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amead17 · 09-21-2025, 01:33 AM

GRIFFITH EARNS 200TH CAREER VICTORY AS WHITE SOX BEST AMERICANS

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 22nd, 1903

The Chicago White Sox may be long removed from the pennant conversation, yet yesterday in Boston they found reason for cheer. Veteran pitcher and manager Clark Griffith, the steady right-hander known across the circuit as “the Old Fox,” notched the 200th victory of his illustrious career in a 3–1 triumph over the Boston Americans.

Griffith was masterful from the slab, working all nine innings with poise and guile. He scattered eight hits, surrendered just one earned run, walked none, and struck out three. His performance carried Chicago from an early deficit into a hard-earned victory over one of the league’s foremost contenders.

For the season Griffith now stands at 13–11 with a 2.29 earned run average, while the White Sox lifted their mark to 59–75. Over the course of his career, which began back in 1891, the determined hurler has compiled a 200–137 record with a 3.32 ERA.

Griffith, who now serves the dual role of player and manager, spoke afterward with the frankness of a man who has seen many campaigns:

“Two hundred wins—it sounds a mighty large number when you stop to count them. I take pride in it, of course, but I never forget each one was earned with the help of the fellows behind me. As a pitcher, you do your part, but it is the whole nine that carries you over the line.”

Donning his manager’s cap, Griffith added:

“This club may not be chasing a flag, but that does not lessen the fight in these men. Victories like today’s show the character of the ball players in Chicago. If we keep this spirit, we’ll build something better yet for seasons to come.”

Though the standings may not favor the South Side this autumn, the name of Clark Griffith is now inscribed among the true pitching greats of base ball.

09-21-2025, 01:33 AM	#117
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,242	Griffith 200 Wins GRIFFITH EARNS 200TH CAREER VICTORY AS WHITE SOX BEST AMERICANS By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 22nd, 1903 The Chicago White Sox may be long removed from the pennant conversation, yet yesterday in Boston they found reason for cheer. Veteran pitcher and manager Clark Griffith, the steady right-hander known across the circuit as “the Old Fox,” notched the 200th victory of his illustrious career in a 3–1 triumph over the Boston Americans. Griffith was masterful from the slab, working all nine innings with poise and guile. He scattered eight hits, surrendered just one earned run, walked none, and struck out three. His performance carried Chicago from an early deficit into a hard-earned victory over one of the league’s foremost contenders. For the season Griffith now stands at 13–11 with a 2.29 earned run average, while the White Sox lifted their mark to 59–75. Over the course of his career, which began back in 1891, the determined hurler has compiled a 200–137 record with a 3.32 ERA. Griffith, who now serves the dual role of player and manager, spoke afterward with the frankness of a man who has seen many campaigns: “Two hundred wins—it sounds a mighty large number when you stop to count them. I take pride in it, of course, but I never forget each one was earned with the help of the fellows behind me. As a pitcher, you do your part, but it is the whole nine that carries you over the line.” Donning his manager’s cap, Griffith added: “This club may not be chasing a flag, but that does not lessen the fight in these men. Victories like today’s show the character of the ball players in Chicago. If we keep this spirit, we’ll build something better yet for seasons to come.” Though the standings may not favor the South Side this autumn, the name of Clark Griffith is now inscribed among the true pitching greats of base ball.