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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1902

Page

2

Lowell Wins Over Worcester in Overtime Polo Thriller

Lowell beats Worcester 10 to 9 after a tense overtime period in Mechanics Hall. A Garrison finish tied it at the end of the third, with Lewis scoring the decisive goal for Lowell 4:30 into OT. Attendance exceeded 1,500 as Worcester and Lowell exchanged fast, high energy play and hard defense.

Lowell Worcester Kittredge Worcester Telegram Mechanics Hall Bannon Pierce Bartlett Hart Lewis

Worcester Fans Swamp Hall as Lowell Rights Edge Salem Grip Tightens

A Worcester crowd packed the hall last night with 200 in line early for tickets as the Lowell team, league leaders, faced Worcester. Referee Connolly faced boos while urging next game details, but the match proceeded. Lowell showed distinctive play, Fox guarding the goal boldly and Bannon pressing, while Worcester struggled with Bartlett's injury and coordination. Lewis and Hart outpaced Worcester's Daly and Houghton, delivering a hard fought, clean contest despite rougher moments.

Worcester Lowell Holderness Thomas H. Connolly Houghton Salem Connolly M. J. Kittredge Fox Eame Vox Hall Bannon Bartlett Lewis Hart Daly Pierce Poto Delvy

Salem Defeats Lewiston In Four Periods 3 To 2

In Lewiston on January 25 Salem edged Lewiston 3 to 2 in a four period game. Salem standout players included Wootke Dougherty and Heffernan while Lewiston laceman McGilvary starred for the home team with FitzGerald and Hayes also playing well. Burgess and Whipple contributed in the visitors lineup with Caged by Time noting final placements.

Plymouth Clinton Farrell Cunningham R Hipson Lincoln Curtis J R Tarrant Walton Farrell Ec Ec Miller Gardner Wood Cashman G Cusick Hipson Parrett Tarrant Cusick Cashman Wood Curtis Theolito Ics Vecsese Sce Vic —Connell Timer—Beaman Lawrence Lawrence Polo Portland Gavitt Mallory Warner Jason Campbell Gavitt Canavan Wiley Cameron Devlin Mallory Tibbetts Campbell Ee A Jason Foulallory Furbush Sainte Lewiston Salem Mercer Wootke Dougherty Heffernan Fitzgerald Hayes McGilvary Whipple Craig Wodtke McGilvary Dougherty Fitzgerald O'Hara Hayes Heffernan Burgess Wooltke Sweeseeecee Leo Craig

Lowell and Lewiston Polo Rivalry Sparks Series Chat

Lawrence fans claim edge in the series while Lewiston blames Lowell captain Jean for rough play. Whipple’s Salem polo contributions boost the Salem team as Mercer endures injury and possible absence. Parson’s management praised by Lewiston fans who recall a manager playing in earlier visits. City banter centers on Lowell’s luck, leadership, and fan warmth in a tense regional clash.

M Gilvary Takes The Lewiston Polo Team Over

A change in Lewiston polo team management was announced with the sale of the team from Manager Doe to Nick McGilvary, captain of the squad. Doe returns from Dover New Hampshire where he manages baseball for the Dover group and will shift duties February. McGilvary to hold Doe contracts and assume leadership immediately. He has prior management experience with the Bath polo team and is well regarded by players.

Lewiston Parsons Lowell Doe Nick McGilvary Dover N. H McGilvary Bath

P A C Falls to South Framingham 11 to 7 in Slow Affair

P A C basketball loses to South Framingham 11 to 7. Despite a 5 to 3 first half and a 7 to 7 deadlock in the final minutes, Framingham surged with two late goals to secure the win. Notable players include Allard Cairns Tighe McFarland and Porter with 8 free throws for Allard and 6 missed by Porter. Attendance reported at 400.

North Chelmsford J. Arthur Mallalieu NO. Chelms C. M. A. C. Ripley Bushee McCluskey Duimond Larkinec Ec Turcotte Allard Morning and Bordeau Rf Payette Martin Lavalie Larkin Ripley Payette Morning Turcotte Allard Martin E. B. Howard Alfred Bibeault Lowell Martha Warren South Dakota Thomas Bridgeford John J. McQuaid Main Street George C. Moore South Framingham Sawyer Pp. A. C S. Framingham Allard Halloran Porter Cairns Kynock McFarland Tighe

North Chelmsford church lecture on the Children’s Health Fund

In Second Congregational church Supt. George W Averell of the Boston Children’s Health Fund spoke on the society’s work. Rescued children who the charity has aided attended and sang, while ushers included Robert Scribner Arthur O Wheeler and Gardner K Ripley. North Chelmsford beat C M A Co of Lower Sox 16 to 12 in a local basketball game.

Second Congregational Church George W. Averell Children's Health Fund of Boston Averell Mr. Averell Robert Scribner Arthur O. Wheeler Gardner K. Ripley Town Hall North Chelmsford Sos L*vkir

Team 1 Beats Team 3 by 31 Pins at YMCA Alleys

At the YMCA alleys on Saturday night Team 1 defeated Team 3 by 31 pins after dropping the first two strings by 12. Final score not specified in readable text.

Team 1 Team 3

Merrimack Athletic Association elects officers

The Merrimack Athletic Association met yesterday and elected President H E Clay, Vice President Geo E Morrison, Secretary W Bruce, Treasurer Geo Holden, and Sergeant at Arms F J Gaffney. Membership is limited to 25. They occupy the refitted Corbett boat house, now a fine club home. They boast a first class polo team and a strong amateur basketball squad, with a top skating rink in the city.

Merrimack Athletic Association H. E. Clay Geo. E. Morrison W. Bruce Geo. Holden F. J. Gaffney Corbett Boathouse

County Basketball Ends In Narrow Tie Then Big Second Half

The county officers played at East Cambridge Saturday with a 1 to 1 score at halftime. In the second half Stiles's team pulled ahead decisively. Players included No 1 George F Stiles John R Fairbairn Charles E Eveleth Charlies H Morse Fred M Estes and No 2 Harry E Shaw W C Wardwell Wm H Walsh D M Young T M Eastman.

East Cambridge Stiles George F. Stiles John R. Fairbairn Charles E. Eveleth Charlies H. Morse Fred M. Estes Harry E. Shaw W. C. Wardwell Wm. H. Walsh D. M. Young T. M. Eastman

Lowell Team Edges Nashua In Tight 9 to 7 Victory

Company C basketball team visited Nashua Saturday night and avenged a prior loss by edging Nashua 9 to 7. Lowell players showcased a strong defense and clutch early offense to secure the win.

Company C Nashua Company E Lowell

Penn's Ball Schedule Draws No Yale Date

A Penn baseball committee member confirms the schedule is complete with no Yale date. The 26 game slate includes two games each against Harvard Cornell Columbia Brown Lehigh Georgetown and Virginia, with approval forthcoming from the faculty committee.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Yale Harvard Cornell Columbia Brown Lehigh Georgetown Virginia

Health board vaccinates 1500 in island district

Boston reports rumors of smallpox prompt 125 doctors to conduct house to house exams and vaccinate inmates. Between 11 am and 5 pm about 1500 people were vaccinated with only two smallpox cases found and sent to the hospital. The board notes one victim yesterday and seven or eight total to date in the island ward, not cause for alarm.

Boston Board of Health Island

Providence Tragedy Asphyxia From Gas Leak

John Atkins a 35 year old machinist was asphyxiated by illuminating gas leaking into the room where he slept through an open cock. His parents live in Milford Massachusetts.

Providence R. T John Atkins Milford Mass

No Degree for Prince Harvard Withholds Honor from German Visitor

Harvard will not confer an honorary degree on Prince Henry when he visits Cambridge. Professor Hugo Munsterburg explained that degrees are not given out of season and must be awarded in person in June, which Prince Henry cannot attend. President Eliot endorsed the statement and noted no deviation from the university’s rules.

Boston Harvard Prince Henry Cambridge Berlin Crimson University Germany Hugo Munsterburg Munsterburg Eliot

Legal clash over Gore bishopric in Worcester

London reports mounting opposition to Rt. Rev. Charles A. Gore becoming Worcester bishop. King Edward shown keen interest amid vigorous ecclesiastical dispute. Costly lawsuit looms as evangelicals vow to press on with appeals and Canterbury enlists Sir Edward Clarke.

London Charles A. Gore Worcester Edward Canterbury Edward Clarke Gore Dr. Gore Exeter The Globe

Chicago Poles stage five mass protests in city

About 200000 Polish residents in Chicago held five mass meetings to denounce Prussia. Speakers claimed Prussian rule aims to crush Polish language and culture with hatred. Cases of children punished for praying in Polish and families jailed were cited. Resolutions were adopted and sent to Prussian authorities.

Chicago Prussia Poland

Dole to Retire and Parker to Succeed in Hawaii

Washington reports a planned regime change in Hawaii with Col. Sam Parker set to replace Governor Sanford B. Dole. Parker, linked to Queen Liliuokalani, brings wealth and royal connections, while Yale-educated George R. Carter is named to succeed as secretary. The shift aims to ease factional strife and align with President Roosevelt’s policies, with relocation and wedding news interwoven with ongoing war developments in the region.

Washington, D. C Sanford B. Dole Hawaii Col Sam Parker Col. Parker Liliuokalani Islands Prince David Roosevelt Hitchcock Honolulu Dele Henry E. Cooper Dole George R. Carter Yale College Harold Sewall Maine United States Sewall Hawaiian Islands White House Campbell San Francisco Miss Campbell Washington Mrs. Parker Gov. Dole

Bishop Coppin Returns After Africa Mission

Right Rev L J Coppin arrived in New York aboard the Umbria after a year in South Africa where he led the 14th Episcopal diocese of the A M E Church. The Philadelphia native is the first bishop to head this diocese south of the Gambesi river, covering the South African and Transvaal conferences. He found ample work awaiting him.

New York L. J Coppin Umbria A. M. E. Church South Africa Philadelphia Gambesi South African Transvaal

Murderous Attack in Thomaston Endangers Peddler

Edward Miller a Hebrew traveling peddlar about 50 was attacked and robbed on the outskirts of Thomaston Conn at noon. He received a head wound from a gunshot and may die. The robber fled with Miller's horse and team, later found in Bristol ten miles away. A sheriff and posse search the area.

Thomaston Conn Edward Miller Miller Bristol

Worthen Street Baptist Church Holds Gladdening Services

A large audience attended Worthen Street Church morning and evening services. Pastor McNally spoke on A Great Man's View of Life from First Timothy and on The Magnetic Power of Love. The after meeting in the chapel was full and the spirit lively, signaling a season of great blessing.

Worthen Street McNally God Jesus Christ

Convicts Jump Train in Bengal. Two Die

Three handcuffed native convicts leapt from a mail train near Bengal as it traveled at 40 miles an hour. Two Sikh warders pursued and followed, two convicts were killed and one warder injured in the fall and pursuit.

Bengal

Perfume Ad Highlights Top Makes Carleton Hovey

An advertisement touts a wide selection of fragrances from Colgate Lundberg Lazell Woodworth BHastman Violet La Grand Roger and Gallet with new notes like Japanese Sandal or Royal Ambre. Carleton Hovey at 234 Merrimack Street invites shoppers to explore the assortment.

Colgate Lundberg Lazell Woodworth Bhastman la Grand Roger and Gallet Carleton & Hovey Merrie Mack Street

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Parson Woocester Lewis R Hart R R Daly R Pierce, Houghton American Polo League P.C. Lowell Eugene Hart Lowell Polo Jean Ce Devlin Pierce Holderness Hbb Devlin Ox G G Bannon Pierce Vive Secon Esceteases Jean Peete Pierce Seaee Ee Rey Pierce Ee Hart Wee Jean Ccden Sdk Sv Sews Evidce Devlin T. H. Connolly Frank Hurley Piol Huntington Hall Ellingwood Stu.e Dee Lawrence Telegram Salem News Massachusetts Bill” Parsons Lawrence Sun M’gilvary Y. M. C. I. Bowlers Team One Ae Ee Goodrow Finnegan McManimon Team Three Queenan Er Io Burns Holimes Connors Murphy Merrimack A.C Pennsy Dean’s Smith’s Jaques Dodd’s Baker’s Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex St Lowell, Mass Stevens Moire Prince England Bloemfontein Tuskeegee Republic Bishop Coppin Connecticut Worthen ST. Baptist Church
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