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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
10
In the New England League Lowell fell 3 to 1 at Lynn despite late chances. Lowell left 10 men on bases and failed to convert key opportunities as Lynn took the lead in the first and sealed it with a third run in the eighth. Notable Lowell plays came from J Jackson and O Jackson while Lynn’s strong defense and timely hits, including a two-bagger from Murphy, preserved the victory.
Bushey struck out his old manager three times Daum muffed two foul flies by Big bie in the first inning. Slow fielding gave O Jackson a hit in the first and there were three men on bases as a result. Barnie struck out with two strikes and three balls. Bushey overthrew early. Stafford seemed to impede Connors in the third yet denied the extra base. J Jackson troubled by three balls no strikes and a weak offering followed by a punk hit. Anderberg should adjust to throw to second properly.
In Haverhill on June 7 Nashua edged Haverhill 7 to 6 in ten innings. After trailing, Haverhill tied it in the ninth with two men out. Varney delivered the decisive two-base hit in the tenth with two outs to set the final score for Nashua.
In Concord New Hampshire on June 7 errors from extreme cold contributed to all runs as Fall River defeated Concord 4 to 1. Harris pitched for Fall River allowing no safe hits and kept Concord from scoring.
New Bedford defeats Manchester 2 to 1 before a small crowd in New Bedford New Hampshire on June 7. Danny Friend pitched well scattering hits while New Bedford bunched four hits in the first two frames Kane scored Manchester’s run on a pass sacrifice and a hit Kav anaugh Taylor and Kwall starred in the fielding.
A collage of baseball gossip and notices from New Bedford to Fall River, with mentions of Concord talent trials, Amherst beating Oly Cross, Old Bill Schriver for Louisville, Billie Connors’ worth, Jack Sheridan leaving umpiring for undertaker work, and praise for John Carney’s Sioux City team. Also references to McGraw Pulliam power, Knight’s Athletics exploits, Klobe danz records, Pat Dougherty’s fighting form, and anti gambling efforts in Boston and local cities.
The tale follows Capt Coomers who has sailed the seven seas and views a fragile landborne steamer with scorn. When the Belle runs aground near a sand-bank passengers panic, but the captain stays calm, offering blunt humor about danger and distance from shore. The anecdote ends with a sailor’s salty self assurance from Cape Horn misadventure.
American League results show Boston 2 over St. Louis 1 while Philadelphia edged Chicago 5 0. Detroit and Washington rain halted a game. Cleveland led New York 3 0 when the New York Cleveland tilt stopped in the fifth inning due to rain. Dineen listed as effective in the column. Visiting St. Louis collected nine hits but failed to bunch them as six double plays fueled the loss.
In a raw June day 3338 fans saw Boston win 2 to 1 over St. Louis. Dineen allowed nine hits but escaped danger with a key double play in the second inning. Boston scoring came in the fourth as Parent, Burkett, Collins and Stahl produced the runs despite St Louis threats late. Stone tripled for St Louis and made a strong impression after being traded from Boston for Burkett. The article notes Boston remains optimistic and Freeman’s bench remains a point of interest for lineup plans.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 8 to 0 in a drizzly game. Altrock pitched well for Chicago, supported by strong hitting and late runs. Batter ies Altrock and McFarland, Benfer and Schreck for Philadelphia could not respond. Time: 1 hour 40 minutes. Attendance 1,385.
Cleveland led 3 to 0 when the game against New York was halted in the fifth inning due to a heavy rain storm. Three runs came in the first inning on Flick’s three base hit, Lajoie’s single, Dougherty’s error, Bradley’s single, and Turner’s double. Hess and Buelow pitched for Cleveland. Powell and Kleinow for New York. Umpire O Loughlin.
Cambridge June 7 Harvard won against Bowdoin with costly errors by the Bowdoin team. Schoenfuss, Harvard football player and shot putter, pitched four innings allowing one hit. Fitel pitched well for Bowdoin but eight errors doomed the game. Batteries Schoenfuss Coburn and Stephenson Fites Abbott. Time 1 45 Umpire Murray.
Yale defeats Dartmouth 5 to 1 as rain stops play in the eighth inning. Jackson fanned six with two hits allowed. Beil blanked the visitors. Yale bunted in the eighth for four runs after Dartmouth tied in the seventh. Attendance about 900 in Providence later, Brown beat M A C 11 to 1 behind Ehmke and Kennedy.
Exeter New Hampshire defeated the University of Pennsylvania 3 to 2 after tying in the ninth and scoring twice in the tenth. H Jones and T Jones handled the pitching while Crimean and Hare supported the offense. Pendleton worked the plate as umpire in a brisk 1.49 game.
In Amherst Holy Cross won a high scoring game 14 to 11 after 22 hits off several pitchers. Newell started for Amherst and was relieved by McRae after being forced from the box. Danahey was hit by a pitch and left the game. Umpire Conroy. Attendance about 700. Other scores include Williams over Williston at Williamstown and Harvard over Bowdoin at Cambridge.
A mid century advertisement invites men of all ages to seek medical help in Lowell, promising honest treatment at moderate, affordable charges with medicines included. It guarantees privacy, free consultation and examination, and a no cure, no pay policy, warning against paying large sums to out of town doctors. It stresses prior doctors’ failure is no barrier and urges contact by writing or calling.
An old advertisement resumes Dr Temple a specialist for men operating in rooms 10 11 and 12 Mansur Block 97 Central Street Lowell with hours 10 to 12 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 offering free X ray examination. The notice advertises medical services and location details.
National League results show Chicago beating Boston 10 to 2 as four wild Boston throws aid the scoring. Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 7 to 4, Philadelphia won at St Louis 7 to 4, and New York defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 3.
In Chicago Young was hammered early as Boston played at Chicago and Philadelphia faced St. Louis while New York met Pittsburgh and Brooklyn taking on Cincinnati. Street contributed four wild throws as Chicago built a lead. Attendance was about 3,500. The score remains to be completed.
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 7 to 4 as the home team outhit the visitors. Pitchers were Pittinger and Doomn for Philadelphia and Kellum and Zearfoss for St Louis. Umpire Emslie. Time 1 35. Attendance 2500.
Pittsburg played a snappy field game as Mathewson held the Mets hitless except for Clarke. Mertes fumbled for Pittsburg's first run, a wild pitch and two errors produced the others. Score New York 5 Pittsburg 3. Batteries Mathewson Bresnahan Flaherty Peitz. Time 1.40 Umpire O Day Attendance 8020.
Cincinnati won 5 to 4 after a fast early Brooklyn lead, with Cincinnati’s hitting sealing the game. Steinfeldt was ordered off the field for talking to the umpire. Batteries were Harper Hahn and Phelps for Cincinnati, McIntyre and Bergen for Brooklyn. Time 1.50. Umpire Bausewine. Attendance 2011.
The West End Club of Lawrence schedules a Friday program headlined by the Delmont versus Mack bout. Three preliminaries are listed, with the event expected to provide strong action and solid boxing throughout the night.
Salt Lake City Utah June 8 The date of the Fitzsimmons Schreck fight has been moved from July 4 to July 3 in the schedule update.
A Mohair Club meeting at Mohair Park elected officers and committees for the annual field day and lawn party on July 15. Plans include a first class midway and a strong Everett team visit on Saturday, with Mohair players Thorpe and his namesake returning to boost the lineup. The Mohairs’ home ground match and reserves face Bunting Cricket Club Reserves, with detailed team lists and officials.
Zion Cricket Club travels to Mel thuen for a crucial state league clash as both sides boast perfect records. the Zion lineup includes captain William Croft Jr and stars Meiklejohn Hindle West Guilline Clegston Wilmot Chapman Beecroft and Beecroft reserves with Maden Fielding and umpire Clegg.
Saturday afternoon the North Billerica and Lawrence teams will play at Billerica weather permitting there will be a practice game Friday evening. Supper will be served in the pavilion to the out of town players. The full team is requested to report. There will be a special general meeting at the pavilion Saturday afternoon after the cricket game to make arrangements for the gala day.
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