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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
3
Fall River to Lowell game called off due to morning rain turning to heavy moisture. Lowell team boards 1.40 train for Lowell and plans to travel to Dover Tuesday to face Count Frederico Doe’s Wild West Show. Players optimistic about Dover contest despite setback in Fall River.
Baseball notes from Lowell and surrounding leagues recount postponements due to rain. Lowell leads the current series 2-0 over Pancester, with Lawrence and Nashua as upcoming opponents. Commentary praises players like McDonald Mage and Sockalexis, and critiques pitching and umpiring habits across the region.
The article reviews Lowell’s line, Joss’s pitch, and fielding miscues with quotes from Manchester Mirror and Lawrence Eagle. It notes Umpire Duffy’s 10 days off, Spooner’s batting, and Nashua’s weak standing amid calls for new management. The exchange includes remarks from the Nashua Telegraph and Lawrence Telegram.
The piece lists teams like Washingtons, Riversides, Brooksides, Fletchers Jr., and the Textile school squad with upcoming games at Mountain Rock grove and Middlesex Village. It names players Cornelius Monahan, Thomas Duckworth, Joe Hunt, Jack Waugh, and Corcoran, notes a Textile defeat by T. R. & T., and mentions alumni versus regular school teams plus the Franklyn juniors seeking under-14 foes with lineup details.
A hometown note discusses recruiting players from High School and Textile School to strengthen two local teams. It highlights Callahan as a strong shortstop and leader, Corcoran as a solid contributor, and Reilly moving from outfield to pitching with potential. Churchill, versatile and reliable, filled in behind the plate when Gerry was injured, delivering commendable batting and catching support.
Rev. G Campbell Morgan returns to East Northfield to guide summer conferences at Northfield Seminary Mt Herman school and The Northfield He will be based at The Northfield during completion of his house and spend May and June resting and studying He will address students at Northfield Seminary and Mt Herman then begin summer work June 26 with platform talks A Bible school July Crises of the Christ The Minor Prophets studies Aug 1 17 and has recently held similar brief conferences in the South West and Canada generating strong interest in Bible study and Christian life
In New York an inquest into the deaths of author Paul Leicester Ford and his brother Malcolm W. Ford concluded that Malcolm Ford was temporarily insane at the time of the shooting. Testimony described Malcolm’s stricken state and his statement, Now see me die, before he fired at his own breast.
London May 19 Intruder trained by Whitney captured the three year old maiden plate at a mile while Richard Croker's Blue Grass won the Thames handicap for three year olds and up at Hurst Park Whitsuntide meeting this afternoon.
Boston May 19 confirmation by letter has been received by the United States National Lawn Tennis Association of the cabled challenge from Great Britain for an international contest for the Davis Cup.
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING We make a specialty of fine engraved work of every description Engraved calling cards wedding invitations and announcements at home cards etc Engraved in any style desired printed on newest and best stock Our prices are as reasonable as consistent with high grade work Call and see samples Courier- Citizen Co Merrimack street
Local retailer Carleton & Hovey advertises a wide range of discounted items at Merrimack Street. The sale lists brushes, perfumes, soaps, sachets, violet water, and various toiletries priced well below typical values with mentions of free samples.
Chicago defeated Boston 5 to 2 in a rain interrupted day game. Seven Chicago hits plus a Boston error aided a three inning surge. Malarkey worked the ninth for Chicago while Williams fanned two for Boston. Attendance reported at 1100.
Billy Gardner of Lowell and Jack Carrig of Chicago boxed to a fast ten round draw at Bowdoin Square Athletic Club. Neither gained a clear edge as Carrig pressed aggressively while Gardner absorbed and withstood the blows. Gardner pressed in the tenth but Carrig’s footwork prevented heavy jabs from landing.
In St Louis on May 19, the home team defeated Brooklyn 6 to 5 for their third consecutive win. Attendance reached 600 as the St Louis lineup powered by Popp and Ryan and Newton Kitson Ahearn batteries secured the victory. Game time was 1.47 with Umpires Power and Brown officiating.
May 19 report from Cincinnati notes New York failing to connect with Currie. Corecoran’s sensational catch prevented runners from scoring, in front of 400 attendees as Cincinnati won 8 to 2.
July 4 reports a planned July bout in San Francisco between George Gardner of Lowell and Jack Root of Chicago, a second meeting that promises a major Pacific coast event. Both camps hype conditioning, with Gardner denying any intent of fouling and Root defending his flawless record while eyeing a decisive win.
Havana observes the anniversary of Jesse Marti with masses in churches and a tribute by General Maximo Gomez in El Mundo. A crown of flowers was placed at Cabanas fortress where Cuban prisoners were shot, as crowds gather and torchlight processions end. Special trains bring officials. none may go ashore after American troops embark following ceremonies.
National League games produced a 5 2 Chicago win over Boston 4 2 Cincinnati over New York 6 6 tie in St Louis and 2 1 Pittsburg over Philadelphia with a late effort by Pittsburg.
In Cleveland on May 19 Harper's flawless support backed by master twirling halted the Indians. Joss pitched well but Bonner and Thoney miscues produced all St Louis runs. Attendance 2060. Score St Louis 5 Cleveland 0. Batteries Harper Sugden Joss Bemis. Umpire Connolly. Time 1.35.
Detroit allowed a costly miscue in the opening inning as Casey and Yeager botched a play on Green’s liner, letting Strang score the lone run. Chicago scored four runs in the top of the inning while Detroit managed a late push but fell short 14 to 4. Griffith Sullivan and Siever McGuire handled the batteries. Time 1.30. Umpire Johnstone. Attendance 3500.
A party departed from Fort de France for St Pierre aboard the Indefatigable to recover the Prentis family remains, the late American consul. Interment with military honors will be held locally. The Indefatigable also ferried 120 tons of supplies. Mont Pelee eruption continues with ashes at Martinique as Cincinnati and Potomac station here indefinitely.
Scores show Cleveland 5, St. Louis 0 with Detroit beating Chicago 1 0, while games in Boston Philadelphia and Washington Baltimore Washington were postponed due to rain. Teams involved include Cleveland St Louis Detroit Chicago and city matchups across Boston Philadelphia and the capital.
A scrambled list shows matchups across regions with cities like Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Washington Lowell Dover Manchester Haverhill Nashua Fall River Montreal Providence Toronto Worcester Buffalo Newark Rochester Jersey City Chicago and Pittsburg. No results or dates provided.
New York May 19 Cornelius M Bliss national treasurer reported total receipts for the West Indian relief fund up to noon today amounting to 94000. A Barbadoes Commerce meeting cablegram described St Vincents damage with 50000 people affected 1600 deaths 160 wounded in hospitals 4000 destitute and immediate need for supplies though help may be pressed for six months. The committee decided to continue collecting sympathy.
On May 19 General Electric directors held a meeting here to consider current orders and limits. The report notes questions on bids and credit but provides few clear outcomes or decisions taken at the session.
Washington May 19 Former corporal Richard OBrien of North Adams Massachusetts and Company M 26th volunteers testified before the Senate committee on the Philippines He alleged officers used water cure and described disorderly conduct including intoxication and forced waltzing with native women He cited rations issues and the killing of a bandit with explosive dum dum bullets while denying direct orders from Gen Hughes to employ such methods.
Allegan Michigan May 19 the Burnip s Corner post master quit under pressure after a flood of letters to Lizzie Coffey a supposed widow with 30 000 to 60 000 in her own right and heiress to nearly a million triggered a national mania Police arrest Coffey and her husband for postal law violations more than 10000 letters seized in a desolate log hut as the mail flow returned to normal.
The Rev. John J. O Keefe of St. John's Clinton publishes a letter vowing to use all means to end liquor peddling by licensed dealers if beer sales and cart peddling do not stop. He cites a recent sting on a driver on Burditt Hill and notes police find it hard to prove violations.
Washington May 19 confirmations by the Senate include Edward H. Bragg Wisconsin consul general at Havana Clarence Hale district judge district of Maine William Martin New York consul at Nanking J H Worman New York consul general at Munich Bavaria J A Frye attorney for the district of Washington Postmasters Vermont G T Childs St Albans
Five hundred drivers and handlers employed by Albany coal dealers went on strike today demanding a uniform rate of 2 dollars per day, up from the previous 10 dollars per week.
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