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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

2

Visitors Rally Falls Short in Nashua High Bout

Nashua High trailed Lowell High by two points until Ellison scored twice in the final two minutes to seal a 24 to 22 Lowell win. Ellison led Nashua with 14, while Richards and Farley contributed for Lowell. Coaches and lineups noted Seede and Scribner as key players, with a tight 15 minute halves, referee Wilkins officiating before about 100 spectators.

Nashua “Boys Annex Ellison Lowell Lowell High Nashua High Seede Farley Scede Nashua Capt. Scede Richards Scribner Farrell Hallett Wright Farrell Avery Farley Beetle Ellison Richards Rf Hammond Hallett LeClaire Hammond Baskets Avery

Polo Notes and Western League Race Headlines

Polo notes report Dog Bones leading Western race and Canavan atop Central. Lynn ousted from second by Stoneham. Dickey Pierce may rush to Indianapolis. Elwood remains near Western head. Lyons and Roberts key. Goaltenders Cousins dodge masks. mask debate grows among patrons in Anderson. Frank Mullen injured, cared for by manager Norton’s staff. Mallory joins Anderson, smallest Western goalie, under 6 feet. Eddie Higgins expected to rival top goaltenders. Mallory praised for guarding cage as a game feature.

Albert S. Mallory Anderson Norton Mallory Eddie Higgins Eddie Muncle

Basketball notes from Lowell and nearby towns

Basketball round up notes Lowell at Haverhill tonight with Corcoran and Horan potential signings. Donnelly praised as Manchester’s top player. Manchester beat Lowell nine times recently. Lowell schedules three games next week on Dec 15 17 and 19. Concord feisty in state league, Scott the world class basket thrower may join New England league. Ha verhill enthusiasm high. Concord yet undefeated on its home court.

Lowell

Boxing Exhibition At Riverside Athletic Club Tonight

The ring hosts an all local main event with Hugh Alexander versus Bob Armstrong in a go. The crowd recalls Tom Sharkey refereeing a navy bout in San Francisco where two bareknuckle fighters with a glass eye and false teeth clashed. Sharkey halted the match after a poor eye and missing teeth spectacle. Marvin Hart draws the color line after a Boston bout with Kid Carter, declining a challenge from Joe Walcott saying he is a Southern gentleman.

Riverside Athletic, Club Dewey Grove Hugh Alexander Bob Armstrong Manly Tom Sharkey San Francisco Sharkey Sailor Tom Tom Marvin Hart Kid Carter Boston Joe Walcott Hart

U S Buntings Prepare for Merrimack Clash Amid South Lowell Grounds

The United States Buntings name T Cuerdon as goalkeeper J Marriott R Birtwistle at full back M Casey Ted Nelson G Powell as forwards with J Hallgan E Nelson G Scholes T Gallagher and A N Otter in the starting lineup Reserves include W Scholes and D Cleger Linesman T Robinson Referee T McDermott of Lawrence. Kickoff is at 3 o clock Saturday at the Bunting grounds in South Lowell.

U.S. Buntings Merrimack Lawrence Bunting Grounds South Lowell T. Cuerdon J. Marriott R. Birtwistle M. Casey Ted Nelson G. Powell J. Hallgan E. Nelson G. Scholes T. Gallagher A. N. Otter W. Scholes D. Cleger T. Robinson T. McDermott

Exeter selects managers for Phillies-Exeter grid next year

Charles V. Putnam of Newport New Hampshire tonight was elected manager of the Phillies Exeter football team for next year. William C. Hill of Plymouth Massachusetts, class ’05, was named assistant manager.

Exeter N. H Dee Charles V. Putnam Newport Phillins-Exeter Willam C. Hill Plymouth Mass

Gray Wins Knockout Prize At Highland Club

The Highland club hosted a candle pin knockout Tuesday night drawing a large crowd. Gray defeated Wing 94 to 87 in the finals to win first prize, with Wing taking second. Preliminary rounds featured scores from Lee 84 Stevens 77 Sturtevant 84 Paulini 76 Runels 71 Morse 63 Jennings 55 Moody 68 Peabody 64 Bartlett 56 Sherburne 93 Gray 78 Lazelle 77 Wing 87 Barton 86 E Libby 75 R Libby 71 Greenwald 73 Dickerman 65 Putnam 63.

Highland Club Gray Wing Putnam Bartlett Morse Jennings Lee Stevens Sturtevant Paulini Runels Moody Peabody Sherburne Lazelle Barton E. Libby R. Libby Greenwald Dickerman Rey Moony Seer Dick Runels Seesereee Seeeenes Cy. Barton Weeneeee Stevens Weeeed Greenwald Serene Sereseee Tereret

Fairmounts defeat Nashuas on Y M G I alleys

The Fairmounts edged the Nashuas by five pins last night. Mason of Nashua posted the high total with 283, while Kelley achieved the top single string of 109 in a scare-filled bowling match.

Fairmounts Nashuas Mason Nashua Kelley Mohair C. C Lowell Machine Shop Mohair Cricket Club T’d Harrison Sidebottom Harriman Rhodes Southam Ee Corerese L. M. Shop Crysler A Searle Grant Maker Abbott

Admiral Bancroft Gherardi Dies in Stratford Home

Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi U S N retired in 1894 is dying at his Stratford Connecticut home from diabetes with nephritis doctors do not expect him to live through the day He is 71 years old and formerly commanded the North Atlantic station from 1889 to 1892.

Stratford Conn Bancroft Gherardi Admiral Gherardi North Atlantic

Heidelberg Extends University Extension to Public Lectures

The University of Heidelberg adopts university extension, allowing professors to hold lectures accessible to any adult person, expanding public education.

Berlin University of Heidelberg

Lowell Triumphs In OT Over Manchester

Lowell wins 16 to 15 in overtime at Manchester led by Abbott and Fields. Devlin and Regan starred for Manchester as the first overtime game of the season kept Lowell atop the New England League standings with a late heroics by Abbott sealing the victory. Attendance reached 500.

Connors Manchester Abbott Fields Lowell Devlin Regan Qualey Allard Cairns Healey Field Lynch Holleron Devlin Manchester Lynch Qualey Cairns Lowell Field Gualey Allard

Haverhill Beats Concord 19 to 17 In Home Game

Haverhill defeated Concord 19 to 17 at home in a December 9 basketball matchup. The result kept Haverhill's hopes alive as the teams exchanged leads through a low scoring contest.

Gardner Beats Kelly in Central A C Bout

Jimmy Gardner of Lowell easily defeats Jimmy Kelly of New York in the third round of a planned 15 round bout at Central A C. Kelly pressed early but tired. Gardner forced the pace and Kelly’s seconds threw in the towel to avoid a knockout. Connie Mack may face a tricky season as Rube Waddell is tied to a $5000 contract requiring 40 starts before free agency.

Boston Jimmy Gardner Lowell Jimmy Kelly New York Central A. C Kelly Gardner Tter Connie Mack Athletics Pittsburg Rube Waddell Rube Boulgers Shoe Store Central Street M. J. Fay

Hoar Pushes Cuba Jurisdiction Across House

Washington reports that Mr Payne chairing the ways and means committee moved to refer the President message to committees and to give the foreign affairs panel power over Cuba matters as Cuba is now a republic. The measure passed to the whole House by unanimous consent, with Mr Kline and Mr Rodey added to committees. Debate over minority representation ended with adjournment at 12 30 p m.

Washington Payne Committee On Ways and Means House Ftke Burkett Neb Committee On Cuba Payne Ee Kline Dem Rodey New Mexico Territories de Armand

Commission to study American merchant marine development

Representative Gardner of Massachusetts introduces a bill to form a commission including the secretary of the navy postmaster general and others to study and report legislation for expanding the American merchant marine and a national ocean mail service with naval support. Hearings will guide the inquiry. Senator Tillman seeks judiciary committee inquiry into renewed nominations and Gen. Wood and Dr. Crum positions.

Washington Gardner Massachusetts Secretary of the Navy Secretary of Commerce and Labor Senate House Congress Tillman Judiciary Committee Wood Dr. Crum Charleston

NEW WAR VESSELS DISCUSSION AT CAPITAL

Washington officials report a meeting between Chairman Foss and the President on naval policy for the current session. The President urged continued naval buildup and a general staff for the navy. No decision on warship appropriations has been reached amid mixed House and Senate views. Foss did not forecast the session’s outcome.

Washington Foss House¢ Committee On Naval Affairs Congress Army Senate House

Conspirator Harry P. Scott Sentenced in Federal Case

In Columbus Ohio on December 9 Harry P. Scott pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a U S court and received thirteen months in the penitentiary He protected his friend Harry J Hooven cashier of the People's National Bank Newark Scott posted 10000 bail and a stay of execution was granted His attorney filed an appeal Judge Thomson said Scott was misled by friendship but laws must be strictly enforced to safeguard banking institutions.

Columbus Harry P. Scott United States Harry J. Hooven People’s National Bank Newark Scott Thomson

Baseball News From 1904 Season and Foul Strike Debate

Selections show Concord leading in points with Kane scoring 42 and Allard trailing at 26 while Manchester and Lowell follow. Discussion includes players shifting teams for 1904 and the foul strike rule, with Herrmann of Cincinnati arguing the rule shortens games and should remain in the code. Providence and Worcester are unsure about Eastern league moves, and opinions on the rule emphasize faster play without harming strong batters.

Concord Lowell Manchester Haverhill Kane Allard Doyle Devlin Mr. Herrmann Cincinnati

Graniteville School Delays Open Due To Burned Out Grates

In Graniteville, grate failures force a short vacation for pupils and teachers as school awaits repairs. A benefit dance for Thomas Couture, who lost a leg, is postponed to January. Community support grows after the accident. ice pond skating memories fade with new snow. Mr. Fletcher’s 2 1/2 pound catch stands out. An M H church vestry ice cream social Friday evening drew a neat sum.

Thomas Couture F. L. Fletcher George Irish M. H. Church

Tewksbury News and Community Notes

A North East Telephone Company canvasser organized a Farmer's telephone in town. A social and entertainment at the Congregational church vestry featured Edith Lewis piano, a seven-lady humorous sketch, readings, and various duets. Prize peanut races crowned Clarence Clark and Grace Farmer. William Chandler sick at home. farmers attended the Chelmsford Farmers Institute. State Grange meeting at Worcester noted.

N. E. Telephone Co Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society Edith Lewis S. F. Morrell Edith Forristal Chas. Small H. M. Billings 8. Levy Bucklin Gretchen Billings Charles Holland Winifred Edna Farmer Etta Smith Ethel Pairgrieve Clarence Clark Grace Farmer

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