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amead17 · 02-22-2025, 10:08 AM

June 12th, 1901
Toronto, Ontario

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

After seven days without any live baseball, Edwin and I were eager to get back to the ballpark. Today, we visited Diamond Park in Toronto to watch the Maple Leafs take on the Buffalo Bisons in an International League game. Unfortunately, once again, we missed the chance to see Buffalo's up and coming youngster, Addie Joss, as he wasn’t scheduled to start.

The weather was partly cloudy and cool at 59 degrees, with a brisk 14 mph wind blowing out to right field. We settled into our seats with high hopes, but the game quickly turned disappointing for the home fans. The Maple Leafs struggled on the mound and ultimately fell 7-2 to the Bisons.

Toronto took an early 1-0 lead but surrendered 3 runs in the 3rd inning. They clawed back to 3-2 in the 5th before Buffalo sealed the win with 1 run in the 8th and 3 more in the 9th.

It was certainly a tough day for pitchers. Buffalo’s Louis Dobbs threw an impressive 8 innings before he was forced to leave the game in the 9th due to a hamstring injury. We learned afterward that he will be sidelined for several weeks. On the other side, Toronto’s Cy Stackpole had a game to forget. In 8 innings, he issued a club record 9 walks, repeatedly giving Buffalo opportunities to get men on base.

The highlight for Toronto came from Henry Lynch, who hit a home run in the 5th inning. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. We’re hoping for better luck in the next game.

02-22-2025, 10:08 AM	#39
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,386	June 12th 1901 June 12th, 1901 Toronto, Ontario Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry After seven days without any live baseball, Edwin and I were eager to get back to the ballpark. Today, we visited Diamond Park in Toronto to watch the Maple Leafs take on the Buffalo Bisons in an International League game. Unfortunately, once again, we missed the chance to see Buffalo's up and coming youngster, Addie Joss, as he wasn’t scheduled to start. The weather was partly cloudy and cool at 59 degrees, with a brisk 14 mph wind blowing out to right field. We settled into our seats with high hopes, but the game quickly turned disappointing for the home fans. The Maple Leafs struggled on the mound and ultimately fell 7-2 to the Bisons. Toronto took an early 1-0 lead but surrendered 3 runs in the 3rd inning. They clawed back to 3-2 in the 5th before Buffalo sealed the win with 1 run in the 8th and 3 more in the 9th. It was certainly a tough day for pitchers. Buffalo’s Louis Dobbs threw an impressive 8 innings before he was forced to leave the game in the 9th due to a hamstring injury. We learned afterward that he will be sidelined for several weeks. On the other side, Toronto’s Cy Stackpole had a game to forget. In 8 innings, he issued a club record 9 walks, repeatedly giving Buffalo opportunities to get men on base. The highlight for Toronto came from Henry Lynch, who hit a home run in the 5th inning. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. We’re hoping for better luck in the next game.