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amead17 · 09-21-2025, 01:34 AM

DOYLE SWIPES 500TH BASE AS TIGERS CLOSE SEASON WITH WIN

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
September 29th, 1903

The Detroit Tigers may have bowed out of the pennant chase some days past, yet they concluded their season in spirited fashion yesterday with a 7–4 triumph over the New York Highlanders in New York. In the midst of the victory, veteran first baseman Jack Doyle marked a personal milestone, claiming the 500th stolen base of his career.

Doyle’s theft came swiftly in the top of the first inning, setting the tone for the afternoon. After reaching base, he promptly stole second, later circling home on his teammates’ bats to give Detroit an early 1–0 advantage. For the contest, Doyle went 1-for-5 with a run scored, lifting his season’s average to .322.

The Tigers close the year with a respectable record of 73–67, a mark that reflects both promise and frustration for a club that hovered near contention.

Doyle, now 33 years of age, has been a fixture of the diamond since debuting in 1889 as a 19-year-old. A seasoned campaigner who has traveled through numerous clubs before arriving in Detroit in 1902 by trade, Doyle has built a career batting average of .304, accompanied by a reputation for grit and guile on the base paths.

The veteran was reflective in his remarks after the game:

“Five hundred steals—it’s a mark I’m proud of. Speed and nerve have always been my weapons, and I’ve never been shy about taking the extra base. To me, it means I’ve done my part to give my clubs a fighting chance, no matter where I’ve played.”

Tigers manager George Stallings praised his first baseman’s longevity and craft:

“Jack Doyle is the sort of ballplayer every manager wishes he had ten of. He’s clever, fierce in competition, and still playing this game with the same determination he showed as a youngster. His mark today is not just a number—it’s proof of his value to this club and to base ball.”

Though the Tigers’ campaign ends without silverware, Doyle’s latest feat offers a shining note upon which Detroit may look toward the future.

09-21-2025, 01:34 AM	#118
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,850	Doyle 500 Steals DOYLE SWIPES 500TH BASE AS TIGERS CLOSE SEASON WITH WIN By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times September 29th, 1903 The Detroit Tigers may have bowed out of the pennant chase some days past, yet they concluded their season in spirited fashion yesterday with a 7–4 triumph over the New York Highlanders in New York. In the midst of the victory, veteran first baseman Jack Doyle marked a personal milestone, claiming the 500th stolen base of his career. Doyle’s theft came swiftly in the top of the first inning, setting the tone for the afternoon. After reaching base, he promptly stole second, later circling home on his teammates’ bats to give Detroit an early 1–0 advantage. For the contest, Doyle went 1-for-5 with a run scored, lifting his season’s average to .322. The Tigers close the year with a respectable record of 73–67, a mark that reflects both promise and frustration for a club that hovered near contention. Doyle, now 33 years of age, has been a fixture of the diamond since debuting in 1889 as a 19-year-old. A seasoned campaigner who has traveled through numerous clubs before arriving in Detroit in 1902 by trade, Doyle has built a career batting average of .304, accompanied by a reputation for grit and guile on the base paths. The veteran was reflective in his remarks after the game: “Five hundred steals—it’s a mark I’m proud of. Speed and nerve have always been my weapons, and I’ve never been shy about taking the extra base. To me, it means I’ve done my part to give my clubs a fighting chance, no matter where I’ve played.” Tigers manager George Stallings praised his first baseman’s longevity and craft: “Jack Doyle is the sort of ballplayer every manager wishes he had ten of. He’s clever, fierce in competition, and still playing this game with the same determination he showed as a youngster. His mark today is not just a number—it’s proof of his value to this club and to base ball.” Though the Tigers’ campaign ends without silverware, Doyle’s latest feat offers a shining note upon which Detroit may look toward the future.