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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
10
Lynn earns a tight victory over Haverhill while Concord edges Manchester in a competitive basketball clash Nashua also secures a win. The results touch regional programs with competing outcomes.
In Fall River on Aug 4 Nashua won 13 to 1 as Tierney struggled for Fall River while Lee held Taunton to seven hits. Hickey Moorehead and Duvalley contributed on defense. Earlier Nashua defeated New Bedford 9 to 3 with O'Toole pitching well into the late innings.
Lynn won a good game from Haverhill 5 to 3 this afternoon, aided by hard, timely hitting. Haverhill led 3 to 1 through five innings, until Lovell belted a three run homer with men on base, turning the game.
In Colma California Jimmy Gardner of Lowell won a scheduled 25 round bout against Rufe Turner. Gardner burst ahead in the eleventh round with a brutal body shot and a final right to end the fight in three seconds. Turner suffered a rough bout and briefly survived the tenth.
Flick, Seluch, Turner and Ferris lead with home runs as the team showcases strong hitting. Three base hits by Foor add to the offensive output, boosting the offense in a decisive performance.
Boston edged Cleveland 7 to 5 while Philadelphia routed Detroit 8 0 in the first game and Detroit won 3 2 in the second. New York defeated St Louis 7 3 and Chicago beat Boston 2 1 in the National League. In Chicago the game stayed tight six innings before a seventh inning rally. Attendance 3000.
In Boston at Huntington avenue grounds the Indians fall to the champions 7 to 5 after a stubborn battle. Boston ties the game in the second inning and pulls ahead with timely hitting including Ferris and Selbach homers. Cleveland, shorthanded without Kahl, drops a third straight to Chicago’s Collins squad as Cy Young or Tannehill looms tomorrow.
Concord Monitor reports Lake secures Baseball talent amid league tensions while Armbruster of Manchester reaches 100 hits, signaling historic Milestones. Pirates fall to Voorhees in Atlantic City as Sporting Life and Boston Globe weigh in on the sport’s evolving status and famed players. A 23 inning California State league marathon ends with Stockton breaking through in the 23rd, aided by Ferguson and Ingalls pitching.
A special round trip excursion to Old Orchard is scheduled for August 10 by the Boston & Maine railroad. The trip offers a $1.50 fare and features Sea posters for the event.
Philadelphia and Detroit finished a doubleheader with Philadelphia winning the first game 8 to 0 and Detroit taking the second 3 to 2. Donavan batted freely in the opener as Plank held Detroit to few hits. Henley pitched well in the nightcap but errors by Davis and Murphy gave Philadelphia the victory. Attendance 10,944. Batteries Plank Schreck Donovan Drill Kitson Clark Henley Barton. Time 1.40 and 1.35. Umpires McCarthy Connor.
Washington won a hard struggled game against Chicago with a late push sealing the victory. The contest featured intense defense and a decisive stretch that gave Washington the lead and momentum.
Pittsburg outplayed New York at every point until the eighth inning when Hillebrand walked three in a row, forcing a run after Lynch changed pitchers. Lynch settled, finished without a hit, and New York fell 7 to 5. Attendance 7980. Batteries Hillebrand Lynch Peitz Ames Taylor Bresnahan. Time 2.15. Umpires Emslie and Bausewine.
In a tight contest the team overcame the visitors to secure the win. Final score shows Washington 6 loss to Chicago 5 with key plays by Batteries Patten Kittredge Walsh Smith and Sullivan. Time noted 1.45. Umpire O Loughlin.
New York Americans defeated St Louis in New York, scoring seven runs to three. Howell batted at opportune moments while New ton limited St Louis to three runs. Score 7 to 3 with 4500 in attendance. Batteries Newton and Powers vs Howell and Sugden. Time 1.50. Um pire Sheridan.
A large Nahant gallery watched the invitation tournament as singles and doubles reached final rounds. Behr def Hobart 7 5 6 4 in singles semi. Dewhurst defeated Horton 6 1 3 6 3 in a lively afternoon of doubles matches.
The Red Men meet the Almonts at 2 30 this afternoon at Tewksbury Centre. The Orients of Chelmsford seek September games and invite challenges to Harlan E Knowlton in Chelmsford or 77 Middle Street. At South Common the Young Americans face a Wamesit lodge of Odd Fellows game slated for 2 o'clock, expected to draw a large crowd.
Readville racing card features Gracie Kellar clocking 2 09 1 4 in 2 10 trot. Kingrock fell dead on track in 2 21 trot as owner C C Abbott of Keene N H notes purchase price 1350 now valued at 2500. Heat winners outclass field in straight heats as Bonnie Russell and Promise also compete.
Concord announces formation of a New Hampshire harness racing circuit including mile Dover and half mile Nashua Rochester and Concord tracks. A schedule shifts dates. Concord’s next meeting will run August 29 30 31 and September 1 with races at the four venues.
Mass militia two day competitive shoot begins at the Bay State military rifle range under favorable weather. Nine regiments enter ten men teams. Fifth regiment wins 200 yard contest with 423 of 500. Top individuals include Capt McCarty Private Durward and Corporal Chesley with 45 of 50.
The Saratoga Polo Club defeated the Freebooters 9 to 3 at Saratoga in the August Belmont individual cups match.
Providence Rhode Island August 4. J W Fuller chestnut colt First Premium a 2 to 1 shot romped to victory by five lengths in the third race at Narragansett Park. Merlingo and Phoebus also scored in earlier races with Master of Craft and The Musketeer strong in later events. Merlingo nosed Pater in a stretch duel, Phoebus went easy in race two, while Fourth and Fifth races saw steady competition and multiple contenders across the card.
Somber notes from Waterville Mo report the second day of Central Maine park trotting with three races, each needing five heats. Kidd owned by Allie Merrifield of Saugus Mass won the main 1000 dollar purse, with Topeka winning the 2.26 trot and pace and Wilkes Boy taking the 2.26 trot. Races highlight time marks and multiple heats with horses named such as Gold Finder Boy Dyspepsia Cure Strathbelle Hiram Wilkes Pauline Crown Duchess Hugo Wilkes Joker M. Willie J. Snip D. Bonnallie Altona S Wanda Sally Mate Louise S. among others.
A large crowd watched the Marylebone Cricket Club of England face a Metropolitan District New York eleven at Staten Island Cricket Club. Both sides finished their first innings with New York 96, one run ahead of the British. The visitors began their second innings before six, losing their first wicket at seven runs as K. O. Hunter was lbw to Cobb.
Columbia University player Robert Le Roy defeated W G Anderson of New York in the eleventh annual Bridge man cup final at Norfolk Conn, 6-3 1-6 8-6 2-6 7-5. Leroy also won the cup in 1904.
Worcester August 4 The home of Alfred S Lowell a 150 year landmark on Brabble road burned to the ground tonight. The fire caused losses exceeding 30000 dollars with the house destroyed.
Ben Como captures the free-for-all trot or pace at Nashua fairgrounds amid six heats. Miss Mills wins the 2.14 pace in straight heats while Octave B. was favored. The 2.20 trot goes to The Chestnut after a first-heat loss. Wegman falters as Waunlla takes the 2.1 pace.
New York reports Russell Sage celebrated his 89th birthday Aug 4 by staying away from his office. The financier spent the day at his country home in Long Island, a new pattern of voluntary absence on birthdays. Sage was said to be in excellent health and offered no explanation for the departure from his usual routine.
Corey Smith won the two mile roller race at Lakeview Rollaway in 7.40 with Alfred Critto finishing as the sole other contestant. Smith then challenged any roller skater to race for any distance.
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 4 New Haven Freebooters defeat Squadron A New York by three quarters of a goal final score five to four and a half percent note a typographical error in the source but the outcome stands Freebooters prevail in a close game with a late surge securing the victory over Squadron A in the freshman polo cup.
A witty fragment from Punch imagines life created in sterilized bouillon by radium. The dialogue ponders vast possibilities and traces of radium in ancient times, with characters Ducat and a lady discussing the bizarre scientific fancy and beef tea origins.
Local ads feature G. J. & D. Bradt marketing Bradt's Unrivalled Soda Biscuits and bakery goods at Whiting Street with telephone contact 375. P. B. Kirschner advertises accordion styling and dress plaiting at 226 Merrimack Street Old City Hall building. Frye & Crawford Apothecaries at 474 Merrimack Street solicit names for a trial truss offer and related fittings.
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