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amead17 · 04-04-2025, 12:31 PM

October 10th, 1901
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry

Game 2 of the World Series was once again held in Philadelphia, and after the tightly contested, low-scoring opener, Edwin and I were eager to see if this matchup would bring more offensive fireworks.

The Athletics turned to Bill Donovan for the start. He had an outstanding season, finishing with a 23-12 record, his 23 wins tying for the most in the American League. Opposing him on the mound for the Beaneaters was Jack Chesbro, who posted a strong 13-4 record after returning from an early-season injury.

Columbia Park welcomed another lively crowd, with 8,649 fans packing the stands on a clear, crisp afternoon. The temperature sat at 56 degrees, with a steady 10 mph wind carrying through the ballpark. Edwin and I found our seats among the excitement, anticipating another thrilling contest.

The Athletics wasted no time taking the lead. In the bottom of the first, leadoff hitter Ducky Holmes reached base and later scored when Danny Green smacked a triple into the outfield. The Beaneaters answered in the third inning when Kid Elberfeld reached on an error and came home on a John Dobbs double. The Athletics quickly responded in the bottom half of the frame, as Harry Wolverton also reached on an error before John Anderson doubled him home, restoring Philadelphia’s one-run advantage at 2-1.

The score remained unchanged until the seventh, when the Athletics delivered the defining moment of the game. With Harry Wolverton and Bill Donovan on base, Danny Green stepped to the plate and crushed a pitch 346 feet for the first home run in World Series history. The three-run blast sent Columbia Park into a frenzy and extended the Athletics’ lead to 5-1, which would hold as the final score.

Bill Donovan earned Player of the Game honors with a dominant performance, pitching a complete-game gem while allowing just two hits and one unearned run. Danny Green also shined, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and four RBIs, including his historic home run.

With the Athletics now leading the series 2-0, the Beaneaters find themselves in a tough position. Edwin and I can hardly wait to see how the rest of this historic matchup unfolds.

04-04-2025, 12:31 PM	#112
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,384	October 10th 1901 October 10th, 1901 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Percival Holloway Travel Journal Entry Game 2 of the World Series was once again held in Philadelphia, and after the tightly contested, low-scoring opener, Edwin and I were eager to see if this matchup would bring more offensive fireworks. The Athletics turned to Bill Donovan for the start. He had an outstanding season, finishing with a 23-12 record, his 23 wins tying for the most in the American League. Opposing him on the mound for the Beaneaters was Jack Chesbro, who posted a strong 13-4 record after returning from an early-season injury. Columbia Park welcomed another lively crowd, with 8,649 fans packing the stands on a clear, crisp afternoon. The temperature sat at 56 degrees, with a steady 10 mph wind carrying through the ballpark. Edwin and I found our seats among the excitement, anticipating another thrilling contest. The Athletics wasted no time taking the lead. In the bottom of the first, leadoff hitter Ducky Holmes reached base and later scored when Danny Green smacked a triple into the outfield. The Beaneaters answered in the third inning when Kid Elberfeld reached on an error and came home on a John Dobbs double. The Athletics quickly responded in the bottom half of the frame, as Harry Wolverton also reached on an error before John Anderson doubled him home, restoring Philadelphia’s one-run advantage at 2-1. The score remained unchanged until the seventh, when the Athletics delivered the defining moment of the game. With Harry Wolverton and Bill Donovan on base, Danny Green stepped to the plate and crushed a pitch 346 feet for the first home run in World Series history. The three-run blast sent Columbia Park into a frenzy and extended the Athletics’ lead to 5-1, which would hold as the final score. Bill Donovan earned Player of the Game honors with a dominant performance, pitching a complete-game gem while allowing just two hits and one unearned run. Danny Green also shined, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and four RBIs, including his historic home run. With the Athletics now leading the series 2-0, the Beaneaters find themselves in a tough position. Edwin and I can hardly wait to see how the rest of this historic matchup unfolds.