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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
3
In Nashua yesterday Lowell defeated Nashua 7 to 1 amid a chaotic scene led by a controversial call. Umpire Gaffney, a heavy set Somerville recruit, drew ire for missed strikes and fair balls, prompting protests and a late exit as Wolfe and Gokey replaced him.
Fall River report notes Concord winning again with standout plays including one hand catches by Bigbie and Derwin Ball’s running catch. Nobbitt batted well while Umpire Heckman, a new official, gave complete satisfaction in the game.
Klobedanz limited Lawrence to two hits as a misplayed fly ball by O'Brien produced the decisive run. Coughlin pitched well and received solid support. Score: 1-0 Haverhill.
Dover pitcher Towne struggled despite a solid effort as Manchester took a 7 to 2 win. Dover fielders were listless and poor defense hurt the effort, while Kane and Webber turned a notable double play.
In the N E League matches Nashua-Lowell won 7 to 1 over Nashua. Dover-Manchester defeated Dover 7 to 2. Lawrence-Haverhill finished 1 for Lawrence while Fall River-Concord beat Fall River 6 to 1.
Philadelphia defeats Boston in ten innings with timely hitting. The new pitcher Howard Wilson impressed as Philadelphia stretched hits for the decisive inning in the afternoon game.
Chicago won 2 to 0 over Brooklyn in a pitchers duel, scoring both runs in the eighth inning on three singles with two players stealing. Taylor and Kling pitched for Chicago with Hughes and Ahern behind. Attendance 1,600. National League results list Cincinnati over New York and other scores with Newark and Jersey City notable.
Lowell at Concord today with umpire moves and player news. Umpire French returns to Concord as a stone cutter. Ed McMahon jokes on umpire fate as Mahoney declines New England assignment amid business reasons. Frank OBrien and Wolfe noted in Concord play. Hickey’s return praised by Lowell fans. Umpire Gaffney exits league after weak performance. Morris of North Billerica joins New England umpire staff. Louis Rapp out with hand injury. aims for game vs Boston Nationals next week. Controversy over Umpire French awarding a base on a balk sparks debate. Manchester Mirror quotes official ruling. Incident in Jersey City ends with player’s nose injury and hospital sleep after a 6-4 win.
Washington defeated Baltimore for the fourth straight win as Carey and Eli singled and Clarke followed with a drive over the fence in the ninth. Batteries Carrick and Clarke for Washington, Shields McGinnity Bresnahan for Baltimore. Time 2:10. Attendance 3116.
In Philadelphia the Athletics defeated the Red Sox 4 to 3 in ten innings, while Washington edged Baltimore 10 to 9 in another close game. The two games showcased late scoring bursts and strong bullpen work as the AL action unfolded.
Amateur notes report Lowell high school girls have formed a baseball team as a permanent club. They note they rarely play exhibition games but some players attract admission. The lineup includes A M Beane, G Jewett, E Young, K Rafter, E M Proctor, R C Wilder, E S Rivet, A Hill, BE Provencher, Cp.
Pittsburg took the lead in the first inning with three singles and a three-bagger. Willis dominated afterward, holding Boston at bay. Boston avoided a shut-out when Doheny threw a wild pitch. Score:
New York offered a weak showing in Cincinnati on July 14 and was shut out by local players. Umpire Powers ejected Jones for questioning a decision while O'Hagan was also ejected for speaking to Powers from the bench. Batteries Currie and Peitz paired with Blewitt in the respective lineup.
Barbers beat the Police 12 to 11 at Spalding park yesterday afternoon in a game loaded with circus catches. Lawler pitched for the Barbers and struck out two in the final innings to seal the win. postgame, the Barbers agreed to a rematch next Monday afternoon.
Councilman Eli Laporte sold his pacing mare Mattie B and his yellow wagon to Edward Foye the local grain dealer. Mattie B drew about 200 dollars and had a past record of 2 35.
In St. Louis on July 14 Philadelphia won easily against St. Louis. Popp pitched poorly in a final tryout for St. Louis. Scoring details show Philadelphia with a strong offensive burst while St. Louis failed to respond. Batteries Popp and Ryan for St. Louis, Frazer and Douglass for Philadelphia. Time 1.54. Attendance listed as 2.00. Umpires O'Day and Brown.
Connecticut League results show Speerie 2 Spring field 3 Bridgeport-Bridgeport 6 Waterbury 0 Meriden-Meriden 4 Hartford 0. American league pairings Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington St Louis at Baltimore. National league Boston at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis. New England Lowell at Concord Fall River at Dover Lawrence at Haverhill Nashua at Manchester. Eastern Buffalo at Worcester Rochester at Providence Toronto at Newark Montreal at Jersey City.
Brooklyn's Kid Carter stopped Al Weinig of Buffalo in the 12th round at the International A. C. show in Fort Erie. A brutal war with bloodied exchanges, Carter's late blows dominated after a rough middle bout. Weinig lasted to nine before going down for the count. Jimmy Handler and Jack Bonner challenged Carter afterward.
New York reports Sam Harri will engage quarters at New London Connecticut to train Terry McGovern for his flight win Young Corbett set for August 29. McGovern will begin training next Monday.
The Y M C A Camp Russell team in North Littleton attracted large crowds as they edged Littleton 14 to 13 in a tense Saturday game. Pitcher Hesmer struck out sixteen, delivering a strong performance. The series with North Chelmsford heads to a deciding third game after each side won once.
Grand Chief Ranger William A Hogan installs new officers of Court Middlesex F of A assisted by Herald John Slack. Officers include Chief Ranger T W Keleher and trustees John W Downing Alex E Rountree Thomas Mahan. Entertainment features Hogan Higgins Gallagher Gerry with songs recitals and a piano solo. Refreshments were served.
A Lawrence police chief informs Capt. Kew that Margaret Duren died at Cottage hospital and requests notification of her sister Mrs. Fay who lives at the end of the car line on Salthill, though the captain knows no such place.
Senator Spooner may travel to Paris to verify Panama Canal title under the isthmian canal measure. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, with McKim, sail aboard the Mayflower at Sagamore Hill after a late conference. Cortelyou plans New England and Northwest trips with Loeb handling duties in Oyster Bay.
Port of Spain July 14 Castro, now commanding about 390 Venezuelan troops at Barcelona, says he will crush the revolt led by Senor Mateo within fifteen days. Rebels advancing toward Caracas have halted and retreated toward Arica. they expect to force engagement while receiving daily reinforcements. Military events in Venezuela in the coming week are seen as decisive for Castro.
Chicago July 14 Professor Albert B Bushner Hart of Harvard challenged the Monroe doctrine and President Monroe in a University of Chicago lecture. He said Monroe was not its father, crediting John Quincy Adams instead, and called the doctrine dead letter urging non police action in the Americas. He praised Secretary Hay as the greatest living diplomat and secretary of state.
Salem July 14 Eben Waters 91 drowned this afternoon in the North river while swimming.
Salem July 14 Edward J. Sweeney member of the board of license commissioners was found to have smallpox and was admitted to the hospital.
Capt. French EB. Chadwick, commander of the flagship New York, recalls Rear-Admiral Sampson as deeply religious and strict about Sunday observance. He forgot the weekday and postponed the attack on batteries from Sunday to Monday after a June 4 conference, illustrating his intense focus on the mission.
Engraved wedding invitations announcements at home cards and ecards offered by Courier- Citizen Co on Merrimack street. Fine engraved work in any style with stock of high quality. prices reasonable for high grade results. Call to view samples.
C J Hamlin's black pacer Direct Hal driven by Ed Geers wins the first heat of the Chamber of Commerce stakes at Grosse Pointe in 2.063-4, a world record for the first heat of a green horse. Thunderstorm delays finish of races, with 5000 onlookers watching as Direct Hal makes a five-length stretch drive to beat Elderone.
Passengers on the Pretoria bringing 108 Boer prisoners to New York include Gen. J B Wessels Peter Steyn J De Villiers and Joubert Reitz. The group features the 12 year old M J De Wet and siblings P S Le Wet. James L Malloy and Michael Halley, two American citizens, also travel. Commandant Peter Ferreira notes about 4600 Boer prisoners remain in Bermuda.
Harry Caldwell wins a three cornered motor paced 15 mile race in 23 minutes 19 25 seconds. Joe Nelson of Chicago finishes behind Caldwell by 3 34 laps after Caldwell punctures at mile 12. Benny Munroe withdraws in third mile claiming lack of speed. Amateur events see M. J. Madden of South Manchester win mile handicap and J. W. Linley of Bridgeport win five mile open in 11 26 4 6s breaking state record 11 54.
Washington July 14 The navy department pursues preparation for a government yard built battleship. Plans for the slip are ready an electric travelling crane will cost 90000 dollars. General specifications expected by Aug 1 steel contracts to be handled through the department.
Col. Henry Co. Demming acting state geologist writes Mine Inspector Evans in Johnstown suggesting that earthquakes in Martinique and the West Indies may have been the remote cause of the Rolling Mill mine catastrophe in Johnstown Pennsylvania.
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