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amead17 · 01-24-2026, 08:53 AM

EVERS JOINS THE TWO-THOUSAND CLUB AS ROBINS DOWN GIANTS

By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times
September 30th, 1915

The Brooklyn Robins, whose command of the National League has been unquestioned throughout the season, again displayed their authority this afternoon with a 6–4 victory over the New York Giants on hostile ground. The triumph lifts Brooklyn to a formidable record of 95–54 and further underscores the steadiness that has marked their campaign.

A notable feature of the contest was supplied by veteran shortstop Johnny Evers, who continues to play a vital role for the Robins at the age of 35. In the top of the fourth inning, Evers brought the Brooklyn attack to life by driving a solo home run, a blow that not only opened the scoring but also stood as the 2,000th hit of his distinguished career. On the day, Evers went 1-for-4, scoring once and driving in a run, his lone hit proving both timely and historic. It was also his first home run of the present season.

Though his batting mark for the year stands at .253, Evers’ value to the club has never rested solely in figures. Across a career that began in 1902 with Cleveland before his move to Brooklyn, he has fashioned a .269 average and earned a reputation for sound judgment and steady nerve in the game’s critical moments.

“I’m grateful to still be of service to this club,” Evers said after the game. “To reach such a number in a season like this, with the fellows playing so well around me, makes it all the more satisfying.”

Robins manager Ned Hanlon was generous in his praise of the veteran infielder. “Johnny’s been a pillar for us since he came here,” Hanlon remarked. “That hit today was vintage Evers, and it’s fitting that a player of his character should reach such a milestone while wearing a Brooklyn uniform.”

01-24-2026, 08:53 AM	#693
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	EVERS JOINS THE TWO-THOUSAND CLUB AS ROBINS DOWN GIANTS By George F. Winthrop, Sporting Times September 30th, 1915 The Brooklyn Robins, whose command of the National League has been unquestioned throughout the season, again displayed their authority this afternoon with a 6–4 victory over the New York Giants on hostile ground. The triumph lifts Brooklyn to a formidable record of 95–54 and further underscores the steadiness that has marked their campaign. A notable feature of the contest was supplied by veteran shortstop Johnny Evers, who continues to play a vital role for the Robins at the age of 35. In the top of the fourth inning, Evers brought the Brooklyn attack to life by driving a solo home run, a blow that not only opened the scoring but also stood as the 2,000th hit of his distinguished career. On the day, Evers went 1-for-4, scoring once and driving in a run, his lone hit proving both timely and historic. It was also his first home run of the present season. Though his batting mark for the year stands at .253, Evers’ value to the club has never rested solely in figures. Across a career that began in 1902 with Cleveland before his move to Brooklyn, he has fashioned a .269 average and earned a reputation for sound judgment and steady nerve in the game’s critical moments. “I’m grateful to still be of service to this club,” Evers said after the game. “To reach such a number in a season like this, with the fellows playing so well around me, makes it all the more satisfying.” Robins manager Ned Hanlon was generous in his praise of the veteran infielder. “Johnny’s been a pillar for us since he came here,” Hanlon remarked. “That hit today was vintage Evers, and it’s fitting that a player of his character should reach such a milestone while wearing a Brooklyn uniform.”