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THE SPORTING TIMES — September 26, 1911
By Charles H. Wentworth
KELLUM INJURED AS DODGERS TAKE 5–3 WIN OVER PIRATES
Veteran Pitcher Suffers Torn Elbow Tendon in Victory
Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 26 — The Brooklyn Dodgers secured a hard-fought 5–3 victory on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates today, yet the triumph was overshadowed by a serious injury to veteran starter Win Kellum. The win moves Brooklyn to 66–77 on the season, but fans and teammates alike were left concerned over the condition of the 35-year-old hurler.
Kellum had taken the mound in solid form, keeping the game tied at 1–1 as he entered the third inning. Unfortunately, trouble struck when he felt a sudden give in his pitching elbow. The team’s medical staff quickly attended to him and removed him from the contest, ending his day on the mound.
For the season, Kellum had compiled an 11–15 record with a 4.27 ERA, giving steady if not spectacular service to Brooklyn’s rotation. However, the latest diagnosis revealed a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, with a projected recovery time of 11–12 months. Given his age, speculation has arisen as to whether Kellum will return to the mound, though the veteran remains determined.
“It’s a tough blow, no doubt,” Kellum said, “but I’m not ready to hang up my spikes just yet. I’ve faced setbacks before, and I’ll do my best to come back stronger.”
Dodgers manager Ned Hanlon acknowledged the mixed emotions of the day.
“The victory is sweet, but losing Win like this casts a shadow over it,” Hanlon said. “He’s been a dependable pitcher for many seasons, and the team will need to rally around this challenge. We’ll see him back on the hill if anyone can come back from this, it’s Win.”
While Brooklyn fans celebrate the road win, attention now turns to Kellum’s rehabilitation and the uncertainty it brings to the Dodgers’ pitching staff as the season draws to a close.
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