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amead17 · 11-18-2025, 01:15 AM

SPORTING TIMES — MAY 30, 1910
By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times

HIGHLANDERS’ STREAK STOPPED AT ELEVEN, SPLIT TWIN BILL WITH SENATORS
Smokey Joe Williams Halts New York Run Before Bats Avenge in Game Two

New York—After riding an impressive 11-game winning streak, the New York Highlanders finally met their match this afternoon, dropping the first game of a double-header to the visiting Washington Senators 4–1. Though they recovered to take the second contest 6–5, the streak came to its end with their record now standing at 26–15.

In the opener, the Highlanders were brought low by the fine work of Smokey Joe Williams, the Senators’ powerful right-hander. Williams delivered a commanding nine-inning effort, limiting New York to but a single run and keeping their bats largely silent except for a few brief flashes of life. Time and again he stifled potential rallies, turning the Highlanders’ recent roar into little more than a murmur.

The second game told a different tale, as New York’s hitters awoke at last and fought through a tight, high-scoring contest to ensure the club ended the day on a winning note. Their determination salvaged the split and kept them well within the American League race.

Highlanders manager Alfonso Perez offered his thoughts on the turn of events.
“Every streak ends sometime,” Perez remarked. “Williams pitched a wonderful game and earned that win. I’m proud of how the boys answered back in the second game—showed plenty of fight. We’ll take the split, reset, and be ready for tomorrow.”

11-18-2025, 01:15 AM	#406
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,854	Highlanders streak stopped at 11 SPORTING TIMES — MAY 30, 1910 By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times HIGHLANDERS’ STREAK STOPPED AT ELEVEN, SPLIT TWIN BILL WITH SENATORS Smokey Joe Williams Halts New York Run Before Bats Avenge in Game Two New York—After riding an impressive 11-game winning streak, the New York Highlanders finally met their match this afternoon, dropping the first game of a double-header to the visiting Washington Senators 4–1. Though they recovered to take the second contest 6–5, the streak came to its end with their record now standing at 26–15. In the opener, the Highlanders were brought low by the fine work of Smokey Joe Williams, the Senators’ powerful right-hander. Williams delivered a commanding nine-inning effort, limiting New York to but a single run and keeping their bats largely silent except for a few brief flashes of life. Time and again he stifled potential rallies, turning the Highlanders’ recent roar into little more than a murmur. The second game told a different tale, as New York’s hitters awoke at last and fought through a tight, high-scoring contest to ensure the club ended the day on a winning note. Their determination salvaged the split and kept them well within the American League race. Highlanders manager Alfonso Perez offered his thoughts on the turn of events. “Every streak ends sometime,” Perez remarked. “Williams pitched a wonderful game and earned that win. I’m proud of how the boys answered back in the second game—showed plenty of fight. We’ll take the split, reset, and be ready for tomorrow.”