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amead17 · 02-18-2025, 12:47 PM

May 30th, 1901
Ilion, New York

Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal

After taking a much-needed day off yesterday, Edwin and I resumed our travels today, making the one-and-a-half-hour trip from Waverly to Ilion via the New York Central Railroad. This marked the final stop in our tour of the New York State League’s teams and ballparks. During our journey, we read in the papers that Bobby Wallace’s impressive 26-game hitting streak had come to an end.

The day's game at Russell Park featured the Ilion Typewriters hosting the Utica Utes. Under partly cloudy skies and a cool 59-degree temperature, with a 10 mph wind blowing in from center, 754 fans gathered to witness what turned out to be a true classic.

Utica ultimately triumphed 9-8 in a thrilling contest that stretched to 10 innings. The Typewriters jumped out to a 4-0 lead through the first five innings, only for the Utes to storm back with seven runs across the sixth and seventh to claim a 7-4 advantage. Ilion responded with two runs in the eighth to make it 7-6, but Utica appeared to secure victory by tacking on another in the top of the ninth. The Typewriters, however, refused to go quietly, plating two runs in the bottom of the inning to send the game into extras.

A local Utica player provided the highlight of the day with a grand slam in the seventh, while Frank King and another hometown player hit home runs for Ilion in the eighth and ninth innings. In the tenth, the Utes managed to scratch across a decisive run before their bullpen shut the door to seal the win.

A fantastic game and a fitting way to conclude our tour of the league.

02-18-2025, 12:47 PM	#31
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,392	May 30th 1901 May 30th, 1901 Ilion, New York Percival Holloway’s Travel Journal After taking a much-needed day off yesterday, Edwin and I resumed our travels today, making the one-and-a-half-hour trip from Waverly to Ilion via the New York Central Railroad. This marked the final stop in our tour of the New York State League’s teams and ballparks. During our journey, we read in the papers that Bobby Wallace’s impressive 26-game hitting streak had come to an end. The day's game at Russell Park featured the Ilion Typewriters hosting the Utica Utes. Under partly cloudy skies and a cool 59-degree temperature, with a 10 mph wind blowing in from center, 754 fans gathered to witness what turned out to be a true classic. Utica ultimately triumphed 9-8 in a thrilling contest that stretched to 10 innings. The Typewriters jumped out to a 4-0 lead through the first five innings, only for the Utes to storm back with seven runs across the sixth and seventh to claim a 7-4 advantage. Ilion responded with two runs in the eighth to make it 7-6, but Utica appeared to secure victory by tacking on another in the top of the ninth. The Typewriters, however, refused to go quietly, plating two runs in the bottom of the inning to send the game into extras. A local Utica player provided the highlight of the day with a grand slam in the seventh, while Frank King and another hometown player hit home runs for Ilion in the eighth and ninth innings. In the tenth, the Utes managed to scratch across a decisive run before their bullpen shut the door to seal the win. A fantastic game and a fitting way to conclude our tour of the league.