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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1903

Page

2

Nashua and Lowell Split N E League Games

Nashua routed Lowell in the first game as Cross struggled while Voorhees and Green starred for Nashua. In the second game Lowell rallied for a 5 4 win before Merritt’s late heroics sealed a Nashua loss. Manchester beat New Bedford 13 11 while Lawrence defeated Haverhill 7 2 in other league action.

N. E Nashua Lowell Concord Fall River Manchester New Bedford Lawrence Haverhill Cross

Lowell and Merritt spark ten home games plan in busy season

The Diamond Haverhill faced Lowell with Merritt delivering timely hitting. Umpire Hassett eyed for New England league, Fall River games staged, and Nashua notes reflect umpire controversies. Season totals through August 22 show crosses, McKenna, Bushey and Hafford leading strikeouts, walks, extra-base hits, home runs, stolen bases, and runs.

Lowell, Hafford Wees AB Daum Lowell Nashua Dowd Pastor Connors Wilson Jordan Lake Vail Hooker Hafford Y Pitens Bie Vall Lditch Timie Jmpire Kerins Cross McKenna Bushey Burbage Bigble Hickey Merritt McLaughlin Grant Bigbie

Manchester Defeats New Bedford in 13-11 Baseball Game

New Bedford welcomed Manchester for a tense afternoon as 31 total hits and 13 errors shaped a 13 to 11 setback for the locals. Manchester jumped to an 8-run first inning on six hits and four errors, despite New Bedford’s strong hitting. Miller left the mound in the fifth, Whiting replaced him, and umpire Sullivan fined Kane.

Sullivan Stroh Manchester New Bedford Murray Cote Clark Rapp Swander Mullaney O'Neil Burrill Kane Gusheen Bond Miller Whiting

Haverhill vs Lowell game at Spalding Park this afternoon

Baseball at Spalding Park features Haverhill against Lowell this afternoon. Game called at 2 15 PM with admission priced at 25 cents.

Spalding Park Haverhill Lowell

CN BE League matchups set for Haverhill Lowell clash

Haverhill visits Lowell while New Bedford meets Concord. Fall River travels to Manchester and Lawrence plays Nashua in the CN BE League slate.

P.C. Manchester Sees Lowell Nashu Conco Fall River New Bedford Lawrence Haverhill CN. BE Concord Manchester Nashua Rorreryell

Ashenbach Rights Questioned by Courier-Citizen Letter

The sporting editor reports a reader asking what right Sullivan or any umpire has to deny Ashenbach and what authority President Murnane or Secretary Morse hold in such denial. The letter requests clarification on official powers in the ongoing dispute.

Lowell NaShua Ashenbad Ashenbach Sullivan Courier-Citizen Murnane Morse

Andy Leonard Eulogized At Boston Funeral Service

The funeral for Andrew J. Leonard known as Andy Leonard was held at St Kilip's Church Boston on Sunday afternoon. Friends and former teammates gathered to honor the left fielder famed as a ballplayer who died after a brief illness. Clergy praised his skill discipline and character noting his on field heroics and off field citizenship. He leaves a widow and four children.

Andrew J. Leonard Andy” Leonard St. Kilip's Catholic Church Harrison Avenue Boston Leonard Philip J. O'Donnell St. Philip's Church Fr. O'Donnell Mr. Leonard Dennis Sullivan Gate of Heaven Church South Boston Lowell Andy Andreweonard Ack Manning Tom Bond Harry Schaffer Jimmy Morrill J. Boland Edward Irwin John Andy” Leppard Cincinnatis Olympics of

Detroit Falls To Washington In Split Doubleheader

Detroit ends home series with eastern teams by losing a doubleheader to Washington. First game shows all Washington runs on errors and poor baserunning. Kissinger nearly shuts out Detroit. Second game features a seventh inning rally after Kitson allows only one hit. Four catches by Drill stand out as Washington wins 6 1 and 4 5.

Buck Hooker Lowell Vail Nashua Merritt Hafford Bigbie Wilson Lake Grant Cross Hooker Hnes Daum Green Connors Barnie Soffel Detroit Washington Kissinger Kitson

Washington vs Detroit Batteries and Umpire Details

A brief game note records Washington at Detroit with Batteries Wilson and Drill, Kits and Buelow. Time 1.30. Umpire O Loughlin. Attendance 2490.

Washington Detroit Lee Orth Kittredge Kissinger McGuire O' Loughlin Wilson Buelow O'Loughlin

Joss’s one hitter shines as Cleveland blanks Philadelphia

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 behind Joss who hurled a one hit game. Hickman homered into the right field bleachers and the long hits produced all three Cleveland runs. Batteries Joss Bemis Plank Powers. Time 1.25. Umpire Sheridan. Attendance 5879.

Cleveland Joss Philadelphia Hickman Philadel Bemis Plank Powers Sheridan

Chicago Cubs Rained On By New York Nine In Darkened Tilt

In Chicago on August 24 the locals were blanked for five innings as Owen pitched well, then Wolfe struggled allowing nine runs in the sixth and seventh. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with New York winning 9 to 5. Batter ies Owen Slattery Wolfe Beville. Time 1 46. Attendance 1100. Umpire Egan.

Chicago Owen Wolfe New York Slattery Beville Egan

Baseball scores from American and Connecticut leagues

American League matchups included Philadelphia at Cleveland and Chicago at Detroit. In the Connecticut League results Norwich defeated New Haven 4 to 2 while New London beat Springfield 9 to 0. Holyoke routed Hartford 4 to 2. In Bridgeport meriden split the doubleheader, first game Meriden 6 Bridgeport 4 and second game Bridgeport 4 Meriden 1.

Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Detroit Connecticut Norwich New Haven New London Springfield Holyoke Hartford Bridgeport Meriden

Hockey Scores Show Upset Drive Across Cities

Scores from multiple games show Toronto beating Baltimore 10 to 7, Rochester defeating Buffalo 7 to 3, and Montreal prevailing over Jersey City 7 to 1. Strong focus on city matchups and regional results.

Baltimore Toronto Buffalo Rochester Montreal Jersey City

Polo exhibit by Snow den boosts Bryn Mawr win over Rockaway

Newport Rhode Island August 24 C R Snow den delivered an outstanding polo showing today as Bryn Mawrs defeated Rockaways 12 goals to 5 Snow den scored eight of Bryn Mawrs twelve goals proving a standout performance in the season’s polo lineup

Newport R. I C. R. Snowden Bryn Mawrs Rockaways

Powell's Work Even Break In Series

Boston failed to score until the ninth as St. Louis won 6 to 4. Burke helped ruin Boston with three double plays while Brain and O Neil made notable plays in the field. A rugged, misplay driven win for St. Louis with Tenney Aubrey Barclay Dunleavy Moran among the run contributors.

St. Louis Boston Jack Powell KE Burkett Martin Rf Nee Hill Anderson Wallace Heidrick Friel Sugden c Powsh Dougherty Collins Stahl Freeman Ool Lachance Tees Ferris Gibson Sevaeed O’brien Hill Herdick Rent Ferris Powell Louis Connelly Hub Twirler Burke Brain O'Neil Malarky Tenney Aubrey Barclay Dunleavy Starley Moran Brown Greminger Hackett Farrell Fe Seatay Slarkey O’neil Hurst Eee Tewebeweeee Dunleavy Smoot Wedewees Brown Teeeesenes Daedovte Geeees Dexter Phs Abe Tenny Geers Rf. Cooley Moran Deeeeees Carney

Pittsburg and Philadelphia Tie in Eleven Innings

Philadelphia and Pittsburg battled eleven innings without a decision as Leever and Mitchell pitched well and both defenses shone. Scoreless through six, Phila added two runs late, but Pittsb fled to tie 2 1 in the final frame. Attendance 1,580.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Leever Mitchell Pittsb Philda Phelps Doom Emslie

Cincinnati Defeats Brooklyn In Evening Showdown

Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati as Phillips and Reidy duel on the mound. Cincinnati bunches timely hits in two innings while Brooklyn fails to solve Phillips with bases loaded. Seymour robs Gessler with a brilliant fifth inning catch. final score Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 3.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Phillips Reidy Phillips Evert Seymour Gessler Peltz Jacklitsch Ae and Moran

Chicago and New York Nationals Split Doubleheader

In a Polo Grounds double header Chicago and New York Nationals split the games with the second halted in the seventh inning due to darkness. Attendance reached 9875 as Taylor and Kling faced McGinnity and Warner for the batteries. Umpire was O Day and the time noted 2.05.

New York Chicago New York Nationals Polo Grounds Taylor Kling McGinnity Warner O’day

Second Game Between New York and Chicago

Report notes a second game with Batteries Menefee Lundgren and Kling Mathewson and Warner Kling Raub innings time 1.25 umpire O Day and attendance 9 875 with strong players listed for both teams and a charged crowd at the venue.

New York Chicago Menefee Lundgren Kling Mathewson Warner Raub O'Day

National League Matchups Across Major Cities

In baseball action, St. Louis visits Boston, Chicago plays New York, Cincinnati meets Brooklyn, and Pittsburg travels to Philadelphia. The slate features four league contests aligning clubs for key standings momentum this week.

St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg P. Chica Capo Newark Ae Bee

Haverhill Franchises Near Transfer to Ganzel

Report from Haverhill states that the New England league franchise controlled by the local association will transfer at season’s end to Charles Ganzel, former National League catcher with Boston. Ganzel’s brother, currently with the New York Americans, may manage the team, with William Hamilton as a member.

Haverhill New England League Charles Ganzel Boston Ganzel New York Americans William Hamilton

Americans Triumph in Opening Day of International Cricket

The United States eleven dominates Canada on Varsity lawn in Toronto with 167 runs in the first innings while Canada collapses to 47. In Canada's second, the Americans reach 57 for three as Biddle stands 26 not out. Canadian fielding earns praise despite heavy batting losses.

Toronto Varsity Lawn United States Biddle

Would Elope With Minister Described in Probate Case

In Cincinnati on August 24, a dressmaker Iv a Metcalf testified in probate court that she loved Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow of Vine Street Congregational church and urged elopement. Letters from Metcalf to Bigelow were read. Bigelow's stenographer Lottie Taylor explained responding for him. Metcalf agreed to stop writing and was released on promise.

Cincinnati Iva Metcalf Herbert S. Bigelow Bigelow Vine Street Tom Johnson Mr. Bigelow Miss Metcalf Lottie Taylor Miss Taylor Miss Merca

Pack of Wild Dogs Terrorizes Westboro Area

Aug 24 Westboro report says a wild dog pack near Gilmore's Hill attacked H L Chase's farm after a prolonged nuisance. Chase repelled with a pitchfork. Next day six dogs attacked calves. Warren and Harrington opened fire, killing two. Warren filed a complaint. a extermination party will be formed.

Westboro Gilmore’s Hill Marlboro Road Westboro Center H. L. Chase W. H. Warren Mr. Chase Curtis Harrington John Mr. Warren

Rockefeller Jr Views Mormon Temple Visit in Salt Lake

John D. Rockefeller Jr arrived in Salt Lake City from Denver to observe Mormon life. A cab driver charged six dollars for the short ride after learning his identity. Rockefeller quipped that it costs money to see the Mormons and asked to see a plural wife as the wife of President Smith stood nearby.

Salt Lake Utah John D. Rockefeller, Jr Denver

Untrue Report on Schwab Return to US Steel Presidency

Judge E H Gary of United States Steel Corp denies any arrangement for Charles M Schwab to resume the presidency. He states Schwab aims to regain health. salary cited as 100000 annually with bonus fund gains similar to other officials. Official statements are reliable, he adds.

Mr. Schwab U. S. Steel Corp New York E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Schwab

Restaurants Keep Open in Chicago Strike

Chicago August 24 officials of hotel and restaurant employers failed to close any establishment. Of 9090 union members ordered to strike only about ten percent stopped work, with nonunion workers swiftly filling those jobs. Night reports suggest the strike will be brief and harmful to the unions.

Chicago

Foot and Mouth Disease Found in Wakefield Farm

Wakefield August 24 state inspectors confirmed hoof and mouth disease on the Woodville district farm of George R Tuzzer. Four cows were shot as the disease was seen in its worst form and the premises were thoroughly disinfected.

Wakefield Herl George R. Tuzzer Woodville

To Heal a Hurt with Banner Salve Ad

A vintage ad for Banner Salve touts its healing power for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases. It lists sellers Goodale's drug store 217 Central street Ellingwood Co corner Merrimack and Central Carter Sherburne corner Merrimack and Bridge Falls Burkinshaw 418 Middlesex street.

Goodale’s Central Street Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Streets Carter & Sherburne Bridge Streets Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex Street

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