Gardner urges Lowell bets on his San Francisco bout
George Gardner the Lowell boxing champion writes to the Courier-Citizen sporting editor urging Lowell friends to bet on him in the forthcoming match with Bob Fitzsimmons in San Francisco. He details training plans from Chicago to West Baden Springs and the coast, naming Alex Greggains as trainer and reminiscing about his road experiences with Mike Cushing.
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George Gardner
Lowell
Bob Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Navy
Courier-Citizen
Chicago
Ill
West Baden Springs
Coast
Alex Greggains
Knights of the
Mike Cushing
Mike
Bob
George R. Gardner
Manchester Manages Pending Return Delays Player Signings
Directors of the local basketball association await Manager John Smith from Bristol amid stalled signings for the Manchester team. Veterans Burke ag Healy Qualey Donnelly Lynch Devlin Reagan remain on reserve. contracts hinge on Smith’s return as clubs negotiate pay under a new regional agreement. Lowell players eye Manchester terms, while the league seeks goodwill and prompt salary resolution.
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Local
Basketball Association
John Smith
Bristol
Manchester
Burke Ag Healy
Qualey
Donnelly
Lynch
Devlin
Reagan
Smith
New England
Western Massachusetts
Lowell Boys
Association
Mirror
Cleveland Wins Ohio Championship in Hag of Darkness
Cincinnati and Cleveland split a double header with Cleveland edging Cincinnati 6 to 4 to claim the Ohio title. Ragan limited Cleveland as crowd glare and darkness complicated play after long seventh inning. Umpire Hurst kept the game moving as police restrained spectators while Cleveland rallied for the final two frames. Batteries Sutthoff Harper Schlei Rhoades Abbott. Base hits Cincinnati 18 Cleveland 10. Errors Cincinnati 6 Cleveland 4.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ragan
Cleveland
Hurst
Sutthoff
Harper
Schlei
Rhoades
Abbott
Cleveland Cincinnati Battery Tale Report
Baseball box score style snippet shows Batteries Donohue Bemis Ra gan and Schlel for Cleveland and Cincinnati. Base hits tied at seven each with Cleveland committing two errors to Cincinnati's one. Attendance listed as 5,743 with unclear date code 00 21 8 40 01.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Donohue
Bemis
Ragan
Schlel
Grey Gem and McDonald Suspended in Lexington Trot
In Lexington Ky on Oct 12 Grey Gem driven by W B McDonald was suspended for one year after winning the fifth heat of the 2 18 trot with Scott Hudson as sulky. Hudson got $100 for his drive. Betting was moderate as other races featured Billy Buck setting a stake record and Marion Wilkes winning the 2 14 trot. Prince Alert and his runner left for Philadelphia to face the champion pacer’s record on Thursday.
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Lexington
Grey Gem
W. B. McDonald
Scott Hudson
Greg Gem
Gracie Kellar
McDonald
Hudson
Billy Buck
Captor
Marion Wilkes
Norrie
Ferenc
Prince Alert
Philadelphia
Intercollegiate Basketball AAs Adds Pennsylvania To Lineup
At the annual meeting in New York, the Intercollegiate Basketball Association admitted Pennsylvania, expanding the league to Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell and Columbia. Officers elected were President W H T Fisher of Columbia Vice President F C Pitcher of Cornell and Treasurer R J Wood of Harvard.
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New York
Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Pennsylvania
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Columbia
W. H. T. Fisher
F. C. Pitcher
R. J. Wood
Captain Ted Nelson Leads Buntings In Strong Form
Captain Ted Nelson, a famed football star, has a storied history with Daftville and Brooklawn Villa and Dartmouth, earning state and league championships. Now captain of the Buntings in this city, he is expected to replicate past success by instilling knowledge and driving peak effort in his players.
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Ted
Nelson
Ted” Nelson
Bunting
Daftville
Dartmouth
Bristol County
Brooklawn
New Bedford
Polo Notes Roundup of Player Moves and League Tone
Chelsea’s Phil Jason captains polo team while Nick McGilvray departs for Indianapolis and Dickey Pierce is tipped for Indianapolis with a rich salary after Pawtucket municipal service. Bone signs with Richmond and separates from Jimmie Canavan for Fort Wayne in the Central league. The Western league bans boozing this season, as the Central league gathers most of the free agents, per Lawrence Sun and Lawrence American reports.
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Chelsea
Phil Jason
Nick McGilvray
Anderson
Indianapolis
Dickey Pierce
Dickey
Pawtucket
Bone
Richmond
Jimmie Canavan
New Haven
Fort Wayne
Lawrence Sun
Lawrence American
Wagner and Bowerman Starred in a Thrilling Diamond Play
In a game against New York, Bowerman of Pittsburgh chased a sharp hit down the left line, Bransfield barely recovered a sharp throw, and Wagner anticipated the ball with a nimble grab. The crowd saw bold baserunning and sharp fielding as the old league spirit returned.
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Hurst
New York
Pittsburg
Bowerman
Newark
Wagner
Bransfield
Leach
Hans
Brooklyn
Tim
Frank
Mein
Duck Pin Bowling Sees Bright Season Hints and Club Rivalry
Unusual activity surrounds duck pin and candle pin bowling as Lowell area clubs and factories gear up for a lively season. Vesper and Highland clubs prepare their lines with star bowlers while Les Miserables alleys anticipate early tournaments. LocalY M C I and store clerks engage in match play signaling strong participation.
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Lowell
Vesper Club
Highland Club
Highland
Vesper
Shaw Hosiery
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Lowell Machine Shop
Fraternal Anniversary and Parades Report
The Lowell lodge Odd Ladies mark an anniversary at Sister Addie M Beede home 37 Lane street. A ped dlers parade is planned for November 9. Miss F N Estabrook of Garfield Colony installed Gen Stark colony officers in Pelham NH Friday October 5 aided by Junior ex Governor and several senior ex governors. The party to witness the installation included Mr and Mrs Spike of Boston and Miss Gallagher of Manchester NH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Lodge
Addie M. Beede
Lane Street
F. N. Estabrook
Ghrfield
Pilgrim Fathers
Gen. Stark
Pelham
N. H
Garfield Colony
Spike
Boston
Gallagher
Manchester
Witness Bonds Sought in Card Company Fraud Case
In New York on October 12 motion was filed to place John Omwake Robert H McCutcheon and Frank B Jamison under bonds as witnesses for the defense in the larceny and forgery case against Marie Layton Johnson. Johnson seeks to prove innocence with papers in company hands and officers named as witnesses for the people. Judge Foster took no ruling as demurrers were also filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Court of General Sessions
Marie Layton Johnson
United States Playing Card Company of Cincinnati
John Omwake
Company of Cincinnati
Robert H. McCutcheon
Plainfield
N. J
Frank B. Jamison
Cincinnati
Mrs. Johnston
Killing of Corti Sparked Anarchist Socialist Clash
Barre VT October 12 The special grand jury called to probe the killing of Eli Corti in a clash between Anarchists and Socialists a week ago will meet in Montpelier tomorrow. In police court today all arrestees saw continued cases. Martino Rizzi held on 4000 bail for assault with intent to kill while Luigi Cassi and Frank Frazetti charged with simple assault were ordered to recognize in 500.
Indoor cricket debut in Concord New Hampshire
Concord New Hampshire October 12 The game of indoor cricket was played in this city tonight for the first time in America and is believed by its originators to be the first in the world. It is adapted from the outdoor game with changes for indoor playing, similar to baseball adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
America
HonestGC Rolls Sets New Automobile Kilometer Record
London October 12 The Hon GC 8S Rolls officially timed lowered the world automobile kilometer record today at the Duke of Portland s private park using a specially built 110 horsepower machine His time was 2625 seconds
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London
Rolls
Duke of Portland
Ellsworth's Confession Unveils Woodstock Tragedy Motives
Chicago October 12 Earl Ellsworth a 24 year old man was arrested after detectives used a ruse to elicit his confession. He claims his father Benjamin Ellsworth killed his wife and himself in Woodstock Illinois eighteen months ago amid a plan to obtain insurance money with two Woodstock citizens. The confession also casts doubt on the mother's faithlessness and clears her of the charge.
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Chicago
Earl Ellsworth
Woodstock
Ill
Benjamin Ellsworth
Earl
Amos Anderson
Ellsworth
Cured Hemorrhages of the lungs by Honey and Tar
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls severe lung hemorrhages years ago. After failed treatments from several doctors he began Foley's Honey and Tar and his lungs grew strong again. The remedy is sold by Goodale's drug store and local outlets at Central Street Merrimack and Bridge streets Middlesex Street and other corner shops.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Goodale’s Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Cerral Streets
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Lowell Y P S C E Union Meeting Report
The Lowell Y P S C E union met last night at the Y M C A parlor with Rev. R F True presiding. Grace Fuller and E M Simpson read the secretary and treasurer reports. a public meeting was planned and Rev J H Hoffman of the Reading union spoke on Progress and Endeavor.
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Lowell
R. F. True
Grace Fuller
E. M. Simpson
J. H. Hoffman
Reading Union
Progressive Endeavor Union
Hoffman
Ralph Gillam
J. M. Craig
Drunken Maurice Connors Arrested After Middlesex Street Incident
Maurice Connors, arrested yesterday forenoon by Officers Cawley and O'Brien, proved to be a recalcitrant drunk. Found near Middlesex street with a cut hand from a bursting bottle, he resisted many, offering to fight in any style. Wagon Officer Hickson calmed him after a struggle, and Connors will be charged with being drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Connors
Cawley
O’brien
Maurice
Middlesex Street
Hickson
Ken
Welch
Egypta's Success Prompts Y M C A Patrons List
Egypta's auxiliary rejoices at strong Opera preparations with two hundred citizens offering to be patrons for the opening performance on Tuesday night December 20. Scenery moved from the station to Huntington hall drew interest as extra wheels were added to vans to bear the heavy drops.
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Egypta
Huntington Hall
New York City
America
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Purge of Poisons
The advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that makes diseased kidneys sound to eliminate poisons from the blood. Stores named include Goodale's drug store at 217 Central Street Ellingwood Co at corner Merrimack and Central streets Carter & Sherburne at Merrimack and Bridge streets and Falls & Burkinshaw at 413 Middlesex Street.
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Foley
Goodale’s Drug Store
Central Street
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Carter & Sherburne
Bridge Streets
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Burned by Contact With Electric Wire at Store
Pierre N Brunelle, drug store owner at 35 East Merrimack Street, suffered burns to his right hand and minor injuries to his right side after contacting an exposed electric wire in his cellar around 8:30 PM yesterday. The incident required police and medical attention with possible amputation considered for three fingers. Brunelle rests at home. the 110 volt line is deemed unlikely to be fatal.
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Pierre N. Brunelle
Merrimack Street
J. B. Crowley
Mr. Brunelle
Ficer
P. Brunelle
Bell
Pond Street
Crowley
Kuppenheimer Suits Promise Fits and Style
A vintage advertisement promises tailored fit on your figure and style approved by authorities. It assures pleasing fabrics, mellow textures, and a right price with a money back guarantee if anything goes wrong.
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Kuppenheimer
Will sue Uncle Sam over destroyed wreck Jennie R Dubois
Owners of the five masted schooner Jennie R Dubois announce they will sue the United States government for blowing up the sunk wreck off Block Island before cargo removal could occur. The vessel carried 2000 tons of soft coal from Norfolk to Providence when collision occurred five weeks earlier. A Block Island wrecking firm was contracted to remove cargo but was halted by a Navy tug order from Brooklyn navy yard, with officials citing navigation danger.
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Newport
R. IL
Jennie R. Dubois
Block Island
United States
Dubois
Norfolk
Providence
Nina
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Engineers Strike Shuts East Liverpool Factories
East Liverpool Ohio October 12 stationary engineers in the city belonging to the International union went on strike today. All manufacturing establishments including 32 potteries are closed. The strike was declared because manufacturers refused to recognize the union. It is not thought the trouble will be of long duration.
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Liverpool
International Union
California Excursion Through Western Travel Bargain
The Nickle Plate Railroad offers Oct 7 to 16 special excursion tickets from Buffalo N C to San Francisco or Los Angeles Cal at 81.70 good for return to Nov 30. Includes through Pullman standard and tourist sleepers. Contact local agents or L P Burgess N E P A No 258 Washington Street Boston Mass for details.
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San Francisco
Nickle Plate Railroad
Buffalo
N. C
Los Angeles
Cal
Pullman Standard
L. P. Burgess
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Farm bargain with buildings 70 acres near ponds for summer home
An old established boarding and lodging house with 36 rooms offers regular boarders and strong profits. The property includes fine buildings, 70 acres, running water, a windmill, two ponds, and a house with barn, priced at 2900 for land and improvements or 850 for the lodging business. Photos at office. T. HK, El 64 Central Street. Tel. 908-2.
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T. HK
Central Street
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Lowell Friends
Champion
Gray Gem
Edward Nelson
U. S. Bunting
Polo Notes
Ame
Lowell Coal Co
Central St
Thorndike St
Corti
Y. P. S.C. E. Union
Mark
B. Kuppenheimer &C
Ehieace
Merrimack St
E. H. Shoqueite J. 1
Knowlton
Uncle Sam
California
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Prescott
Holihan Bros
Lawrence, Mass
Common and
Hampshire
N. E
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Merrimack Schroot
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