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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
7
Haverhill beat Lowell 7 to 6 at the Haverhill grounds after a late ninth inning surge. Beville homered to center with the bases empty to complete a comeback from a 7 to 3 deficit, while Lowell's miscues and missed chances propelled the rally and the decisive fifth, sixth, and eighth inning events.
In a 1 1/2 inning game Stackpole struck out four by Connors who fanned six. The pitching duel featured Stackpole 3, Connors 2 with Moore as umpire and about 1000 in attendance. Time recorded at 1.35.
Bangor and Augusta clashed in a Maine doubleheader with Bangor winning both games. In the opener Bangor built a nine run innings surge aided by Augusta errors, while Bangor’s pitching and defense limited Augusta after early trouble. In the nightcap Bangor exploded for eleven runs in the first inning and cruised to a decisive victory, with Ross on the mound handling Bangor’s heavy batting and Welch catching.
Lewiston hosted Portland and surrendered 10 runs to 2 as Towne struggled through four innings allowing nine runs before Kane shut out Portland. Portland tallied four runs in the first, then a sequence of scoring continued through the game while Lewiston managed two runs with seven errors recorded for Lewiston. Pitchers Newenham and Curtis for Lewiston and Towne and Kane for Portland.
Nashua defeated Manchester 8 to 2 after a fifth inning rally aided by Farrell's heavy pitching and Kelley wild throws. A season high crowd of about 2000 watched as Nashua posted 10 hits to Manchester's 2 with 7 Nashua errors and 6 by Manchester. Batteries were Gokey Coveney Farrel Kelley.
Nashua fans celebrate a win over Manchester with ten dollar bonuses for players while mob violence is condemned after crowd tensions. Barnie McLaughlin may quit the Nashua team amid pay disputes as league officials are urged to review umpire calls and appoint capable replacements like Mr Mahoney to prevent future trouble. R C Paradis to cover the Maine circuit for the Citizen.
Batter with Lowell contract history released after signing with Lowell. Details of the contract and return dates are not provided in the text.
Reading across printed schedules matchups list Lowell vs Augusta, Manchester vs Bangor, Haverhill vs Portland, and Nashua vs Lewiston, highlighting regional intracity rivalries and travel considerations for upcoming games.
The Brooksides triumphed over the Fletcher Reds of Nashua Saturday with a 16 to 10 score, delivering a solid win on the road.
An advert claims farm accidents bring frequent cuts and bruises and promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as offering instant relief and safety for injuries on the farm. The messaging urges keeping a bottle handy to mitigate pain from stings and sprains.
Lowell baseball news reports Barnie McLaughlin denied a salary increase, leading to his resignation from the Lowell team. Several players were released or signed, including Linnehan, Blackman, and Hickey, with plans for a Maine trip to Augusta. A game against the Emmetts and Shamrocks is described, with lineup changes and a recap of the tense finish.
In Boston the Red Sox defeated the Cleveland club 8 to 1. In Detroit Baltimore won 10 to 3 over Detroit. Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 0. Washington blanked Milwaukee 2 to 0.
Saturday and Sunday action across the Eastern League with Rochester sweeping Worcester and Rochester beating Worcester 10-3 and 27-6 in Rochester. Montreal edged Providence 2-1 and 3-0 while Hartford defeated Buffalo 2-0 and lost 7-6. Toronto beat Syracuse 5-1. Buffalo swept Hartford 11-8. Sunday Rochester defeated Worcester 8-5.
Boston swept by Pittsburg 4 2 in the first game and won 6 2 in the second. Chicago outscored Brooklyn 16 6 in the first game and 5 2 in the second. Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6 3 in 10 innings. St Louis beat New York 13 3.
Emmetts defeated the Shamrocks 8 to 7 in a hard fought contest for a $100 purse on the North common Saturday afternoon. About 3000 spectators saw Shamrocks take an early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning before Emmetts rallied to win the absorbing game.
Golf results from Tyngs at Vesper Country Club show first round matches in the President's Cup and the Findlay Cup with many players on even terms. Notable results include Leighton defeating Gage 1 up, Whittier 1 up over Swift, Whit tier 3 up with 2 to play, and Coburn edging Wilcox 1 up among others with several defaults and several matches still to be completed.
New London Conn June 23 Yale and Harvard crews prepare for the climactic phase of the 1901 boating season with nearly identical physiques experience and records. Harvard averages six foot heights while Yale slightly lighter yet more veteran overall. The four mile race distance has Yale ahead by one second in official timing with Yale at 21 17 and Harvard at 21 18 under similar conditions.
The Columbia varsity crew rowed four miles on the Hudson in 19 minutes 7 seconds, beating Cornell's 1896 world record by 22 seconds. The mark, timed by Francis Bangs, a board steward and a newspaper man, and Columbia’s Coxswain Comstock, is reported with exact splits of 4m 4s, 4m 25s, 4m 55s, and 5m 7s, with 4m 25s described as the fastest mile by an eight.
In Rome on June 22 the Pope gave Cardinal Gibbons a farewell audience. The pontiff blessed him and spoke of the improbability of meeting again on earth due to the cardinal’s advanced age. He added a fervent prayer for America. Gibbons, who departed for Florence this morning, said he was pleased with his Rome visit.
Manila June 22 insurgent Col Arollio and a substantial part of Gen Malvars forces are expected to surrender to American authorities at San Jose Batangas province next Wednesday.
In Dracut, residents press to halt a rifle range used by Lowell militia after a fatal accidental shooting. The selectmen authorize a bill in equity to restrain further use of the site, citing danger, reckless firing, and constant fear within a mile of the range as Saturday practice continues. City officials are notified of the action.
In Tewksbury on Saturday the doctors of the State hospital defeated Ballardvale 15 to 4 on the golf ground diamond. The town saw Rev. J Herbert Yeoman preach to the high school graduating class. Principal Sears and Grace Seabury attended.
North Billerica reports a Saturday straw berry festival and lawn party at St Anne's church with afternoon children's games and evening activities. Rev Joseph Foster receives a purse from Rev A St John Chambre of Lowell. Local sports include T. R. & T.s vs Somervilles 6 to 2, North Billerica Cricket Club 46 to 22 over Bunting reserves, and T. R. & T. juniors 11 to 4 over Orients. Other notes: Rev E C Pauling preached, baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Bartlett, Muskataquid club closes until Oct 15, Charles Sheldon to General Electric, and Lexington-Billerica road time cut to one hour.
A reflective line describes a woman’s life as having ups and downs, noting that missteps like stepping on a banana peel are trivial beside broader condition of life. The remark frames resilience and humor in daily challenges.
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