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amead17 · 03-27-2025, 12:33 PM

September 4th, 1901
Detroit, Michigan

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

After spending yesterday traveling six hours from Chicago to Detroit on the Michigan Central Railroad, Edwin and I were ready for today’s game at Bennett Park. The matchup featured the Detroit Tigers hosting the Philadelphia Athletics, a team we seem to be following as they continue their push for the American League title. Meanwhile, Detroit is fighting to stay relevant in the race, having faltered in the second half of the season.

We had hoped to see the legendary Cy Young take the mound for Detroit, but much to our disappointment, Togie Pittinger got the start instead. The Athletics countered with Bill Dinneen, who has proven himself a force on the mound this season.

We joined 2,524 fans under clear skies and a warm 78-degree temperature, with an 11 mph breeze making for perfect baseball weather.

The game began with excitement for the home crowd, as Detroit jumped out to an early lead by scoring a run in both the 1st and 2nd innings. The teams traded runs in the 3rd, and Philadelphia edged closer by cutting the lead to 3-2 in the 4th. This back-and-forth start set the stage for what turned into a high-scoring affair later on.

The Athletics took their first lead in the 6th inning, plating two runs to make it 4-3. Then came the explosive 8th inning. Unfortunately for the Detroit faithful, most of the fireworks came from the Athletics’ bats, as they scored five runs to take a commanding 9-3 lead. The Tigers managed to get one back in the bottom of the 8th, but it was too little, too late. The score remained 9-4, and the Athletics cruised to another victory in their impressive campaign.

Danny Green of the Athletics was the star of the game, going an incredible 5-for-5 at the plate with three runs scored and one RBI. It was a masterful performance that showcased the dominance of this Philadelphia team as they march closer to an American League title.

03-27-2025, 12:33 PM	#96
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,376	September 4th 1901 September 4th, 1901 Detroit, Michigan Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry After spending yesterday traveling six hours from Chicago to Detroit on the Michigan Central Railroad, Edwin and I were ready for today’s game at Bennett Park. The matchup featured the Detroit Tigers hosting the Philadelphia Athletics, a team we seem to be following as they continue their push for the American League title. Meanwhile, Detroit is fighting to stay relevant in the race, having faltered in the second half of the season. We had hoped to see the legendary Cy Young take the mound for Detroit, but much to our disappointment, Togie Pittinger got the start instead. The Athletics countered with Bill Dinneen, who has proven himself a force on the mound this season. We joined 2,524 fans under clear skies and a warm 78-degree temperature, with an 11 mph breeze making for perfect baseball weather. The game began with excitement for the home crowd, as Detroit jumped out to an early lead by scoring a run in both the 1st and 2nd innings. The teams traded runs in the 3rd, and Philadelphia edged closer by cutting the lead to 3-2 in the 4th. This back-and-forth start set the stage for what turned into a high-scoring affair later on. The Athletics took their first lead in the 6th inning, plating two runs to make it 4-3. Then came the explosive 8th inning. Unfortunately for the Detroit faithful, most of the fireworks came from the Athletics’ bats, as they scored five runs to take a commanding 9-3 lead. The Tigers managed to get one back in the bottom of the 8th, but it was too little, too late. The score remained 9-4, and the Athletics cruised to another victory in their impressive campaign. Danny Green of the Athletics was the star of the game, going an incredible 5-for-5 at the plate with three runs scored and one RBI. It was a masterful performance that showcased the dominance of this Philadelphia team as they march closer to an American League title.