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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

7

Base on Balls Aim to Explain Lewiston Loss and Local Reactions

Lewiston Maine Aug 14 Lowell defeated Lewiston 4 to 3 in eight innings. Commentary notes Manchester Nashua Portland teams, umpire Mahoney, and Lowell and Nashua players and managers. Local papers and fans debate ball handling, loans of players, and tactics as season plans unfold toward Labor Day.

Nashua Lowell Portland Lewiston Murnane Morse Lewiston Nevers Cassidy Mullaney Jope Joyce Nevers Meserve Towne Willis Clark Wheelock

Nashua Falls to Manchester 9 4 in tense game

Nashua was defeated by Manchester 9 to 4 at Nashua. In the second inning a dispute over a call near third led to spectators rushing the diamond and threats of forfeiture. Kane hit a two on base homer in the eighth to tie the score before Manchester pulled away in the ninth, aided by Nashua errors.

Lewiston Lowell Meserve Towne John Herwig Manchester Bill” Clark Manchester Union Nashua Clark Mahoney Smith Drinkwater Kane Gokey

Haverhill Beats Portland In Eighth Inning Collapse

Portland, Maine, Aug 14 Portland collapsed in the eighth inning as Haverhill scored five runs. Brown and Dupee pitched well overall though two wild pitches aided the rally Curtis’s defense contributed. Final score Haverhill 5 Portland 4 with batteries Brown Schincel Duce Curtis. Time 1 32. Umpire Tassett Attendance 350.

Portland Haverhill Brown Dupee Curtis Brown and Schincel Duce Tassett

Local score roundup from three hockey games

Lewiston-Lowell 4 over Lewiston 3 at Lewiston. Portland-Haverhill 6 defeated Portland 1. Nashua beat Manchester 9 to 4.

Games Today Feature Local Matchups

Lowell plays Lewiston while Nashua faces Manchester and Haverhill travels to Portland in a trio of regional games scheduled for today.

Lowell Defeats Lewiston to Claim Championship

A brief sports note reports Lowell defeating Lewiston after Lewiston won two straight from Portland. Portland also lost to Haverhill yesterday, underscoring the unpredictable nature of baseball.

Lowell Lewiston Portland Haverhill

Broken Even as Boston and Philadelphia Split Doubleheader

In Boston on Aug 14 the Red Sox and Phillies split the doubleheader with Philadelphia taking the first game on its batting surge and Boston overcoming fielding lapses to win the second. Plank exited after a pitch struck him in the sixth. Bernhardt subbed in. Frazer, Dowd, and Lajoie were noted performers for Philadelphia and Boston respectively.

Boston Philadelphia Plank Bernhardt Frazer Dowd Lajoie

Plank Subdues Phillies In Nerve Racking Sixth Inning

Bostonhao a 4 to 2 loss to Philadelphia in a tight game. Key hits included two-base drives by Collins Freeman La Joie and Powers. Lajoie and Powers also doubled, while McIntyre Sacrificed. Stahl Hemphill Frazer stole bases. Winters and Bernhardt split pitching duties. Attendance 7206.

Boston Dowd If Stahl Seeeeees Collins Freeman Hemphill Rf Ge Werris Vees Eae Rane Youngp Mitchell P Seesees Cosseeeeees Philadelphia Eae Taceees McIintyre Frazer Cross Ely Lajoie Davis Ferris Young Mitchell Parent Cinger Cantillion Plank Coillins Powers McIntyre Hemphill Winters Bernhardt Weest Pe Stahl Oe Collins Ove Aenes Schreck c Ee Areee Winters P Torris Dho Fultz Cf Eeeewee Seybold

New England league schedule week of August 19

The New England league announces weekly matchups starting Aug 19 with games each day: Monday Haverhill versus Nashua Portland versus Lewiston Manchester versus Lowell. Tuesday Nashua versus Haverhill Lewiston versus Portland Lowell versus Manchester. Wednesday Lewiston versus Haverhill Portland versus Manchester Lowell versus Nashua. Thursday Nashua versus Lowell Portland versus Haverhill Lewiston versus Manchester. Friday Portland versus Lowell Lewiston versus Nashua Manchester versus Haverhill. Saturday Haverhill versus Manchester Lewiston versus Lowell Portland versus ?

Haverhill Nashua Portland Lewiston Manchester Lowell

Washington Beats Baltimore In Rainy Series Finale

Washington defeated Baltimore 8 to 4 in a rain shortened game. Washington bunched hits in the first and third innings, with three straight hits forcing Nops from the mound. Patten retired the bases loaded with no runs in the sixth before rain ended the contest. attendance was about 1,400.

Washington Baltimore Patten Nops

Brooklyns Sweep Phillies In Two as Double Victory

The Brooklyns defeated the Philadelphia club in both games of a double header to avoid conflicts with the Crescens The Abbot race. Newton shone with bases loaded while Kelly and Farrell led at bat and Hallman sparkled in the field. Final scores show Brooklyn steady after a slow start with solid defense and timely hitting.

Brooklyn Crescens Abbot Brooklyns Philadelphias Newton Kelly Farrell Hallman Inings

Keenan to pitch at St Michael's altar boys picnic

William Keenan will pitch for St Michael's altar boys at their picnic today and spend a few days searching for Blondin in Indian Orchard. The Riversides and Brooksides will play at Lakeview avenue grounds Saturday for a purse of fifty dollars.

William Keenan St. Michael's Altar Boys Blondin Indian Orchard Riversides Brooksides Lakeview Avenue

Eateries-Townsend and McFarland versus Newton and Farrell clash

A compact event between Eateries Townsend and McFarland and Newton and Farrell drew about 2700 attendees. Time recorded was 2.02 with references to Brooklyn and Philadelphia designators in the OCR.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Townsend and McFarland Newton and Farrell Nash

Minnesota Farm Labor Shortage Puts Women in Fields

In Pope county Minnesota women are pressed into field labor due to shortages. The Minneapolis Tribune reports a twelve year old girl operating a binder pulled by five horses to manage unusually thick wheat, surpassing the effort of typical three-horse teams.

Minnesota Pope County Minneapolis Tribune

National leaguers split doubleheader at Polo Grounds

New York and Boston squared the two games at the Polo Grounds as the Nationals battled the Bostons. Taylor struggled in the opener while Willis proved difficult for Boston hitters, and Denzer pitched the second game for New York.

New York Bostons Polo Grounds Taylor Willis Denzer New

Boston and Washington baseball doubleheader results

In Boston, Philadelphia 9, Boston 0 in the first game. Boston 4, Philadelphia 2 in the second. In Washington, Washington 8, Baltimore 4 in the first game with rain shortening play in the sixth. second game postponed by rain.

Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore

Unmatched NBA Matchups Across Cities

Chicago faces Boston while Milwaukee visits Philadelphia and Detroit plays Washington as Cleveland hosts Baltimore in a night of intercity basketball action.

Chicago Boston Milwaukee Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Baltimore

Baseball doubleheader results in New York and Brooklyn

In New York, Boston beat New York 8 to 3 in game one, and New York won 3 to 0 in game two. In Brooklyn, Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the first game, then beat Philadelphia 5 to 2 in the second game.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia

Sports pairings headline in early season matches

Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Brooklyn highlight early city matchups with two more marquee games listed as Chicago travels to St. Louis. Strong teams compete with potential standings impact and regional bragging rights on the line.

Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis

Scores and forfeiture alter Buffalo and Montreal games

Buffalo beat Hartford 11 to 3 and Toronto defeated Worcester 9 to 6. Montreal beat Providence 9 to 0 but Providence forfeited in the seventh with the score 4 to 3. Rochester defeated Brockton 19 to 13.

Buffalo Hartford Toronto Worcester Montreal Providence Hurst Rochester Brockton

Local Hockey Scores From Northeast Matchups

Worcester faced Toronto while Providence met Montreal and Brockton played Rochester. Hartford visited Buffalo with Bridgeport Bristol 3 and Bridgeport at Meriden Norwich 7. Meriden 1. Waterbury New London 7 and Waterbury 1. New Haven Derby 6 and New Haven 4.

Meriden Norwich Waterbury New London New Haven Derby

Ward and Davis defend doubles title at Newport

National doubles champions H Ward and D F Davis defeated L E B Ware and B C Wright 6-3 11-9 6-1 to claim permanent doubles cups first offered in 1890. The win marks their third consecutive title as Newport hosts clear weather and fast courts aid second day of the national tournament. Beals Wright and Leo Ware win singles and inter scholastic events also begin amid strong winds and bright play.

Newport H. Ward D. F. Davis L. EB. Ware B. C. Wright Ward Davis Dwight Davis Holcombe Ward Teo Ware Beals Wright Pennington Pierson Leo Ware D. K. Eldredge H. B. Miller

Onward Silver Triumphs in Bonner Memorial at Brighton Beach

Trotting card at Brighton Beach drew smaller crowds due to threatening weather. The Bonner Memorial stake of 5000 dollars highlighted the day with Onward Silver narrowly beating Dolly Birdwell by a neck in heat one, while Dolly Dillon and Cornelia Bell traded wins in heat two and three. Captain Brino, Dick See, Shadow Chimes, Hetty G, Alberta D, and Easter led other notable races as early action included unfinished 2.20 pacing class.

New York New York Trotting Association Brighton Beach Bonner Allen Onward Silver Metellas Cornelia Bell Dr. Book Dolly Birdwell Confessor Dolly Dillon Capt. Brino Dick See McDowell Hetty G Alberta D Easter Capt. Bracken Brino Ro Darnette Blk. m Ieee Dontciy Ce Cecssacanecsehe Ro Smitz M. G Davis Smart Helen’ D B. m P. H. Flynn B. G Fociestts Xava Ch. m McLane Cabanela Blk. S Greer Thornway B. S McHenry Reckless Foote St. Patrick McVey

Grand circuit draws crowded Glens Falls crowd at pace and trot finals

At Glens Falls New York on August 14 the grand circuit drew the largest crowd in years as nearly every business closed for race day. Mazette won the 2.06 pace in straight heats with Edith W as favorite. Eleata captured the 2.28 trot. Su sie J. driver change led to Charlie Me achieving 2.11% heat time in the 2.18 trot. Mazette Edith W. and Eleata topped their respective purses, with detailed heat times and horse entries listed.

New England Emma E John T Gaiety Girl Eastern Lily Consuela S Dan T B. m Red Wilkes Homer Cepsmp Jay Bird Guy Wilkes Lan Gi Yeue Des Ccasds Anand Maud T Johnson Graham B. G McPherson Hallie Bird B. S Knapp Mackay Wilkes Br. S Miller Robera Avery Glens Falls N. Y Edith W Mazette Bleata Eleata Susie J A. McDonald Charlie Me Tennessee Wilkes Maxine Grady Daniel A. P. Mc Sea the Maid Garth Br. m Turner

Record Attendance Beats Previous At Old Orchard Races

At Old Orchard Maine yesterday the attendance at the races set a new record for the history of the venue this afternoon. The crowd, drawn by a full card of events, packed the grounds and spectators reported a lively afternoon of speed and competition.

Old Orchard

Buffalo Pan-American cycling meet final results on board track

At Buffalo August 14 the National Cycling association Pan-American meet yielded a single final in the half mile amateur handicap won by P W Browne of Pittsburg. Lawson, Kimble, and Kraymer advanced to grand semis while Kramer and Taylor figures appear in multiple heats. Major Taylor and Jack Green posted strong showings in the one mile 2 10 class.

Buffalo National Cycling Association Pan-American Stadium P. W. Browne Pittsburg Kraymer Fisher Lawson Owen Kimble Tom Cooper Detroit Taylor Iver Lawson Owen Kimble Kramer Chicago Jack Green Jenkins Eagland Secon May Fenn Major Taylor J. Ed. Newkirk O. S. Kimble Louisville Jed Newkirk England Sidney Jenkins George F. Campbell Toronto Engiana Otto Maya Erie Worcester Mass Lester Wilson James B. Bowler Tinate Fred H. Dahlke Walter Smith New York D Ahike

Manchester Driving Park Races Conclude In Local Horse Show

In Manchester New Hampshire on August 14 local trotting horses raced after a postponed start. Laddy the brown gelding won easily while Sadie showed lameness. An accident during the first heat left driver L B Tremblay bruised as Otto bolted and circled the track three times before being stopped.

Manahhester N. H Manchester Driving Park Laddy Sadie Otto L. B. Tremblay Tremblay

New flaven and Hartford Railroad Schedule Changes

On and after June 11, 190, all trains from Lowell will depart at 7.10 11.2 and 5.25 a m for Yarnton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west. The 5:25 p m connects with the Stoning ton line for New York City the south and west. Sundays 7.15 a m for South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations. C Peter Clark Gen Supt A C Kendall Gen Pass Agent.

Lowell Middlesex Street L Yarnton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham Way Boston Albany R. R Worcester Springfield Albany Concord Junction Fitchburg R. R

Boston and Maine R R Timetable Large Station List

Boston and Maine schedule corrected to June 24 191. Trains from Pasa Street Depot Lowell depart for Boston at many morning times including 5.48 6.22 6.42 7.45 9.15 and 11.00 a m with Sunday 8.45. Middlesex Street Lowell departures follow for Boston with dense listing to various towns including Reading Haverhill Exeter and Portland. We note numerous times, divisions, and notes for Sundays and special routes to Salem Newburyport Hampton and St John with steamship links and Western Division adjustments. D. J. Flanders and W H Taft sign as General Pass and Ticket Agents.

Pasa Street Depot Lowell Boston Middlesex Street Lawrence and Haverhill A. m Lawrence Reading Western Division Salem Mass Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Haverhill Hampton North Hampton York Beach R. R Exeter Dover Wxeter Rochester Alton Bay Somersworth N. H Saco Old Orchard Portland Lewiston Augusta Bath Waterville Bangor Belfast Skowhegan Rockland St. John N. B Halifax Montreal Quebec Sunays Eastport Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Bar Harbor Jonesport Machiasport Frank Jones Woburn Winchester Southern Division Ayer Junction Fitchburg Amherst Milford Wilton Greenfield Peterboro Bennington Hillsboro Keene Nashua Manchester Concord Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Joe Warner Bradford Sunapee Newport N. He Claremont Claremont Junction St. Johnsbury Lyndonville Wells River Montpelier Essex Junction Burlington St. Albans St. Johns Central Vermont Boston Air Line Quebec Express

Printing and Office Stationery Quality Note

A brief note states that printing and all office stationery are well produced when work is completed properly.

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