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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1901

Page

2

Lowell Beats Lawrence in One-Sided Polo Match

Lowell dominates Lawrence 11 to 3 at Lawrence City Hall before about 1000 fans. Pierce leads with strong all around play as Fox Tibbits and Lewis contribute goals, while Wiley’s absence partly widens the margin and Mooney fills in at center.

Lowell Lawrence Lowell Boys John Wiley Pierce Fox Tibbitts Lewis Jean Mooney Brockton Wiley Devlin Whipple Lawrence Cage Gavitt Lowell Lawrence Lewis Whipple Pierce Gavitt Jean c C Mooney Holderness Devlin Fox Tomo Pictor Eli CMRI Lewell Lurence la ‘Rence Sonecund Tibbetts Connolly Timer—Sainte

Lawrence-Lowell 11 Lawrence 3 scoreline

In a regional game Lawrence-Lowell defeated Lawrence 11 to 3. The matchup highlighted early offense with sharp batting exchanges and clear control by Lawrence-Lowell.

Polo Shots Portland in Huntington Hall Tonight

Election returns to be read at the polo game at Huntington hall this evening. Fox eyes danger spots, quick with head and feet, while Brockton eyes a stronger showing as Hipson illness looms and Plymouth faces a toboggan act near the sea. Lawrence crowds favor Lowell rivalry, hoping for better Brockton play and recognition of good moves.

Huntington Hall Lawrence Lowell

Thurston Wins On Foul Over Burns In Pacific Coast Bout

Dutch Thurston of the Pacific coast defeated Charlie Burns of Cincinnati on a foul in the first round at the American A C Chicago. Burns struck Thurston low, the foul was ruled accidental, and Thurston gained the decision after about two minutes of fighting.

Chicago Dutch Thurston Pacific Coast Charlie Burns Cincinnati Burns Thurston

Wamesit Lodge K of P Holds Whist Party Winners Named

Wamesit lodge K of P held another whist party last night with top scores by BE A. Smith Soule 50 W H Brown 48 Clara Smith 48 Mrs Kelley 43 and Mrs Doge 43 in a close finish.

Wamesit Lodge K. of P BE. A. Smith Fo

Team Seven Wins at YMCA Alleys Narrow Victory

At the YMCA lanes last night Team Seven defeated Team Two by 18 pins in a competitive bowling match. Team Seven edged ahead in the final frames to claim the win.

Team Three

National League heads to autumn meeting at Fifth Avenue

National League magnates gather in New York December 9 except Philadelphia owners to discuss a league president successor to N. E. Young. Spaulding is the leading candidate though John T. Brush may oppose him with New York backing. Interest peaks over Brush's stance and possible actions on a new minor league body and the American League.

New York Philadelphia Fifth Avenue Hotel N. E. Young A. G. Spaulding John T. Brush Spalding Brush Fredman

Sutton Dominates Slosson In Swift Billiards Showdown

In New York Sutton of Chicago overwhelmed Slosson of New York in an afternoon billiards match, leading 230 to 25 after seven innings and finishing Sutton 400 to 136. Barutel of France faced Schaefer of Chicago in the evening, with Schaefer winning 400 to 203 in a rapid contest.

New York George Sutton Chicago George Slosson Slosson Sutton Schaefer Barutel France Wizard

Six Days Team Race Ends With French Retiring After Dispute

In New York the Six Days' team race drew about five thousand spectators. Gougoltz fell injuring both knees and his wheel shattered while Simar, quarrelling with trainer West, refused to ride until forced. At 8:30 the management announced the retirement of the French pair Simar and Gougoltz. Midnight scores listed multiple pairs at 494-3 to 498-2. by 1 a.m. several teams posted higher tallies as the event continued.

New York Gougoltz Simar West McEachern Walthour Fisher Chevalier Newkirk Munro Mayo Wilson Butler McLean King Samuelson Lawson Julius Babcock Turville Hall McLaren Fredericks Jaak Leputre Muller Karnstadt Franks

Harvard Athletes Urge Calm Over Yale Relations

Cambridge Dec 9 Prof J N Hollis chairman of the Harvard athletic committee says students should not be misled by newspaper controversy over athletic relations with Yale. No one has authority to speak for Harvard and games should continue under arrangements preventing public misunderstanding. He praises the last football game as one of the cleanest ever and urges tempered discussion instead of acrimonious dispute.

Cambridge J. N. Hollis Harvard Athletic Committee Harvard Yale

Racing at Rochester Six Day Go as You Please Race

At Fitzhugh hall in Rochester a six day go as you please race started with seventeen entrants for the world championship prize and half the gross receipts distributed among eight leaders at midnight each day. Golden overtook Hegelman late on day one to lead, while several riders including Goulette and McGraw exited early due to illness or injury. The 1 a.m. standing lists Golden 70 8, Fahey 67 3, Hegelman 65, Hart 65, Herty 65, and others with varying miles. prize of five dollars awarded to those reaching 65 miles.

Rochester Fitzhugh Hall Hunxley Goulette Golden New York Hegelman McGraw Fahey F. Hart Herty Unasnown Martin Loeselein Moore Guerrero Cartwright Cooper Clark Limehan

McKeever and Palmer Fight Ends in No Contest in Ring Incident

In Newcastle on Tyne a scheduled 15 round purse bout between Charley McKeever of Philadelphia and Jack Palmer ended as a no contest after Palmer fouled early and a spectator riot in the ring broke out in the second round, forcing the referee to retreat. McKeever weighed 148 and Palmer 166 pounds.

Newcastle-on-Tyne Charley’ McKeever Philadelphia Jack” Palmer McKeever Palmer Meekx

Donahue dies after Cuban service at 27

Robert C. Donahue private of Co. D 9th Massachusetts died in Boston after typhoid fever weakened by his Cuban campaigns. A Dorchester native, he served as a cadet on the Enterprise, worked in transport and steamship roles, and saw duty in the Philippines. Funeral at 8 30 a m from Aunt Crayton’s home to St Mary’s Church for a high mass of requiem.

Cuba Donahue Enterprise Philippine Islands Dorchester Co. D Charlestown Montauk Bay State Massachusetts Europe Boston Philippines San Francisco Patrick Crayton Norfolk Street Cambridge St. Mary’s Church

Merchants Club to Hear General Smith in Boston

Washington reports General Smith will speak tomorrow night before the Merchants' club in Boston. Japanese minister Mr Takahira also departed for Boston to attend the Boston Merchants' association twenty fifth anniversary celebration.

Smith Takahira Mer Washington General Smith Merchants’ Club Boston Boston Merchants’ Association

Missing Cashier Fleishman Linked to Bank Shortage

Los Angeles reports cashier H J Fleishman of the Farmers and Merchants Bank vanished with an estimated $100,000. Officials note his bond of $30,000 and property in Los Angeles sufficient to cover losses. He last appeared at his club Saturday morning and has not been seen since. The bank, led by I W Hellman and H W Hellman, is described as well protected with capital of $500,000 and deposits of $5.5 million.

Los Angeles Cal H. J. Fleishman Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank H. W. Hellman Fleishman Hellman

Caillaux Defends Budget Amid Deficit Forecasts

In Paris the finance minister M. Caillaux answered budget critics noting post 1815 debt growth under the third republic and claiming surpluses in 1896 to 1900. He warned of a 1901 deficit of 59 million francs but cited prior surpluses totaling 275 million francs as proof of fiscal strength.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Caillaux France Brussels Budget Commission Treasury

Morocco strike unsettled by Lynn arbitration boards

In Lynn on December 9 the big morocco strike remains unresolved as the State board of arbitration and the Lynn board of trade fail to settle the dispute. About 100 pickets patrol the factories and several men were brought from Philadelphia by manufacturers to work but refused when notified of the strike.

Lynn State Board of Arbitration Lynn Board of Trade Philadelphia

Death of a Witness Follows Shoreham Case

In Middlebury Vermont on December 9 Minor Jones father of Nelson Jones who stands charged in a mail poison case died at a local hotel from Bright's disease blamed on anxiety about his son's arraignment. His death follows the grand jury proceedings. Mrs Jones, the accused’s mother, collapsed from distress.

Middlebury Nelson Jones Shoreham Ida Fosburgh Minor Jones Bright Jones Minor

Larceny case continued as police hunt for jewelry

Chas B Lawton and Henry Sullivan of Providence pleaded guilty in Boston municipal court to pocketbook theft from Mrs Mary C Gravell. Police seek a large jewelry haul including 6 rings 57 brooches five scarf pins and hat pins. defendants held on 500 bonds at Charles Street jail until December 13.

Boston Chas. B. Lawton Henry Sullivan Providence Burke Mary C. Gravell Charles Street

Gardiner Knocks Out Kanell in Abbey Club Fight

Cincinnati report says Gus Gardiner of Philadelphia KOed Roxy Kanell of Buffalo in the third round at the Abbey Athletic club in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Gus Gardiner Philadelphia Roxy Kanell Buffalo Abbey Athletic Club

Goudie in Court Over Liverpool Bank Frauds

London December 9 Thomas Peterson Goudie former Bank of Liverpool bookkeeper Dick Burge English pugilist and F T Kelly Bradford bookmaker were arraigned in connection with the Liverpool bank frauds. Prosecuting counsel said Goudie forged checks but disputed total. He will prove Kelly milked Goudie to about £72,000 and Burge with Lawrie Marks and James Mances organized to remove Goudie’s risk. They then sent Mances to interview Goudie and accumulated £91,000 with Burge receiving half Mances one third and Marks one sixth.

London Thomas Peterson Goudie Bank of Liverpool Dick’’ Burge F. T. Kelly Bradford Liverpool Goudie Kelly Burge Lawrie Marks James Mances Mances Marks

Suit over United Workmen assessments before Massachusetts Supreme Court

Geo E Messer and others sue the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Massachusetts alleging improper classified assessments and payments to the Texas supreme lodge. The suit seeks to halt excess charges, stop transfers from the beneficiary fund, and compel trustees to account for about $40,000. Arguments heard by the full court, decision reserved.

Boston Geo. E. Messer Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Massachusetts Supreme Lodge Supreme Court G. W. Anderson A. E. Pillsbury

Severe gales and snow storms pound Great Britain

London reports very severe gales and snow storms across Great Britain with thunder and hail. Chimneys blown down, several fatalities, and six inches of snow in northern Scotland.

London Great Britain Scotland

Fr Johns Medicine Named Best for Bronchial Troubles

For all bronchial troubles nothing equals Fr Johns Medicine. This bold claim positions Fr Johns as a superior remedy, highlighting its effectiveness and trusted reputation for respiratory relief.

Fr. John

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