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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
Haverhill overwhelmed Lowell 14 to 5 at the Fairgrounds as Umpire McGovern and Candy Beville drew harsh flak and crowd protests. Beville muffed a crucial fly, Murphy homered, and McGovern faced jeers and a police escort after a controversial call.
In Portland Missouri on August 29 Cameron made two costly errors that contributed to six unearned runs as Manchester pulled ahead to win 9 to 4. Portland battled to stay in the game but miscues in the field decided the outcome.
Lewiston Maine August 29 Lewiston and Nashua played a loosely contested game at Auburn A A park Nashua won 8 to 5 Both pitchers were hit hard and the crowd was small Friday's game with Portland closes Lewiston and Auburn season in the league The score line shows Nashua eight Lewiston five with Gates and Fiesses contributing for Lewiston and others for Nashua
In New England league play Lowell defeats Lowell 14 to 5 at Lowell Haverhill and Lewiston Nashua scores Lewiston 8 to 6 at Lewiston. Portland tops Manchester 9 to 0 at Portland with results listed for the Lewiston Nashua and Portland Manchester matchups.
Manchester at Lowell today with Lake managing Lowell. DeRoehn replaces Lake after Lake’s injury scare as Hickey Cross Connors and Merritt face contract futures. Regan’s one handed stop praised. Beville not charged with a drive error. Umpire McGovern expected to rule Nashua, Wheelock may pitch for Lowell. game at 3 15 with free admission for Children’s Day.
Manager Driscoll of Haverhill is a Lowell boy born on Adams street and many city friends. His team, by the way, is made up of gentlemen throughout, with Mike Mahoney umpiring in the contest.
Local papers spar over Manchester and Nashua teams as the Nashua Telegraph pokes fun at Manchester coverage while Manchester scribes claim glory for Lowell. Kane leads Lewiston with a sharp pitching outing as crowds dwindle but players show spirit amid shifting pennant hopes.
New York, Aug 29. Shamrock not at sea today but crew kept at work for tomorrow’s trial. Sir Thomas Lipton expects a sail for an America’s Cup course, timing the yacht. He forecasts better work after Jameson and Ratsey arrive, then they will sail again with Mr Jamison and Mr Watson. Lipton to Newport plan shifts to Sunday night Brin trip, dine at Asbury Park.
A large Washington crowd watched tan dem motorcycle racing at Coliseum Park. Ten mile final winners won by three inches torching Gaudette Scherer in the final with King Hunter taking heats earlier. Consolation race saw McFeeters Zimmerman defeat Schultz Bennett.
To let. Various tenements across the city in repair and low prices. Centralville offers 5 rooms for $8.00 monthly and 2 rooms for $4.50. Highlands has 3 and 4 rooms for $7.00 and $8.00. Belvidere 5 rooms at $8.00. Near Northern depot a 4 large room unit at $9.00. Ayer City offers a 6 room cottage for $8.00. Apply to T. H. Elliott, 4 Central street.
Lowell defeats Lynn 7 to 5 after a tight seven inning game. McCann and Flanagan deliver key hits while Maher baffles Lynn hitters, and a late Lowell rally turns the tide. About 35 Lowell supporters traveled to Glenmere Park to witness the decisive contest.
The Dry Goods Clerks defeated the Pawtucketville Blues 5-3 while the Dry Goods Clerks beat the Centralville Butchers 6-3. The White Stars travel to Cedar Street grounds to face the Pawtucketville Blues next Saturday.
Detroit, Mich introduced a dominant performance as Boston was outplayed in every facet. The only Boston rally came in the fifth on a walk, Dowd’s two-base hit, and two singles. Parent and Nance made notable plays in defense and outfield. Score: (incomplete).
At Narragansett Park two drivers were swapped by judges after favorites faltered. Prince Alert won the free-for-all pace while Myron McHenry drove behind Sallie Simpson in the 2.19 trot. Baron Belt led the 2.15 pace but Myron McHenry pushed the pace. Matin Bells won a four-heat race with Terrace Queen taking one heat.
After the game two special electrics conveyed the crowd to Tibbetts hotel near the beach. A half hour in the upper hall featured excellent musical numbers. The banquet hall served a repast for about 200 followed by speeches. Among Lowell attendees were Deputy Welch J Joseph Hennessey John Barry Peter Donahue and others. They returned home via Boston at 5 30 pleased with Lynn hospitality.
In Pawtucketville the invincible O'Donnell and Gilbride team crushed a city printing house lineup. Mons McManimon baffled them with sharp delivery, striking out 16, as his team won 16 to 2. McManimon now holds 92 strike outs in six games and received a medal from friends after the match.
Washington beat Cleveland 16 to 4 after a rough start as Lee was knocked out following 17 hits. Clingman left with an injury in the second. Two games scheduled for tomorrow. Batteries Mercer Lee Clark Bracken Connor. Time two hours. Attendance 1400. Umpire Connolly.
At Revere track 520 miles and three laps completed by the leaders Moran and McLean, Mc Duffie and Pierce, and Maya and Bowler. Bleeker and Downey with Alexander and Stevens one lap behind, Dubers and Turgeon two laps back. Riders logged eight and a half hours today to recover time while other events ran. Jimmy Michael paced a five mile motorized effort aiming to surpass the world record with a 7:18.38.5 time claimed as the fastest for the distance on a small track.
In Boston on Aug 29 both pitchers were in good form but Kennedy received miserable infield support from Brooklyn, leading to an easy win for the home team. The score line shows Boston prevailing.
Springfield Aug 29 Major Taylor delivers strong riding at the grand circuit meeting at the Coliseum winning first money in the one third mile national championship with a time of 52 1 5 seconds. The ten mile open was captured by W S Fenn in 22 50 2 5.
The U S Buntings plan a Saturday match at Wigginville against Everett champions of the Merrimack Valley league with Priestley as captain and a 2 30 start. Buntings reserves and Billerica team lineups and officials are listed for accompanying games and travel from the square at 1 30.
Pittsburg lost the first game due to Hughes silencing the lineup, then won the second by catching Eason at the right moment and profiting from wild throws by Raymer and Childs. Hughes stood out with solid pitching. scores show Chicago 47 Pittsburg 22 in the second game with 6000 in attendance.
Pittsburg defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in the second game with Chesbro and OConnor vs Eason and Kahoe pitching. Time listed as 14b with Umpire ODay.
New York were defeated in a highly irregular Polo Grounds contest as Philadelphia capitalized on timely batting to win 7 to 6. Townsend and Jacklitsch starred for Philadelphia while Matthewson, Taylor and Bowerman pitched for New York. Time 2:20. Attendance 2300. Umpire Dwyer.
In Hartford, Hartford 14 overruns Buffalo 5 while Worcester edges Toronto 7 to 3 and Providence beats Montreal 2 to 3. Brockton powers past Rochester 6 to 2.
At Boston Boston 5 Brooklyn 1. In Pittsburg first game Chicago 4 Pittsburg 1 second game Pittsburg 2 Chicago 1. At New York Philadelphia 7 New York 6.
Detroit beat Boston 5 to 3 while Cleveland defeated Washington 12 to 1 in baseball action. The games showcased strong pitching from Detroit and a high scoring Cleveland win. Boston, Washington, and Cleveland registered key hits as the day’s action unfolded.
Bridgeport 5 Nore 2. Bristol 9 New Haven 5. Derby 17 New London 4. Waterbury 6 Meriden 3.
In American league action Boston visits Detroit and Washington plays Cleveland. Philadelphia travels to Milwaukee while Baltimore visits Chicago. National league games include Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia at New York with Chicago at Pittsburg. In the New England circuit Manchester faces Lowell and Haverhill meets Nashua. Eastern League features Buffalo at Brockton and Toronto at Worcester with Montreal visiting Providence. Buffalo also plays Hartford.
W T Kingsley acting for C Arthur Pearson arrives in New York with power to lay 150000 on Shamrock II. Pearson hopes odds of 5 to 3 and backs heavy wagers while Sir Thomas Lipton is not a bettor. Kingsley intends to place the entire sum if permitted.
Constitution slides into water at Bristol then sails to Newport for the final tests starting next Saturday. The crew reports the vessel in perfect condition and ready for trial races, with the Mt Morris tender towed the line and the topsail set as they depart toward Newport.
A Boston Transcript item recounts a court case debating whether the buttonhole preceded the button or vice versa. The buttonhole’s superiority is argued by one side, the button by the other. The judge ruled for the buttonhole amid lighthearted humor about a fallen collar button during a recess.
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