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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
9
Lowell falls to Manchester at the Fairgrounds as costly errors and weak hitting doom the locals. McLaughlin’s one handed stop plus Farrell’s control highlight a fast Manchester game with strong baserunning. Cross’s five walks and Lowell’s misplays fuel the 6 2 setback before about 1000 spectators.
Bases on balls favor Cross with five and Farrell two. Clark was hit by a pitch. Cross struck out 12 times and Farrell 3. The contest lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with an attendance of 700. Wheelock was the umpire.
Boston Americans and Philadelphia Disciples exchanged wins in a two game set at Boston. Winters led Boston with a hit, Plank dominated Phil adelphia through six innings, Hemphill opened the scoring with a two bagger, Stahl drove in a run on a threebagger, and Philadelphia capitalized on Slow fielding to tally seven runs.
Lewiston uses Ross in the box and Long on the mound for Portland clash. Mullaney drives in the winner in the first inning as Dupee makes a stellar long catch. Score by innings shows a 3-2 final with Lewiston gaining the edge.
Cronberg residents, by imperial order, gathered in a church to bid farewell to the Dowager Empress Frederick. Torchlight ceremony guided the coffin to a funeral train bound for Potsdam, followed by the Crown Prince and Princess of Greece and other dignitaries.
The Springfield Republican notes the modern rise in living standards since 1850 and argues that even with $100,000 income, a person in London or New York faces tight margins due to escalating costs. It traces setting up homes, yachts, entertainments, and charity, warning that continuous spending may erode fortune and affect future security.
In a midweek matchup Buffalo defeated Worcester 8 to 5 while Rochester beat Providence 9 to 6 in a double feature. Buffalo and Rochester combined for strong hitting as Worcester and Providence offered limited resistance.
A brief note lists matchups including Worcester versus Toronto, Providence facing Montreal, Brockton against Rochester, and Hartford competing with Buffalo in upcoming schedule play.
At St. Louis St. Louis routed Cincinnati 8 to 0 while the Brooklyn game against Boston was postponed due to rain.
Regional matchups included Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with endpoint listings for Cincinnati at St Louis and Bridgeport Norwich Bridgeport. Games at Waterbury Bristol and Meriden New Haven were postponed by rain, while Waterbury game details and others remain unresolved.
The National Cycling Association meet at Pan-Americans in Buffalo resumes with pros and amateurs. Quarter mile circuit yields Kramer Lawson Major Taylor and Freeman in grand semi finals while Jenkins and Gascoyne miss. Two mile handicap sees multiple qualifiers for final. Record attempts produce new four lap times by Henshaw Hedstrom and others. Butler fails at five mile auto bicycle. Fulton, Nelson, and Smith post new amateur and auto bicycle marks with Smith setting four and five mile records.
Lowell defeats Manchester 6 to 2 while Nashua beats Haverhill 3 to 2. Portland beats Lewiston 2 to 1 in a trio of Northeast League hockey results.
A compact sports brief notes Lowell plays Manchester while Portland meets Lewiston in pair of regionally scheduled games. Also listed Nashua versus Haverhill in another matchup, highlighting local teams and venues without extra context.
Lowell hosts Manchester with Willis pitching as the teams prep for a rebound. Beville and Lake star infielders defend and hustle while Cassidy struggles at bat. Scouts from several leagues visit New England towns, with Cokey drawing praise after Nashua-Haverhill efforts.
Detroit at home with Milwaukee as Garvin and Miller strong on the mound. Anderson homers to left field, a rare feat since the park opened. Errors by Elberfeld Gleason and Crockett key the defeat as Milwaukee wins 6 to 4 with Mil ler and Shaw closing. Umpire Sheridan. Attendance 1696.
The American League game shows Dowling erratic and poorly supported as Cleveland misplays nine errors. Griffith pitched decently but offense stalled twice with bases loaded. Chicago wins 15 to 2 in a game marked by weak fielding and scattered hits. Tomorrow another pair of games scheduled.
The St. Louis Nationals defeated Cincinnati as a timely hit surge in the fourth and eighth innings built a lead. Sudhoff yielded eight safeties while Hahn faltered at key moments. Final score St. Louis eight, Cincinnati three with Sudhoff and Schriver pairing behind, Hahn and Peitz for Cincinnati. Attendance around 3000.
In Boston, the first game ends 6-0 as Boston shuts out Philadelphia. The second game sees Philadelphia fall 7-1 to the Red Sox. Earlier, Cleveland tops Chicago 17-0 while Detroit beats Milwaukee 6-4 in a separate doubleheader.
The schedule lists Philadelphia visiting Boston, Baltimore hosting Washington, and Chicago traveling to Cleveland as part of the day’s regional games. Strong teams and rivalries set the tone for competitive outings across the league.
In Toronto, Hartford defeated Toronto 2–0 in game one and 6–4 in game two. In Montreal, Montreal beat Brockton 4–3 in game one and led 8– Brockton in game two, uncertain final score.
Glens Falls New York August 12 lower clouds eased rain fears as the grand circuit meet of the Northern New York Trotting Horse Breeders association opened. The American pace for 2 12 pacers with a 1500 purse drew six starters and took seven heats to decide. Richmond won the heat and race in easy fashion with Armorel Balmy L Jack Harting Diavolo Don Riley and Toneto F among the contenders. The breeders three year olds trot for 1000 purse saw Melton Hawthorn and others start with times around 2 26. A New York supreme court note put annual costs of maintaining a young woman in society at 3000 outside New York, with some below 1000 and not hermits.
Advertisers are reminded that the Courier carried their advertisement and may expect continued display in upcoming issues. Please verify insertion details and confirm any changes or new campaigns with the sales department.
The notice lists Boston and Maine train times from Marrenaee Street Depot Lowell and Middlesex Street Station Lowell with numerous daily and Sunday departures to Boston Reading Haverhill and other points. It details Western Division and Southern Division services, plus connections to Exeter Dover Portsmouth and St. John via steamer, noting weekdays Saturdays and Sundays with special notations like daily or weekly runs. The document is signed by D. J. Flanders, Gen Pass and Ticket Agent, and H. Co. Taft, General Agent, Lowell.
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