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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1901

Page

3

Baseball pennant race shifts focus across leagues

A fragment on the national league and american league pennant chase notes Brooklyn and Chicago contenders, with Boston Philadelphia and New York in pursuit. It mentions managers, players, and the wide American landscape as teams push toward possible titles.

Eobai Poe Leo Athleiuries Piteivary Brooklyn Hess Me Pons Chicago Baltimore Leo Fead Baines Biel Peiraipia Vinemani Hs Haan Stiel de MiGraw Robinson Adana Nils Sitipatws Fae Mile Philidelphia Boson Putier New New Tiga New York Mae Diet Abedt Selonte Caston Pitchars Rexilex Gio Taylor Mann Hughes Basan Ie Cincinnati Ivan Pittabarg Toston Tavis Chicaga Si Laelian Howton Philadelphia Pitsborg Li Chivage Testoria

Kiams Mammoth Clothing Store Ad Promotes Summer Styles

The ad touts Kiams Mammoth Clothing Store offering a wide stock of warm weather apparel for men and young men. It invites shoppers to visit tomorrow to see a vast collection of suits hats and haberdashery and promises Houston's finest tailoring on display under one roof.

Houston

Boys Suits Offerings Highlighted For Active Youth

A local retailer extols a wide range of boys suits including single and double breasted sack styles, sailor blouses, wash Sailor options, Russian blouse designs and vestee fancy suits. Prices span from about 1.50 to 12.00 with emphasis on quality fabrics and satisfying parental feedback.

Furnishings Sale Offers Houston’s Swell Stock

Advertises a complete Houston stock of men’s furnishings in perfect form. Highlights include underwear, neckwear, fancy shirts, hosiery, collars, and cuffs as the coolest and best made.

Houston

Shoes advertise patent kid button style with kangaroo tops

An advertisement highlights men s shoes made on the Duke last with a round full toe. Describes patent kid and soft grain kangaroo tops, pliant and unlikely to crack. Claims value at 4.00 from 5.00, with Black Cat Shoes new arrivals in Black Vids kid and Calf, 250 styles in all sizes and widths.

Hats for every taste in Houston stores

A broad selection of headwear is offered with straw hats from $1 to $10 and genuine Panama styles. Guam Panamas priced at $10 and French Palm straws range from $3.50 to $4, plus a fine assortment of straw hats in multiple prices from $1 to $2.

Guam

Unclear historical team forces shape early American league

The fragmented text references competing teams and managers forming a league, naming figures like Philopita and Comiskey, and describes efforts to assemble standout players for a national circuit. It hints at organizational changes and search for strong rosters while noting regional and national ties.

Silverdale Wins Inaugural Handicap At St Louis Fair Grounds

Silverdale captured the Inaugural Handicap at the fair grounds in St Louis this afternoon. Jockeys like Helen Jones and Joe Boe were noted in the event. the race ran two seconds slower than last night due to rain.

Br. Louis Niehi Silverdale

Morris Park Results Highlight Parader Wins Stakes

In Morris Park's Clissie Withers stakes, Parader ridden by Jorkes Lanitrey led from the start and won easily by about two lengths from Nonnlert. About 15,000 spectators attended as a list of horses and times fills the noisy program.

Morris Park New York Mar Y K. T. Wilson Jorkes Lanitrey Nonnlert Parsons Clifford, Blum Mark Twain Thi Lite Vive Fayluge la Milee Friar ‘Tabor Red Dameel Tony Lorden Hos Albert Bellaria Ania Iataclo Janice King Bramble Walter Cleary Mars Chan

Oakland race meet aids Ube Cabjola hospital

The Oakland racing event on May 11 drew a large crowd for the benefit of Ube Cabjola hospital. The card featured several races with names such as Flatter er Tin and Gold One among the entrants, though legible details are limited by the damaged text.

Oakland San Francisco Ube Cabjola Pendimnce A. X Tin Carlo Vingem Rey Lin Holy Niles Pr Muck Faun Fabiola

Kentucky Oaks Favorite Wins at Churchill Downs

Lonlwtille reports a clear spring day as Get-Away Day highlights Churchill Downs. The main event, the Kentucky Oaks, saw a favored entrant prevail in a dominant performance, as Conundrum battled to place behind the winner.

Churchill Downs Lonlwtille

Thirteen-Inning Game Opens May Baseball Action

A lengthy thirteen inning contest opened with Tintie facing a lame attack as May action began. Palestine, King, Wallas, Wyre and others contributed as the crowd awaited the next at bats and the long duel wore on.

Ition Valestine

Texas University Beats Weatherford College in Seventh Inning Rally

The Texas university defeated Weatherford College 6 to 1 in Weatherford as a seventh inning rally decided the game. Key players led by strong pitching and late runs sealed the win for the visiting team.

Auetha Texas Texas Univerains Haxohutl Weatherford College Ty Bealle

Horse Race Entries and Times At Cincinnati Track

The report lists multiple riding rivals and horses with distances from five to seven furlongs. Listed names include John Gore Ida Quicktime Time den Ovenille and King Para Helvature Queen Priese with times around 2:02 and 1:25 for various sprints. Stakes and selling classifications appear alongside horses such as John Medlray Kare Jeefume Selvian Weell Play Dy Seven and Alta Will Barogamp.

Cincimnati Johm Gore Ida Quicktime Custodian Semet Pireati Alta Will Barogamp

Inaugural Handicap at Fair Grounds

At St Louis May 11 a mixed card featured several races including the Inaugural Handicap. Notable entries included Batpur Doralice La Devrone and T17Me Five tydowts Trio with H L Colvinnan as owner. The event showcased times around 1 08 with strong performances from Turon Wat Fajen Kinde Hen Ladi Tome and others.

Batpur Doralice la Devrone H. L. Colvinnan Ka. Foun Turon Ine Ile Sevelute Sable Welling Forte Aurea Sim Lyzacus Sim Lyzacus. Wine 4: i ~ Sie Furkymngs Sele Sater Teany Besler Jake Weber Tire

Worth racing results mark a busy meeting in May

At Worth today a stock of races drew about 000 spectators with multiple heats. Notable performances included Reynee taking a half furlong dash and Alie Piauk and Shah ihik in the mile sprint. Other winners listed were The Tene ite Denote and Boney Bey Cavin, with entries by Hubert Wadilell and Uxplousge among others.

Worth Chicago Heradiadde Briscac Lathrop Alie Piauk Shah Ihik- Mirueh Minyon Hubert Wadilell Tite Vane Tr

University of Penney Yale Eight Wins Navy Henley Relay

After a strenuous finish the University of Pennsylvania eight crew, first navy crew to represent the university at Henley, won the relay over a two mile course in a tight race in Annapolis Maryland on May 1.

Pennsylvania Annapolis University of Penney Yaals Carel Navy

Fire Department Ball Team Prepares For Houston Exhibition

The Fire Department's ball team and Houston firefighters have been practicing daily for upcoming baseball tests and community event. Team members train at the station yard, aiming to showcase skill and teamwork in a public game.

Fire Department Houston Fire Threat

Harvard Loses Annual Intercollegiate Track Meet

Yale defeats Harvard in a close, multi event track meet with wins in the 220 yard dash and mile run while Harvard takes the mile and other events. Yale sets a record in the 220 yard dash and claims overall victory over Harvard in this contest.

Harvard New Haron Harweard Yale Enity Spiaker Harvari

Tod Sloan Faces Slim Chance of License

New York May 11 The World's London cable says Tod Sloan nearly despairs of obtaining a license as he weighs options amid racing season talk.

Tod Sloan New York London

Untitled Historical Snippet About Individuals and Events

Fragmentary text mentions individuals such as Lor Walliam Berenford and Katt Marwands, and references a booking or visit involving Seth Fark CTeamnel. The passage lacks clear context, dates, places, or outcomes, rendering a concise summary difficult.

Walliam Berenford Toni Ta Katt Marwands Lite Jackey

Field Says Shamrock It Is Merely Sail Stretching

Unclear record discusses Shamrock and a racing event. The Field criticizes performance, noting the challenger appears faster but describes water and keel conditions as key factors. Mentions commentary on meter and service, with reference to Columna and other figures.

Lenden Tolay

Shamrock’s Broken Gaff Delays Trials

In Southampton May Li the bow gaff of the Shamrock 9 suffered a serious accident requiring immediate repairs. Captain Sveinsoe said the boat would not start before Monday and noted the tele scoping temporary fixes were made but progress remained uncertain. A bravery flag arrived from the Den once before the incident, yet no decisive action had arrived by press time.

Southampton Bowen Sveainoce

Unclear race result from Keupton Park meeting

A stained report describes a May 1 event at Keupton Park featuring The Favorite ridden by L Reiff finishing fourth with tendon issues. Santos by George Midward wins 300 sovereigns, with Chiinan second and Alive See third. W J Whitthey’s Kilmarnock WH and Groenaw are mentioned in indirect context.

Keupton Park George Midward Santos Chiinan Sentals Mabilarions Willam Whitthey Kilmarnock L. Reiff Richard Croker Arrow J. Me Groenaw Tod Santoly

Turf War at Latonia Openings Spark Cincinnati Track War

Cincinnati May 11 Latonia track will open Monday and start a turf war as Newport cards offer standard races at a mile and a half. Every entrant is treated as a guest of the Quorn City club and local factions declare a spirited battle over the season.

Latonia Cintinnati Derry Newport

Auction of Race Horses at Morris Park

Auction notices from New York dated May 11 report a sale of several race horses in catalog at Morris Park. The items listed include horses described in catalog terms with bidding and ownership details not fully readable.

New York Morris Park

Mum W.C. Whitner's Dyear of Hucks

A garbled notice appears to report a literary work by Moddier Stivia sold or transferred to Newtos flencington for a stated amount. Details are uncertain due to text corruption.

W.C. Whitner Stivia Newtos

Yale Dominates Annual Collegiate Races

In Philadelphia on May 1 Yale won the Yale Pennsylvania Columbia meet, scoring thirty two points for Yale, eight for Pennsylvania, and four for Columbia in the annual college races between the rivals.

Philadelphia Yale Pennsylvania Columbia

CHAS R EASTMAN ACQUITTED IN BROTHER IN LAW MURDER

Cambridge May 11 Harvard instructor Charles Ry Hastman was acquitted of murdering his brother in law Richard Crogan while at target practice on July 4 last. The lengthy trial saw nearly three weeks of testimony and two days of argument before the jury delivered a verdict.

Cambridge Masa Charles Ry Hastman Harvard Richard Crogan Havre

Prisoner Freed as Father Consoles in Courtroom Scene

The young man's father remained stoic through the lengthy trial and lifted his hand to greet the crowd as he stepped from the cage. He and relatives then moved to a private room where his supporters cheered and embraced, marking an emotional close to the ordeal.

Bastmes

Unclear OCR Brief From Jacksonville May Report

Card shipments arrived from New York and were received with emphasis on clothing. The conimalrica continues to affect thousands daily. The plage contemplates more repairs and denves in the building. Insurance settlements total about one quarter of one million dollars.

Jacksonville Fin New York Conmiasarica

Judge A J Brownhead Civil Case Service

Judge A J Brownhead of Knoxville weighs a civil case filed May 2. The court seeks service via cavalry to deliver the summons to Sheesviile defendant Jodgrigh. Case concerns a scavalry matter and a lieutenant colonel position referenced in the petition.

A. J. Brownhead Knoxville Ema J A

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