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amead17 · 02-13-2025, 11:14 AM

May 22nd, 1901
Troy, New York

Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal Entry

Yesterday evening, Edwin and I took a pleasant half-hour journey on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad from Albany to Troy, arriving just in time to catch the news that Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Cardinals had extended his hitting streak to 20 games. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to witness his remarkable run in person, as our schedule does not bring us to St. Louis until mid-July.

Today's game brought us to Troy Ballpark, where the Troy Trojans faced off against the Schenectady Electricians. Given Schenectady’s strong start to the season, they entered the game as clear favorites. The weather was cool, with a temperature of 50 degrees under cloudy skies, and an 11 mph wind blowing out of left field. We joined 632 other spectators, hopeful for a competitive match.

However, the game turned into a one-sided affair, as the Electricians dominated from start to finish, cruising to a decisive 10-1 victory. Two local players launched home runs for Schenectady, and one of them—whose name I, unfortunately, did not catch—earned player of the game honors.

It was a tough day for Troy, but for the neutral observer, the Electricians put on an impressive display of power and precision.

02-13-2025, 11:14 AM	#24
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,386	May 22nd 1901 May 22nd, 1901 Troy, New York Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal Entry Yesterday evening, Edwin and I took a pleasant half-hour journey on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad from Albany to Troy, arriving just in time to catch the news that Bobby Wallace of the St. Louis Cardinals had extended his hitting streak to 20 games. Unfortunately, we are unlikely to witness his remarkable run in person, as our schedule does not bring us to St. Louis until mid-July. Today's game brought us to Troy Ballpark, where the Troy Trojans faced off against the Schenectady Electricians. Given Schenectady’s strong start to the season, they entered the game as clear favorites. The weather was cool, with a temperature of 50 degrees under cloudy skies, and an 11 mph wind blowing out of left field. We joined 632 other spectators, hopeful for a competitive match. However, the game turned into a one-sided affair, as the Electricians dominated from start to finish, cruising to a decisive 10-1 victory. Two local players launched home runs for Schenectady, and one of them—whose name I, unfortunately, did not catch—earned player of the game honors. It was a tough day for Troy, but for the neutral observer, the Electricians put on an impressive display of power and precision.