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amead17 · 10-04-2025, 08:16 AM

CY YOUNG SHELVED WITH SHOULDER AILMENT AS AMERICANS FALL TO TIGERS

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times

Detroit, May 12, 1905 – The fortunes of the Boston Americans, already dimmed by a disheartening start to the season, grew darker still today. In falling 5 to 3 to the Detroit Tigers, the club not only suffered another defeat but saw their veteran ace Cy Young removed from the contest with an injury that may shape the campaign ahead.

The mishap occurred in the seventh inning, with Young laboring after conceding five runs. As he delivered a pitch, he winced and motioned for assistance, citing pain in his shoulder. After a brief consultation with the trainer and captain, he was escorted from the field. Later examination revealed a diagnosis of shoulder inflammation, and the club announced he would be sidelined for an estimated four months.

Young’s season has been troubled from the start, his ledger showing 1 win against 5 defeats with an earned run average of 3.03. Many now wonder whether the lingering ailment explains his early struggles.

Ever forthright, the great pitcher offered a few words after the contest. “I’ve been trying to pitch through it, thinking it would work itself out,” Young admitted. “But today it told me plain that I could go no further. It’s a bitter thing to sit idle, but I’ll follow the doctor’s orders and work to come back as soon as I can.”

Manager Jimmy Collins expressed both concern and confidence. “Losing Cy is a heavy blow – there’s no denying that,” Collins said. “But this club cannot fold its tents because one man is laid low, even if that man is the finest pitcher of our time. Others must step forward, and I expect they will. As for Cy, I know his spirit, and if anyone can return from this, it is him.”

The setback leaves the Americans at 9–15 on the year, searching for answers and a revival that has thus far eluded them. Their supporters, long accustomed to better fortunes, will watch anxiously as May unfolds without their stalwart hurler at the helm.

10-04-2025, 08:16 AM	#175
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,275	Cy Young injured CY YOUNG SHELVED WITH SHOULDER AILMENT AS AMERICANS FALL TO TIGERS By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times Detroit, May 12, 1905 – The fortunes of the Boston Americans, already dimmed by a disheartening start to the season, grew darker still today. In falling 5 to 3 to the Detroit Tigers, the club not only suffered another defeat but saw their veteran ace Cy Young removed from the contest with an injury that may shape the campaign ahead. The mishap occurred in the seventh inning, with Young laboring after conceding five runs. As he delivered a pitch, he winced and motioned for assistance, citing pain in his shoulder. After a brief consultation with the trainer and captain, he was escorted from the field. Later examination revealed a diagnosis of shoulder inflammation, and the club announced he would be sidelined for an estimated four months. Young’s season has been troubled from the start, his ledger showing 1 win against 5 defeats with an earned run average of 3.03. Many now wonder whether the lingering ailment explains his early struggles. Ever forthright, the great pitcher offered a few words after the contest. “I’ve been trying to pitch through it, thinking it would work itself out,” Young admitted. “But today it told me plain that I could go no further. It’s a bitter thing to sit idle, but I’ll follow the doctor’s orders and work to come back as soon as I can.” Manager Jimmy Collins expressed both concern and confidence. “Losing Cy is a heavy blow – there’s no denying that,” Collins said. “But this club cannot fold its tents because one man is laid low, even if that man is the finest pitcher of our time. Others must step forward, and I expect they will. As for Cy, I know his spirit, and if anyone can return from this, it is him.” The setback leaves the Americans at 9–15 on the year, searching for answers and a revival that has thus far eluded them. Their supporters, long accustomed to better fortunes, will watch anxiously as May unfolds without their stalwart hurler at the helm.