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amead17 · 11-18-2025, 01:14 AM

SPORTING TIMES — MAY 25, 1910
By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times

NAPS HALT TEN-GAME SLIDE WITH RESOUNDING 7–1 WIN IN BOSTON
Steady Bats and Strong Pitching Restore Confidence After Two-Week Slump

Boston—After two difficult weeks in which their early-season promise seemed to evaporate, the Cleveland Naps at last snapped their ten-game losing streak, defeating the Boston Red Sox 7–1 this afternoon at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. The victory brings the defending champions to 17–21 on the year and may well prove the tonic they so badly needed.

The Naps relied on steady, consistent hitting from start to finish, pushing runs across in measured fashion to keep pressure on the home team. On the mound, Irv Young and Eddie Stack combined for a solid day’s work, holding Boston to a lone tally and never allowing the contest to tilt out of Cleveland’s control.

The afternoon grew considerably longer when an 80-minute rain delay struck during the seventh inning, forcing both sides to wait out a dreary New England cloudburst. But when play resumed, the Naps maintained their grip on the game and pressed on toward the long-awaited victory.

Among the offensive contributors, Jiggs Donahue stood out with a 3-for-4 performance, including a run scored and an RBI double in the fourth that helped set Cleveland firmly on the winning path.

After the game, Donahue expressed relief more than anything else.

“We’ve all been waiting for a day like this,” Donahue said. “Everyone stuck to their work, and it feels good to finally see the breaks go our way.”

Manager Tom Laney echoed the sentiment, praising his club’s poise in the face of prolonged adversity.

“The boys have had a rough stretch, but they never quit,” Laney remarked. “Today they played the kind of ball I know they can. Young and Stack kept us steady, and the bats came through. Now we build from here.”

For the Naps, the hope is simple: that this long-overdue victory marks the turning of the tide.

11-18-2025, 01:14 AM	#403
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,860	Cleveland Naps snap 10 game slide SPORTING TIMES — MAY 25, 1910 By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times NAPS HALT TEN-GAME SLIDE WITH RESOUNDING 7–1 WIN IN BOSTON Steady Bats and Strong Pitching Restore Confidence After Two-Week Slump Boston—After two difficult weeks in which their early-season promise seemed to evaporate, the Cleveland Naps at last snapped their ten-game losing streak, defeating the Boston Red Sox 7–1 this afternoon at the Huntington Avenue Grounds. The victory brings the defending champions to 17–21 on the year and may well prove the tonic they so badly needed. The Naps relied on steady, consistent hitting from start to finish, pushing runs across in measured fashion to keep pressure on the home team. On the mound, Irv Young and Eddie Stack combined for a solid day’s work, holding Boston to a lone tally and never allowing the contest to tilt out of Cleveland’s control. The afternoon grew considerably longer when an 80-minute rain delay struck during the seventh inning, forcing both sides to wait out a dreary New England cloudburst. But when play resumed, the Naps maintained their grip on the game and pressed on toward the long-awaited victory. Among the offensive contributors, Jiggs Donahue stood out with a 3-for-4 performance, including a run scored and an RBI double in the fourth that helped set Cleveland firmly on the winning path. After the game, Donahue expressed relief more than anything else. “We’ve all been waiting for a day like this,” Donahue said. “Everyone stuck to their work, and it feels good to finally see the breaks go our way.” Manager Tom Laney echoed the sentiment, praising his club’s poise in the face of prolonged adversity. “The boys have had a rough stretch, but they never quit,” Laney remarked. “Today they played the kind of ball I know they can. Young and Stack kept us steady, and the bats came through. Now we build from here.” For the Naps, the hope is simple: that this long-overdue victory marks the turning of the tide.