of mixed fortunes for Boston, the grand old third baseman’s 1,000th run stands as a bright and honorable milestone, greeted with the applause of both teammates and the faithful alike.

09-01-2025, 11:02 AM	#27
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Lowe Has 1000 Runs BOBBY LOWE CLAIMS 1000TH RUN IN BEANEATERS WIN By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 13th, 1901 The Boston Beaneaters, long a fixture in the National League’s upper reaches, gave their faithful a stirring moment of cheer yesterday, not only in a 7-1 triumph over the Chicago Orphans, but in the personal milestone reached by their veteran third baseman, Bobby Lowe. The 36-year-old stalwart, though enduring a lean season at the plate—entering the contest at .233—crossed home for the 1,000th run of his career, an achievement warmly recognized by the South End crowd. The event occurred in the opening frame, when Boston erupted for all seven of its tallies. With three already across, Lowe drove a ringing double into left-center and moments later was ushered home on a sharp single off the bat of Malachi Kittridge, his milestone run adding a further roar to an inning of thunder. Lowe finished the day 2-for-4 with a run, showing both form and durability even in the twilight of a long campaign. A native of Pittsburgh, Lowe has been a Beaneater man since his debut in 1890, his career beginning later than most at the age of 24. In the years since, he has been a fixture of steadiness, generally striking close to the .280 mark, and lending Boston both glove and bat in their many pennant contests. Lowe, typically modest, offered only this: “I’ve never thought much on counting them up, but to know I’ve crossed that plate a thousand times does make a fellow pause. I’ve been fortunate to play with good men all these years, and it’s they who deserve the credit as much as I.” Manager Frank Selee, who has guided Lowe through a decade of triumphs and trials, spoke warmly of his veteran: “Bobby has been the backbone of this club since the day he first put on a Beaneaters uniform. He plays the game the right way—steady, reliable, unselfish. If ever there was a man to be proud of, it is Lowe. To see him reach a mark such as this, it is fitting reward for a career of honest baseball.” Thus, in a season of mixed fortunes for Boston, the grand old third baseman’s 1,000th run stands as a bright and honorable milestone, greeted with the applause of both teammates and the faithful alike.