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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

3

Fifth Inning Fatal To Lowell Players

Nashua edges Lowell 6 to 5 in a nine inning finish at Spalding park as five Nashua runs in the fifth turn the tide after Lowell led 4 1 2 by the fourth. Barnie McLaughlin hit a first inning homer for Lowell and Merritt, Lake and Grant contributed late, but Nashua’s Gokey held Lowell to 11 hits and Dowd proved pivotal. Rain threatened but nine innings were played. final score 6 5.

Lowell Spalding Park Barnie McLaughlin Ashenbach Ed. Secord Bushey Aschenbach Pete Gildea Gokey Nashua Merritt Graham Titus Tommy Dowd Philadelphia Nationals Pastor Soffel Jordan Lee Barnie McLaughlin Dowd Lake McLean Wilson Ashhenbach Rigbie Grant Connors Scors Daddy Lake Hafford Bidgie Hickey Soffél Wallson Jordan Ib Tere Dowd Wae McLeane Graham If Gokey P Lowell, Hafford Bigbie Merritt c Seeee Bushey PD Uivseeee

Haverhill Shuts Out Fall River in Opportune Wins

Fall River was blanked by Haverhill as Davis held runners with runners on base and Haverhill scored at timely moments. Deininger and Langton led at the plate for Haverhill, while Morgan was troubled by the opposing lineup.

Fall River Haverhill Davis Morgan Deininger Langton Batate Ganens Lawrence E Courneen Ricctus Moorehead Bowcock Warren Murphy Calhoun Lawrence Kerrins

New Bedford Defeats Lawrence Behind Obedanz Homer

New Bedford won an afternoon game against Lawrence with Obedanz pitching. The home team collected seven of eight hits across two innings and scored six runs. Klobedanz hit a homer, the visitors’ only. Connolly was strong on the mound with men on base. Lawrence had five hits. No league umpire appeared, so Foxen and Jordan ruled. Score: New Bedford.

New Bedford Lawrence Obedanz Klobedanz Connolly Foxen Jordan Joyce of Tee Ihare Gutheen Mullaney Burrill Murphy Allen Strohss Cronin Josslyn Ween Lawrence Bernard Hara Valdois Ss Ererry Conroy Ib Coovee Beard If Coveney Eceseees Lawrence Steen Joyce Conroy Connelly Bedford Bernard Umfres

GAMES TODAY IN N E LEAGUE ACTIONS

Lowell plays Nashua Haverhill faces Fall River Lawrence meets New Bedford with Concord visiting Manchester in the North East League schedule.

Nashua Lowell Haverhill Fall River New Bedford Lawrence Concord Manchester Sessesees Lostene Ball River

Pitcher records and baseball notes from Lowell and Nashua

The record lists pitching and batting leaders through August, with McKenna and Cross leading strikeouts and walks. It covers base hits, home runs, runs batted in, stolen bases, and team notes from Lowell, Nashua, Manchester, and Fall River, plus several league items and anecdotes.

Brown Breaks 18 Hole Record At Vesper Club

James H. B. Brown club professional carded 77 over 18 holes at Vesper Country Club defeating Col. Bogey by one stroke in the first round and by four in the second. Brown's 18 hole total of 77 eclipsed the previous 78 record set three years ago by English golf champion on the same course. Brown led the first nine in 40 and the second in 37, delivering brilliant play praised by club members.

Vesper Country Club James H. B. Brown H. Selfridge Brown

American League results update and game outcomes

Boston at Washington postponed. Philadelphia at New York postponed. St Louis 3 Chicago 0 in the first game. Chicago 4 St Louis 1 in the second game. Detroit 5 Cleveland 2.

Boston Washington Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland

St. Louis and Chicago Split Doubleheader in City Battle

St. Louis beat Chicago 3 0 in the first game while Chicago won 4 1 in the second. Attendance was about 1800. Powell Kahoe and Slattery opposed by Patterson, with umpires O Loughlin in both games. Altrock Slattery and Evans Kahoe handled the batteries in the nightcap. Time was 1 24 for the opener and 1 32 for the second.

St. Louis Chicago Powell Kahoe Patterson Slattery O' Loughlin Altrock Evans O’ Loughlin

Donahue Debuts with Cleveland in Loss to Detroit

In Cleveland Donahue debuted for the Indians but was hit hard early as Detroit won 3 to 2. Mullin left with a wrist injury after being hit by a pitch. he was replaced by Kitson. Batteries Kitson Mullin McGuire Donahue Abbott. Umpire Ec. Time 1 45. Attendance 053.

Cleveland Donahue Mullin Kitson Detroit McGuire Abbott

Baseball Schedule from the American League

The schedule lists key matchups: Boston at Philadelphia, New York at Washington, Detroit at Cleveland, and Chicago at St. Louis. The card covers four planned games among major league teams without results or dates listed.

Chicago White Sox edge Pirates 1 to 0 in pitchers duel

National League results show Chicago defeating Pittsburg 1 to 0 in a well played game aside from one error. Slagle singled Casey sacrificed, a wild pitch, and Chance beat third for the lone run. Batteries Menefee Kling Philippi and Smith. Time 1.27. Attendance 2100.

Chicago Slagle Casey Chance Pittsburg Menefee Kling Philippi Smith Moran

Schedule of baseball games across major cities

Brooklyn faces Boston while Philadelphia plays New York. Cincinnati visits St. Louis and Pittsburg hosts Chicago in a compact league slate across major markets.

Chica Newark Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston J. Louis Philadelphia New York St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago

Rye of Bourbon Adams Taylor Co Boston

The firm Rye of Bourbon Adams Taylor & Co operates at 108 165 State Street, Boston.

Adams, Taylor &Co State Bt Boston

Doherty Beats Wrenn In Straight Sets In Tennis Cup Opener

In Boston at Longwood, H L Doherty defeats R D Wrenn in straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-4 amid rain and a late default by R F Doherty. The result leaves Britain and the United States each with one point in the five-match challenge as spectators endured a drizzly delay.

H. L. Doherty R. D- Wrenn Boston Longwood Cricket Club R. F. Doherty W. A. Larned R. D. Wrenn H. S. Mahoney Doherty Doherty Brothers Mahoney Larned James Dwight Nahant Wrenn Love Deuce

Philadelphia Philadelphians and Leicestershire in England cricket match

In Leicester on August 4 the Philadelphia team resumed play after 120 for five yesterday. Leicestershire ended their first innings at 164. At lunch the Philadelphians stood 75 for no wicket in their second innings, later losing two for 180. The Philadelphians were all out for 287 in their second innings.

Leicester England Philadelphians Leicestershire

Wanderers Defeat Philadelphians In Seven-Run Cricket Finish

Halifax report details a sensational finish as the Wanderers beat the Philadelphians by seven runs. Wanderers 321? to Philadelphians 314? at a Halifax match. the article notes widespread affliction but a single safe cure: Dean's Ointment, 50 cents at any drug store.

Halifax N. S Wanderers Philadelphians Dean

CaptaIns Wringe trials Shamrock I and III in race

Atlantic Highlands New Jersey August 4 1903 Capt Wringe of Shamrock III and Capt Bevis of Shamrock I clashed in a twin boat race off Scotland lightship. The challenger led early and prevailed by 2 minutes 17 seconds elapsed time, with 12 knot SE wind and strategic tacking keeping Shamrock I in arrears.

Atlantic Highlands N. J Wringe Shamrock III Bevis Shamrock I Scotland Thomas Lipton McKinsley Teutonic Bertram F. Hays Arabia Erin’s

Races Open New England Circuit at Nashua Fair Grounds

Nashua New Hampshire August 4 The August racing on the New England half mile circuit opened at the fair grounds with fair attendance despite rain. Three races on the program. one unfinished. Bessie Drake, favored in the 2 20 pace, lost two heats but won three straight after driver conference with judges. The Goat, the 2 30 pace favorite, won in straight heats. The 2 27 trot was postponed to tomorrow after five heats. Wilton the favorite had two heats.

Nashua N. H New England Fair Grounds Bessie Drake Wilton

Dover Harness Meet Opens With Three Races at Granite State Park

The August light harness meet at Granite State park in Dover opened with three races. Red Denny won the 2.24 trot in three heats while Golden Creas led the 2.16 pace but only won heat one. Lucie surged in heat two and held on, and Mary Rachel, the 2.17 trot favorite, lost heat one to Silk Lace but then won the next three heats.

Dover N. H Granite State Park Red Denny Golden Creas Lucie Mary Rachel Silk Lace

Meteor Wins King's Cup At Solent Yachting Regatta

At Cowes on Aug 4 the Royal Yacht Squadron regatta opened with a heavy head wind. The German Emperor’s Meteor led the field, finishing at 2 17 05 with a clear handicap victory, followed by Fiona Brynhild Cetonia Karrad and Glory as they faded from sight. This marks the second time Meteor has claimed the trophy.

Cowes Solent Royal Yacht Squadron Queens Course Meteor Fiona Brynhild Cetonia Karrad Glory Limington Celonia

Connecticut League Results Incomplete From Rain Delays

Bridgeport beats Hartford 4 to 3 while New London and Norwich finish 0 to 0 after six innings rain delay. New Haven Springfield game postponed due to rain and Holyoke Meriden matchup also paused by weather.

Connecticut Bridgeport Hartford New London Norwich New Haven Springfield Holyoke Meriden

Paying Loan Order Overturned In City Meeting

The city board debated street crossing safety and freight transfer facilities from Merrimack to Dutton, with Mr Gallagher citing nearby crossings and a near accident at the Northern station. Committees were named to study improvements and report soon. An 12 mph speed limit for electric cars inside city limits was tabled pending rail commission review.

Tanner Street Messrs Derby Casey Geron Sex Street Western Avenue School Street Walker Street Lincoln Street Plain Street Merrimack Dutton Streets Board of Aldermen Gallagher Messia Burns

Gloucester Officials Invite City Council To Meet

Gloucester city officials said the city council will entertain in Gloucester on Thursday August 13. An informal meeting ended with both branches voting to extend the invitation. A committee of 10 was appointed to arrange the necessary details.

Ford Street Hampshire Street Water Board Nicholas Gallagher Dracut Welch Pinder Casey Board of Aldermen Ward Fairweather General Treasury Fund Hosford Square Central Street Gorham Street Lowell Mass Warren’ Brothers Charles E. Howe Adams Brown Dodge Hard Gloucester City Hall

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N. E. League N. E Ting San Ass Bestsdssooes McKenna Susu Oo Cassiesseves Cross Cassidy Buck Hooker Hooker Per Nashua Telegram Bute Jimmy Murray Concord Monitor Thomas Haverhill Gazette Charley Ganzell Clark Deacon Doe Morse Linehan New Bedford Standard Perry Werden Memphis New Orleans Swander New York Americans Manchester Union Sullivan New Hampshire Billy’’. McGuirk Canal Street Line Buily Nashua Telegraph Billy McGuirk Kerins Withal Fall River Globe Red Gilligan Gilligan Ashenback Ash Vardon Vesper Links Col. Bogey P. CO Ener Aie Ace Louis Cops National League Blake Eer Goblakes Nets Cricket Skipper Wringe Lipton the Common Council
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