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amead17 · 12-01-2025, 10:59 AM

SPORTING TIMES
By Arthur H. Leland
September 16th, 1911

GRADY REACHES DUAL MILESTONES AS RUSTLERS CLAIM TOP SPOT

St. Louis—For Mike Grady, veteran backstop of the surging Boston Rustlers, the past several days have brought not only fine baseball but personal triumph as well. As the Rustlers have climbed into first place in the National League, Grady has etched his name further into the game’s record ledger, collecting first his 1000th RBI on September 14th and today securing his 1000th run scored.

The RBI milestone was reached two days ago in Boston, where Grady powered the offense in a 7–0 victory over the New York Giants, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Today in St. Louis, in a convincing 13–3 win over the Cardinals, he crossed the plate for the 1000th time, finishing 1-for-3 on the afternoon.

Grady’s work behind the plate has been just as valuable as his achievements at it, guiding the Rustlers’ young pitching corps with his well-seasoned judgment. His batting line for the season now sits at a robust .329, while his career mark stands at .281—a testament to his longevity and consistency over many campaigns.

The Rustlers, on the strength of their veteran catcher and their maturing staff, now boast a 77–60 record as they continue their spirited pennant push.

A modest but proud Grady reflected on the moment.
“You play long enough, you hope you’ve helped your club in a few ways,” he said. “These milestones are nice, but the real prize is keeping this team out front. That’s what matters.”

Manager Kyle Jackson praised his catcher’s influence both on and off the field.
“Mike’s been the steady hand guiding this whole outfit,” Jackson remarked. “He hits, he leads, he settles the young pitchers—he’s the backbone of this club. We wouldn’t be where we are without him.”

With Grady anchoring the effort, Boston presses on, the pennant now well within reach.

12-01-2025, 10:59 AM	#481
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	SPORTING TIMES By Arthur H. Leland September 16th, 1911 GRADY REACHES DUAL MILESTONES AS RUSTLERS CLAIM TOP SPOT St. Louis—For Mike Grady, veteran backstop of the surging Boston Rustlers, the past several days have brought not only fine baseball but personal triumph as well. As the Rustlers have climbed into first place in the National League, Grady has etched his name further into the game’s record ledger, collecting first his 1000th RBI on September 14th and today securing his 1000th run scored. The RBI milestone was reached two days ago in Boston, where Grady powered the offense in a 7–0 victory over the New York Giants, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Today in St. Louis, in a convincing 13–3 win over the Cardinals, he crossed the plate for the 1000th time, finishing 1-for-3 on the afternoon. Grady’s work behind the plate has been just as valuable as his achievements at it, guiding the Rustlers’ young pitching corps with his well-seasoned judgment. His batting line for the season now sits at a robust .329, while his career mark stands at .281—a testament to his longevity and consistency over many campaigns. The Rustlers, on the strength of their veteran catcher and their maturing staff, now boast a 77–60 record as they continue their spirited pennant push. A modest but proud Grady reflected on the moment. “You play long enough, you hope you’ve helped your club in a few ways,” he said. “These milestones are nice, but the real prize is keeping this team out front. That’s what matters.” Manager Kyle Jackson praised his catcher’s influence both on and off the field. “Mike’s been the steady hand guiding this whole outfit,” Jackson remarked. “He hits, he leads, he settles the young pitchers—he’s the backbone of this club. We wouldn’t be where we are without him.” With Grady anchoring the effort, Boston presses on, the pennant now well within reach.