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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

2

Lowell Defeats Worcester in Polo Clash at Huntington Hall

In Worcester Lowell polo team beat Worcester 13 to 6 at Huntington Hall. Key players include Lewis with multiple goals and Hart, Jean, Holderness, and Bannon for Worcester. Final period sealed by Lowell as spectators praised fast moves and defensive work.

Big Bill Bannon Huntington Hall Bannon Lowell Spindle City Boys Worcester Lewis Hart Jean Tommy Holderness Tibbitts Dicky Pierce Pierce Holderness Tommy Daly Devlin Woods Daly Hart Pierced Jean Devlin Holderness Woods Tibbitts G G Hart Worcester Pierce Lowell Lewis Lowell Lewis Worcester Pierce Worcester Hart Lowell Jean Lowell Daly Lowell Buts Tommy Connolly Timer—Paradise

Clinton Edges Chelsea In Rough OT Hockey

In a fast overtime game that grew rough in the third period Clinton defeated Chelsea 4 to 3. Craig replaced Whipple at first rush and played well. One foul was called in the period and several mixups occurred. Attendance 1100. Referee Connel. Timer Riley. Teams: Clinton Mercer Craig Campbell Chelsea Wodtke Farrell Doherty Cashman Heffernan. Score Clinton 4 Chelsea 3.

Chelsea Clinton Craig Whipple Mercer Craig Campbell Wodtke Farrell Miller Gardner H B Doherty Cashman G. Heffernan M.S Ghielsea Crale Wodtke Campbell Clinton Campbell Chelsea Wodtke Clinton Mercer Clinton Heffernan Connel Timer Riley

Overtime at Portland Ends in Providence Victory

In Portland Maine on December 23 Providence defeated Portland 2 to 1 after two minutes of overtime. First period featured a Portland goal from clever passing. no scoring in the second. Providence tied 1-1 in the third. Providence secured the win in overtime as both teams played fast to the finish with listed lineups and statistics.

Portland Providence Cunningham Bone R R Turner Cunningham McGilvary Canavan Murtaughi McGrath Hayes Mallory Burgess M.S Portland Turner Estain Turner Mallory McGrath Hassett Timer—MacLeod Guu

Lowell and Worcester Face Off Tonight in Hockey Series

Lowell leads 3 to 2 against Worcester as eastern managers breathe easier while western scouts retreat. Lawrence to line up in Lowell tomorrow night with Bone Cana van and McGrath. Danny Daly remains loyal to Worcester despite offers from the West. Doubleheaders scheduled for tomorrow promise shifting standings with Lowell favored to win both games. Big Bill Bannon struggled as a target in Huntington Hall.

Gardner the Lowell middleweight aims to dominate

George Gardner of Lowell, a famed 158-pound middleweight, pursues a big bout after beating rivals in San Francisco and Philadelphia. He is set to face Kid Carter in Chicago on December 29, with a wider public berth granted to Gardner by rivals and promoters who see him as superior in speed, defense, and footwork.

George Gardner Lowell Kid McCoy Gardner McCoy New York England South Africa California San Francisco Joe Walcott Jack Root Gard Ner Fitzsimmons Jeffries Gartner Kid Carter Chicago Billie Carter Peter Maher Philadelphia

Dissension and roving talks shake Clinton basketball camp

The report cites unrest among players as Chelsea shifts and Portland rumors stir the circuit. Larry Turner may join Portland, Phil Jason says Lawrence will stay in the league and finish the season. Hipson’s driving earns applause yet misses scoring chances amid rebounding chatter.

Phil Jason Lawrence Muncie Jason Lawrence Telegram

Belgian challengers eye American cup with Antwerp plans

A Brussels dispatch says Belgian yachtsmen, eager to contest major trophies, plan to enter the 1904 American cup. The Antwerp Yacht Club will build a Crisar design challenger, with entries proposed for the German Emperor's cup at Kiel and the Heligoland regatta.

Boston Brussels Antwerp Kiel Maurice Crisar

Russian Wrestler Hackenschmidt to Visit New York

Georges Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler famed for extraordinary strength will arrive in New York next month. A Gotham theatrical manager reportedly signed him at five hundred dollars a week. He offers to wrestle Tom Jenkins and Dan McLeod at any style they select.

Georges Hackenschmidt New York Gotham Hackenschmidt Tom” Jenkins Dan” McLeod

Kid McCoy Exonerated In $1000 Bill Theft Case

New York reports Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy is cleared of stealing a $1000 bill from David Lamar. Lamar tells police the charge was withdrawn after admitting the act was a practical joke by friends who were drinking at Selby's saloon.

New York Norman Selby Kid" McCoy David Lamar Lamar Selby

Hudson Dominates Nashua in 38 to 8 Score

Hudson from the N. E. league easily defeats Nashua at the Opera House before 350 spectators. Leighton stars with eight baskets, Quinn and Sweeney debut for Nashua, Haggerty fouls out, McFarland and Orr perform well for visitors. Referee Connors. timers Regan and Whittemore.

Hudson Nashua Quintette Opera House Quinn Sweeney Fr. Mathew Worcester Nashua McFarland Orr Howe Leighton Haggerty Leighton If Ib Howe Quinn Dorman Ib Leves

P A C Burke clash promises tough game tonight

Manager Gray hints at a surprise tonight as Marlboro, Burke and P A C lineups loom. Devlin shows promise as a top basketballer if he maintains form, while Dan Lynch battles through injury to limit Bill Sheridan.

Gray Dan Lynch Bill Sheridan

JI Complete Assortment of Christmas Goods

JI offers a complete assortment of Christmas goods for every age and wish. The selection includes fancy metal thermometers bon bon dishes tobacco jars perfumes sachet powders atomizers manicure sets wish brooms with stag horn handles pocketbooks cigar and cigarette cases and more.

Choice Christmas Candies Boxes For Sale At Low Prices

Small and large boxes of fancy and plain Christmas candies fresh and new. Prices to salt, as low as they can be bought. Examine our stock before buying elsewhere.

Belle Mead Sweet Howard's Drug Store Central

Falls and Burkinshaw Reliable Low Priced Druggist Ad

Falls and Burkinshaw advertise as reliable druggists successors to C F Blanchard at 4 8 Middlesex corner Thorndike Street opposite Northern Station Open Ga ma offering low priced medicines and general drugstore goods in a local ad style.

C. FP. Blanchard Middlesex Cor Thorndike Street

Jeffries and Monroe Face Off In Four Round Bet

Clark Ball of J J Jeffries posted a $1000 forfeit to pay Jack Monroe if he can last four rounds with Jeffries in a potential knockout bout in Butte Montana. Monroe, who defeated Jeffries for a coast title, says he stayed four rounds but doubts a finish. Jeffries admits Monroe is a strong challenger and contemplates a rematch or future bout with Sharkey as Monroe aims for top heavyweight status.

Butte Mont Clark Ball J. J. Jeffries Jack Monroe Pacific Coast Jeffries Munroe New York Jefffries Monroe Olympic Club San Francisco Aliso Jim Jeffries Fitzsimmons Sharkey Helena

Matthews Wins Decision Over Ferns in Pittsburg Bout

Matty Matthews defeated Rube Ferns in a ten round fight at Pittsburg Monday night to take the decision without a knockout. Matthews earned the win through superior in-fighting and steady aggression throughout the bout.

Matty Matthews Rube Ferns Pittsburg Matthews

Ginty Pleads Nolo Contendere in Taunton Rail Case

James Ginty faced district court in Taunton on charges of blockading an electric car on the Norton and Taunton street railway and damaging the car with an axe. He pleaded nolo contendere, was fined $1, ordered to pay $25 costs, and bonded for $300 to keep peace for six months, with a promise to settle damages with the railroad.

Taunton James Ginty Ginty Norton and Taunton Street Mansfield

Biggar Trial Nearing Closing Arguments In Freehold

In Freehold New Jersey December 23 testimony finished and both sides began summing up. Laura Biggar testified again disputing Josie Lane and Mollie Deskin who claimed she had improper relations. Dr Hendricks denied Lane’s claims about relations with Miss Biggar.

Freehold N. J Laura Biggar Miss Biggar Josie Lane Mollie Deskin Mr. Bennett Hendricks Misa Biggar

Slavin Arrested After Goose Theft Near Middlesex Station

William J. Slavin was arrested yesterday afternoon near Middlesex street station by Officer Killey on larceny charges and will be arraigned in the police court this morning.

William J. Slavin Middlesex Street Killey

River Highwaymen Throw Man Into Cambridge

Cambridge reports three highwaymen robbed George W. Blake a 21 year old book agent near the West Boston bridge. They took $18, dumped him into the Charles River and fled. Blake, benumbed by the icy water, crawled out using a Humane Society ladder, was found by a teamster, later cared for at the police station, and sent home. He believes one assailant was a six foot Negro.

Cambridge George W. Blake West Boston Bridge Charles River Blake Humane Society

Cleveland Returns From Duck Trip In Good Health

Former President Cleveland arrived at Princeton New Jersey after a duck shooting trip in South Carolina. He told AP that he enjoyed the journey despite warm weather and declined to comment on Roosevelt arbitration or on the Germany England Venezuela grievances, saying authorities will settle the dispute soon.

Princeton N. J Cleveland South Carolina Associated Press Roosevelt Germany England Venezuela

Tugboat Lizzie Massey Boiler Explosion Kills Two

Norfolk scene reports a boiler burst on the tug Lizzie Massey on the Elizabeth River at 6 PM killing captain George M. Williams and fireman William Byman and fatally injuring engineer Samuel Dunn. The tug sank while towing the lumber laden Maple from Richmond cedar works to Norfolk. an unknown barge worker was injured.

Norfolk Lizzie Massey Elizabeth River George M. Williams William Byman Samuel Dunn Richmond Williams Dunn Byman

Harvard Lawyer Griswold Decapitated by Train

George Griswold second son of N A Griswold of Newport Rhode Island was decapitated by a train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Rochelle. A Harvard and Oxford graduate, he had lived in seclusion as his health failed. He escaped his caregivers and his body was found later. It is alleged his illness included personal crisis tendencies.

New York George Griswold N. A. Griswold Newport R. L New York, New Haven & Hartford Rochelle Griswold Harvard Oxford Mr. Griswold

Smuggled Tobacco Seized From Steamer St George

Custom house inspectors seized 1600 pounds of Sumatra wrapper tobacco valued at two dollars a pound from the steamer St George which arrived from Antwerp December 19 and lay at Hoboken. Firemen aboard the vessel were allegedly about to smuggle the tobacco in a small boat. Authorities believe plans aimed to smuggle ten thousand dollars worth of tobacco on the St George.

New York St. George Antwerp Hoboken Custom House

Illness of Rear Admiral Schley in December report

Washington December 23 Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley is ill suffering from an acute attack of lumbago. His condition, however, is not alarming.

Washington Winfield Schley

Jury in Biggar trial unable to reach verdict

Freehold New Jersey December 23 The jury in the Biggar trial failed to agree and was lock ed up for the night.

Freehold, N. J

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