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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

Page

3

Lowell Tops Lawrence to Extend Lead in N E League

Lowell defeated Lawrence 5 to 3 at a park to widen its standing lead in the New England league. Hooker earned the win with a strong pitching effort, while Beard and Lawrence displayed resilience though erratic at times. Game featured key Lowell hits and a first-inning deficit erased by steady offense and defensive plays.

Lowell Lawrence Ausing Manchester Fall River John Smith Beard

Fall River Sweeps Doubleheader Over Manchester

Fall River won both games of a doubleheader against Manchester. In game one Gilroy shut down the visitors while Fall River pounded Morrissey, though his support was weak. In game two Courteen kept hits scattered and Whiting was hitable as Bowden O'Hara and Ball starred with stellar fielding. scores not shown.

Fall River Manchester Gilroy Morrissey Courteen Whiting Bowden O’hara Ball Sott Peeee Knauss Leith Censees Rae O'Hara Warren Kane Rapp Bowcock Moorehead Weddidge Kwall Clark Morrisse Bedsstteen Murray Swander Lf Knauss Cotec Lawrence Jordan Jimmy McGinley Haverhill Gazette

Visitors Triumph as New Bedford Offense Slumps

In New Bedford on August 13 the home team failed to score against McCarthy as Foxen struggled. Wild hits, walks, and fielding errors aided the visitors for an easy win, with Doe's players providing the shutout support.

New Bedford Mass McCarthy Doe Foxen

Nashua and Haverhill Endure 15 Inning Tie Then Postponement

Nashua and Haverhill completed a 15 inning first game in Nashua on August 13 delaying the double header. Haverhill led until the 9th when McLean two-base hit and Daum single tied it. Both teams scored in the 11th and last five innings, Daum driving in the winning run on an error by Richardson. Sheets made a running catch in the 15th.

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Games Today Show Local Matchups

Lowell plays Lawrence Manchester faces Fall River Nashua battles Haverhill Concord meets New Bedford in a slate of regional games scheduled for today with multiple city rivals involved.

Lowell Lawrence Fall River Manchester Haverhill Nashua Concord New Bedford P.C

Baseball notes from Nashua and Manchester crowds

A collage of baseball chatter from Nashua and Manchester recounts Dougherty leading the American League batting race, pitcher trades, and local fits of dissent toward players. It notes Swander’s sale to St Louis and Ardors about Manchester’s staff, with profiles of McLean Dowd and Josslyn around the league.

Dougherty Lajoie

Detroit and Boston Spilt Doubleheader In Pitchers Battle

Detroit and Boston split a Louisville doubleheader with a 3-1 Boston win in the first game and a 10-1 Detroit victory in the second. Collins delivered the winning run in the opener as Lush and Parent played sharp defense. Dineen edged the mound in a tight pitchers duel.

Capt. Collins Parent and Lush Detroit Boston Battle Dineen Collins Lush Parent

Jeffries Corbett Showdown Odds Favor Champion

San Francisco observers await the Jeffries versus Corbett heavyweight title bout the night’s talk. Corbett claims careful strategy to tire Jeffries, while Jeffries’ camp argues he is quicker and heavier. Tommy Ryan and Billy Delaney discuss plans and betting favors Jeffries at two to one.

San Francisco James J. Jeffries James J. Corbett Jeffries Corbett Tommy Ryan Jim Ryan Billy Delaney Jeff Coney Island

Local Fight Hype Feels 50000 Bet Interest Tonight

It is expected that in the vicinity of $50,000 will be wagered. Much local interest is manifested in tonight's fight and several small bets have been made with the present champion a favorite, 2 to 1. Several even money bets are made that Corbett will stay a limited number of rounds. A complete and accurate account will be given in tomorrow's edition. If ringside returns arrive East before midnight they will be announced through the Courier-Citizen megaphone to the crowd.

Corbett Courier-Citizen

Philadelphia Triumph Over Chicago In Rough Game

Philadelphia won with three runs in the fourth inning on a single triple and Green error. Chicago scored once in the eighth on three singles. Attendance was 1,885. Final score 5 to 1. Batteries were Bender and Powers for Philadelphia and White and Slattery for Chicago. Umpire Connolly. Time 1:35.

Philadelphia Chicago Green Bender Phil Powers White Slattery Connolly

Cleveland Takes Two From New York in Doubleheader

Cleveland moved to third place by sweeping two from New York. In game one Tannehill faltered after sixth inning as Elberfeldt and Conroy made costly errors. In game two Deering exited early and Howell delivered quality pitching until the eighth. Final scores show Cleveland ahead 7 5 and 9 3 with Moore, Apusti, Tannehill, and OConnor as battery partners. Attendance reached 8,958.

Cleveland New York Moore Joss Tannehill EJ Elberfeldt Conroy Deering Howell Apusti O’connor Sheridan

Cleveland 8 New York 2 Second game report

Cleveland defeats New York 8 to 2 in the second game. Batteries Joss and Abbott for Cleveland against Howwell Deering and Beville. Time 1 27.

Cleveland New York Joss Abbott Howwell Deering Beville Sheridan

Baseball League Schedule Heads to Midweek Matchups

In the American League Boston faces Detroit New York plays Cleveland Philadelphia meets Chicago and Washington travels to St Louis as a set of midweek games unfolds across four cities.

Boston Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia Chicago P. Cc Cceresecceseceres Eevee Cee Ee Oe Sone St. Louis Washington

Connecticut League Results Summary

Springfield Bridgeport 8 defeats Springfield 3. New London Norwich New London 5. Hartford Meriden 8 to 4 over Hartford. Holyoke Holyoke 10 to New Haven unknown final.

Connecticut Springfield Bridgeport New London Norwich Hartford Meriden Holyoke New Haven

Corbett Jeffries Fight Draws Nationwide Sport Interest

Still in 2001 era San Francisco on August 13 preparations for the Corbett versus Jeffries bout accelerate. A nine car special train from Los Angeles brings South fans to observe the match as Jeffries holds steady in Oakland while Corbett trains vigorously with Sam Berger and Yank Kenney. Bets favor Jeffries at 2 to 1 amid lighter wagering and expectations he will weigh more than in prior rings due to training methods.

San Francisco Corbett Jeffries Los Angeles Southland Sam Berger Yank Kenney Oakland

Larned and Doherty Reach Meadow Club Finals

In Southampton L I on August 13 tennis stars William A Larned and H L Doherty advanced to Meadow club finals. Larned routed his brother E P Larned in the singles semi while Doherty beat W J Clothier in straight sets. In doubles the Doherty brothers edged Campbell and Mahoney after a hard fought match and W L Larned with Beals C Wright also moved to the final after three tight sets against Leonard and Clothier.

Southampton L. IL Meadow Club William A. Larnen H. L. Doherty Larned E. P. Larned Doherty W. J. Clothier Doherty Brothers Campbell Mahoney W. L. Larned Beals C. Wright Leonard Clothier

President invited at Press Club dinner in New York

Leslie C. Bruce captain of the American rifle team that won the Palma trophy in England will be the guest of honor at a dinner on Monday August 17 hosted by Press club members and military men Invitations extend to President Roosevelt Secretary Root Gen. Young Gen. Chaffee and Gov. Odell.

New York Leslie C. Bruce England Press Club Roosevelt Root Young Chaffee Gov Odell

Polo at Naragansett Rhode Island Cup Series

In Naragansett Pier Rhode Island Aug 13 Bryn Mawr 2nd defeated Westchester 2nd ten goals to a quarter. Bryn Mawr allowed one goal but led early. Strawbridge starred for Bryn Mawr with Devereaux strong. Westchester fought hard but were out-classed, Blair and Reynals scoring the lone Westchester goal. Three safeties cost them three quarters of the point. Tomorrow Rockaway First meets Rumford First in the Rhode Island cup series.

Naragannsett Pier R. IL Rhode Island Bryn Mawr Westchester Strawbridge Devereaux Blair Reynals Rockaway Rumford

Chicago Wins 7-3 Over Boston Nationals

Chicago defeats Boston 7 to 3 in National League action. Chance makes a spectacular one handed catch over the fence in left field to rob Boston of a homer. New York beats St Louis twice, 6-2 and 9-7, while Pittsburgh dominates Brooklyn 14-6.

Chicago at Boston and other National League matchups

National League schedule lists Chicago at Boston. St Louis plays New York. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia. Pittsburgh travels to Brooklyn.

Pittsburg New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

Methuen Set to Face Mohairs After Merrimacks Win

Methuen will play the Mohairs Saturday following a fine victory over the Merrimacks last week. Mohair lineup includes captain J. W. Harrison and vice captain H. Mosley among others, with J. Cooper as reserve. Methuen Reserves travel to the Mohairs’ ground to meet Methuen Reserves, fielding L. Fielding as captain and J. Hodgson as reserve.

Methuen Mohairs Merrimacks Mohair J. W. Harrison H. Mosley D. Hird J. Priestley Southam H. Allen C. Aveyard T. Haughton J. Shuttleworth J. Harriman E. E. Fox

Brooksides to face Ballardvale club in Ballardvale

Amateur baseball notice reports the Brooksides scheduled to play the Ballardvale club at Ballardvale on Saturday. Other sports are continued on page four.

Brooksides Ballardvale

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