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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

2

Poor Lawence Champions Too Strong in Salem and Portland

Worcester and Lewiston won games while Lowell with a crippled lineup fell 17 to 8 to Lawrence in Lowell. Parsons starred for Lowell with seven goals aided by Hart and Jean. Lawrence lacked energy and strength, while Lowell showed resilient play despite missing Fox and Peggy White.

Lawrence Lowell Lowell Boys Fox Worcester Peggy” White Holderness Willie Parsons Mattyager Parsons Tibbetts Lewis Hart Fatty Felix Parsons Jean Tommy Holderness Hipson Gavitt Coggeshall Wiley Long John Devlin Tibbitts Connolly Lowell Lawrence Hart R Gavitt Jean Cee Devlin Holderness Tom Toto Igs Hiss Solocit Evis Bovieene Lal Lawrence Parsons Lowell Vouve Pee Lawrence Wees Jean Oo Igee Lowell Hart Lowell Parsons Lowell Lewis Sur Mary Tush Hart Thomas Connolly

Portland Defeats Lewiston In Scoring Bout

In a high scoring game Portland beats Lewiston seven to five. Rush and McGilvary led Lewiston with four points each while Campbell added eleven for Portland including a 29 point step and Mallory thirty one. Fouls went to Hayes, Canavan. Referee O Brien officiated. timer McDonough. Attendance reached about 400.

Portland Canavan Campbell Lewiston McGilvary Burgess Mallory Hayes O' Brien

Lowell Polo Team Ranked Among Strongest Aggregations

Salem News reports four secured players boosting Lowell's polo team to a strong roster. Dr. Carroll recalls treating a wound on Mercer during Doe's management, triggering a dispute over medical bills. Manager Parsons’ cautious approach is praised as Lowell gains momentum and success in Spindle City.

Salem News Carroll Fred Doe Lewiston Mercer Doe Huntington Hall Dr. Carroll Lowell Polo Parsons Lawrence Eagle Bill Parsons Bobby Russell New Britain Russell

Worcester Triumph Over Salem In Rough North Street Tilt

Worcester defeats Salem 6 to 2 at the North street rink in a hard fought game. Daly, Whipple, Pierce, and Woolfernan score for Worcester while O’Hara, Bannon, and Devlin respond for Salem. Fouls tally Wootke 2 Bannon Devlin, attendance 400, ref Furbush.

Salem Worcester North Street Daly Whipple Pierce Wooltke Deviin Doherty Woods O'Hara Bannon Uelfernan Ceeseevseee Pierce Salem, Whipple

Polo Games Tonight Hit Local Lineup

Lowell plays Clinton, Lewiston visits Portland, and Salem faces Worcester in the evening polo schedule. Matches set at Lowell Lowell, Lewiston Portland, and Salem Worcester arenas.

Lowell Clinton Lewiston Portland Salem Worcester

Basketball Notes Highlight Huntington Hall Showdowns

F H Sawyer of South Framingham flaunts a sparkling diamond while previewing tonight’s clash with P A C in Huntington hall. Healey Burkes brings speed to the floor as Burkes face South Framingham after a heated Monday game. Fans long for a Burkes or P A C upset against Webster, the New England champs. Huntington hall surface is now fast and reliable for high tempo basketball.

South Framingham Huntington Hall Burkes Webster New England Lowell

Polo Shots and Polo League Prospects Update

Salem fights for third while Lowell leads the league under a tense week. Maine trip costs hit Massachusetts clubs. Fox eye injury may sideline him, Parsons praises Bobby Russell, Clinton strengthens its defense with Jason, and Plymouth plans theatre use for polo space as Salem prepares for next season with Tom Cotter as manager and Doher ty replaced.

Salem Tom Cotter Doherty

Great tonight clash P A C versus Rough House Brothers in Huntington Hall

In Huntington Hall tonight league leaders P A C meet the Rough House Brothers with South Framingham noted for aggressive play. P A C vows a strong effort after Burke’s win over St Framingham, aiming to top the league. locals to field Fields Allard McFarland Harrington McManmon Tighe Halloran.

Huntington Hall Burkes- South Framingham South Framingham Boys Burke St. Framingham Fields Allard McFarland Harrington McManmon Tighe Halloran

Signor Marconi Plans Cape Breton Wireless Station

Signor Marconi left Ottawa for Cape Breton to establish a trans Atlantic wireless telegraph station and says he has completed his business with the government.

Cape Breton Ottawa Signor Marconi

Baseball notes hint at coming seasons across New England

A Brockton piece mocks a posh Count Freger and notes Grant Thatcher joining Fall River. Moody helped Harvard teams. Nashua and Manchester see coaching and umpire movement. Concord eyes O'Brien, while Somers finances Boston’s American league stake. Mullin contract disputes threaten prison time. Fort Wayne and Baltimore clubs face suspensions and expulsions in early 1900s baseball headlines.

Sawyer signs five game series for $400 with Webster team

Webster on March 17. Manager Fred Sawyer of South Framingham signs McQuaid to arrange five games for a purse of 400. First in Webster Thursday, second in South Framingham March 25, third in South Framingham March 28, fourth in Webster March 31, fifth if needed in Mechanics Hall Worcester. Gate receipts split. McQuaid to defend New England title against any state team.

Webster Fred Sawyer South Framingham John B. McQuaid Mechanics Hall Worcester Mewcald New England States

Maguire posts $1000 to fight bantam champ Goodman

Tom Maguire manager of Kid Goodman offers 3100 forfeit to match Goodman against any bantam in the world at 115 pounds either at 3 o clock or ringside. He claims Goodman holds bantamweight world title, arguing Fitz, Harris and Forbes are all lightweights above 118 pounds.

Boston Tom Maguire Kid” Goodman Goodman Maguire Fitz Harris Forbes

Champion Fly Caster Wins In New York Contest

E S Osgood of this city took first place in the fly casting contest at the New York sportsmen's show with 29 points. E Hewitt of New York finished second with 20 points as the 30 foot casting distance was achieved.

E. S. Osgood This City New York New York City E.S. Osgood E. Hewitt

Nice Yachtsmen Race In Stormy Weather for $40,000

Tyler P Kennedy owner of the yawl Sybarita challenges Kenneth M Clark owner of the cutter Kariad to a stormy weather race to San Remo for $40,000. The challenge has been accepted.

Nice Tyler P. Kennedy Kenneth M. Clark San Remo

Prentice Elected Director of Missouri Pacific Railway

New York March 18 S Parmele Prentice was today elected a director of the Missouri Pacific railway. He is a son in law of J D Rockefeller and the second Rockefeller representative in the company's directorate.

New York S. Parmele Prentice Missouri Pacific Railway J. D. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Congratulating Grover Cleveland in Princeton

Ex President Grover Cleveland, the only living former president, celebrated his day with family and neighbors in Princeton New Jersey. He spoke on the Panama Canal and national affairs while recounting incidents with police and an arrest in Manchester.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Panama Canal Cleveland Henry Watterson Republican Party National Civic Federation Arbitration Committee

Milk price talks fail in Boston hindering April deal

In Boston on March 18 the New England Producers' union and Boston milk contractors failed to agree on a six month price starting April 1. The union seeks 34 cents per can while contractors offer 35 cents with a 30 percent production variation and a two cent surplus reduction. Directors will refer the matter to local sections and meetings are set to decide by March 25.

Boston New England Producers’ Union Boston Milk Contractors New England Milk Producers’ Union

Gardner to Meet Root Again in April Fight Card

Boston report says Joe Walcott signed to meet Jack OBrien in Philadelphia on March 25. William A. Pierce, manager of George Gardner, sent a money guarantee to Chicago for Gardner to face Jack Root at the Wabash Athletic Club on April 9.

Boston Joe Walcott Jack O’brien Philadelphia William A. Pierce George Gardner Chicago Gardner Jack Root Wabash Athletic Club

Jeffries opponent options after referee and club talks

Billy DeLaney, manager for Jeffries, said today that if Fitzsimmons does not agree on referee terms and club selection, he will, for Jeffries, begin negotiating a bout with Sharkey.

Oakland Cal Billy Delaney Jeffries Fitzsimmons Sharkey

Noted Pickpocket Arrest In Lawrence Station

Police identify a suspect in Lawrence as William Keegan alias Harry Wellington, known in Boston crime circles. Patrolman Carey followed two men jostling a third on the Manchester train, then detained one after the crowd dispersal at North Station.

Lawrence Harry Wellington William Keegan Revues Boston Keegan Carey Manchester

Rhode Island Company merger faces opposition in Providence hearing

In Providence on March 18 the House committee on corporations heard opposition to creating the Rhode Island company by merging United Traction Co Narragansett Electric Lighting Co and Providence Gas Co. Ex mayor William C Baker testified as a stockholder, calling the bill dangerous and against citizen interests.

Providence Committee On Corporations House of Representatives Rhode Island Company United Traction C O Narragansett Electric Lighting Co Providence Gas Co William C. Baker

Morse Testifies in Suit Over Trespass at Davitt Lode

In New York on March 18 the examination of witnesses began in ER Rollins Morse versus Montana Ore Purchasing Co for damages over alleged trespass on the Michael Davitt lode. Morse denied stockholding in Amalgamated Copper beyond banking for others and noted Montana reports that nearby mines were mined by defendants. Attorney Franklin Bien pressed about reports that Butte Boston and New York Co. also mined there. Morse said it depends on one’s side. Hearing adjourned to Monday.

New York Rollins Morse Montana Ore Purchasing Company Michael Davitt Montana Butte Boston

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Removes the Cause

IX W Grove signature appears on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine as a key branding claim. The notice emphasizes the product’s unique assurance and widespread familiarity with the Grove name.

W. Grove

Bribery Charges Not Sustained Against Fall River Officials

Fall River March 18. City committee probing bribery charges against City Clerk Arthur Brayton and Councilman Daniel Costigan after a hearing with three witnesses. The panel voted unanimously not to sustain the charges as presented by Frank Riley, president of the common council.

Fall River Arthur B. Brayton Frank Riley Common Council Daniel F. Costigan

Cabinet discusses Danish West Indies cession to U S

The cabinet met in Washington on March 18 to discuss the cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Remainder of the meeting covered routine departmental matters.

Danish West Indies U. S Washington United States

Wage Increase At Hamilton Woolen Mills In Amesbury

Notices posted at the Hamilton Woolen company mills in Amesbury announce a 10 percent raise across all departments. The boost, effective Monday March 17, impacts about 800 workers.

Amesbury Hamilton Woolen Company

The Thinking Dog in Grouse Shooting Tale

A highland tale describes a Irish setter that, though never trained to fetch or swim, swam for a grouse in a loch and retrieved it by reason rather than instinct. The event contrasts natural retriever instinct with deliberate problem solving observed at Inverness-shire.

Inverness-shire

Viking tomb discovery in Norway shocks scholars

Prof. Goldberg uncovers a western Norway tomb holding a woman's skeleton a complete set of arms and a horse skeleton sparking intense scholarly interest. The find, hailed as first of its kind, echoes sagas that speak of women warriors.

Goldberg Western Norway

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