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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
8
Fall River crushed Haver Hill 11 to 1 in front of 1800 fans while Lowell defeated Concord 6 to 2 in an 800 crowd. Manchester edged Nash ton 4 to 0 before 1458 fans and New Bedford topped Lynn 9 to 4 with an attendance around 1200.
In a Saturday matinee at Spalding park Lowell defeated Concord 6 to 2. Lew Cross pitched strongly for Lowell while Hartman struggled for Concord though fielding by McLaughlin and Hickman helped Lowell. Key first inning three runs decided the outcome as J Jackson and O Jackson contributed timely hits and Barnie provided support at bat and in the field.
Manager Mack spends big salaries to build a fast Lowell lineup but the club falters in hitting, fielding, and signaling. Jackson moves to third, C Jackson favored at first, Anderberg struggles behind the plate. Pulsifer may bolster the lineup as Fall River, Manchester, and Lynn push for the title race. Nashua struggles with pitching.
In a four mile match race at Celtic park Long Island City John J. Joyce of the Irish American Club, holder of the ten mile indoor and five mile outdoor championships of America, defeated Thomas S. Rynes champion cross country runner of Ireland. Time 21.05.
Saturday games in Boston Cleveland New York St Louis Philadelphia Detroit and Washington. Boston scored 9 against Cleveland 3 with 12830 in attendance. New York beat St Louis 9 to 3 with 15000 in attendance. Philadelphia Athletics defeated Detroit 15 to 8 with 11119 attendees. Washington beat Chicago 5 to 4 with 2983 in attendance.
In the American League today Cleveland visits Boston Chicago plays Washington Detroit heads to Philadelphia and St. Louis travels to New York for a set of key matchups across the circuit.
Sunday baseball results show Chicago sweeping Boston by seven to none and St Louis defeating Philadelphia seven to one with attendance about four thousand five hundred. Pittsburgh beat New York while Cincinnati Brooklyn game postponed. Chicago also blanked New York four nothing and St Louis beat Brooklyn six four. Attendance figures listed for several games.
National League matchups include Boston at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and New York at Chicago. The card shows four intercity contests with key city rivals and strong historic teams in play.
Lowell at Nashua today with four home games this week as Fall River keeps winning. Kane fined five dollars by umpire McCloud for harsh words Saturday. J Jackson meets the ball on the nose, brother less valuable. Calhoun called a rowdy on Tri-State circuit, not his rep. A peculiar game at Altoona June 3 with Williamsport scoring early. Umpire Rafferty egged in Cortland, clothes dyed. Barnie McLaughlin made a brilliant one hand play on Eustace, then throw to first. Kwall out for Manchester, Spratt at short, Page third, Smiths in the outfield. Raftery sold to Charleston, price withheld. Hammers swing through circuit. some players not what managers bargained for. Herman Long not yet slated for old team. 10 chances in error for Des Moines. Waddell’s work noted for restraint and speed when needed.
The Dragons scored five runs to Lowell No. 8 R. A. ball team's two on Saturday afternoon at H. A. grounds Westlands. The outcome was decided by the fifth inning with Lowell unable to rally.
The T. R. & Ts defeated the Red Men 5 to 4 at Faulkner park on Saturday. McCarthy pitched well for the home team while Crawford held the visitors in check most of the game. The locals pulled ahead in the ninth inning with three hits, A Hennessey delivering a three base hit with two on. O'Brien Perry and Jones starred on defense as Captain Donovan and Mor ris drew attention with spirited at bats and umpiring.
Graniteville baseball team defeated West Chelmsford 5 to 1 on the road. Pitcher Taylor held the hosts to three hits, while solid batting by Hartford Defoe McCarthy and Taylor fueled Graniteville. Hemen supported well in the field, with Riney’s first appearance showing promise. The clubs meet again next Saturday in Graniteville for a likely close rematch.
In Haverhill on June 10, Lowell High won 4 to 2 over Haverhill High after benefiting from errors. Malcolm pitched well for Haverhill, but Lowell scored two runs in the fourth and two in the seventh on miscues. Batteries Haynes Buckle Malcolm Gavin.
Highland grammar school beat Pawtucketville 11 8 with Pearce and Couture on the winning batteries as Field and Livingstone starred for the losers. In the second game Pearce and Couture again won 6 4 over Hoyt Mason and Wentworth. Centralville Blues edged Mathews 9 8 led by Wright’s bat.
The Orients of Chelmsford invite amateur teams in and around the city to arrange matches. Preferred challengers include the Lin colns T R and Ts Highland council R A or Courier Citizen Job teams. All challenges should be sent to Harlan E Knowlton, manager, Chelmsford Mass.
Andover defeats Exeter 6 to 4 in a tense game decided in the eighth inning. Capt Clough shines for Andover with strong defense alongside Reilly Mallory Schildmiller and Lanigan on the mound. Exeter’s Connelly Vaughn and Flock show fielding prowess while Tilton’s baserunning stands out.
The schedule committee met in Boston Friday evening and chose the Massachusetts squad for the July 4 Interstate game against Rhode Island at U. S. Bunting grounds Wigginville. A large crowd is expected for the fast two inning game.
Scheduled games list matches major league teams Cleveland Boston Chicago Washington Detroit Philadelphia St Louis New York and NL matchups Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn St Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg plus a June 18 Boston Cincinnati New York St Louis Chicago and a New England amateur slate with Manchester Concord Nashua Lowell Fall River and Haverhill.
The Lowell vs Nashua game scheduled for this afternoon in Nashua was called off because of wet grounds. Pulsifer, sought by Lowell manager Mack, is to depart for Sioux City Wednesday, forcing Mack to seek a new first baseman. George Gardner slated to box Billy Stift in Salt Lake City on June 19. Jimmy Gardner and Jack O Keefe signed to box in Salt Lake City on June 12.
Zion club advances to top of second division by beating Methuen 89 to 27 at Methuen. Key players include Arthur Hindle Joe Wilmot and Croft father and son for Zion. Briggs and Eddleston top scorers for Methuen. Final score details show Zion strong offense and Methuen struggles on defense.
Mohairs beat the Everetts at home in a tight state league contest. Shaw stood in for D Hird, Thorpe shone for the visitors, and Moseley and West anchored Mohair with vital scores. Final blow came via J Whittaker four as Mohair clinched the victory.
Moore Spinning easily beat Zion Reserve eleven by 72 to 27 at No Chelmsford Saturday. Hoyle led with bat and ball, Hadley contributed with the bat, while Zion relied on a single bowler whose poor form made the match one sided and Eddie Fielding’s mascot stint failed to inspire a comeback.
Yale oarsmen had no river practice at Gales Ferry Conn on June 11 only a launch trip to New London for church attendance. All rowers are in good condition with Daly nearly fully recovered from a recent minor ailment.
Four story underground subway section flooded after a water main burst. Workers pumped flood toward the sewer while subway officials blamed the city for four hours of unchecked flow. Private cellars flooded and passengers demanded refunds, sparking near riots before transfers were issued. Police assisted at several stations to quell the unrest.
New York June 11 A break in a 49 inch high pressure water main near Forty second street flooded the block below Grand Central, the street car tunnel and the subway. The event caused electrical short circuits and explosions as trains stalled. Estimated losses from damage and lost service reached 100000 dollars.
Plymouth June 10 The jury found Antonio Carpenito and James Del Grosso guilty of murder in the second degree in the Brockton police killing of Officer Thomas C Malloy on Feb 8. They asked for legal distinction. judge Lawton gave guidance before the verdict. Neither defendant showed emotion. sentences await appeals. Malloy was shot while trying to arrest wire thieves from a Brockton business and died two weeks later.
A Princeton Tiger item presents a witty exchange between a tardy husband and a tired wife. The husband comments truth is stranger than fiction while the wife admits fiction has sharpened her understanding, reflecting a humorous domestic moment.
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