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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1902

Page

2

Speedy Polo: Lowell Defeats Wileyites 10 to 4 in Lawrence

Lowell topped the Wileyites 10 to 4 at Lawrence city hall. Lewis and Hart starred on the Lowell rush while Fox and Jean shone in goal for Lowell and Lawrence respectively. The first period was close, but Lowell pulled away in the second and held on through a lively third period.

Wileyites Lowell Lawrence City Hall Lawrence Fox Jean Lewis Hart Holderness Rush Gavitt Hipson Devlin Gayitt Lowell Rooters Wart Silent House Fatty ‘Tibbetts Long John Wiley Casey Connolly Long John Mister Gavitt John Wiley Start John Fatty Felix Wiley Tye Lowell Lewis

Worcester Defeats Portland 6 To 3 In Hard Fought Hockey Tilt

Worcester tops Portland 6 to 3 with strong defensive work and sharp stick handling. Daly, Campbell and Murphy anchor Worcester while Campbell and Daly excel for Portland. Miller and Cameron contribute solid play as 650 attend.

Portland Worcester Murphy Canavan Miller Cameron

Portland Defeats Worcester in Five to Three

In a baseball matchup, Portland beat Worcester five to three. Lawrence-Lowell defeated Lawrence ten to four earlier, highlighting the day’s results from the circuit.

Polo Games Tonight Across Four Cities

Portland meets Lowell, Clinton faces Salem, and Worcester plays Lewiston tonight. Local pools and parks schedule outdoor polo action, with fans invited to enjoy the clashes and support regional teams.

Polo Shots and Team Notes From Early Baseball Polo Headlines

Portland at Lowell tonight with prior Small Five clash versus Crescents. Gardner’s exhibition in Lewiston described as unmatched on the surface this season. Notable goal stops percentages listed for Burgess, Mallory, Bannon, Cashman, Tibbetts, Fox, Heffernan, Mullen, and Jason. Reports cite Jason’s strong play for Clinton and Worcester’s rising rush line led by Pierce and Daly. Lowell’s strong, balanced squad features captain Fred Jean, a Canadian-born 26 year old, with a noted background in Fall River and New Britain.

Lowell Fred Jean Jean Fall River Parson New Britain Boston Herald

Lewiston Athletes to Join Lowell Tournament Series

Lewiston players will appear in the season end tournament after a prior refusal. Parsons of Lowell had asked for Lewiston to compete but rejected them before the change. The series feature Cashman in goal and hints Mallory may have strong capabilities.

Exhibition Shots Show Ungainly Goalie Style

In a Lewiston Journal description, goaltenders faced a brutal onslaught as eight snapping players hammered shots that bounced off pads shins and feet. The piece compares the best display to a hen in water, noting struggles to control fast drives and unpredictable rebounds during the exhibition.

Burgess Cashman Lewiston Journal

BASE BALL NOTES On Atherton grounds and local leagues

The Atherton fence will deter Lake's Kids as Frank Willis grows ready for the season. Blackman at Tufts misses early action. Gallagher remains confident. Hickey heads to Kansas City. Lake plans a clerks league with two games weekly. Mahoney may join New England league after state duties. Parson and DeRoehn cover catching, while plans advance for Haverhill and Lawrence lineups and Glen Forest games. Volz and Rapp signal Manchester return as the circuit shapes up for April 19 opener.

Lake M. J. Mahoney State House Mike

Printing Pressmen Union meets in Spinners hall

The Printing Pressmen's union held a regular semi monthly meeting in Spinners hall last evening and initiated two members. Officers will be elected at the next meeting on April 14 after considering candidate lists.

Printing Pressmen’s Union Spinners’ Hall

Officials Protest Referee Connors Over Pawtucketville Games

Managers Healey of the Institute and Gray of Pawtucketville protest referee Charles Connors of Lowell officiating at their games. The dispute centers on Connors presiding at future matchups, with both sides seeking review or change.

Healey the Institute Gray Pawtucketville Charles Connors Lowell

Tragic Telegraph From Shinople Burnings Claims Five Children

A telegram to a Binghamton sister reports Thomas Scanlon’s five children died in a Shinople Delaware County house fire. Mary 18 Thomas 13 Nellie 8 Donnie 4 Michael 2 perished. Bodies to arrive in one coffin for burial tomorrow. details of the accident are unavailable.

Binghamton N. Y Thomas Scanlon Shinople Delaware County Mary Thomas Nellie Donnie Michael Hancock Scanlon

Police Baseball Team Expected to Strengthen for Season

The local police department’s baseball squad is slated to be stronger this season with several aspirants and last year’s players. Ed Flanagan was unanimously re-elected manager, and a board of directors plus a circuit committee were chosen to form a league with Salem, Lynn, Boston, Cambridge, and Haverhill invited. The ten week season will feature each team playing at home and away. Practice will begin as soon as weather allows.

Base Ball Association Ed Flanagan George Abbott Phil Dwyer William Grady Josep Lamoreaux Cormack McIntee Jack Donovan Salem Lynn Boston Cambridge Haverhill

Normal School Girls A win over Johnson High in basketball

A loan exhibition at the Y M C A on Methuen street Lawrence featured Normal School girls and Johnson High of North Andover. Normal School won 21 to 0, with O Sullivan Sawyer Fox Brainerd scoring baskets. Attendance reached 400.

Young Men's Christian Association Methuen Street Lawrence Lowell Normal School Johnson High School North Andover Normal School Johnson H. S Helen Sawyer Violet Driver Maude Brainerd Lila Hamilton Gertrude Fox Maude Howes Louise

Morgan quotes on Columbia voyage race offer

J Pierpont Morgan stated at a New York Yacht Club reception that he would send the Columbia to race any yacht abroad if there were a taker. He declined to discuss conditions or the cup winner going overseas. He also said a published quote did not accurately reflect his remarks.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan Prince Henry New York Yacht Club Columbia Morgan

Yale and Harvard athletics conference announces committees

The Yale and Harvard conference committee on university athletics releases its working group. Harvard members include Ira N. Hollis James J. Storrow and W E Ladd. Yale members include Walter Camp R G Guernsey and Charles Gould. The two committees will meet soon to plan upcoming contests.

New Haven Yale Harvard Ira N. Hollis James J. Storrow W. E. Ladd Walter Camp R. G. Guernsey Charles Gould

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim

An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, and a B. W. Grove signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

B. W. Grove

Lowell High Edges Nashua 19–16 In Close Battle

Lowell High School defeated Nashua High 19 to 16 at Nashua in a hard fought game. Pearson, Church, and King starred for Lowell with late baskets sealing victory as Lewis and Ferris led the Nashua effort. Attendance was about 500. game featured two 20 minute halves and referees Pero and Tarr.

Lowell Nashua Pearson Church Spindle City Boys Lowell Pearson King Lewis Ferris Scort Lowell High Nashua Jewett Lew’'s Gray Ferris Moffatt Church of Hardy King Bull Pearson Rf Ellison Hardy Pero Tarr Sherwell Wilkins

South Framingham Dominates Massachusetts League Standings

After 16 weeks South Framingham leads the Massa chusetts league with 25 wins and 3 losses, dominating with a 27 to 12 victory over Pawtucketville. Cairns starred with four back hand throws while Porter added three baskets, as the Institutes also surged to two wins and Maynard earned their first victory since January 25.

South Framingham Pawtucketville Cairns Porter Institutes Burkes Pawtucketvilles Maynard South Framinghams South Framingham Institute

Boxers from Lowell highlighted in Boston and Kansas City bouts

Boxing fans anticipate Lowell fighters clashing with rivals at Criterion A. Co in Boston Friday night. Billy Gardiner and Martin Flaherty meet after a previous draw. Jimmy Gardiner faces Kid Sheehan, and Billy Chisholm meets Joe Sweeney of Cambridge. Tommy Ryan and Billy Smith resume their rivalry in Kansas City Friday night, a series with four draws and two Ryan victories. Smith’s form has faded.

Billy Gardiner Martin Flaherty Criterion A. Co Boston Lowell Jimmy Gardiner Kid Sheehan Billy Chisholm Joe Sweeney Cambridge Sweeney Chisholm Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Kansas City Ryan Smith

Wife Found Dead In Gas Filled House Tragedy

A man awoke to a gas filled home after going to bed and found his wife dead, her body on the bed with covers drawn back. Mrs Gildee reported the gas exposure and candle lighting preceded the discovery. Dr James P McAdams and the wife’s sister were notified.

Mrs. Gildee James P. McAdams

Gas disaster reported as woman faintly succumbs in tenement

Neighbors recall a gas leak in Mrs Oates and Mrs O Day’s building after a late night odor. Mrs Oates, found unconscious, died before medical staff could determine her cause. Gas extinguished by Mr O Day with windows opened. Witness identities shift from Miss Gildee to Mrs Gildee as details emerge.

Mrs. Oates Mr. Oates

Du Bois Cantata Planned for St John’s Benefit

A committee led by Prof. F. G. Bond arranges a sacred concert for St. John’s hospital to be held Sunday evening April 13 in Huntington hall. The cantata Seven Last Words by Du Bois is under consideration and likely to be produced. First rehearsal next Sunday at 2 30 pm in Mathew Temperance Institute hall. All city singers are invited to attend. Mr. F. G. Bond will direct.

F. G. Bond St. John’s Hospital Huntington Hall Dubois Mathew Temperance Institute Hall

Mayor Dimon to Return Home from Bermudas Tonight

A telegram from New York City reports Mayor Dimon and his stenographer William Meloy will arrive in the city on the 5 o'clock train tonight after travel from the Bermudas.

New York City Dimon William Meloy Bermudas

Middlesex Village wins checker match in Chelmsford

A checker match held last evening at St John s T A society hall North Chelmsford featured teams from Middlesex Village and North Chelmsford. Middlesex Village won 16 points to 11.

St. John’s T

Pneumonia Follows A Cold Warns Against Substitutes

An old advertisement claims pneumonia follows a cold, not Foley's Honey and Tar. It touts the product as stopping the cough, healing and strengthening the lungs and preventing future pneumonia attacks. The ad promotes F. Cc Goodale and C. E. Carter as sellers.

Foley F. Cc Goodale C. E. Carter

Foley's Honey and Tar touted as grippe cure

Copied ad style note claims coughs from grippe yield quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar praised as superior to others. Named individuals F. C. Goodale and C. KE. Carter cited in the claim.

la Grippe Foley F. C. Goodale C. KE. Carter

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