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amead17 · 03-25-2025, 12:16 PM

August 23rd, 1901
Vancouver, British Columbia

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

The first of our final two Northern League games saw Edwin and me embark on a six-hour journey aboard the Canadian Pacific Railroad, crossing the border into Canada. Unfortunately, our travel was delayed slightly by a particularly officious border guard who seemed baffled by the purpose of our journey. Nevertheless, we made it to Vancouver just in time to see the hometown Horse Doctors take on the Everett Smokestackers. Vancouver has endured a tough season, while Everett fell just short of securing a wildcard spot, missing out by only a couple of games.

Both teams opted to test local players on the mound, adding an intriguing element to the matchup. We joined 2,143 fans at Vancouver Ballpark, enjoying the clear skies, 61-degree temperature, and a 12 mph breeze.

The game began slowly, with no runs scored through the first five innings—a far cry from the excitement to come. Everett broke the stalemate with two runs in the top of the sixth, but Vancouver responded with vigor, plating four runs in the bottom half. A highlight of the inning was a two-run homer by a local Horse Doctors player.

The teams traded a single run in the seventh inning, leaving Vancouver ahead 5-3. In the eighth, the Horse Doctors widened their lead with a three-run outburst, bringing the score to 8-3. But the Smokestackers weren’t ready to go quietly. In the top of the ninth, a local Everett player smashed a dramatic grand slam home run, cutting the deficit to 8-7. Despite this late surge, Vancouver’s pitching managed to shut the door, preserving the one-run victory.

A local player earned the title of best player for his contributions, but regrettably, Edwin and I couldn’t catch his name. The game was thrilling, a testament to the resilience of both teams as the season winds down.

03-25-2025, 12:16 PM	#91
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,376	August 23rd 1901 August 23rd, 1901 Vancouver, British Columbia Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry The first of our final two Northern League games saw Edwin and me embark on a six-hour journey aboard the Canadian Pacific Railroad, crossing the border into Canada. Unfortunately, our travel was delayed slightly by a particularly officious border guard who seemed baffled by the purpose of our journey. Nevertheless, we made it to Vancouver just in time to see the hometown Horse Doctors take on the Everett Smokestackers. Vancouver has endured a tough season, while Everett fell just short of securing a wildcard spot, missing out by only a couple of games. Both teams opted to test local players on the mound, adding an intriguing element to the matchup. We joined 2,143 fans at Vancouver Ballpark, enjoying the clear skies, 61-degree temperature, and a 12 mph breeze. The game began slowly, with no runs scored through the first five innings—a far cry from the excitement to come. Everett broke the stalemate with two runs in the top of the sixth, but Vancouver responded with vigor, plating four runs in the bottom half. A highlight of the inning was a two-run homer by a local Horse Doctors player. The teams traded a single run in the seventh inning, leaving Vancouver ahead 5-3. In the eighth, the Horse Doctors widened their lead with a three-run outburst, bringing the score to 8-3. But the Smokestackers weren’t ready to go quietly. In the top of the ninth, a local Everett player smashed a dramatic grand slam home run, cutting the deficit to 8-7. Despite this late surge, Vancouver’s pitching managed to shut the door, preserving the one-run victory. A local player earned the title of best player for his contributions, but regrettably, Edwin and I couldn’t catch his name. The game was thrilling, a testament to the resilience of both teams as the season winds down.