September 5th, 1901
Detroit, Michigan
Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry
Edwin and I opted to remain in Detroit for an additional day before continuing our journey. We had some business to attend to and took the opportunity to rest after the steady pace of our travels. This pause allowed us time to catch up on the latest news from around the baseball world.
The first noteworthy update came from the American League, where another team fell out of contention—the Baltimore Orioles, whose slim hopes have now officially ended.
In the minor leagues, the Championship Series are either concluding or nearing their climaxes. In the AAA leagues, the Worcester Chiefs were crowned International League champions after a hard-fought 3-2 series victory over the Buffalo Bisons. In the AA leagues, the Chattanooga Lookouts emerged victorious in the Southern Association. Meanwhile, the Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League (commonly referred to as the Three-I League) and the Western League are both locked in tight championship battles, with their series currently tied at 2-2.
In the Single-A leagues, the New England League crowned Augusta as its champions, while the Schenectady Electricians claimed the New York State League title. Finally, in the Short-A Western League, the Bellingham Yankees triumphed to secure their championship.
It is remarkable to see how much excitement baseball has brought to cities both large and small this season. The passion of the fans and the competitive spirit of the teams are truly the lifeblood of this wonderful sport.
