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amead17 · 11-13-2025, 12:38 AM

THE SPORTING TIMES — September 16, 1909

“Chick Stahl Reaches 2,000 Hits as Red Sox Edge White Sox in Thriller”
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

At Huntington Avenue Grounds this afternoon, the Boston Red Sox continued their determined pursuit of the American League pennant, defeating the Chicago White Sox by a score of 4–3 in a taut and hard-fought contest. The victory lifted Boston to 77–62 for the year, keeping them firmly in the thick of the race.

For Chick Stahl, the Red Sox’s veteran outfielder and captain, the triumph carried special significance — his 2,000th career hit.

The milestone came in fitting fashion during the fifth inning, with the Red Sox trailing 2–0. Stahl stepped to the plate with two men aboard and promptly laced a sharp double into left-center, bringing both runners home and tying the game at 2–2. The Boston faithful roared their approval as Stahl stood on second, tipping his cap in quiet acknowledgment.

Stahl finished the day 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs batted in, keying the Boston offense. His performance nudged his season average to an impressive .330, a testament to his enduring consistency at the plate.

Now 36 years old, Stahl remains one of the American League’s most reliable batsmen. Since making his debut in 1897, he has maintained a career average of .307, spending the bulk of his professional life in Boston after moving from the Beaneaters to the Red Sox in 1901.

After the game, Stahl reflected modestly on the achievement.

“Two thousand hits — I suppose it means I’ve been around a while,” he said with a grin. “But I’m more pleased that it helped us win today. At this stage of the season, that’s all that matters. The personal marks are nice, but the pennant’s the real prize.”

Red Sox manager Jim Manning was full of praise for his veteran’s leadership.

“Chick’s been the backbone of this club for years,” Manning remarked. “He leads by example — steady at the plate, smart in the field, and as dependable a man as you’ll ever find. Hitting two thousand is no small feat, but the way he did it — driving in the runs we needed — that’s pure Stahl.”

As the sun set over Boston, the Red Sox left the field buoyed by both victory and sentiment — a day when experience and excellence combined to keep their pennant hopes alive.

11-13-2025, 12:38 AM	#373
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	Chick Stahl 2000 hits THE SPORTING TIMES — September 16, 1909 “Chick Stahl Reaches 2,000 Hits as Red Sox Edge White Sox in Thriller” By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times At Huntington Avenue Grounds this afternoon, the Boston Red Sox continued their determined pursuit of the American League pennant, defeating the Chicago White Sox by a score of 4–3 in a taut and hard-fought contest. The victory lifted Boston to 77–62 for the year, keeping them firmly in the thick of the race. For Chick Stahl, the Red Sox’s veteran outfielder and captain, the triumph carried special significance — his 2,000th career hit. The milestone came in fitting fashion during the fifth inning, with the Red Sox trailing 2–0. Stahl stepped to the plate with two men aboard and promptly laced a sharp double into left-center, bringing both runners home and tying the game at 2–2. The Boston faithful roared their approval as Stahl stood on second, tipping his cap in quiet acknowledgment. Stahl finished the day 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs batted in, keying the Boston offense. His performance nudged his season average to an impressive .330, a testament to his enduring consistency at the plate. Now 36 years old, Stahl remains one of the American League’s most reliable batsmen. Since making his debut in 1897, he has maintained a career average of .307, spending the bulk of his professional life in Boston after moving from the Beaneaters to the Red Sox in 1901. After the game, Stahl reflected modestly on the achievement. “Two thousand hits — I suppose it means I’ve been around a while,” he said with a grin. “But I’m more pleased that it helped us win today. At this stage of the season, that’s all that matters. The personal marks are nice, but the pennant’s the real prize.” Red Sox manager Jim Manning was full of praise for his veteran’s leadership. “Chick’s been the backbone of this club for years,” Manning remarked. “He leads by example — steady at the plate, smart in the field, and as dependable a man as you’ll ever find. Hitting two thousand is no small feat, but the way he did it — driving in the runs we needed — that’s pure Stahl.” As the sun set over Boston, the Red Sox left the field buoyed by both victory and sentiment — a day when experience and excellence combined to keep their pennant hopes alive.