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amead17 · 01-24-2026, 08:52 AM

COBB CROSSES HISTORIC MARK AS PHILLIES ROUT CUBS

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
September 23rd, 1915

Ty Cobb, the Philadelphia Phillies’ brilliant centre fielder, added another distinguished chapter to his remarkable career this afternoon, crossing the plate for the 1,000th run of his professional life in a resounding 12–3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on the road. The triumph lifts the Phillies to a season record of 73–71.

Cobb was the unquestioned figure of the contest, delivering a commanding performance from the leadoff spot. He finished the day three hits in five trips, drew a base on balls, drove in two runs, and scored three times himself, setting the pace for an offense that steadily wore down the Cubs.

The historic run came in the seventh inning at a moment when the issue was still in doubt. With the Phillies nursing a narrow 3–2 advantage, Wyckoff reached base ahead of Cobb. Cobb then lashed a ringing triple, sending Wyckoff home and placing himself ninety feet away. Moments later, Zimmerman doubled, bringing Cobb across the plate with ease. The run proved to be the second in a decisive six-run outburst that put the game firmly in Philadelphia’s keeping.

For the season, Cobb is batting .345, a figure slightly below his lofty career mark of .355, yet still among the finest in either league. Since being drafted before the 1905 season, Cobb has spent his entire career in a Phillies uniform, and continues to stand as the central figure of the club’s fortunes.

“I don’t think much about the numbers while the game’s being played,” Cobb said afterward. “I was glad to help the club get a win today, and the rest will take care of itself.”

Phillies manager Danny Lara was generous in his praise. “Ty sets the tone for us every day,” he remarked. “What he did today was special, but it looked like Ty Cobb doing what he’s done for years—playing hard and leading this club when it matters.”

01-24-2026, 08:52 AM	#691
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,286	COBB CROSSES HISTORIC MARK AS PHILLIES ROUT CUBS By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times September 23rd, 1915 Ty Cobb, the Philadelphia Phillies’ brilliant centre fielder, added another distinguished chapter to his remarkable career this afternoon, crossing the plate for the 1,000th run of his professional life in a resounding 12–3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on the road. The triumph lifts the Phillies to a season record of 73–71. Cobb was the unquestioned figure of the contest, delivering a commanding performance from the leadoff spot. He finished the day three hits in five trips, drew a base on balls, drove in two runs, and scored three times himself, setting the pace for an offense that steadily wore down the Cubs. The historic run came in the seventh inning at a moment when the issue was still in doubt. With the Phillies nursing a narrow 3–2 advantage, Wyckoff reached base ahead of Cobb. Cobb then lashed a ringing triple, sending Wyckoff home and placing himself ninety feet away. Moments later, Zimmerman doubled, bringing Cobb across the plate with ease. The run proved to be the second in a decisive six-run outburst that put the game firmly in Philadelphia’s keeping. For the season, Cobb is batting .345, a figure slightly below his lofty career mark of .355, yet still among the finest in either league. Since being drafted before the 1905 season, Cobb has spent his entire career in a Phillies uniform, and continues to stand as the central figure of the club’s fortunes. “I don’t think much about the numbers while the game’s being played,” Cobb said afterward. “I was glad to help the club get a win today, and the rest will take care of itself.” Phillies manager Danny Lara was generous in his praise. “Ty sets the tone for us every day,” he remarked. “What he did today was special, but it looked like Ty Cobb doing what he’s done for years—playing hard and leading this club when it matters.”