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GIANTS HALT SKID WITH GRITTY WIN OVER REDS
By Samuel T. Kingsley
Sporting Times
July 25th, 1916
After a long and trying stretch, the New York Giants were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief this afternoon, turning back the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3–1. The victory lifted the Giants to 40–54 on the season and, more importantly, brought an end to an 11-game losing streak that had weighed heavily upon the club.
The day belonged to Carl Weilman, who shouldered the pitching burden from start to finish. Weilman went the full nine innings, allowing just six hits and a single run, while striking out two. His task was made no easier by the elements, as a stubborn rain storm halted play for 56 minutes in the fourth inning, threatening to break his rhythm. When play resumed, however, Weilman returned with steady arm and calm purpose, keeping the Reds in check the rest of the way.
At the plate, the Giants were hardly overwhelming, but they were effective when it counted. Seven hits were enough to bring home three runs, providing just sufficient support for their tireless pitcher and securing the club’s first victory in several weeks.
Weilman, speaking afterward, brushed aside personal praise, saying, “After a spell like we’ve had, any win feels like a good one. I just tried to keep the ball low and let the boys behind me do their work.” Giants manager General Stafford echoed the sentiment, remarking, “This club needed a lift, and Carl gave it to us. One win doesn’t mend everything, but it’s a start, and it shows what these men are still capable of doing.”
For a Giants club that has endured more than its share of disappointment this season, the afternoon’s result offered a welcome glimpse of better days, and a reminder that perseverance can still be rewarded.
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