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amead17 · 12-29-2025, 02:51 AM

SPORTING TIMES — July 25th, 1913
By George F. Winthrop

YANKEES FALL AGAIN AS HUGHES INJURED IN NARROW DEFEAT

The trying season of the New York Yankees took another unhappy turn this afternoon, as they were defeated 5–4 at home by the Cleveland Naps, a result that drops the club to 36–57 on the year. Worse still than the loss itself was the late injury suffered by pitcher Jay Hughes, an incident that cast a pall over the Polo Grounds as the contest came to its close.

Hughes gamely worked the entire game for New York, but misfortune struck on the final out of the top of the ninth inning. After throwing to first base to record the out, Hughes suddenly clutched his shoulder and was clearly in distress. Club medics hurried to his side, and he left the field accompanied by the training staff. He was unable to take his turn at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, being removed for a pinch hitter, while the crowd departed with grave concern over the state of the hurler’s arm.

Despite the painful ending, Hughes’ effort was a determined one. He went nine full innings, allowing 11 hits and 5 runs, leaving his earned run average at 3.05. The defeat set his season record at 7 wins and 12 losses.

The fears surrounding his condition were confirmed after the game, when it was announced that Hughes has suffered a torn labrum. He is expected to be sidelined for three months, an absence that will in all likelihood bring his season to a premature close.

Speaking quietly after the diagnosis, Hughes said, “I felt it go on that last play. It’s a hard way to finish a game, and harder still to step away like this, but I’ve given what I could.”

Yankees manager Chris Smith expressed his concern for his pitcher, remarking, “Jay battled through nine innings for us today, and that’s the kind of effort you want from a man. Losing him now is a heavy blow for the club.”

For New York, the loss was another close defeat in a season filled with them, and the injury to Hughes only deepens the challenges facing the Yankees as the long summer wears on.

12-29-2025, 02:51 AM	#586
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	SPORTING TIMES — July 25th, 1913 By George F. Winthrop YANKEES FALL AGAIN AS HUGHES INJURED IN NARROW DEFEAT The trying season of the New York Yankees took another unhappy turn this afternoon, as they were defeated 5–4 at home by the Cleveland Naps, a result that drops the club to 36–57 on the year. Worse still than the loss itself was the late injury suffered by pitcher Jay Hughes, an incident that cast a pall over the Polo Grounds as the contest came to its close. Hughes gamely worked the entire game for New York, but misfortune struck on the final out of the top of the ninth inning. After throwing to first base to record the out, Hughes suddenly clutched his shoulder and was clearly in distress. Club medics hurried to his side, and he left the field accompanied by the training staff. He was unable to take his turn at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, being removed for a pinch hitter, while the crowd departed with grave concern over the state of the hurler’s arm. Despite the painful ending, Hughes’ effort was a determined one. He went nine full innings, allowing 11 hits and 5 runs, leaving his earned run average at 3.05. The defeat set his season record at 7 wins and 12 losses. The fears surrounding his condition were confirmed after the game, when it was announced that Hughes has suffered a torn labrum. He is expected to be sidelined for three months, an absence that will in all likelihood bring his season to a premature close. Speaking quietly after the diagnosis, Hughes said, “I felt it go on that last play. It’s a hard way to finish a game, and harder still to step away like this, but I’ve given what I could.” Yankees manager Chris Smith expressed his concern for his pitcher, remarking, “Jay battled through nine innings for us today, and that’s the kind of effort you want from a man. Losing him now is a heavy blow for the club.” For New York, the loss was another close defeat in a season filled with them, and the injury to Hughes only deepens the challenges facing the Yankees as the long summer wears on.