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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
2
Haverhill won 1 to 0 as Stackpole hurled six strong innings for the winners and Cross matched with gilt edged ball for Lowell. A sixth inning wild pitch by Cross allowed Spooner to score the decisive run amid a tense, evenly played game with minimal offense and several near-misses by Lowell.
Lawrence defeated Nashua easily as Ross held Nashua scoreless. Lawrence turned four double plays and featured Grant's home run along with Hart's running catch in today's game. Score:
Dover, N H August 5 a combination of errors by Manchester and hits by Dover enabled the latter to score eight runs in the first inning Not another run was made in the game and it was a heartbreaking shut out for Manchester Herseg faced Volz with Herseg doing well in pitching Dover’s fast fielding by Weddidge Boardman and Guiheen and Swander for Manchester were the key fielders Score not provided
The record notes a three run sequence with Ball Karns on 3. A double play ended by Meagher Ward and Kelly. Bases on balls issued by Meagher and O'Brien. Karns Mullaney hit by pitch. Struck out totals: Meagher three and O'Brien three. Ward had a passed ball. Time 1.37. Umpire Bradley. Attendance 600.
Haverhill-Haverhill defeated Lowell 1 to 0 while Dover routed Manchester 8 to 0. Lawrence defeated Nashua 6 to 1 and Fall River led Concord by 5 to 0 in a busy regional score roundup.
Baseball notes discuss Lowell at Haverhill, praise for Hamilton, and criticism of umpires. Mentions involve Hassett, Stackpole, Thompson, Connors, Lock, McLaughlin, Bressler, Cross, and Wee Willie Keeler. Contemplates batting order, series with Manchester, and close Dover Haverhill contests with one run margins. Local papers debate Manchester’s strength and practice results.
The Manchester Union reports a long extra inning street car men game in Manchester. A 6-5 score after twelve innings amid lively crowd watch as Bill Plastridge and Manager Scheizel loom in the tale. Superintendent Maloney attended as Bill Allen prepared to practice.
A quirky account of a Lowell railroaders versus Manchester baseball game with mismatched uniforms, confusing plays, and a late inning rally. Key moments include Murphy pitching for Lowell and the Murphyes in the field for Manchester, a disputed third base miscue, and a ceremonial watch presented to Umpire ONeil before he struck out. The score finalises 6-11 with Lowell ahead and a chaotic 12th inning spectacle.
John Moran manager of the Riversides seeks a 8 o clock meeting with Thomas Allen of the Emmetts at the citizen office to arrange a game. A contest between these teams promises excitement and a side purse will provide added incentive for good play.
At a police board meeting last night, W H Murphy had his hack licenses revoked after a hearing on complaints alleging improper conduct. The board signaled they may restore licenses when Murphy’s conduct and assurances warrant it. James J Kennedy promoted to permanent reserve patrolman. Licenses granted to several victuallers, hawkers, a pool hall, and an employment office.
Falls Burkinshaw promote Bottie Babies with care against heat and disease. They claim cholera infantum is rare when proper bottles foods and medicines are used and offer bespoke compound prescriptions at 418 Middlesex Col Thorndike Street near Northern Station, opening at 6 am.
Detroit wins the odd game as Mercer dominates with precise pitching. The crowd of 1,498 saw Boston fall short despite late threats, as Detroit capitalized on key moments courtesy of Elberfeld and Dougherty. Three-base hit by Freeman stands out in a tight Unbalanced scoring inning.
St Louis defeated Baltimore 7 to 4 in ten innings to close the series. Both clubs used two pitchers with St Louis holding the batting edge as the game remained loosely played. Batteries were Harper Sudhoff and Ka hoo for St Louis Shields Yeager for Baltimore. Time 2.01. Attendance about 1,000. Umpires Carruthers and Johnstone.
Chicago fans saw the Champions fall after two costly miscues and Murphy's clutch pair of doubles. Daly and L Cross provided the stick work while M Cross starred in the field. Philadelphia won 4 to 2 as Plank and Powers worked the batteries with Cal lahan and Sullivan. Sheridan on the mound. Attendance was 2,480.
Cleveland won in the tenth inning on Gochnauer's two bagger and Ely's error. Hess, a youngster recently back from three years in the Philippines, pitched well aside from wild throws to first. Final line shows Cleveland 7 Washington 6 with Hess and Wood vs Patten and Clarke. Time 1.55. Umpire O Laughlin. Attendance 2094.
Detroit hosts Boston as Detroit takes a 5 to 2 win in a game dominated by early offense. The matchup highlights key scoring runs and pitching decisions shaping the lead.
Boston won a tight game against St Louis with strong early pitching and powerful hitting. Greminger made a notable one hand stop in the first inning as both starters faced heavy contact, and the score remained close throughout.
Lundgren held Philadelphia to five hits as Chicago won 11 to 1. A ball hit Wolverton in the eye in the ninth inning forcing his retirement. Scoreline shows Chicago 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 1 to Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries Lundgren Kling Franzer Jacklitsch Time 1 55 Umpire O Day Attendance 1224.
On August 5 at the polo grounds in New York, Matthewson pitched a losing game against Pittsburgh, with the Mets (or Giants) suffering a defeat as the game progressed, leaving the outcome uncertain and the crowd watching closely for the final innings.
Tannehill limited New York to two hits as Pittsburg tallied seven off Matthewson for three runs two earned. Leach was ejected by umpire Emslie for protesting. Batteries Tannehill and H Smith for Pittsburg, Matthewson and Bresnahan for New York. Time 1.30, Attendance 3700.
In Brooklyn on August fifth Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn five to four in a tight contest. The fifth inning saw two runs by each side amid lively batting. Shield threatened late for Brooklyn but was caught napping at first as top batters protected him. Final: Hahn and Bergem for Cincinnati beat Kitson and Farrell. Time one forty six. Umpire Lynch. Attendance about two thousand.
National League games produced clear outcomes with New York beating Pittsburg three to none. Boston defeated New York by six to two while St Louis won four to three. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati five to four and Philadelphia dominated Chicago eleven to one in separate fixtures.
Buffalo beat Newark 4 to 3 while Montreal edged Worcester 5 to 3. Toronto Providence Toronto game postponed by rain. Rochester defeated Jersey City 5 to 4 in a separate match.
The fragment records results from multiple games with teams Penee er eeet Springfield Bridgeport New London Waterbury Hartford and New Haven Meriden. It lists scores including Bridgeport 4 0 over Bridgeport and Waterbury 11 Hartford 3 with other lines incomplete or garbled.
American group lists Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Baltimore at Detroit Washington at Chicago. National group has St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburg at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. New England group shows Lowell at Haverhill Manchester at Dover Concord at Fall River Nashua at Lawrence. Eastern group features Worcester at Montreal Providence at Toronto Jersey City at Rochester Newark at Buffalo.
In Providence at the New Century club Kid Thomas of New York defeats Boston’s Young Sharkey by decision after ten rounds. Sharkey pressed the action but was outboxed by Thomas and the crowd did not approve. Preliminary bouts featured Billy Hamilton stopping Joe McVickar in five and Billy Plummer drawing with Tommy Sullivan in three.
Providence R I Aug 5 The first day of the professional championship match between Thomas Dumond of Fall River and James W Sheffield of Providence ended one win each and one draw. Twenty games determine the $100 stake with the final ten games scheduled in Fall River.
Supt J B Gillow refused to approve the first, and Supt Laforest Beals the other two. Both superintendents say the city council has no right to discuss expenditure of their appropriations after grant. funds should come from the general treasury, which is in poor condition, though payment is likely.
Eight overseers visited the city farm to inspect neglected potato fields. They found bugs weeds and potatoes with disputes over management and yield. Overseer Williams argued the yield should be higher with proper attention. other farm areas were in excellent condition. The boss farmer was not questioned.
The accounts committee rubbered at Supt Beals bills for boots for sewer diggers yesterday. The genial superintendent explained matters satisfactorily and the chairman was authorized to endorse them with his stamp of approval. One merchandise bill was held up for lack of proper itemization.
The Buffalo Grand Circuit meet opens with calm racing as Direct Hal and The Roman Renew Wins. A first heat collision unseats King Charles and Grasshopper driver Cooper unharmed but Maloney sustains injuries. all horses race on. Direct Hal leads 2.24 pace with Grasshopper and King Charles placing after a brave recovery by Maloney.
Nashua New Hampshire August 5 opening day races at the fair grounds featured a 3.00 trot a 3.00 pace and a 2.18 pace Favorites failed to figure in any event. Almonte King won the 3.00 trot defeating Yetta Wilkes in straight heats Deerfoot led to a second heat but Bob captured the 3.00 pace with Daniel Webster distanced for foul driving Fox's punishment to be decided later and Fifomena driven out for a mark Uncle Angus won the 2.18 pace after George B Jr. triumphed in three straight heats.
Dover N H August 5 The second light harness meeting at Granite State Park opened with good attendance and sport Midnight from Nashua won the 2 24 trot after The Preacher cut a tendon and was distanced in heat three Ringer Wilkes a Dover horse captured the 2 20 trot after dropping the first heat to Vendome from Pennsylvania distanced in the next heat Curtain won the 2 16 pace after Hal B and Gale split heats noting an easy victory
London news reports Joe Nuttall broke the world quarter mile open water swimming record at Leichester, finishing in five minutes and 50 seconds to surpass his prior 5 minutes 51 seconds mark.
In Halifax Nova Scotia on August 5 the Philadelphia United Service cricket team defeated the United Service team by an innings and 111 runs. The United Service were bowled out for 80 in their second innings.
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