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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

3

Fall River to Meet Lawrence Amid Rain Postponements

In New England league action delayed by rain, Fall River arrives with champion loser M. J. McDermott and Fatty Rollins amid lingering doubt. Lowell, set to face Fall River, notes the visitors’ air of champions while both teams await today’s Spalding Park game. Managers seek fresh material in Boston during the downtime.

New England Lowell Fall River M. J. McDermott Fatty Rollins Lowell Boys Lawrence Lake Fitzgerald Boston

Baseball notes from Manchester and surrounding teams

Lawrence faces Lowell with Bressler pitching while fall River game postponed to season end. Mentions Ma ginley from Haverhills, polo player Jimmy Canavan with New Haven, six defeats in ten, and various Manchester exchanges on players Moran Cassidy Blackman Cross and Bres sler Willis and Drohan. Fans traveled by special train, bettors profited, and Manchester won expectations faded after 11 straight Lawrence wins.

Lawrence Manchester Parsons Blackman Stolworthy Nevers Cross Lowell Bressler Willis Drohan Manchester Exchange

New England League Games Postponed By Rain

All New England league games scheduled for Monday were postponed due to rain. No rescheduled dates were announced.

New England

Amateur Base Ball Notes Report a 26 to 2 victory at Middlesex Village

The Atlantics defeated the Buffalos 26 to 2 Saturday. They seek contact with the Brooksides or Elms at W. Riley, 17 Watson Street. Highland council Royal Arcanum challenges Lowell council to a series for a three trophy. first game at Spalding park on August 16. Emmets and Riversides contest for the altx and a purr next Saturday afternoon.

Atlantics Buffalos Middlesex Village Elms W. Riley Watson Street Highland Council Royal Arcanum Lowell Council Spalding Park Emmets and Riversides

Base Ball At Spalding Park This Afternoon

Lawrence faces Lowell this afternoon at Spalding Park with a 3 o clock opening. Admission is 25 cents at the fair grounds as fans expect a fast, hard fought game. Reidy stars for Lawrence, while Lowell adds new players to strengthen their lineup and emphasize a competitive clash between the amateur squads.

Lawrence Vs Lowell Tteams Reidy Brooksides Spaulding Park Emmets

Trident Wins Seawanhaka Cup Narrowly Over Tecumseh

Montreal Aug 11 Trident defeated Tecumseh by five minutes 27 seconds to win the Seawanhaka cup in a challenging race. Tecumseh crossed late and both yachts faced a squall, with Trident gaining on the reach while Tecumseh sailed bravely with full mainsail. Oshkosh club has issued a challenge for next year and others from White Bear club Manchester MA and Bridgeport are considering entries. Summary times were Trident 1 49 55 Tecumseh 1 55 22.

Montreal Trident Tecumseh Oshkosh Club White Bear Club Minnesota Manchester Mass Bridgeport

Fall River Match Draws In New England Checker Series

Three more games between Thomas Dumont of Fall River and J W Shef field of Providence at the Massasoit club ended in draws. Each has won one game, fourteen drawn, four left to decide the championship likely by tomorrow night.

Fall River Thomas Dumont J. W. Sheffield Providence New England Massasoit Wisd O Wisp Defiance Glasgow

World record strikeout game in Terre Haute tie

In Terre Haute Indiana Cedar Rapids and Terre Haute played a fifteen inning tie in which a world record 27 players were struck out. MacFarland of Cedar Rapids fanned fifteen while Popp a former St Louis NL and Columbus American Association pitcher struck out twelve for the home club.

Terre Haute Ind Cedar Rapids MacFarland Popp Columbus American Association

Point Judith polo opens with Devon’s 13 to 4 win

Narragansett Pier, Aug 11. The annual Point Judith Country club polo tournament began with a match between Westchester and Devon for the Narragansett cup. Devon carried a four-goal handicap and defeated Westchester 13 to 4, showing superior teamwork and sharp offense.

Narragansett Pier R. I Point Judith Country Club Westchester Devon

Stallings Suspended by Eastern League

President Pat Powers of the Eastern league suspended Buffalo manager Stallings indefinitely after learning of the trouble at Providence. The league also fined Buffalo $100 for the incident.

New York Pat Powers Providence Buffalo Stallings

Cricket Notes Mohair Lynn Wanderers Draw at Lynn

The Mohair Lynn Wanderers played Saturday in Lynn in a cricket match that ended as a draw. The weather and innings totals are not specified in the readable text. The report highlights a balanced contest between the two teams with no winner.

Mohair-Lynn Wanderers Lynn

Blacksmith Herbert Conant Killed by Lightning in Marlboro

At Marlboro New Hampshire on August 11 Herbert Conant a blacksmith was killed in his shop by presumed lightning strike He was alone and his body was found outside the door with no visible injury nearby authorities reported no witnesses.

Keene, N. H Herbert Conant Marlboro

Quakers Defeat Detroit After Eight Even Innings

In Chicago on August 11 the game stayed tied through eight innings. Sparks faltered in the ninth allowing Chicago to win after a single, two walks and a long fly. Jones stood out with strong batting and fielding while Dougherty Stahl and Mertes made spectacular catches. Score:

Chicago Sparks Jones Dougherty Stahl Mertes Ae Potion Ceesendscteesree Po Green Jenes Davis Teeeee Isbell Daty Strang Sullivan Griffith P . Tenes Green Mentes Collins Parent Criger Ferris Lachance Griffith Sheridan

Phila holds off Detroit in scenic extra innings win

In Detroit on August 11 Philadelphia defeated Detroit in a low scoring extra inning game. Waddell drove in the decisive run with a thirteenth inning three bagger, followed by a Wright single. Both sides fielded flawlessly. Final score 1-4- Detroit 0-0-0. Batteries Siever and Buelow. Wad dell and Schreck. Time 2.16. Umpire Connolly. Attendance 2300.

Detroit Philadelphia Waddell Wright Ak Phila Siever Buelow Schreck Connolly

St. Louis Beats Washington in One-Sided Game

St Louis won easily over Washington as Coughlin homered and Ely singled for key runs. Harper pitched well, limiting Washington to five hits, while Patten struggled with poor fielding support. Washington failed on the bases and produced little offense.

St. Louis Washington Coughlin Ely Harper Patten

Cleveland Beats Baltimore In Slugfest At Home

Cleveland wins a high scoring game against Baltimore with 24 hits eight for extra bases. Wright starts for Cleveland after a month’s rest but struggles. Clark replaces him and throws two innings. Baltimore manages 11 runs on 13 hits as Hale and Wiltse split duties. Attendance 3,032.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Baltimore Hale Wiltse Wright Clark Worcester Ohio Wood Robinson O’loughlin

Chicago Chicago 5 Boston 4 in extras

Chicago Chicago defeated Boston 5 to 4 after extra innings. St Louis St Louis won 8 to 1 against Washington. Cleveland hosted Baltimore and won 17 to 11. Detroit beat Philadelphia 1 to 0 in 13 innings.

Chicago Boston St. Louis Washington Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia Seveeweneee Neee Baltimore Weeneeneenes

New York and Chicago tied 3 to 3 in exhibition

The game ended in a 3-3 tie between Chicago and New York. August 11 game in New York featured a balanced offense and strong defense from both teams.

Chicago New York

Chicago and New York Tie In Eleven Inning Game

Rain prevented a planned second game as Chicago and New York battled to an eleven inning tie. New York tied the score in the ninth on McGann’s three bagger and Brodie’s single. Both teams failed to push across runs in extras. final score was 8 to 8. Pitchers J Taylor Williams Kling and McGinnity Slaylor Bowerman. Time 2.15. Attendance 3800.

Chicago New York McGann Brodie Bowerman Laudier Segre J. Taylor Willams Kling McGinnity

Brooklyn Nets Beat St Louis In Rain Shortened Tilt

Brooklyn won three straight over St Louis as rain halted play in the eighth inning. Brooklyn scored three runs in the second on five hits while St Louis managed two runs in the final frames. Donovan Farrell, M O'Neil, and J O'Neil worked the game with Brown umpiring and 1500 in attendance.

Brooklyn St. Louis Donovan CC. Farrell M. O'Neil J. O'Neil Brown

Eastern League Results Highlight Rain Delays and Wins

In the Eastern League, several games were postponed due to wet grounds and rain. Providence defeated Buffalo 9 to 0 with a forfeited fourth inning, Jersey City beat Toronto 4 to 2, Newark won 4 to 2 over Montreal, while Boston and Cincinnati, and Brooklyn and St Louis, as well as Worcester and Rochester, faced rain and postponements.

Providence Buffalo Jersey City Toronto

Com League Results From New England Cities

Willimantic 9 Nor which 2. New Haven 2 Bridgeport 1. Hartford Meriden game postponed by rain. Waterbury 0 1 2 5 0. Baltimore at Cleveland postponed. Pittsburg at Boston. St Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at New York. Chicago at Brooklyn. Lawrence at Lowell Nashua at Haverhill. Fall River at Manchester. Dover at Concord. Buffalo at Providence. Rochester at Worcester. Toronto at Jersey City. Montreal at Newark.

P. C Manchester Tees New York Chicago Philadelphia Philadelphia-Pittsburg Pittsburg Pont Brooklyn Chicago - Seeeeee Eace Boston Cincinnati St. Uis Willimantic Norwich New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Waterbury National St. Louis New England Lawrence Lowell Nashua Haverhill Fall River Manchester Dover Concord

Worcester train gang suspects bound over in $500 bonds

William Karl and Fred Baxter were bound over to the superior court in $500 bonds each after identification as members of a gang operating on trains on the Boston and Albany railroad. Judge Fallon, who lost $110 in Boston, and Rev. Albert C. Johnson, who lost $26 en route to Springfield, testified against them.

Worcester William Karl Fred Baxter Superior Court Boston & Albany Fallon Boston Holy Cross Albert C. Johnson Springfield

Cloudburst Cleanses Lawrence Streets Floods Basements

A cloudburst hit Lawrence at 130 PM causing street floods and washouts. Water crept over sidewalks at Lawrence and Essex streets while numerous cellars and basements across the city were flooded and rendered sections nearly impassable for a time.

Lawrence Essex Streets Essex Street

Rainbow Wins Regatta Amid Fierce Squall at Massachusetts Bay

The Eastern Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club regatta featured 33 yachts with 24 finishing amid a southwest squall. Rainbow led the fleet of sloops most of the race to win by 21 seconds over Mineola, while Elmina defeated Muriel in the schooner class.

Eastern Yacht Club New York Rainbow Mineola Yankee Elmina Muriel Amorita Neola Humma Shark Cossack Mee Mer Syren Gamecock Zingara Katrina Seneca Adrienne Mavis Coleen Bawn Ondawa Interpid

Tariff Reform Viewpoint Divides Republicans in Washington

Washington Republicans say Grosvenor speech signals no immediate tariff revision. They argue the party will delay changes until forced by elections, while warning Democrats could not reform the tariff even with full control. Public stance centers on delaying action and shielding business interests.

Washington Representative Grosvenor Ohio Grosvenor House Cullom Tawney Congress Babcock Shaw Iowa Senate

Faroe Islands vote yields government victory in Lands thing

Copenhagen reports Lands thing elections in the Faroe Islands produced a sweeping ministerial win as the campaign centered on selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The government captured all opposition wards and the question will be considered after the rigdgad opening in October.

Copenhagen Faroe Islands Danish West Indies United States

Salt water races mark 23d American Canoe meet at Chatham

Canoeists from across the United States and Canada gather at Camp Nauset Chatham for the 23d annual American Canoe Association meet. The eastern division will stage salt water racing near Pleasant Bay with a 250 300 strong group camping on the bay shore. Participants include Paul Butler Lowell and other prominent canoeists as races are scheduled from Aug 13 to Aug 18.

United States Canada Camp Nauset Chatham American Canoe Association New England Neptune William W. Crosby Woburn Pleasant Bay Louis A. Hall Cape Chatham Station Commodore Hall Winchester Boys Winchester Common Medford Boat Pleasant Bay Yacht Club Paul Butler Lowell New York David Goddard Herman D. Murphy Winchester Arthur Mather James A. Newman Raymond Apollonio Dan Johnson

Wedding and Card Engraving Service Ad

We offer fine engraved work for calling cards wedding invitations and announcements and at home cards engraved in any style and printed on high quality stock Our prices remain reasonable for high grade work Visit samples at Courier Citizen Marrimack Street.

Courier- Citizen Ca Marrimack Street

Seaside Meet at Brighton Beach Opens with 1500 Purse

The New York Trotting Association began its seaside meeting at Brighton Beach with the 1500 dollar 2.15 class pacing purse and a novelty heat system. Rythmie led in heat one but Silver Sign and Major Delmar pushed the race. Dan R. won the 2.06 pace heat three with Fanny Dillard beating him in the deciding stretch.

New York New York Trotting Association Brighton Beach Bonner Rythmie Detroit Silver Sign Major Delmar Rythmin Lady Thisbee Dan T Rythmic Prince Direct Josh Pauline G Alice Mapes Carl Wilkes Schley Pointer Star Pointer Pointer Prince King Mabel Ida Highwood Dan R Fanny Dillard Commoner Snow Wilkes Nutwood A. McDonald Nuckols Sufreet Blk m Benyon Mercury Wilkes B G Devy Baroletta Miller Néseed Br G McMahon

Boston's Cold Storage Plans In Boston Market Shakeup

Boston plans a general reorganization of the cold storage industry led by Quincy Market Cold Storage and Eastern Cold Storage. The move contemplates relocating plants on real estate valued at at least $500,000, consolidating in railroad yards, with about $3,000,000 in capital and ties to New Haven Boston and Maine and Albany lines. The report notes current capitalizations and potential industry growth.

Boston Quincy Market Cold Storage Company Eastern Cold Storage Company Eastern Company New Haven Boston and Maine Albany

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