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amead17 · 03-25-2025, 12:17 PM

August 24th, 1901
Victoria, British Columbia

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

Our final game in the Northern League featured a unique travel experience, as Edwin and I took a ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, both located in British Columbia. The three-hour journey reminded me that a life at sea is certainly not in my future—I was more than relieved to set foot on dry land upon arrival. This last game of this leg of our trip featured the Victoria Bees hosting the Grays Harbor Lumbermen. Both teams have struggled to reach .500 this season, though the Lumbermen have fared slightly better overall.

The Lumbermen entrusted a local pitcher with the start, while the Bees sent Adolph Vollendorf to the mound. We joined 1,624 fans at Victoria Ballpark, basking in the sunshine and clear skies. The weather was pleasant, with temperatures at 66 degrees and a gentle 6 mph breeze.

The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when both teams managed to plate a single run. In the sixth, the Bees took control with a two-run homer, giving them a 3-1 lead. The teams exchanged another run in the seventh, pushing the score to 4-2 in favor of Victoria. The Bees extended their lead in the eighth inning with two more runs, while the Lumbermen managed a solo home run in the ninth courtesy of a local player, closing the game with a 6-3 victory for the home side.

Adolph Vollendorf earned player-of-the-game honors for his excellent performance, pitching a complete game with nine hits and only two earned runs. It was a fitting end to our Northern League journey, showcasing the charm and determination of these minor league teams.

03-25-2025, 12:17 PM	#92
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,376	August 24th 1901 August 24th, 1901 Victoria, British Columbia Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry Our final game in the Northern League featured a unique travel experience, as Edwin and I took a ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, both located in British Columbia. The three-hour journey reminded me that a life at sea is certainly not in my future—I was more than relieved to set foot on dry land upon arrival. This last game of this leg of our trip featured the Victoria Bees hosting the Grays Harbor Lumbermen. Both teams have struggled to reach .500 this season, though the Lumbermen have fared slightly better overall. The Lumbermen entrusted a local pitcher with the start, while the Bees sent Adolph Vollendorf to the mound. We joined 1,624 fans at Victoria Ballpark, basking in the sunshine and clear skies. The weather was pleasant, with temperatures at 66 degrees and a gentle 6 mph breeze. The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when both teams managed to plate a single run. In the sixth, the Bees took control with a two-run homer, giving them a 3-1 lead. The teams exchanged another run in the seventh, pushing the score to 4-2 in favor of Victoria. The Bees extended their lead in the eighth inning with two more runs, while the Lumbermen managed a solo home run in the ninth courtesy of a local player, closing the game with a 6-3 victory for the home side. Adolph Vollendorf earned player-of-the-game honors for his excellent performance, pitching a complete game with nine hits and only two earned runs. It was a fitting end to our Northern League journey, showcasing the charm and determination of these minor league teams.