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amead17 · 02-12-2025, 12:26 PM

May 19th, 1901
Portland, Maine

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

After enjoying another restful day yesterday, Edwin and I resumed our quest to attend a game at each of the New England Baseball League grounds. Today’s destination brought us to Portland, following a pleasant two-and-a-half-hour journey on the Maine Central Railroad from Bangor.

The day's matchup featured the Portland Baseball Club facing off against the Haverhill Hustlers. While our expectations were modest, given that both teams heavily rely on local talent, we were hopeful for a more thrilling contest than the previous two games we had witnessed.

Our hopes were rewarded as, for the first time on this journey, we experienced the excitement of extra innings. The Portland Baseball Club triumphed with a 7-4 victory in the 10th inning. Francis Connolly emerged as the standout performer, delivering an exceptional batting display. He went 4-for-6, including three doubles—a feat we were informed sets a New England Baseball League regular season record. Connolly capped his stellar performance with a game-clinching three-run homer in the 10th inning. Additionally, he scored twice and batted in five runs, securing his place as the hero of the day.

In contrast, it was a challenging outing for Haverhill’s pitcher, Red Owens, who struggled with his control, issuing eight walks that ultimately contributed to his team’s defeat.

02-12-2025, 12:26 PM	#21
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,386	May 19th 1901 May 19th, 1901 Portland, Maine Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry After enjoying another restful day yesterday, Edwin and I resumed our quest to attend a game at each of the New England Baseball League grounds. Today’s destination brought us to Portland, following a pleasant two-and-a-half-hour journey on the Maine Central Railroad from Bangor. The day's matchup featured the Portland Baseball Club facing off against the Haverhill Hustlers. While our expectations were modest, given that both teams heavily rely on local talent, we were hopeful for a more thrilling contest than the previous two games we had witnessed. Our hopes were rewarded as, for the first time on this journey, we experienced the excitement of extra innings. The Portland Baseball Club triumphed with a 7-4 victory in the 10th inning. Francis Connolly emerged as the standout performer, delivering an exceptional batting display. He went 4-for-6, including three doubles—a feat we were informed sets a New England Baseball League regular season record. Connolly capped his stellar performance with a game-clinching three-run homer in the 10th inning. Additionally, he scored twice and batted in five runs, securing his place as the hero of the day. In contrast, it was a challenging outing for Haverhill’s pitcher, Red Owens, who struggled with his control, issuing eight walks that ultimately contributed to his team’s defeat.