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amead17 · 11-19-2025, 01:19 AM

SPORTING TIMES — JUNE 19, 1910
By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times

ATHLETICS DROP TIGHT CONTEST — AND LOSE COLLINS FOR THE SEASON
Philadelphia Falls 2–1 to Chicago; Shoulder Injury Sidelines Reliable Left-Hander

For the Philadelphia Athletics, the 1910 campaign has lurched between promise and disappointment, and today’s affair in Chicago fell squarely into the latter category. A narrow 2–1 defeat at the hands of the White Sox dropped the club to 30–28, but the more sobering development came in the late innings with the loss of starting pitcher Ray Collins.

Collins had been laboring to keep his club within striking distance, entering the bottom of the eighth with the Athletics trailing by a single run and hoping to hand his teammates a chance to level matters in the ninth. But with one out recorded, he suddenly halted mid-delivery, clutching at his shoulder. The Chicago crowd fell silent as the medics hurried to the mound.

It quickly became apparent his day—and, as it turns out, his season—was over.

Before the injury, Collins had worked 7⅓ innings, yielding 9 hits and 2 runs, a respectable effort that kept Philadelphia within reach. His ledger for the year now stands at a 6–9 record with a 3.69 ERA.

After the game, the Athletics announced the grim news: Collins has suffered a torn rotator cuff, an injury expected to sideline him six to seven months, effectively ending his 1910 season.

Collins, speaking quietly from the clubhouse, said:
“I felt a sharp pull and knew at once something had given way. It’s a hard blow, but I’ll do everything I can to return as strong as ever.”

Manager Chris Smith, visibly concerned but composed, told reporters:
“Ray’s one of the steadiest fellows we’ve got. Losing him sets us back, no question, but the rest of the staff will have to shoulder the load. We’ll stand by him through his recovery.”

For the Athletics, the loss stings twice—one in the standings, and one in the pitching ranks where Collins has long been a dependable hand. As summer wears on, Philadelphia must now navigate the climb without him.

11-19-2025, 01:19 AM	#408
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,860	Ray Collins Injured SPORTING TIMES — JUNE 19, 1910 By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times ATHLETICS DROP TIGHT CONTEST — AND LOSE COLLINS FOR THE SEASON Philadelphia Falls 2–1 to Chicago; Shoulder Injury Sidelines Reliable Left-Hander For the Philadelphia Athletics, the 1910 campaign has lurched between promise and disappointment, and today’s affair in Chicago fell squarely into the latter category. A narrow 2–1 defeat at the hands of the White Sox dropped the club to 30–28, but the more sobering development came in the late innings with the loss of starting pitcher Ray Collins. Collins had been laboring to keep his club within striking distance, entering the bottom of the eighth with the Athletics trailing by a single run and hoping to hand his teammates a chance to level matters in the ninth. But with one out recorded, he suddenly halted mid-delivery, clutching at his shoulder. The Chicago crowd fell silent as the medics hurried to the mound. It quickly became apparent his day—and, as it turns out, his season—was over. Before the injury, Collins had worked 7⅓ innings, yielding 9 hits and 2 runs, a respectable effort that kept Philadelphia within reach. His ledger for the year now stands at a 6–9 record with a 3.69 ERA. After the game, the Athletics announced the grim news: Collins has suffered a torn rotator cuff, an injury expected to sideline him six to seven months, effectively ending his 1910 season. Collins, speaking quietly from the clubhouse, said: “I felt a sharp pull and knew at once something had given way. It’s a hard blow, but I’ll do everything I can to return as strong as ever.” Manager Chris Smith, visibly concerned but composed, told reporters: “Ray’s one of the steadiest fellows we’ve got. Losing him sets us back, no question, but the rest of the staff will have to shoulder the load. We’ll stand by him through his recovery.” For the Athletics, the loss stings twice—one in the standings, and one in the pitching ranks where Collins has long been a dependable hand. As summer wears on, Philadelphia must now navigate the climb without him.