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amead17 · 03-10-2025, 12:00 PM

July 21st, 1901
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

After a brief but refreshing visit home with our families, Edwin and I were back on the road. Our journey south took us on an eight-hour overnight train ride from Philadelphia to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where we would witness our first game in the Southern Association. The hometown Lookouts were set to face off against the Birmingham Barons.

Chattanooga had been the standout team in the Southern Association so far this season, relying on strong teamwork to maintain their position at the top. Birmingham, hovering just below .500, was looking to climb the standings. The Barons featured a couple of intriguing prospects, Dave Brain and Harry Lumley, both of whom we had previously seen with the Providence Grays back in May before being sent down to Birmingham.

Engel Stadium welcomed 1,874 fans on this warm and sticky afternoon, with the temperature at 84 degrees under partly cloudy skies. A light breeze, barely reaching 3 mph, offered little relief from the humidity.

The Lookouts struck first, putting a run on the board in the 2nd inning and adding another in the 4th. Both runs came via the long ball, with Martin Gallagher and Thomas Kiernan each launching solo home runs. However, the Barons were not to be outdone, roaring back in the 7th with a four-run outburst to take the lead. Harry Lumley then sealed the victory with a key double in the 9th, bringing home an insurance run and securing a 5-2 win for Birmingham.

Barons pitcher Jack Ashton earned player of the game honors, pitching a complete game while allowing just three hits—though two of them left the park. Chattanooga suffered a significant blow in the 2nd inning when their starter, Mr. Thompson, was forced to exit due to injury, leaving the bullpen to carry the rest of the game.

03-10-2025, 12:00 PM	#64
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,384	July 21st 1901 July 21st, 1901 Chattanooga, Tennessee Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry After a brief but refreshing visit home with our families, Edwin and I were back on the road. Our journey south took us on an eight-hour overnight train ride from Philadelphia to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where we would witness our first game in the Southern Association. The hometown Lookouts were set to face off against the Birmingham Barons. Chattanooga had been the standout team in the Southern Association so far this season, relying on strong teamwork to maintain their position at the top. Birmingham, hovering just below .500, was looking to climb the standings. The Barons featured a couple of intriguing prospects, Dave Brain and Harry Lumley, both of whom we had previously seen with the Providence Grays back in May before being sent down to Birmingham. Engel Stadium welcomed 1,874 fans on this warm and sticky afternoon, with the temperature at 84 degrees under partly cloudy skies. A light breeze, barely reaching 3 mph, offered little relief from the humidity. The Lookouts struck first, putting a run on the board in the 2nd inning and adding another in the 4th. Both runs came via the long ball, with Martin Gallagher and Thomas Kiernan each launching solo home runs. However, the Barons were not to be outdone, roaring back in the 7th with a four-run outburst to take the lead. Harry Lumley then sealed the victory with a key double in the 9th, bringing home an insurance run and securing a 5-2 win for Birmingham. Barons pitcher Jack Ashton earned player of the game honors, pitching a complete game while allowing just three hits—though two of them left the park. Chattanooga suffered a significant blow in the 2nd inning when their starter, Mr. Thompson, was forced to exit due to injury, leaving the bullpen to carry the rest of the game.