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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1903

Page

3

Riordan Shines As Brockton Tops Lowell In Baseball Showing

In Brockton Riordan pitched superbly and hit a homer as Brockton beat Lowell 4 to 2. Riordan doubled and singled keyly, with Bushey misplayed a fly that costly allowed two Lowell runs. Mullaney doubled and scored. Lake chipped in two bases for Brockton. Umpire James Cudworth handled the game impartially.

Brockton Lowell Frederico Doe Giants Riordan Lowell Boys Cassidy Bushey Mullaney Lake Cass Swander Grant Sheets Burrill Murphy Buster Burrill Boardman Bigbie Buster James Cudworth Rudderham Fall River Rehtepoe Joyce Murphy C Keomy Curley Riordan P Ss.s.sseseee Lowell, Hafford BigbYe Cf Hickey Merritt Connors McLaughlin Hafford Gusheen Cudworth

Chicago Offers Money for Frank Hafford

A letter from James Callahan of the Chicago Americans seeks Lowell third baseman Frank Hafford. Lowell Manager Lake agrees to sell Hafford at season end if Lowell needs him and Chicago can meet the price. Callahan eyed him as a solid infielder after Patter son’s recommendation, but Lowell chose to hold for now.

Frank Hafford Lowell Chicago Americans James Callahan Chicago Lake Boston Hafford Patterson Callahan

Fall River Team Triumphs In Slugging Display At Short

Swander led batting with two runs while Knau hit a three base shot and stellar fielding highlighted the game. Manchester edged Fall River 5 to 4 with Manchester compelling pitching and Fall River errors contributing to the loss.

Games Today Feature New England Doubleheaders

Haverhill visits Lowell as Manchester plays Fall River Concord meets Brockton Lawrence faces Nashua in a trio of regional matchups across New England today.

Lowell 182 Haverhill 172 in Diamond Game

Lowell beat Haverhill in a 182 to 172 scoring contest as part of a tight New England league season. Edwards from New York joined Lowell as pitcher, Hamilton of Haverhill draws league interest, and umpire controversy with Kelliher and others colors the season.

Hamilton Haverhill Edwards New York City Lowell

Concord Defeats Lawrence Eight to Three in Baseball

Concord tops Lawrence 8 to 3 as Lawrence errs in fielding. Aldrich shines at second and at bat, while Taylor bests Ross on the mound. Berry misplays fly balls leading to a spectator incident. Carney injured by a throw. Scoring details show Concord with timely hits and two base hits by Aldrich and Titus. Attendance 1000. time nine hours five minutes.

Lawrence Concord Aldrich Ross Taylor Berry Simonds Carney Stewart Eustace Titus Newton O’hara Grant Harned Noblitt Conroy Murphy O'Hara Hart Sullivan

Manchester Triumphs Over Fall River At Varick Park

Manchester won the game against Fall River at Varick Park on Saturday afternoon by a close margin. Arthur Smith pitched for Manchester, holding Fall River to three hits in six innings before the visitors rallied for four runs on five singles and a double. Morgan pitched well for Fall River. Captain Clark returned after a two days suspension, and Moorhead delivered a great game.

Manchester N. H Fall River Varick Park Arthur Smith Fall Rivers Morgan Capt. Clark Manchesters Moorhead

Provo Crowd Provocation at Ball Games Questioned

The speaker laments crowd unrest that has chased and threatened umpires during the season and asks Jake how the provocation can be extraordinary enough to justify such actions.

Jake

Schedule of New England League games this week

The schedule lists daily matchups for Manchester, Fall River, Concord, Brockton, Haverhill, Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Games run Monday through Saturday with venues at each team’s home and away matchups including cross divisional pairings.

New England Brockton Lowell Haverhill Nashua Lawrence Concord Manchester Fall River

Highland Triumph Over Industry In Arcanu m Baseball

Highland council defeated Industry council 16 to 10 at the Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon in a spirited game. Palm and Williams starred on the winning battery as Highland overcame an 8 to 7 edge by Industry by seventh inning rallies. McCann Glade Ready Flynn contributed in the hitting, while the seventh inning proved decisive as Highland scored seven runs amid Industry defensive misplays. Attendance 400, time 1 hour 55 minutes, umpire Nestor.

Fairgrounds Highland Industry Councils Industry Council Highland Council Clarge Palm Willams McCann Glade Ready Flynn Butterfield McVey Riley Industry Williams Gair Carter Lynch Nestor

Fickle Pennant Contests In Mourning In New Hampshire

The Concord pennant dream collapses as Nashua takes first place and Concord drops to second. Manchester proves a factor under John Smith, Lowell remains in first division though pitching is questioned, Brockton shows improvement. Fall River labeled best baseball city with potential for higher attendance and profits.

Concord New Hampshire George Ade Nashua Manchester John Smith Lowell Lake Lowgs Brockton Lawrence Haverhill Hamilton Count Doe Fall River

Rowdyism in New England League Draws Fire on Umpire Kelliher

The New England league faces crowd trouble and umpire abuse after a Haverhill incident aimed at Umpire Kelliher of Lowell. The piece condemns violence, praises Kelliher’s honesty, and urges better conduct, noting his tough but fair decisions and ongoing support from Secretary Morse.

Kelliher Morse New England League Haverhill Lowell Sullivan Bill Kelliher Lott and Weddidge Fall River Hamilton

Lowell Leads New England League In Willow Batting

The Lowell team has established itself as a top willow batting unit in the New England league. Over the last two weeks the squad has shown strong form, contributing to their status among the league’s best.

Lowell

Lawrence and Lowell clash in 8:15 game

Baseball game called at 8 15 oclock with admission 25 cents. June 11 Lawrence versus Lowell.

Lawrence Lowell

Local athlete Melvin Master shines at Cambridge track meet

Melvin Master of Lowell High led a strong showing at the eighteenth annual New England Interscholastic Amateur Athletic Association outdoor meet on Soldiers Field. Master narrowly missed first in the mile, took second, and earned third in the half mile, with other Lowell entrants like Richmond Fletcher and captain Hallett contributing notable efforts. Manager Hoole praised the team’s performance as highly pleasing while highlighting Master’s three firsts in three events across meets this year and his potential for collegiate talent.

Melvin Master Lowell New England Hallett Lowell Rooters Sargent Jewett Hoole Master Lynn Melvin

Militia rifle clash ends in narrow Co M victory

The Phalanx rifle team narrowly lost to Co M by three points in a Saturday match. Co M star Q M Sergt Carr led scoring with 44, followed by Sergt Scott 43 and First Sergt Gillow 42, while Phalanx Lt John H. Kelsey and Private Tibbetts led their team with 41 and 42. Captains Kittredge and Fairweather plan tougher returns as Co M challenges Co C again and Troop F contemplates a North Chelmsford showdown.

Phalanx Co. M Q. M Carr John Scott Jos. Gillow John H. Kelsey Tibbitts Co. C Pearson Ph Flynn Corp Pri. Boyle Sgt Scott. Corp Gillow McNulty Pri. Black Dickey Pri. Worthen Scocce Kittredge Fairweather Co. G Troop F Cavalry North Chelmsford

High School Beats Alumni in Spaulding Park Showdown

Lowell High School triumphed 9 to 2 over its alumni at Spaulding Park on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Jimmy Reilly led the winning effort with strong hitting and steady defense, while Brigham backed him behind the plate. Alumni errors and weak connection with the ball doomed their cause as Lowell pulled away in the second and fourth innings. Gerry, Fels, and Kearns were notable contributors for their respective sides.

Igh Spaulding Park Jimmy Reilly Brigham Gerry and Fels Lowell High Kearns Lowell Harwood Churchill McCluskey Gerry Kelley Vf Peete Eeeenee McQuade

Mount Groves Defeat Dandy Blacks In Amateur Game

The Mount Groves beat the Dandy Blacks 40 to 5 with Gorham shining for the winners. Last Saturday Spauldings defeated Young Watsons 19 to 10. The Wizards organize for 1903 and seek challenges from strong under 13 teams, inviting A E Thurston of the Beacons of Centralville to respond via Daniel Crowley at Merrimack Manufacturing Co.

The Mount Groves Dandy Blacks Spauldings Young Watsons Gorham Wizards A. E. Thurston Beacons of Centralville Daniel Crowley Merrimack Manufacturing Co

Yale Oarsmen Spend Quiet Sunday in Fogbound Quarters

Yale oarsmen spent a quiet Sunday in Gales Ferry Connecticut with a long morning walk and quiet lounging. Regatta committee chairman Julian Curtiss could not flag the course due to thick river fog and planned to return from New York on Thursday to make another attempt.

Gales Ferry Conn Yale Julian Curtiss New York

American League Scores: Boston routs Chicago 10 2

Baseball results show Boston defeating Chicago 10 to 2, Philadelphia topping Detroit 3 to 2, Cleveland beating New York 8 to 4, and Washington crushing St. Louis 10 to 0.

Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Cleveland Washington St. Louis

Schedule of American League games

Detroit faces Boston while St. Louis plays New York, Chicago meets Philadelphia, and Cleveland clashes with Washington in a set of early season matchups.

Pittsburg Pits Pittsburg 4 Boston 0 Sport Scorecard

Baseball summary notes Pittsburg defeats Boston 4 to 0. Chicago beats New York 7 to 4. St Louis edges Brooklyn 4 to 1. Cincinnati Philadelphia game postponed due to rain.

Pittsburg Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati

National League results from Sunday games

Phillies beat Cincinnati 8 to 1 and New York topped Chicago 9 to 4. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 in the first game and Brooklyn won 6 to 4 in the second.

Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn

National League Baseball Schedule Highlights

National League night slate features Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn visiting Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia against Pittsburg as key intercity matchups.

New York Teeeesees Chicago Pittsburg Sevece Brooklyn Teeeneee Cincinnati Rereer Boston Tee Philadelphia Teeeseees Louis Boston St. Louis

Saturday Games Eastern League Results in Jersey City and Newark

Jersey City hosts Baltimore as Jersey City 12 Baltimore 5. Newark hosts Rochester 7 Newark 2. Worcester hosts Worcester 6 Toronto. Providence hosts Buffalo 6 Providence.

Jersey City Baltimore Newark Rochester Worcester Toronto

College results from various matches across campuses

Worcester Holy Cross 2 Har vard 1. Exeter Andover 1 Exeter 0. Princeton 10 Yale 6. Providence Brown 7 Williams 5. Middletown Dartmouth 9 Wesleyan 3. Lewiston Bates 9 Columbia 5. Bangor Colby 20 Maine 6. Amherst Amherst 19 Trinity 1. Bethlehem Penn 7 Lehigh 6.

Worcester Holy Cross Harvard Exeter Andover Princeton Yale Providence Brown Williams Middletown Dartmouth Wesleyan Lewiston Bates Columbia Bangor Colby U. of Maine Amherst Trinity Bethlehem Penn Lehigh

Quo Vadis Wins Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp

Edmond Blanc's Quo Vadis triumphed in the Grand Prix de Paris of 200,000 francs run over about one mile and seven furlongs at Longchamp in front of a large crowd. Caius and Vinicious finished second and third, with Alpha fourth for W. K. Vanderbilt who also placed Bright third in the Prix Du Due D'Aonte. Total pari mutuel bets reached 994,989 dollars, with 332,704 on the Grand Prix.

Paris Longchamps Edmond Blanc Caius Vinicious W. K. Vanderbilt Alpha Bright

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