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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

4

Klobedanz Puzzles Lowell in Forest Park Baseball Thunder

Klobedanz, once a Boston NL pitcher, shut down Lowell in a Lowell Lawrence game at Glen Forest yesterday. Kirby led Lowell with limited hits as Beville allowed 10 Lawrence hits, and Krouse hit a notable home run over left. The game featured comical baserunning by Wiley and lively fielding, with Lawrence scoring in the fifth, eighth, and a late surge stalling after Klobedanz kept Lowell hitless on his curves.

Klobedanz South Paw Boston Lowell Lawrence Glen Forest Kirby Candy Beville Willow Grant Conroy Wiley Krouse Willie Parsons Quitters John Wiley Ferson Lake Merritt Gallagher Long John Connors McLaughlin Beville Cross Cameron Murphy Cassidy Lou Cross O’brien Locke Bunyan Krause Ore O'Brien Giant Despond Lowell Boys Kloby The Ecore Wiley c Haga O' Conroy Unyan Scevseres Bowe Eville

Nashua Wins on McGinley Wild Throw in Ninth

Haverhill May 7 McGinley miscued third base throw in the final inning allowing Nashua to score three runs and clinch the game. Up to that point the play had framed a tight contest.

Haverhill McGinley Nashua

Fall River and Lowell in tight ball game report

The narrative covers scoring, standout players like McGinley La belle and Shincel Spooner, and fielding by Labelle Butman Bernard O'Brien. It notes shutouts against Fall River Concord and Lowell, mentions spectators including Dr. Henette and the Martys, plus comments on Sockalexis and Bunyan and critiques from Concord Monitor about Lowell’s hitting and coaching.

McGinley Labelle Shincel Spooner Butman Bernard O’brien

Dover Defeats Concord in Central Park Thriller

In Dover at Central Park, Dover beat Concord 5 to 4. Burrill hit a home run over the fence in the ninth to seal the win. Joyce starred in fielding and Noblitt made a remarkable center field catch after a long run.

Dover Central Park Concord Burrill Joyce Noblitt

Bad Fielding Dooms Washington as Boston Wins

Townsend wildness and Washington's miscues cost the game as Boston defeats Washington 8 to 4 in front of 3367. Ely at short faltered, Young allowed many hits, while Boston capitalized with timely hitting including two-base and three-base hits. Townsend pitched 3 innings, with Sheridan umpiring and a 1:52 time.

Boston Townsend Washington Ely Young S.s Acieka Cocves Collins Freeman Vf Hickman If Lachance Ferris Criger Cscvespecees RYAN Keyster Cf Roo Townsend P Poston Parent Freeman Wolverton Delehanty Wile Sheridan

Chicago Romps in Low-Scoring Victory Over New York

Chicago assembled a modest attack for five runs while New York managed two. Batteries Taylor and Chance pitched for Chicago with Mat thewson and Bowerman behind the plate. Umpire Emslie called the elements, time 1 9 4 0, attendance about 2 100.

Chicago New York Taylor Chance Matthewson Bowerman Emslie

Phillies defeat St Louis 3 1 in ninth inning miscue

In Philadelphia on May 7 the Phillies beat St Louis 3 to 1 as poor base running in the ninth cost St Louis a chance. White and Wicker were effective for St Louis while Doom and Ryan worked for Philadelphia. Attendance 1600. Time 1 50. Umpire Cantillon.

St. Louis Philadelphia Wicker White White and Doom Wicker and Ryan Cantillon

Nevada bout set for July with $5009 purse

The fighters will meet in Nevada during a day between July 2 and 6. The purse totals $5009, split 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. Weigh in is at 165 pounds, plus or minus two pounds, on fight day.

Nevada

Taylor Returns to New York From Cleveland

Chicago May 7 Taylor the pitcher once with Cleveland now in New York has arrived with catcher Bowerman and admits he left Cleveland to play for New York for the rest of the season Secretary Knowles confirms a two year contract and says Taylor will pitch in Chicago tomorrow or the next day after jumping to the American league last winter and regrets the move

Chicago Taylor New York Cleveland Bowerman Knowles Albany Pacific Coast

Carabine Wins Chester Cup at Chester Meeting

Carabine captured the Chester cup handicap of 2550 sovereigns for 3-year-olds and up at the Chester meeting. St Aldegonde finished second and Sweet Sounds came in third among sixteen runners.

London Carabine Chester St. Aldegonde Sweet Sounds

Mohair cricket tour and league games Saturday

The Mohairs travel to Brockton by 11 o'clock train and meet the Brockton cricket club at 1.32 pm, with a strong Brockton side favored to win. Mohair reserves face Methuen at Chelmsford Street grounds at 2.40 pm, while U S Buntings clash with Andover at Wigginville grounds at 2.45 pm in league play. Buntings reserves meet Zions. listed players include Briggs, Patrick, Watson, Moss, Scholes, and Ianson among others.

Mohairs Brockton Boston Thomas Southam Harry Mosley David Hird John Priestley Isaac Moss Charles Aveyard Theron Stirks Thomas Haughton Mellor Greenwood John Harriman Joseph Harrison Thomas Gibson Mohair Methuen Chelmsford Street Fred Harrison Alfred Watson Brook Southam Daniel Clegg William Scholes Harold Castles Robert Curl Will Nelson John Buckley George Mintoff James McGowan U. S The Buntings Ianson C. Bailey G. Bailey Gale Barber J. Greenwood Burt Cawthra E. Nelson F. Robinson P. Smith Maher McCormick Winters

Chicago Defeats Cleveland On Rough Fielding

In Cleveland on May 7, Chicago edged the home team 9 to 4 as Streit’s wildness and Cleveland’s base running miscues hurt the win. Bradley’s fielding stood out for Chicago while Pratt Sullivan Streit Vasbinder Bemis formed the battery trio. Attendance 1,863. Umpire Caruthers. Time two hours.

Cleveland Streit Chicago Bradley Caana Pratt and Sullivan Vasbinder Bemis Carruthers

Baseball Scores From a Weekend Cardures

Cincinnati beat Boston 7 to 3. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0. Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 4 to 3. Chicago beat New York 4 to 0.

Miller Delivers Both Detroit Runs But Team Falls Short

Detroit lost to St Louis 5 to 4 as Miller pitched and hit a two run triple to center in the second inning. Warner and Sugden, Miller and McGuire were the batteries. Umpires Johnstone and Connolly. Time one hour fifty minutes. Attendance three thousand two hundred.

Detroit Miller St. Louis Warner Sugden McGuire Johnstone Connolly

Eastern League Results Briefed From Three City Games

Providence beat New York 10 to 5 while Worcester swept Jersey City 7 to 3. Buffalo edged Montreal 2 to 0. Rochester and Toronto finished tied 2 to 2.

Fall River Defeats Manchester In 13 Inning Tilt

Fall River wins 3 to 1 in a 13 inning game at home, 15 hits for Fall River against Manchester. Bowcock and Moorehead notable for two-base hits, Ball Kane Ball involved in bases, Meagher and Morrisey strong on the mound. Game lasts 2 hours 45 minutes with Hassett umpiring and 500 attendees.

Fall River Manchester Harrington Bowcock Moorehead Nav McDonald Kane Meagher Clark Rapp Morrisey Ward Hassett Britt Sateen Wees Setley Socpeevere Riccius Olas Sicias Waicas

Hastings Shuts Out Baltimore in Narrow Victory

In Philadelphia on May 7 Hastings limited Baltimore to a low run total as Baltimore staged a late rally but a double play ended the threat. Final score Philadelphia 6, Baltimore 5 with Hastings credited for the win. Batteries Hastings Powers Mac Ginnity Robinson Umpire O Laughlin Time 1 40 Attendance 2354.

Philadelphia Hastings Baltimore Powers Mac Ginnity Robinson O’laughlin

Sports card scores from early baseball games

In Boston the Red Sox beat the Washington club 14 to 4. Detroit defeated St Louis 2 to 4. Philadelphia edged Baltimore 6 to 5. Cleveland topped Chicago 5 to 4.

Harvard Defeats Brown In Eight to One Softball Score

In Cambridge on May 7 Harvard defeated Brown eight to one. Brown started substitute pitcher Laland who allowed many hits. Carr and Randall led Harvard with three hits in four at bats. Batteries were Stillman and Kernan for Harvard and Laland and Phillips for Brown.

Cambridge Harvard Brown Laland Carr Randall Browns Stillman and Kernan Phillips

Williams-Tied Game at Williamstown and Cambridge

Sports brief records multiple college results with scores from Williamstown, West Point, Cambridge, New Haven and Princeton. Notable outcomes include Williams 9 and Williamstown 10, Harvard 8 to 1 over Brown, Yale 11 to 5 over West Virginia, and a postponed Worcester Holy Cross Villanova event at Princeton.

Williamstown Syracuse Williams West Point U. of Lana Cambridge Harvard Brown New Haven Yale West Virgina Princeton Amherst

Local high school games noted for upcoming matchups

Brockton Mohair faces Brockton while Lynnhurst Lynn Wanderers meet Lawrence and Cambridge Lynn clash with Harvard. Methuen plays East Boston and Lawrence Merrimacks face North Billerica. Wigginville Bunting meets Andover and Leominster battles Maynard. Lowell Mohair 2d versus Methuen 24 and Wigginville Zion 2d versus Bunting ad also listed.

Brockton Mohair Lynnhurst Lynn Wanderers Lawrence Cambridge Lynn Harvard Methuen East Boston Merrimacks North Billerica Wigginville

Boston Defeats Cincinnati 7-3 On May 7

In Cincinnati Boston won 7 to 3 as Curry pitched well but received poor support. Magoon was benched for arguing with Brown. Attendance 1600. Bay batted for Currie in the ninth. Key hits included Greminger two and Steinfeld three base hits. Beckley stole a base and Willis allowed six Boston runs with five strikeouts. Umpires Powell and Brown.

Cincinnati Boston Cincinnatis Magoon Brown Curry Bay Currie Hoy Greminger Steinfeld Beckley Willis Powell and Brown Lush Tenney Seeeee Demont Tee Carney Courtney Eeees Kittredge Cinc Eee Hoy Dobbs Ann Crawford Beck Sen

Sports Matchups listed by region and city pairings

Regional and national baseball slate lists games by league and city pairs including AMERICAN Baltimore at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia NATIONAL Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis NEW ENGLAND Nashua at Lowell Lawrence at Haverhill Concord at Fall River Manchester at Dover EASTERN Montreal at Jersey City Toronto at Newark Buffalo at Worcester Rochester at Providence

Montreal Jersey City Toronto Newark Buffalo Worcester Rochester Providence

Fraternal groups hold reg meeting and initiates

Fraternal Division 2 A O H held a regular meeting in their hall last night with four new members initiated. The session also discussed the upcoming grand mass meeting of the United Irish League to be held in Huntington Hall next Sunday evening with hopes of wide attendance. St Antoine Court Catholic Order of Foresters met in old Odd Fellows Hall Merrimack Street, five new members admitted and seven applications received. A whist party and smoke talk followed, with thirty tables in use. State Secretary S Virger of Lawrence and Chief Ranger A Thibeault spoke, and music featured E Vizina and singers F Desrosiers O Bernard and Mr Houle.

United Irish League Huntington Hall St. Antoine Court F. Desrosiers O. Bernard Mr. Houle E. Baudette P. Paradis H. Desmarais John J. E. Bellemare A. and O. Nedeau

After Deep Finish Falls Short in Marathon Game

Baseball scores show Fall River outlasted Manchester 8 to 4 in 18 innings. Lawrence-Lawrence shut out Lowell 4 to 0. Haverhill-Nashua defeated Haverhill 5 to 2. Dover-Dover beat Concord 5 to 4. Nine innings extended into extra frames before final outcomes.

Amateurs Baseball Notes St Peter’s vs St Michael’s Return

St Peter’s altar boys meet St Michael’s altar boys in a Saturday morning return game. The battery of Tommie and Dennie O’Brien, sons of Dennis O’Brien, is expected to power St Michael’s to an overwhelming victory.

St. Peter's Altar Boys St. Michael's Altar Boys Tommie Dennie O’ O’brien Dennis O’brien St. Michael's St. Peter's

Gardner and Root to Meet in San Francisco Bout

In San Francisco on May 7 Geo Gardner and Jack Root, both middleweights, have agreed to a fight to a finish. The two contenders prepared for a decisive bout after a heated buildup.

San Francisco Jack Root Geo. Gardner

Wabash to Acquire Tangent Line from Cincinnati Road

Findlay Ohio May 7 reports that the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton will transfer its tangent line to the Wabash system. The line would serve as a connecting link in the through system projected by the Wabash, enhancing interline connections.

Findlay Ohio Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton

Base Ball Notes: Nashua at Lowell Today

Nashua meets Lowell as the season opens with Klobedanz fanning The Candy twice yesterday. Grant O'Brien and Conroy pace Lawrence bats while crowd behavior irks some players. Krause, who hit the left field fence clout, receives trophies for his honor.

Krause

Textile School Team Defeated At Salem

The Lowell Textile school baseball team was defeated by Salem High school in Salem yesterday afternoon 10 to 3. Lowell fans supported the squad as they momentarily threatened a comeback after the fourth inning but Salem extended their lead while Lowell could not push across more runs after that frame.

Lowell Textile School Salem High School Salem Lowell Aggregation Lowell Salemites Diamond

Pittsburg Hosts Hard-Fought Baseball Clash With Brooklyn

Newton forced the first run on four bases on balls as Clarke and Bransfield drove in others. Doheny pitched steady ball with scattered hits, guiding Pittsburg to an 8 to 2 win. Batteries Doheny Zimmer Newton Ahearn umpire O Day time 150 attendance 3000.

Concord Murph Ween Teen Gorman Carney Shiro Bigbie Lf Miron Ss McKenna B. Doran Eneeneaeerseess O’brien Dover Eee Concord Dover Burrill Weddidge Thornhill Burbage Doran Burrill Joyce Murphy Thornhill Boardman Mullaney Burbage O'Brien Dorsey Pittsburg Newton Clarke Bransfield Doheny Brooklyn Zimmer Ahearn

Cubs Triumph As Errors Costly In Tight Contest

Chicago game recap notes Taylor allowed two singles while Matthewson was touched for five. Visitors’ errors proved costly and Matthewson contributed with a wild pitch aiding the locals in a close matchup.

Chicago Taylor Matthewson

Deacon Excluded From Squar Browns Chicken Coop Dinner

A narrator explains that the deacon was expelled from Squar Brown's chicken coop last night. He plans to join the meal and borrows a pin for seating instead of their hard wood chairs. The tone captures street dialogue and a humorous social scene.

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