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Titus Reaches 1,000 Runs as Cubs Snap Losing Skid
By Arthur H. Leland, Sporting Times
June 17th 1917
At last the Chicago Cubs found a measure of relief in what has been a harsh and unkind season, halting a run of nine straight defeats with a narrow 6–5 victory over the Boston Braves at home. The triumph lifts the Cubs to 20–45 for the year and brought an additional personal milestone for veteran John Titus, who crossed the plate for the 1,000th run of his distinguished career.
Titus contributed steadily in the tight contest, finishing the day 1–3 at the plate with a walk and scoring twice. His most notable moment came in the third inning when he delivered a triple that helped draw the Cubs level at five runs apiece, as he and two other fellows came home following the hit. Later, in the fifth inning, Titus’ walk placed him in position to score what proved to be the winning run, as his teammates pushed him around the bases with solid work at the plate.
Though Titus has endured a slow campaign, carrying a .206 batting average this season, his career figures remain impressive, including a .281 lifetime mark alongside his 1,000 runs scored and 1,883 hits.
After the game Titus reflected on the day’s events, saying, “It is a fine thing to help the club end a difficult spell, and I am grateful to have played a part in the victory and to reach such a mark.” Cubs manager James Bewley added, “John has given this game years of honest effort, and today showed how valuable his presence remains when the club needs it most.”
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