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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

2

Lowell Wins Dramatic Polo Clash in Chelsea 5-4

Boston Dec 21 Lowell defeats Chelsea 5 to 4 in a tense polo match in Chelsea. Whipple of Chelsea wasted chances while Lowell's Wodtke starred, and Chelsea protesters hissed as Lowell used break tactics to gain a rest. Lineups feature Lowell Lewis Hart and Miller against Chelsea Whipple Wooltke Doherty Heffernan. Attendance about 1200.

Boston Chelsea Lowell Polo Whipple Wodtke Doherty Heffernan Lewis Whippla Hart R Vr Wooltke Jean Miller Holderness H.b Doherty Tibbetts G G Owl Miller Hart Wootke Foul Whipnvle Tibbetts Connolly Timer—Riley Worcester Lawrence Worcester Lawrence Daly Curtis Pierce Howe Ik Devlin Devlin Woods Bartlett Bannon M. S Curtis Howe Pierc Dal Lawrence How Tlowe Lawrnce Worecester Wrence Ramon O' Connell Donovan

Monster Pickerel Weighs 534 Pounds Caught in Long Pond

A 534 pound pickerel, 32 inches long, was caught in Long Pond on Saturday and brought to the Courier-Citizen office for exhibition. The fisherman said four shiners were eaten by the monster, with the fifth bait proving effective. Shiners were bought at the Lowell Polish company's store, 61 Buffolk Street, a year round stock of 100000 kept on hand.

Long Pond Courier-Citizen Lowell Polish Company Buffolk Street

Polo Review Lowell Strengthens Providence Gains Polo Fame

Providence shows a strong blend after three Lawrence players moved in, altering league balance and stirring fan sentiment. Lowell, Clinton lead a tight race with Worcester, while Chelsea and Portland loom as uncertain factors amid questions about consistency and key players.

The Rink Update On Portland Lowell And Chelsea

A regional rink report highlights Murtaugh as a permanent Portland member and Providence gaining support. Smooth Willie Parsons earns dollars from Saturday attendance while Lowell remains a strong pole city. Tom Cotter faces bad luck with substitutes, Wootke leads Chelsea, and Danny Murphy of Merrimack House plans an ice polo match with Max Fels as his ally.

Providence Willie Parsons Tom Cotter Cotter Wootke Chelsea Lowell Danny Murphy Merrimack House Murphy Max Fels Cfty

Lowell Normal School girls defeat Lawrence High at YMCA

The Lowell Normal School basketball team from Lawrence won 15 to 6 against Lawrence High School last night at the local YMCA. Spectators praised O'Sullivan for her one handed throws, with Provencher and Cheney noted for strong guarding. A large Lowell contingent attended the game.

Lawrence Lowell Normal School Lawrence Young Ladies Lawrence High School Lowell Mise O'sulli-van

Maynard Defeats Hudson Quintent in 48 to 23 Victory

Maynard routed Hudson 48 to 23 before 700 fans at Music Hall. Davies led Maynard with six floor baskets and Davies resigned to join Holyoke Central league, replacing him with Noonan who debuted for Maynard. Noonan and Cullen starred. Twohey officiated as referee in a rough but thrilling contest.

Maynard Hudson Hudson Rooters Marlboro Davies Noonan Father Mathew Worcester Holyoke Jack Porter Twohey Cambridge Music Hall Hudson Cullen Hagerty Davies Ellsworth Cairns Kennedy Noonan Dorman Godley Leighton Cullen Cairns Godley Hagerty Kennedy Dorman Ellsworth Hager

Maynard and Marlboro Basketball Showdown Promised

The Maynard team speeds toward a strong season with a Christmas night game featuring Harry Hough and Phenom Smith against Marlboro. Marlboro has the edge in scoring this season, having netted 317 points in eleven games while holding opponents to 138. A big crowd is expected for the Lowell clash at Associate Hall, with Gray's men also in contention.

Harry Hough Smith Hough Lowell Queen City John Smith Maynard Gray Marlboro South Framingham P.asc

Concord Loses Doran to Colorado Springs

Thomas Doran catcher from Concord and New England league last season has signed to play for Colorado Springs in the Western league next year. Doran was the fastest thrower in the New England league.

Colorado Springs Colo Thomas Doran Concord Doran

Complete Assortment of Christmas Goods in Store

Complete assortment of Christmas goods for every age and taste. Includes fancy metal thermometers bon bon dishes tobacco jars perfumes sachet powders atomizers manicure sets whisk brooms with stag horn handles pocketbooks cigar and cigarette cases and more.

Examine Our Stock Before Buying Elsewhere

In large and email boxes at prices which are as low as they can be bought. Examine our stock before buying else where.

Falls and Burkinshaw Opens at Northern Station

Falls and Burkinshaw, heirs of C. F. Blanc, relocate to Middlesex on Col Thorndike Street near Obp Northern Station. Store opens at 6 a.m. with reliable lowered successors continuing trade.

C. F. Blanc Middlesex Col. Thorndike Street

Schedule of Merrimack Valley Cricket League Matches

The executive committee of the Mohairs met in Lawrence to publish a full season schedule with dates and venues for May through September. Teams include Mohair Zion Billerica Merrimack Lawrence Andover and Methuen. Lawrence clubs may join the state league pending formation next month. A Mohairs bowling party at Les Miserables private alleys was held with plans for another event next Saturday.

Merrimack Valley Cricket League Lawrence Mohair Zion Tewksbury Billerica Merrimack Methuen Andover Lowell Bunting Buntings Z. Merrimacks Vs. Methuen, Lawrence, Merr Ees Mack Methue The Mohairs Les Miserables

Sheriff Bans Corbett McGovern Fight in Detroit

Detroit dispatch reports Sheriff Henry A. Dickson said he would not permit the Corbett McGovern bout in Detroit or Wayne county and that Governor Bliss directed him to stop the fight at noon today.

Detroit Henry A. Dickson Wayne County Corbett-McGovern Bliss

Emigration Bill Aimed at Hungarian Ships and Crews

Vienna reports the Reichstrat will consider a bill to restrict emigration, backed by the Fremdenblatt which argues emigration has drained 28 million dollars in five years to foreign railroads and lines. The measure mirrors the Hungarian bill and seeks departures via Fiume on Hungarian ships with Hungarian crews and supplies.

Vienna Reichsrath Fremdenblatt Fiume

Moody to Attend Funeral Honorary Pallbearer

New Bedford December 21 Arthur F E Perry in charge of Hosea M Knowltons funeral arrangements reports Secretary of the Navy W H Moody has accepted an invitation to serve as an honorary pallbearer. During the Borden trial Moody was district attorney for the eastern district assisting Knowlton in the prosecution. The list includes Gov W Murray Crane Attorney General Herbert Parker Justice Hammond representing the supreme court Justice Braley representing the superior court Travis representing the Boston bar James F Jackson Fall River chairman of the railroad commission and William W Crapo and Chas W Clifford of the city.

New Bedford Arthur FE. Perry Hosea MM. Knowlton Secretary of the Navy W. H. Moody Borden Moody Eastern District Knowlton W. Murray Crane Herbert Parker Justice Hammond Supreme Court Justice Braley Superior Court Travis Boston James F. Jackson Fall River Railroad Commission Thomas M. Ste William W. Crapo Chas. W. Cliffard City

Billy Gardner to Return Home From National Fame

Billy Gardner, famed as one of the boxing trio from Lowell, plans to return this week with his brother George. The two have drawn nationwide attention for their fighting skill and Gardner is ready to meet any opponent in his weight class.

Billy Gardner Lowell George Billy California Toby Irwin Gardner

Cornell Graduates form committee for next football season

A Cornell Graduates conference in Ithaca on December 21 appointed J. W. Beecham L. Tracy and C. C. Wickoff to work with the local football committee on leaders for next season. The group also aims to renew Princeton visits every other year and the eight to Henley was dropped. Junior crews on Lake Cayuga for Memorial Day and the Poughkeepsie regatta were approved with Harvard and Pennsylvania entered. Robes priced four to seven dollars by Bailey & Co.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell J. W. Beecham L. &. Tracy CC. P. Wickoff Princeton Athletic Council Henley Lake Cayuga Poughkeepsie Regatta Harvard Pennsylvania

Delehanty Signs With New York Nationals Report

New York confirms a three year contract with Delehanty and states he will report in March. Secretary Knowles says the National League will resist retroactive player actions and awaits the conference committee’s inquiry to guide any action.

New York American League Baseball Club Chicago Knowles Delehanty National National League

Pittsburg Wants Fight Between Corbett and McGovern

Emerald Athletic club president M. F. McNamara wired Young Corbett and Terry McGovern to arrange a bout in Pittsburg on January 16. He offers seating for 10,000 and is confident the event can go ahead.

Pittsburg M. F. McNamara Thas Emerald Athletic Club Young Corbett Terry McGovern McNamara

Cribbage Tournament Ends at the Y M C A

The YMCA cribbage event closes after two months of play with O Hare Finnigan winning umbrellas donated by Miskella and Bou lger, Dwyer Barry taking hats, and Shea Sullivan receiving briar pipes. Standings show O Hare Finnigan leading, with Dwyer Barry and Coleman Flannagan nearby as others trail. The society’s quarterly communion and officer elections for six months follow Sunday breakfast.

Y. M. Cc. IL O'Hare-Finnigan James F. Miskella John Boulger Dwyer-Barry Shea-Sullivan Coleman Flannagan McNulty-Hammersleigh MacMahon-McElholm McCaffrey-Finnerty Jockin-Sullivan Queen

O'Brien and Weinig agree to 20-round catchweight bout

Buffalo on December 21 reports signed articles for a 20 round fight between Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Al Weinig. The bout is set for New Year’s afternoon at the International Athletic Club with all purse at stake. O'Brien posts $2500 to Weinig’s $1500 as a side bet.

Buffalo N. Y Philadelphia Jack O'Brien al Weinig International Athletic Club O’brien Weinig

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