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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
The Lowell team lost 7 to 3 to Haverhill in the season opener amid six Lowell errors and superior Haverhill hitting. Webber pitched well for Lowell, White held the line for Haverhill, but nine walks hampered Lowell while securing no win for White.
About 1500 fans turned out as Lowell defeated Haverhill. Sockalexis led a parade grandly and homered during the game. A disputed ground rule channeled play as Cassidy and Sockalexis scored in a two-base mix, while Webber and Beville added key hits. Attendance noted at 1:00.
Dover opened the season with a 6 to 5 loss to Concord at Central Park. Mayor Whittemore threw the first ball. Thornhill starred at short for Dover, while Noblit and Gorman delivered key hits in the ninth. Cogcard earned the win for Concord despite a late Dover rally. Attendance 800.
The May 6 league opener in Lawrence saw the home team fall to Nashua 4 to 3 in a fast contest with sharp fielding and many double plays. Nashua secured victory through stronger batting and timely hitting.
Fall River opened the baseball season by defeating Manchester 7 to 4. The May 6 contest showcased early scoring as Fall River took control with a strong offensive effort and solid pitching to secure the victory in front of home fans.
Haverhill-Haverhill beat Lowell 7 to 3 while Fall River defeated Manchester 7 to 6. Dover-Concord won 6 to 5, and Lawrence-Nashua edged Lawrence 4 to 3 in a set of competitive local matches.
Lowell plays at Glen Forest today as rain unsettles recent play. Sockalexis jokes about hiring out to stand at a cigar store while James McDonald and Holy Cross ties appear in notes from yesterday's Haverhill Lowell game. Pittsburg players accept a $10,000 challenge to win the National league pennant and Burbadge shines with Dover after Lowell released him to balance salaries.
A Granger, C. teacher reports two years of Dream Balm use by Ely Bros. restored full hearing and clearer speech. The testimonial notes the product offers 10 cent trial sizes and 50 cent full sizes, with mail order from Ely Bros. 56 Warren St New York.
Lowell High defeated Nashua High 14 to 0 at Spalding park yesterday afternoon in a one sided game. Lowell led from the first inning with Lovell scoring and Reilly and Shattuck driving in runs while Nashua’s catcher injury in the sixth helped seal the result. Abbott pitched well for Lowell as Callahan and the fielding supported a strong team effort.
GAMES TODAY AMERICAN REGION FEATURES Baltimore at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit NATIONAL LIST Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis NEW ENGLAND MATCHES Lowell at Lawrence Nashua at Haverhill Concord at Dover Manchester at Fall River EASTERN SCHEDULE Montreal at Buffalo Toronto at Rochester Jersey City at Worcester Newark at Providence
The article on the final page examines a sport themed around theft jokes, framing competitive stealing as a narrative device. It explores characters, setting, and the tension of illicit gains in a satirical sports section tone.
The ad promotes camphor products and cedar shavings to deter moths and insects. It touts Pure Camphors, Gumy Camphor, Packing Camphor in small lumps, Akasor Camphor, and genuine Cedar Shavings, inviting customers to have mixtures packaged.
Falls and Burkinshaw advertise reliable low priced drugs at their Middlesex address and claim to be successors to C F Blanchard Col Thorniik2 Street.
Boston May 6 Freeman drove a hot ball past Williams with one out and three on in the ninth, scoring Parent to win 5 4. Dineen effective except in the second, Foreman battered throughout. Attendance 3855. Boston winning run with one out. Boston 5 Baltimore 4. Key hits by Parent Ferris McGann Gilbert Freeman Williams. Sacrifices by Parent Stahl. Double plays Ferris Lachance Warner Ferris Gilbert Williams McGann. Bases on balls Dineen Foreman. Time 1.50, Umpire Sheridan.
Philadelphia on May 6 saw Plank deliver a masterful pitching performance with flawless fielding to blank Washington. Carrick struggled behind the mound with weak support as Philadelphia posted four runs in the later innings and held Washington scoreless. Batteries Carrick and Drill for Washington. Plank and Powers for Philadelphia. Umpire O Laughlin. Time 1.45. Attendance 1923.
In Cleveland on May 6 a record 11,749 paid to see Chicago edge Cleveland 8 to 2 after Mc Carthy's miscue. The Cubs led 6 1 and 3 2 at different points, with Taylor Bemis Griffith and Sullivan behind the batteries and Carruthers umpiring. Time 2.30.
At Boston Boston five, Baltimore four. At Philadelphia Philadelphia at Washington zero. Detroit Detroit St. Louis game postponed due to rain. Cleveland Chicago six, Cleveland three.
In Cincinnati on May 6 Pittsburg broke a tight game in the ninth with two doubles a triple and a home run aiding two walks to push ahead. Final score Pittsburg 9 Cincinnati 2 with Phillips Chesbro Bergen Zimmer batteries and Eemslie umpiring in 1945 time. Attendance 1100.
National League results show Cincinnati leading Pittsburgh two to nil while Chicago plays St Louis with the Chicago game incomplete at press time. Details on final scores and subsequent games were not available in the readable text.
Providence 9 New ark 3 Rochester game postponed by rain. Buffalo Montreal postponed due to wet grounds. Worcester 6 Jersey City 5.
Exeter Phillips Exeter defeated Col by 6 to 4 in a college matchup while Hanover Dartmouth edged Brown 5 to 4 in another contest.
In McMahon the Elms manager Welch features a fast batter who handles his position well and drives the ball. The Ledgers of Lowell toppled Fletcher Reds of North Chelmsford 13 to 3 in a hard fought game. Lowell High meets Lawrence High next Friday with intense city school rivalry and a clean, anticipated contest. Lowell has long held a slight edge over the downriver club in recent seasons.
Lawrence displays confidence as Billerica juniors seek city under 15s opponents. The Fletchers plan a Saturday opener and a game with the Washingtons. Atlantics hope to organize to push rival teams. Emmetts face Shamrocks with new faces including ex Lowell captains Drury and Russell. Nationals form two strong teams for local play.
Cyclists from the Spindle City wheelmen era are training on Princeton State road and the boulevard. William Kinnon of Pawtucketville, a prize winner last season, aims to organize a paced race as the event approaches.
Casey, Dodge, and Keegan figure in a forthcoming meet with Casey aiming to push under two minutes in a race behind Dodge on the motorcycle. Kinnon contends he could help Casey achieve the target. Keegan trains for a Charles River track race as many fast men gather to challenge the Brassard from Butler. Spindle City Wheelmen plan weekly runs to various cities in the state.
A lullaby style poem from Good Housekeeping notes misty weather and spring blooms. It celebrates tulips narcissus and golden daffodils as sun returns, birds sing, and garden life awakens with joyous renewal.
Royal travelers in Europe and elsewhere receive special attention yet all passengers receive high care on the Lake Shore and Southern Railway. The railroad uses money and science to ensure speed comfort and safety, reinforcing its world wide reputation.
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