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amead17 · 09-21-2025, 01:31 AM

TOM DALY CROSSES MILESTONE WITH 1000TH RUN IN LONG CAREER

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
September 7th, 1903

Though the Brooklyn Superbas were soundly beaten in the opening tilt of today’s doubleheader, falling 12–4 to the New York Giants, the afternoon brought a bright spot in the form of veteran Tom Daly’s 1000th career run scored.

The moment came in the sixth inning, when the Superbas, trailing 6–2, tried to claw their way back into the fray. Daly, ever steady with the bat, lined an RBI single, then came home on Tom McCreery’s ringing triple to the wall. The tally cut the margin to 6–4, but the Giants stiffened and slammed the door, running away with the contest thereafter.

For the day, Daly went 2-for-4 with a run and a run batted in, nudging his season’s average to .255. The Superbas, however, fell to 55–71 on the campaign, their fortunes continuing to dim as September wears on.

Daly, now 37 years of age, has been a fixture in Brooklyn since 1890, his career beginning as a raw 18-year-old in 1884. Through persistence and skill, he has fashioned a career batting mark of .278, and his 1000th run now cements his place among the game’s notable figures.

After the game, Daly reflected with humility:

“I’ve been in this game a long while, and to cross the plate a thousand times feels like a reward for years of hard work. I only wish the run had come in a victory for the club.”

Manager Ned Hanlon praised his veteran’s milestone despite the defeat:

“Tom has been a stalwart for this club for over a decade. He’s the sort of player you build a side around—reliable, clever, and respected. This ball game may have slipped away, but his achievement is one Brooklyn can take pride in.”

The Superbas may languish in the standings, but Daly’s accomplishment ensures this September will not pass without distinction in Brooklyn.

09-21-2025, 01:31 AM	#114
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,268	Daly 1000th Run TOM DALY CROSSES MILESTONE WITH 1000TH RUN IN LONG CAREER By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times September 7th, 1903 Though the Brooklyn Superbas were soundly beaten in the opening tilt of today’s doubleheader, falling 12–4 to the New York Giants, the afternoon brought a bright spot in the form of veteran Tom Daly’s 1000th career run scored. The moment came in the sixth inning, when the Superbas, trailing 6–2, tried to claw their way back into the fray. Daly, ever steady with the bat, lined an RBI single, then came home on Tom McCreery’s ringing triple to the wall. The tally cut the margin to 6–4, but the Giants stiffened and slammed the door, running away with the contest thereafter. For the day, Daly went 2-for-4 with a run and a run batted in, nudging his season’s average to .255. The Superbas, however, fell to 55–71 on the campaign, their fortunes continuing to dim as September wears on. Daly, now 37 years of age, has been a fixture in Brooklyn since 1890, his career beginning as a raw 18-year-old in 1884. Through persistence and skill, he has fashioned a career batting mark of .278, and his 1000th run now cements his place among the game’s notable figures. After the game, Daly reflected with humility: “I’ve been in this game a long while, and to cross the plate a thousand times feels like a reward for years of hard work. I only wish the run had come in a victory for the club.” Manager Ned Hanlon praised his veteran’s milestone despite the defeat: “Tom has been a stalwart for this club for over a decade. He’s the sort of player you build a side around—reliable, clever, and respected. This ball game may have slipped away, but his achievement is one Brooklyn can take pride in.” The Superbas may languish in the standings, but Daly’s accomplishment ensures this September will not pass without distinction in Brooklyn.