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amead17 · 03-21-2025, 11:28 AM

August 18th, 1901
Bellingham, Washington

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

Another grueling overnight journey brought Edwin and me from Butte to Bellingham, Washington, on the Great Northern Railroad—a 14-hour trek. We arrived just in time for today’s pivotal matchup between the hometown Yankees and the Everett Smokestackers. It had been confirmed earlier that Bellingham can no longer claim the top spot in the Northern League, as Portland has officially secured first place. However, the Yankees remain firmly in contention for the championship series, leading the race for the wildcard spot. This game, against their closest rivals in the Smokestackers, could prove decisive.

Bellingham sent William Keane to the mound, while Everett relied on a local pitcher to try and close the gap in the standings. The game was held at Fairgrounds Park, where a crowd of 2,310 fans gathered under clear skies. The cooler 61-degree temperature and an 8 mph breeze made for a comfortable setting compared to some of the hotter games we’ve attended.

The Yankees wasted no time demonstrating why they’re still in the hunt for postseason glory. They plated two runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early lead. The teams exchanged runs in the second inning, but Bellingham extended their lead further in the third with a two-run home run by a local favorite. William Keane added to the Yankees' dominance in the fourth inning by smashing a solo home run of his own, pushing the lead to 6-1. The Smokestackers managed to pull one run back in the fifth, but that would be all for their offense. The Yankees cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory.

William Keane was the undeniable star of the day, not only for his solo home run but also for his stellar performance on the mound. He pitched a complete game, allowing just six hits and two earned runs while keeping the Smokestackers at bay. It was a crucial win for Bellingham, solidifying their position as the frontrunner for the wildcard spot and leaving the home fans in high spirits.

03-21-2025, 11:28 AM	#86
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,376	August 18th 1901 August 18th, 1901 Bellingham, Washington Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry Another grueling overnight journey brought Edwin and me from Butte to Bellingham, Washington, on the Great Northern Railroad—a 14-hour trek. We arrived just in time for today’s pivotal matchup between the hometown Yankees and the Everett Smokestackers. It had been confirmed earlier that Bellingham can no longer claim the top spot in the Northern League, as Portland has officially secured first place. However, the Yankees remain firmly in contention for the championship series, leading the race for the wildcard spot. This game, against their closest rivals in the Smokestackers, could prove decisive. Bellingham sent William Keane to the mound, while Everett relied on a local pitcher to try and close the gap in the standings. The game was held at Fairgrounds Park, where a crowd of 2,310 fans gathered under clear skies. The cooler 61-degree temperature and an 8 mph breeze made for a comfortable setting compared to some of the hotter games we’ve attended. The Yankees wasted no time demonstrating why they’re still in the hunt for postseason glory. They plated two runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early lead. The teams exchanged runs in the second inning, but Bellingham extended their lead further in the third with a two-run home run by a local favorite. William Keane added to the Yankees' dominance in the fourth inning by smashing a solo home run of his own, pushing the lead to 6-1. The Smokestackers managed to pull one run back in the fifth, but that would be all for their offense. The Yankees cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory. William Keane was the undeniable star of the day, not only for his solo home run but also for his stellar performance on the mound. He pitched a complete game, allowing just six hits and two earned runs while keeping the Smokestackers at bay. It was a crucial win for Bellingham, solidifying their position as the frontrunner for the wildcard spot and leaving the home fans in high spirits.