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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1902

Page

2

Lawrence Delegation Fills Huntington Hall and Wiley Charmed Crowd

Huntington hall overflowed as Lawrence delegation smiled warmly. Long John Wiley drew praise despite being limited byHart’s plan to feature him. A spectator fainted in the bleachers and was removed by officers. Referee Furbush earned universal respect. Amateurs emerge as future attractions, promising more sporting interest for fans. Hart instructed Wiley to stay active, while Tibbitts endured several tumbles to the crowd’s amusement. A Lowell favorite drew laughs as he fell, and a notably dressed woman with a large hat received steady applause from the crowd.

Tibbitts Lowell

Parson's Pets Win On Their Merits Polo Showdown

A crowd of 2200 in Huntington watched Lowell defeat Lawrence 8 to 5 in a hard fought polo match. Lowell controlled the pace with strong defense from Holderness and steady goal work by Fox and Jean, while Tibbetts stood out for Lawrence with 52 saves. Contests between Lewis and Devlin and the crowd’s excitement over a late game surge kept the action lively.

Huntington Lowell Lawrence Lowell Boys Merrimack Street Devlin Long John Wiley Wiley Hart Lewis Furbush Jason Rough House Fair Sex Lewis and Holderness Fox Cirole Jean Seeemed Whipple Gavitt Tibbetts Stuart Lowell Lawrence Lewis Jason Hart Jean c Wiley Holderness Devlin Fox Bowl Lawig Lawrence, Gavitt Lawrence, Wiley Lowell, Hart Lowell, Holderness Jeres Lowell Jason G Tibbitts Lewis and Devlin Dick Fubush R. C. Paradis

Lewiston Beats Plymouth 6–2 In Lewiston Hockey Night

Lewiston defeated Plymouth 6 to 2 as Mc Gilvary led Lewiston with strong play and Hayes and Fitzgerald also contributing. Worcester fell 8 to 2 to Salem, with Wodtke starring for Salem and Pierce excelling for Worcester in a local rink clash. Attendance 500 as Lowell and Lawrence met in the Polo League results.

Salem Worcester Wodtke Pierce Worcester Aggregation WORCESTER _ Murphy Bamon Heffernan Daly Murphy Whipple Devlin O'Hara Connolly Timer—Porter

Hiari's Playing Noted As Satisfactory By Officials

Hiari's performance pleases officials as several city hall men remain free despite ongoing concerns. The piece highlights public perception and unclear outcomes amid local governance chatter.

Butler Defeats Elkes In Five Mile Savoy Showdown

At the Savoy Theatre last evening Butler and Elkes raced a five mile event. Butler led early and finished slightly ahead in 34:6 with Elkes close behind in 6 58 1 5 for the five miles, a strong win for Butler as Elkes had done 7 15 recently. Local bicycle fans buzzed over upcoming trials and exhibtions this week with promise of speed and prizes.

Savoy Elkes Butler Culver Boston Lowell Crack Murphy Charlie Casey Patsey Keegan Tom Butler Harry Elkes

Swift & Bailey Triumph in Mercantile Bowling League

Swift & Bailey defeated O'Donnell & Gilbride Co by 87 pins in last night's Mercantile bowling league match. The final scoreline lists Swift & Bailey as victors with the margin of 87 pins.

Swift & Bailey O’donnell & Gilbride Co

Lowell Crimson Seek Juvenile Opponents After Narrow Loss

The Crimson basketball team from Lowell high school has one defeat this season, suffered at the hands of the YMCA Intermediate team. They invite local juvenile clubs including Sacred Heart altar boys and Princetons to challenge them, with challenges directed to Charles Brigham at 70 Queen Street. They are set to play Roxbury High Friday afternoon in the annex, their second home game, with Coburn stepping in for the ailing Jewett and the rest of the regulars available.

Lowell High School Sacred Heart Altar Boys Princetons Charles Brigham Queen Street Roxbury High Annex Coburn Jewett

Friction Delays Yale Harvard Athletic Agreement

Cambridge January 21 Cambridge sources say plans for a new five year athletic agreement between Harvard and Yale are not progressing smoothly. Details are unclear as discussions continue with no firm timetable yet.

Yale Harvard Cambridge

Harvard Yale arbitration plan in athletics dispute

Harvard proposes a five year agreement with Yale under an arbitration committee to decide eligibility. Yale opposes a fixed term, wanting each college to play under its own rules. Harvard fears Yale could change eligibility over five years, undermining fairness. An annual arrangement with arbitration is seen as best by Harvard.

Harvard Yale O'Rourke Spraker

Boston Defeats Brown in Fast Varsity Basketball

Boston University beat Brown University 38 to 25 at Volkmann gymnasium. Boston trailed 18 to 10 at halftime but surged in the second half, piling up field goals as Baker Tucker Ray and others scored. Referee Whalen of Dartmouth officiated the game.

Volkmann Gymnasium Boston Boston University Brown University Te Volkmann Gymnasium Brown Baker Ray Tucker Dewolt Carey Smith Merritt Ingalls Carey Merritt Rank Smith Ingals Schwinn Dewolf Whalen Dartmouth

Sharkey posts forfeit to seal Jeffries fight

New York January 21 Tom Sharkey posted 2500 forfeit money with a city newspaper to guarantee his engagement with the Yosemite Athletic club of San Francisco His manager said he abandoned plans to let Sharkey fight Maher in Louisville and instead will meet James J Jeffries.

New York Tom Sharkey James J. Jeffries Yosemite Athletic Club San Francisco Sharkey Maher Louisville

World ice yacht championship race postponed by snow

In Poughkeepsie on January 21 the world championship ice yacht pennant race was postponed due to snow and no wind. Challengers Scud and Dreadnaught from the Shrewsbury club arrived today. An attempt to sail the race tomorrow is planned.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Shrewsbury Club

Brockton Wrestler Defeats Gillican in Two Falls

William H. Watson of Brockton defeated James J. Gillican of Lawrence in catch-as-catch wrestling at the Pastime A Co tonight. Watson won in two falls the first in 26 minutes and the second in 4 minutes, securing the victory by superior strength.

Brockton, Jam William H. Watson This City James J. Gilligan Lawrence A. Co Watson

McEachern Wins Motor-Paced Bicycle Race in Philadelphia

Archie Mc Eachern of Toronto won first money in the motor paced bicycle race at Philadelphia tonight. Bennie Munroe of Memphis placed second and George Leander of Chicago and Jean Gougolt of France followed.

Philadelphia Archie McEachern Toronto Bennie Munroe Memphis George Leander Chicago Jean Gougolt France Munroe Leander

Sullivan Beats McKiever After 14 Rounds in Bath

Bath Maine January 21 Mike Sullivan of Cambridge defeated Joe Flaherty of Lowell in Boston last night and then topped John McKiever of Portland after 14 rounds in Bath tonight.

Bath Mike Sullivan Cambridge Joe Flaherty Lowell Boston John McKiever Portland

Orients and Elmwoods Bowling Game Postponed

The bowling game between the Orients and Elmwoods was postponed last night due to a polo game.

Orients Elmwoods

Ex-Mayor William Fowle of Newton dies at 62 Ash Street Auburndale

Hon. William Bentley Fowle, former mayor of Newton and captain in the 48th Massachusetts during the Civil War, died at 8:30 a.m. in Auburndale. Born in Boston in 1826, he worked in publishing and railroads before public service, later moving to Newton and leading Auburndale as a resident. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and three sons.

Boston William Bentley Fowle Newton Ash Street Auburndale Mr. Fowle Boston Public School Boston & Albany Railroad Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Massachusetts Volunteers Beaufort S. C Fowle Boston Common Council Auburndale Watch Company

Chicago Police Chief Won't Guarantee Prince Henry Safety

Chicago chief of police states he cannot guarantee Prince Henry of Prussia's safety in Chicago without a large boost in detectives to counter likely anarchist threats. Some officials view the cablegram as a scare tactic to deter the prince or politicize his visit.

Chicago Prince Henry Berlin Prince Hleury Prussia

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold

An early 20th century burlesque style ad promises Bromo-Quinine tablets stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer at 25 cents.

The Colombian Defeat and Panama Harbor Battle

At Panama harbor near Perico Island the Lautaro and Chicuito were attacked by the Padilla and Darien. General Alban was killed as the Lautaro sank after a blaze while the Philadelphia’s surgeon team aided wounded sailors. Colon remains quiet as government forces prepare for a possible land assault.

Colon Colombia Lautaro Carlos Alban Alban Republic of United States Philadvipaa Panama Philadelphia Garcia Senor Arjona Beata Pinzon Savanilla Domingo de la Rosa

Lord Ponsonby and the Paris mob in 1791

The famed diplomat Lord Ponsonby, noted for tact and charm, recalled that ambassadors often enjoyed the best portions at dinners. As a twenty year old in Paris amid 1791 turmoil, he was seized by a mob shouting, Voila un agent de Pittum sacre Anglais a la lanterne, and only rescue came as women intervened to cut him free.

Duc de Morny Louis Napoleon Russia de Morny Paris M. de Morny St. James George III Lord Ponsonby Ponsonby

Bears Triumph Over Yabure in Narrow 8th Round Upset

In a tense match up, the Bears edged Yabure with a close eight point margin. Star player 2H contributed double digits as defense tightened in the final minutes to seal the win for the Bears.

Caribou Club seeks liquor license in Lowell clubroom move

City notice dated January 22 1902 states Caribou Club applied under Chapter 100 to transfer a license to sell intoxicating liquor of the special class from 71A street to 0 Central street occupying eight rooms on the third floor. Board of Police orders clerk Joseph Smith issued the notice.

Lowell Caribou Club Ae Street Central Street Board of Police Joseph Smith

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