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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1900

Page

5

Hudsons Outclassed by Burkes in Low-Scoring Rout

The Hudson team traveled to Lowell and were decisively beaten by the Burkes 14 to 5. O’Neil led the Burkes with five goals and Kelliher added four as Hudson struggled on a slippery floor. Regan and Martens fought hard for Hudson, but the Burkes’ defense and fast breaks sealed the verdict after the first 19 minutes.

Hudson Lowell Burkes Sawyer O'Neil Kelliher Rodger Martens Springfield Weidiker Regan Porter Healey E. Green Green Donnelly Foley Worcester Lynch Aftcr Martens Hudson Cage O'Neill Keillher Young Martens Kegan Tturkes Burkeston

Mathews Beat Lyceum In Worcester Basketball Clash

In Worcester the Mathews beat the Lyceum team before a large crowd. Mathews led early and built a small lead, with notable plays from Gar geome and Sheehan. The Lyceums struggled to match Mathews’ teamwork as fouls and scoring runs shifted the balance.

Pepe 'al Mathew Reeket Bell Lyceum Ac Wr Mathew Ball Lyteums Pawthekenvittes Lowell T Lyceume Webster Millbury Betty Plevere Mathews Geome Sien Niehi

Connolly Bradley 3 Sheehan 2 Horan 2 Pclmes

Timers Burgoyne O'Brien. Referee Charles Davis. Everett. Time 20 minute halves. Attendance 900.

Boxing Carnival Promises Major Lowell Event

Tonight at Urban hall Lowell hosts the Knickerbocker club boxing carnival with star bout Patsy Sweeney of Manchester against Jim Burke of New York in a 15 round lightweight clash. Preliminary pits Kid St. Dennis of Manchester against Jimmie Moriarty of Lowell as the top undercard. Desmond aims for top value, Burke and Hudson teams show improved play, and Timmy Harrinden and Hildie Gardiner are set to box within three weeks under referee White’s respected hand.

Urban Hall Knickerbocker Club Lowell Patsy Sweeney Manchester N. H Jim Burke New York America Kid St. Dennis NHL Jimmie Moriarty Desmond

Referees and players face league dispute over contracts

The piece highlights respected officials and players in the league noting fair officiating by Davis and Halloran while praising Nell and Allard. It covers a contention between the Burkes and Webster over Spring Kelliher and Regan, with President Sawyer saying Webster would forfeit rights if Spring were released, and Redmond resisting. Referee White of Millbury will preside over Burkes and P. A. C. matches this season.

Sawyer Basketball League Hudson Burkes Webster Spring Kelliher Regan Burke Redmond League White Millbury

McGovern Knocks Out Gans To Claim Lightweight Title

Terry McGovern defeats Joe Gans in two minutes and five seconds of the second round at Tattersalls Chicago to become the undisputed lightweight champion. Gans offered little offense, while McGovern impressed with fast, clean blows and relentless pressure. Referee George Siler praised McGovern’s performance and noted Gans’s lackluster showing as fans debated the result.

Tattersalls Chicago Terry McGovern Joe Gans Baltimore Gans McGovern George Siler Siler Brooklyn Sam Harrix Danny Dougherty Jack Donahue Charley Mayheod Cane al Herford Harry Forbes Henry Lrome Sam Solan Queensberry Asa Gane Severn Metlevern Metlovern Lane Metlavern

McGovern Stops Gans In Bout With Stiff Finish

The report details a brutal middle rounds sequence as McGovern lands jarring rights to jaw and face sending Gans to the ropes and down. Gans staggers through rounds, sustains knockdowns, and is finally KO’d after a series of lefts and rights to the jaw and face.

Hanrahan Knocked Out In 12th Round By Wolcott

New York's Bill Hanrahan was halted in the 12th round by Joe Wolcott in Hartford Connecticut. Wolcott used superior reach and weight to weather Hanrahan's punches before a right hook ended the bout. Walter Burge and Jack Ryan drew in nine rounds at the Coliseum before about 1500 spectators.

Hartford Conn Bill Hanrahan New York Joe Wolcott Wolcott Hanrahan Walter Burge Boston Jack Ryan Brooklyn

Cutler Beats Schmidt In 300 Point Billiards Match

A. G. Cutler of Boston defeated Charles Sumner Schmidt of Chicago by 25 points at Knickerbocker A. C. in New York on ladies night. Final scores show Cutler 300 with averages around 5.25, highest runs 38, 36, 29, 25. Schmidt 278 with average 5.04 and high runs 21, 21, 20, 18, 15.

A. G. Cutler Sumner Schmidt Chicago New York Knickerbocker A Boston Charles L. Schmidt

Former Champion Douglas Beats Travis in Atlantic City

Findlay Douglas, ex amateur national champion, defeated Walter J. Travis by one stroke in the opening third semi annual golf tournament at Atlantic City Country Club on Northfield links. Douglas posted 87 and 86 for 173 while Travis shot 89 and 85 for 174 amid fine weather and a large gallery.

Atlantic City N. J Atlantic City Country Club Northfield Links Findlay Douglas Walter J. Travis Douglas Travis

British Flag Omission Sparks Capitol Decoration Blunder

A Washington despatch describes a decoration mishap during Capitol centennial ceremonies. Walter Reeves of Illinois reported the missing British flag after naval flag substitutes hid it, leading to further confusion as officials explained a misread plan left Britain omitted while other nations’ banners hung.

New York Washington The Times Capitol House of Representatives Walter Reeves Ilinois All Tos Congress Europe Great Britain Ward Henderson

Corse Company Stakes On Opera House Engagements

Amusements note strong audiences at the Opera House for the Corse company with acts like A Woman's Revenge My Kentucky Home and Host Lynne. The Harcourt comedy company led by Ethel Fuller promises superior drama and vaudeville next week, while Music Hall showcases Ravel Humpty Dumpty pantomime and Downs and Stott in The Artist's Studio with Ada Lucette, the Carsons, 8S. E. Graham, Zemo, and Gor man Proctor.

Corse Ration Opera House Kentucky Lynne Miss Hamilton Robert Campbell Lowell Cadet Miss May James Donnelly Campbell Opera Colorado Charles K. Harris Harcourt Cemedy Company Ethel Fuller Music Hall Ravel Humpty Dumpty Charles Ravel Downs and Stott Ada Lucette Carsons E. Graham Zemero Gorman Proctor

Savoy Theatre vaudeville bill draws large crowd

The Savoy Theatre delights patrons with a stellar vaudeville lineup led by Richard Harlow premiering as a female impersonator, with Veil Littlefield’s rural comedy Down on the Farm, Pierce and Egbert as top song illustrators, Maggee and Chamins, Mires Louie Deacre, Frederick Howard, and Casey and Le Clair in The Irish Tenants. Seats for remaining performances must be reserved early.

Savoy Theatre People's Theatre New England Richard Harlow Inte Sior Veil Littlefield Pierce Egbert Maggee Chamins Mires Louie Deacre Frederick Howard Casey and le Clair

Bryan to represent Nebraska as U S senator in January

Lincoln Nebraska special dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan will be elected United States senator by the Legislature in January with D B Thompson as his colleague. Bryan is expected to receive five Republican votes to break a joint-ballot majority, pledged by Thompson to avoid deadlock, while fusion forces backed by Populists and Democrats unite behind Bryan to defeat Thompson.

New York Dec Lincoln Evening World William Jennings Bryan Nebraska United States D. BE. Thompson Bryan Thompson Himerif Hiryan Populitta Democrate Senate Pmioward Rosewater Omaha

Lawyer Zelmer Accused Of Perjury In Divorce Bureau Case

The trial of Henry Zelmer, a lawyer residing at 289 Broadway, opened yesterday in New York on charges of subordination of perjury connected to a divorce bureau case. Mary Thempeen testified today that she was coached by Zelmer and others to falsify testimony before referees and that the divorce was pursued at the defendant’s urging. The proceedings continued before the referee with the jury present.

New York Henry Zelmer Broadway Mary Votmer Melewn Zedmer Tve Tfefeh

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