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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1902

Page

5

Dan Patch wins 2.04 pace at Detroit Driving Club meet

Dan Patch conquers the 2.04 pace in straight heats at Grosse Pointe track as Wedgewood pushes hard in 2:06 in heat two and Dan R. forces Wedgewood to a neck win. The Detroit crowd enjoys eight races including the 2.07 trot and amateur divisions with Ida Highwood and Major Delmar among notable winners.

Detroit Detroit Driving Club Grosse Pointe Track Dan Patch Searchlight Lord Derby Charley Herr Monk Dolly Dillon Geers McHenry Ida Highwood Major Delmar Wingmar C. K. G. Billings Hontas Crooke Mr. Billings Louise Jefferson Darwin Fred Wedgewood Dan R Dan Bowen Connor Blkg McDonald Indiana Yin Ase Cas Ccebis Os Ee Fina Bettors

Trotting Races at Worcester End with Sensational Incidents

Worcester July 17 trotting events at Greendale track featured dramatic incidents. In the 2.20 trot a driver of Alice J escaped injury after an overrun. Clontarf Boy led initially in the 2.27 heats but faltered third and fourth. Forsher benefited as Isabel was penalized. Freshner won the race with Clontarf Boy and Freshner both profitable. Isabel fined $100.

Worcester Greendale Wain Alice J Clontarf Boy Isabel Forsher Freshner Wos Windsor Wood Hudson Gaines Bight Lake Gece DBE Andet Screest

Wonderful Wilkes Sets Notable Times in Track Meet

Wilkes posted a series of strong times 2.21 2.24 2.22 2.23 and 2.27, highlighting a standout performance in a recent track event. Competing runners and officials noted the consistency across heats as a sign of rising form.

Wonderful Wilkes

Fourteen Trots In Old Orchard Highlight Race Day

Fourteen heats staged at Old Orchard Maine with races moved from Tuesday. Cinch set a 2.08 3-4 pace record in the 2.10 event, Ralph Wick clocked a 2.24 trot best, and Meadow Belle won the 2.14 trot with Bessie H taking a new mark for second. Grace D claimed the 2.30 pace while Minnie Jones faded after two wins. J. E. C. broke late while leading in the final 2.14 trot heat.

Old Orchard Cinch Ralph Wick Lexington Mass Meadow Belle Three Bridges N. J Bessie H Philadelphia Grace D Atlantic City Minnie Jones Ke Almont An Wick Riley Cane Ellen Tree Bliss Mattie Lynn Holt Mowers Jack Beereton Kinney Dick Berry Lazell Black Cat Duntley

Ameri cas Cup races planned for 1903 in Providence

Providence reports indicate a 1903 America's Cup series will be organized with Sir Thomas Lipton pushing for a challenge. Blocks for Shamrock II are being produced in South Brooklyn for fitting out next season in New York. An approach from a Lawrence, Mass. firm for sail material is also cited.

Providence R. I Thomas Lipton Brooklyn Sir Thomas E. J. F. Coleman New York Columbia Constitution William Germany Lawrence Mass

Shamrock II to be fitted in American racing gear

The canvas will be cut into sails at Thomas Ratsey’s New York loft. The new rigging for Shamrock III is to be supplied by a renowned New York firm, leading observers to believe Shamrock II will be outfitted entirely in top hamper American racing gear.

Thomas Ratsey New York

Kremer Wins National One Mile Professional Race

New Haven July 17 The national championship track meet at Coliseum featured sharp fighting among top riders for first place. Kremer of East Orange N J won the one mile professional in 2 27 over Iver Lawson, with Collett close behind. Other results include Reed Thompson winning the half mile amateur in 48 3 5 seconds, R N Camp taking the two mile professional handicap, Patsey Keegan second, W A Butse winning the half mile professional consolation, John Bedell second, Tom Butler third, and Marcus Hurley capturing the five mile amateur open in 11 43 4 5.

New Haven Conn Coliseum Kremer Iver Lawson Collett Byank Kremer East Orange N. J L. L Tom Butler Cambridge Marcus Hurley

Canadian Bill Ties Wheel Privilege To Atlantic City Parade

In Atlantic City on July 17 the executive committee of the L A W received a $500 bill from the Canadian government, claimed as due under a prior agreement to keep Canadian wheels entering Canada duty free. Rain disrupted morning runs but by noon the weather cleared and the large bicycle parade proceeded as planned.

Atlantic City N. J League Canada

Amateur Baseball Notes on Saturday Games and Postponements

The M C A s and the Riversides will play at Mountain Rock grounds Saturday with no admission fee. In Peacock s field the Graters defeated the Butchers 32 to 11 after four pitchers were used. The Emmet Shamrock game is canceled for the North Common and will likely be played next Saturday. The Brooksides vs Elms on the South Common is postponed due to Elm players’ extra commitments and will be played a week from Saturday.

Riversides Mountain Rock Grounds Peacock's Field The Graters Butchers North Common Brooksides Elms South Common

Bakers Edge Drivers In Friendly Corner Game

The Friends Bros bakery players met at Walker and Middlesex to contest a baseball game. Bakers led by Captain Phillips defeated Drivers under Captain Cluff by three to two. Umpire was J Callahan. Batteries were Phillips and Goddard for the Bakers, Blackey and Cluff for the Drivers. A banquet followed at the St Charles hotel. Bakers seek a Watsons bakery team contact.

Bakers Bros Walker and Middlesex Streets Phillips Cluff Goddard Blackey St. Charles J. Callahan Watson's Bakery

Derby Day for cricketers at Bunting ground

Cricket fans rush to the Bunting club grounds on Saturday for Merrimack Valley league action between the Mohairs and Buntings. Both teams aim to extend unbeaten league records as 2.30 pm start follows 1 pm shuttle service. Buntings lineup includes Briggs captain Rowley Gath Burns Patrick Gale Watson West Simpson Moss Barber. Mohairs lineup lists Southam captain Mosley Hird Moss Priestley Aveyard Stirks Haughton Greenwood Harrison Reonee. Umpires are Lawrence and Methuen.

Bunting Club Mohairs Buntings Briggs Rowley Gath Burns Patrick Gale Watson West Simpson Moss Barber Southam Mosley Hird Priestley Aveyard Stirks Haughton Greenwood Harrison Reonee Lawrence Methuen

Peggy Crescent Team Seeks Matches With Local Sides

The Crescent Peggy squad is in strong form and seeks to hear from nearby teams for potential fixtures. Coaches invite contact from local clubs to arrange competitive games and build momentum.

Crescent Peggy

Mackay Better After Heat Sickness

London reports John W. Mackay of San Francisco who was prostrated by heat on Tuesday is much better this morning. He was treated for heat exhaustion and is recovering under care.

London John W. Mackay San Francisco

Boy Rescued After 25 Minutes Under Water

Washington reports Captain Ludlam of Hereford Inlet life saving station Anglesea N J recounts the remarkable resuscitation of five year old Stanley Holmes after 25 minutes submerged during a harbor squall on July 5. The child regained consciousness within four hours of removal. affidavits from the father nurse and medical student support the account.

Washington Kimball Ludlam Hereford Inlet Anglesea N. J Stanley Holmes Lidlam William B. Holmes Hereford Imball Margaret Mace Mary J. Hock

Do You Know 2 99999 Do You Know 2 99999

A string of trivia style questions asks about curious contrasts and world facts. It cites oddities like massive banquet table counts and peculiar city notes, inviting reader curiosity about places people and systems across history.

Byers Noseth Travis In National Amateur Golf Match

In Glenview Illinois on July 17 E M Byers of Alleghany upset defending champion Walter J Travis by 1 up in the national amateur championship second day match play. Byers flourished late with flawless driving approach and putting after a nervous start, overcoming Travis who led at the turn.

Golf Ill Glenview Golf Club Links Walter J. Travis E. M. Byers Alleghany Byers Travis Byoes Cage Sascuay W. C. Egan G. A. Ormiston Reser Ormiston H. Chandler Egan Exmoor Dr. T. T. Harban Columbus George H. Leslie Skokie Percy Pyne Louis James Glenview Ralph McKittrick St. Louis Dr. D. P. Fredericks Oil City Abram Poole, Jr Onwentsia Phelps B. Hoyt Herbert J. Tweedle F. C. Reinhart Baltusrol H. C. Smith Chandler Egan Walter Egan George Ormiston Pittsburg Percy R. Pyne Leslie Dr. D. Fredericks Ormiston Dr. Redericks

A Pasteboard Crown by Clare Morris review

Clara Y Morris earns literary fame with A Pasteboard Crown a vivid novel about stage life and morality. The tale follows Sybil Lawton from early aims to rising star while examining the Lawton family dynamics and Thrall the actor. The book blends dramatic insight with home life humor and is praised as broadly true and engaging. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York.

Clara Y Lawton Bulkley Stewart Thrall Sybil Lawton Thrall Lawtons Miss Morris Clare Morris Charles Scribner's Sons New York

The Sword of Justice and I Am the King Author Shaping Tales

Sheppard Stevens is known for historical romances that impressed readers and critics alike. His works, including The Sword of Justice and I Am the King, feature power, beauty, and engaging events and characters that held attention from start to finish. In the Eagle's Talon continues his historical romance style with themes of bold narratives.

Sheppard Stevens

In the Eagle's Talon by Sheppard Stevens review

The novel intertwines Missouri and St. Louis history with Napoleon era Paris. It traces a young American hero from frontier log forts to European courts, amid the Louisiana Purchase signing by Livingston and the French minister. The book blends fact and romance to illuminate early 19th century Missouri life and the rise of St. Louis.

St. Louis Mr. Churchill South France Paris New World Napoleon Livingston Louisiana Purchase United States Missouri Sheppard Stevens A. Russell Little, Brown & Co Boston Mass

Bargain Basement Shoe Department Offers Low Priced Footwear

The basement department advertises constant arrivals from manufacturers with better prices than regular dealers. White canvas and Linen Lace Shoes, Oxford Ties with leather soles at 3d each, valued at $1.25, plus Tenis Oxfords in white black and brown with rubber soles at 45c per pair. A. G. Pollard & Co.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Probate Court Probate of JOSEPH A GAGNON Will

Heirs and interested parties are cited in Middlesex County to appear July 22, 1902 at Cambridge Probate Court. Flise Gagnon seeks letters testamentary without bond. Notice must be published weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier and copies mailed to known heirs at least seven days before court.

Joseph A. Gagnon Lowell Flise Gagnon Cambridge Middlesex Lowell Daily Courier Cuartes J. Melvitire Esquire H. Folsom Register

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