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amead17 · 02-17-2025, 12:31 PM

May 27th, 1901
Schenectady, New York

Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal

Our journey today took us two hours from Binghamton to Schenectady via the New York Central Railroad.

We arrived in time to watch the Schenectady Electricians host the Albany Senators at Island Park. Edwin and I were fortunate to secure seats directly behind home plate, giving us an excellent view of the action. A crowd of 695 joined us on this partly cloudy, 61-degree afternoon, with a steady 9 mph wind blowing out of left field.

While we had hoped for an exciting contest, the game turned into a one-sided affair, and by the end, it took on a rather somber tone. The Electricians dominated, shutting out the Senators 8-0. Jack Doscher was on the verge of completing a brilliant shutout when disaster struck. Pitching in the ninth inning, he suddenly let out a sharp cry and clutched his shoulder in pain. The medical staff rushed onto the field, and after a brief evaluation, they escorted him off to the clubhouse.

James Baird and a couple of local players hit home runs for Schenectady, adding to Albany’s misery.

Later that evening, we learned troubling news from a fellow guest at our lodging. He had heard from team sources that Doscher had suffered a torn labrum and could potentially miss the rest of the season. It was heartbreaking news, especially after such a commanding performance on the mound.

02-17-2025, 12:31 PM	#29
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,386	May 27th 1901 May 27th, 1901 Schenectady, New York Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal Our journey today took us two hours from Binghamton to Schenectady via the New York Central Railroad. We arrived in time to watch the Schenectady Electricians host the Albany Senators at Island Park. Edwin and I were fortunate to secure seats directly behind home plate, giving us an excellent view of the action. A crowd of 695 joined us on this partly cloudy, 61-degree afternoon, with a steady 9 mph wind blowing out of left field. While we had hoped for an exciting contest, the game turned into a one-sided affair, and by the end, it took on a rather somber tone. The Electricians dominated, shutting out the Senators 8-0. Jack Doscher was on the verge of completing a brilliant shutout when disaster struck. Pitching in the ninth inning, he suddenly let out a sharp cry and clutched his shoulder in pain. The medical staff rushed onto the field, and after a brief evaluation, they escorted him off to the clubhouse. James Baird and a couple of local players hit home runs for Schenectady, adding to Albany’s misery. Later that evening, we learned troubling news from a fellow guest at our lodging. He had heard from team sources that Doscher had suffered a torn labrum and could potentially miss the rest of the season. It was heartbreaking news, especially after such a commanding performance on the mound.