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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1903

Page

2

Lowell Beats Manchester 20 to 16 in tight hall thriller

In Huntington Hall Lowell defeated Manchester 20 to 16 before 1800 fans. Cairns scored the decisive late basket as Manchester pressed to the end, with Lynch, Abbott, and Healey among Lowell’s standouts and Bossert making an encouraging debut for Manchester after arriving from Scranton.

Healey Manchester Donnelly Qualey Lowell Abbott Bossert Lynch Cairns Lowell Rooters Halloran O'Neil Devlin Allard Charles Connors F. Abbott Healey Cairns Qualey O'Neil Lynch Holleran Devlin ¥. F Helleron Tee Heleron Peete Svavees Aes Steen Ween Eens Lowells Sceves Holleron Charles Conners Timers Ter Lowell Winn Manches

Manchester Triumphs Over Lowell In Tight Game

In Mechanics hall Manchester defeats Lowell 35 to 20 before about 1000 fans. Manchester led early, built a safe margin in the first two periods, but Lowell trimmed the gap in the third after Allard replaced McMahon. The local quintet held on for the win.

Manchester Bossert Scranton Lynch Cairns Molleron Healey Dan Lynch Lowell Qualey Abbott Healey R. B McMahon Allard Lynch Allard Donnelly O'Neil Holleron Lowell Donnelly Abbott Charles Connors Smith and Grey Jimmy Grey Queen City Mechanics’ Hall

Lowell Concord basketball notes tonight

Lowell visits Concord as Concords double reverse at Haver Hill strengthens Lowells lead. Lynch displayed an athletic heart yesterday with strong all around play in the second period and a key block of Allard when Healey had the ball. The Lowell plan was adjusted in the third period.

Pennsylvania Bossert Lynch Manchester Lowell Field O'Neil Devlin Holleran Ell Allard Cairns Holleron Healey

Boxing match ends early for O'Brien in Lenox bout

A 15 round fight at Lenox A C in Boston was stopped in the second round with Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine awarded the decision. Cyclone Robinson of Providence R I was knocked down twice in the first round and five times in the second.

Boston Lenox A. C Dick O’brien Lewton Robinson Providence R. I

Sparring Bout Blocked At Spa Athletic Club

Washington December 25 The sheriff halted a scheduled sparring match at the Spa athletic club featuring Kid Sullivan and Sammy Meyers Baltimore featherweight.

Washington Spathletic Club Kid Sullivan Sammy Meyers Baltimore

Mellody Beats Sweeney For West End Club Decision

Lawrence, Dee 25 reported that William Mellody of Charlestown won a decision over Patsy Sweeney of Manchester New Hampshire after the 12th round of their bout at the West End A C tonight.

Lawrence Dee William Mellody Charlestown Patsy Sweeney Manchester N. H West End A. C

Daly and Stone Box to a Sensational Draw in 15 Rounds

In Boston at a matinee show, Tommy Daly of Brooklyn and Jig Stone of this city fought 15 fast rounds to a draw before the Tammany A C. The bout was slick and busy with a sensational finish as the gong sounded.

Boston Tammany A. C Tommy Daly Brooklyn Stone

Six Round Draw in National Athletic Club Bout

Philadelphia on December 25 saw Chick Tucker of New York and Billy Willis of Philadelphia battle six rounds to a draw in a hurricane order bout. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows and absorbed punishment throughout the contest.

Philadelphia Chick’’ Tucker New York Billy Willis National Athletic Club

Draw Ends Boxing Bout Between Williams and Tipman

Kid Williams of Philadelphia and Joe Tipman of Baltimore boxed 15 rounds to a draw today at the Eureka Athletic and Social club. The middleweight contest ended without a winner on December 25.

Baltimore Kid Williams Philadelphia Joe Tipman Eureka Athletic and Social Club

Sullivan Beats Rice In 15-Round Portland Bout

Dave Sullivan of Boston won a decision over Austin Rice of New London Conn in a 15 round bout at the Portland Auditorium tonight on December 25.

Portland Dave Sullivan Boston Austin Rice New London

Tie Game Against Quincy Ends 2 2 at Muddy Field

U S Bunting football team ties Quincy 2 goals each as Bertwistle and Gallagher score. Castles opens scoring. O ther nets after 10 minutes. Bertwistle and Gallagher hobble off early with injuries. team plays 10 men after Gallagher withdrawal. Fullbacks Nelson Halligan. halfbacks Powell Casey Bertwistle. forwards Other Scholes Chadwick Castles. centre Gallagher.

U. S. Bunting Quincy Buntings Ted Nelson Joe Marriott R. Bertwistle G. Scholes H. Castles Sored Bertwistle Quincys A. N T. Gallagher T. Curdon H. Nelson J. Halligan G. Powell M. Casey B. Bertwistle J. Chadwick

Royal Arcanum bowling councils show growing interest

The article notes considerable interest from council members in the Royal Arcanum bowling season. It details the standings among the various teams and records the current position after ongoing winter play.

Royal Arcanum

World Beaters Triumph at Les Miserables Alleys

The World Beaters defeated the Lobsters yesterday at Les Miserables Alleys in a high scoring game. Top scorer performances and a decisive late run secured the win for World Beaters.

Les Miserables Alleys

Merri Christmas Defeats Happy New Year in Bowling Match

The Merry Christmas team beat the Happy New Year aggregation 1148 to 1104 at Les Miserables alleys. Richardson led the winners with top single and three-string totals. The losers vow to return next week Friday to seek revenge and start the New Year with a win. In Rome Bologna's leaning Garisenda tower, begun in 1110 by Filippo and Oftrone Garisenda and once owned by Marquis Malvezzi, was bought by Baron Raimondo Franchetti for about 2000 dollars.

Les Miserables Alleys Richardson Rome Bologna Filippo and Oftrone Garisenda Malvezzi Raimondo Franchetti

Riverside Club Boxing Smoke Show at Dewey Grove

A large Lowell contingent attended a Riverside Athletic Club event at Dewey Grove featuring boxing and song. Notable bout: Young Flannery of Lowell defeated Kid Block of Boston in six rounds. other bouts included Armstrong versus Osborne and Handler versus Chisholm. Event hosted by Martin Flaherty with Sky Woods and Gus Long assisting.

Lowell Sports Squared Arena Riverside Athletic Club Dewey Grove Charlie Armstrong Fitzsimmons Flaherty Arizona Young Flannery Lowell Kid Block Boston Flannery Block Terry McGovern Corbett Bill” Osborne New England Navy Charlie Pelham Jimmy Handler Billy Chisholm Matty Carney Sky’ Woods Gus Long Lawrence David Perry Martin Flaherty

Cuban Wonder Tries for 15 Minute Bout with Ladue

Montreal wrestler William Ladue now living in Lowell lasted 15 minutes with the Cuban Wonder in a heavy bout at the Academy of Music last night, winning $25 as the Cuban Champion failed to pin him within time. The match featured advanced holds and flashy tricks, ending with a challenge for another 15 minute session at a higher stake.

William Ladue Montreal Lowell Wonder Academy of Music Ladue

Marines Sail From League Island to Colon

Christmas did not halt martial preparations at League Island navy yard as the cruiser Dixie readies to sail for Colon on Monday with 600 marines. Tonight 94 marines and two officers arrive from Washington while 400 marines join from New York, Norfolk and Annapolis tomorrow and Sunday.

Philadelphia League Island Navy Yard Dixie Colon Washington New York Norfolk Annapolis

Pretty wedding unites Miss Lavigne and Mr Lafortune

A charming wedding was celebrated at St Josephs rectory as Miss Florida Lavigne, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Lavigne, married Mr Eugene Lafortune, son of Mr Henri Lafortune. The ceremony, attended by family and friends, followed by a large reception and multiple subsequent gatherings at both sets of parents homes.

St. Joseph’s Florida Lavigne J. A. Lavigne Market Street Maxime Lepine L’etoile Eugene Lafortune Henri Lafortune St. Joseph’s Rectory Graton Paul Therrault Edmond Therreault Anna Therrien Maria Perreault Miss Therrien Miss Perreault Lavigne Hkride Lakeview Avenue Eugene Lavallee Adolphe Lavallee Orise Lavallee Albertine Laviolette Marloro Henri Hamilton Celina Provencher St. Joseph's Rectory Fr. Nolin M. I Pierre Provencher Joseph Hamilton Minnie Tellier Josephine Leblanc Tucker Street Pierre Leblanc Eugene Tellier Messrs J. B. Perneault Donat Rousseau Henri Achin, Jr Alice Boisvert John Primeau Emile Demers Zenon Chouinard Albina Arbour Ludger Coulombe Jas. Massicotte Louisa Berube Rose van de Cruyssen Victor Achin Elzear Noel Philomene Daigneault Edward Noel Guillaume Marquis Jean Couture Adelina Archey David Laferriere Edward Lamoureux

Drunkness Cure Promoted by White Ribbon Remedy

A宣 endorsement promotes White Ribbon Remedy as a permanent cure for drunkenness. It claims to be odorless and tasteless and can be secretly added to a person’s food or drink. The ad urges women to use it on husbands and others, with testimonials from a Woman's Christian Union official and offers trial packages by mail.

State of Illinois Physicians’ Institute of Chicago Physicians’ Institute Supreme Electrica City Building Womans Christian Union Waite A. M. Townsend Woman's Christian Temperance Union Tremont St Boston Mass Lowell Ellingwood & Co Merrimack & Central Sts

Marines Sail for Panama From Boston Station

Thousands of Boston area residents cheered as Company A Marines departed from the South Terminal for Philadelphia. The detachment of 96 men, led by Captain George C. Reid and Lieut. Davis B. Willis, will sail Monday aboard the United States cruiser Dixie bound for Panama. Most enlistees hailed from Boston and nearby towns.

Boston South Terminal Navy Yard Philadelphia Dixie Panama George C. Reid Davis B. Willis

Negro Pugilist Shot Dead in Hotel Dispute

San Francisco on December 25 reports Muldoon McDonald a noted colored boxer killed by W. A. Atkins another black man. Atkins says McDonald tried to steal 1.35 dollars from a hotel card table, leading to the fatal shooting. Atkins admits the killing.

San Francisco Muldoon McDonald W. A. Atkins McDonald Atkins

Carlisle Indians Defeat All-California Eleven 28 to 0

In San Francisco on December 25 the Carlisle Indians showcased teamwork and clever plays as they overwhelmed the All-California squad 28 to 0 after thorough training.

San Francisco Carlisle Indians

Navy reports destroyer Lawrence disabled off Hatteras

Washington December 25 The Navy Department says the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence was disabled in a storm off Hatteras during a run with the second torpedo flotilla from Hampton Roads to Key West Repairs expected to take about a month and will be done at Key West.

Washington Navy Department Lawrence Hatteras Second Torpedo Flotilla Hampton Roads Key West Keyest

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