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amead17 · 02-14-2025, 10:41 AM

May 23rd, 1901
Utica, New York

Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal Entry

Today’s journey took us from Troy to Utica via the New York Central Railroad, a steady two-and-a-half-hour trip. Despite the travel time, we arrived with plenty of time to take in the day’s game at Donovan Stadium.

A crowd of 792 gathered to watch the Utica Utes take on the Troy Trojans, braving the cool 55-degree weather under partly cloudy skies, with a 9 mph wind blowing out of center field.

The game itself was an engaging contest, with Utica securing a 7-3 victory. The Utes struck early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning before Troy responded with a run in the third. The teams traded scores through the middle innings, with Utica holding a narrow 4-2 advantage after five. The turning point came in the seventh, when the Utes put up three more runs to effectively put the game out of reach. Troy managed to add one final run in the ninth, but it was too little, too late.

A concerning moment occurred in the fifth inning when Troy’s starting pitcher, Elmer Horton, was forced to leave the game due to injury. This marks the first injury we have witnessed on our trip, and it was unfortunate to see a player exit under such circumstances. He appeared to be holding his back as he left the field, though we will likely hear more details from the club in due course.

Despite the loss, Troy’s Harry Aubury provided a highlight with a home run, while Utica’s Clarence Lyttle delivered an impressive performance on the mound, going the full nine innings and allowing 11 hits to earn both the win and player of the game honors.

02-14-2025, 10:41 AM	#25
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,386	May 23rd 1901 May 23rd, 1901 Utica, New York Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal Entry Today’s journey took us from Troy to Utica via the New York Central Railroad, a steady two-and-a-half-hour trip. Despite the travel time, we arrived with plenty of time to take in the day’s game at Donovan Stadium. A crowd of 792 gathered to watch the Utica Utes take on the Troy Trojans, braving the cool 55-degree weather under partly cloudy skies, with a 9 mph wind blowing out of center field. The game itself was an engaging contest, with Utica securing a 7-3 victory. The Utes struck early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning before Troy responded with a run in the third. The teams traded scores through the middle innings, with Utica holding a narrow 4-2 advantage after five. The turning point came in the seventh, when the Utes put up three more runs to effectively put the game out of reach. Troy managed to add one final run in the ninth, but it was too little, too late. A concerning moment occurred in the fifth inning when Troy’s starting pitcher, Elmer Horton, was forced to leave the game due to injury. This marks the first injury we have witnessed on our trip, and it was unfortunate to see a player exit under such circumstances. He appeared to be holding his back as he left the field, though we will likely hear more details from the club in due course. Despite the loss, Troy’s Harry Aubury provided a highlight with a home run, while Utica’s Clarence Lyttle delivered an impressive performance on the mound, going the full nine innings and allowing 11 hits to earn both the win and player of the game honors.