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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
3
Chauncey M. Depew, famed railroad magnate and former U S senator, advocates a Middle Class Union to organize the unrepresented majority. He declines to lead it on his eighty sixth birthday, noting the task is huge and likely beyond his reach, but stresses the need to unite middle class consumers of food and transport.
Read into the Congressional Record by Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma. He cites 600000 teachers and 90858516 students, with total school property value about 1.98 billion dollars and annual maintenance around 736 million. He notes many teachers lack beyond eighth grade and low average salaries.
Senator W Underwood of Alabama is chosen as the Senate minority leader after unopposed action at the Democratic conference. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska remains ranking Democrat on the foreign relations committee and will lead in foreign affairs as the party resolves the deadlock from January 15. Hitchcock withdraws to avoid continuous service in the Senate this year due to presidential campaign duties.
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux received a three year prison term with five years forced residence and ten years with political rights lost after a trial for commerce and correspondence with the enemy. The sentence was read at Neuilly hospital where he is confined, with the court noting the total term including time already served.
The article notes National League tensions due to the Reds with teams in training in Cuba and talk of 1920 hopes for Pittsburgh and other clubs. It mentions player moves and management shifts, signings, farm plans, and financial notes including a $24 per dozen ball price and upcoming leagues.
The article portrays Eddie Cicotte of the White Sox as a pitcher guided by a simple philosophy You win or you lose you get a hit or don t You avoid superstition yet remain confident when facing the first inning If he yields a run early he doubts himself and often loses the game highlighting his crisis mindset and veteran poise
A South lad’s bold demand to join the Brooklyn Dodgers outfield leads to his first chance after meeting team president Charles Ebbets. Zack Wheat, bought from Mobile in 1909 for 1200 dollars, proves his grit by offering to pay his fare home if he cannot perform better than the bench players. The story contrasts Wheat with Hi Myers of East Liverpool, who joined earlier but never earned the same standing. Wheat’s bold move marks his rise from bench to potential star under manager Harry Lumley.
Sherwood Magee reportedly countered Earl Hamilton with a bold fielding play. He snagged Hamilton's slow pitch with his right hand and hurled the ball back at the pitcher, shouting to add speed on the next offering. The stunt is remembered as a notable miscue and show of fielding daring.
Summary of sports items includes retirements, golf associations, boxing gear, Davis Cup talks, vast purses in English and Irish turf racing, Michigan letter for Dunne's son, Ouimet favored at Pinehurst, nominations for Saratoga events, New York wrestling boom, 1919 NY racing success, a New York Tennis club lease and 30 courts, and stakes for the Readville harness meet with multiple $3,000–$5,000 purses.
Robert Maxwell says Washingtons infield looks classy and the outfield is strong. He notes young pitchers promising to aid Walter Johnson, suggesting the Griff men may advance this year.
Manager Gabby Cravath demonstrates batting to Walsh, a rookie outfielder, as a lefty pitcher works. Cravath smashes a ball over the right field fence and tells Walsh to try next. The recruit responds that such hitting would mean a job here.
Boxing promoters in Seattle and Portland may stage matches of six rounds of two minutes each, shortening bouts to ease strain on boxers while maintaining pace and competition in the ring. This change shifts from four three minute rounds to a quicker format across local cards in the Pacific Northwest.
Prominent major league managers today include Pat Moran Wilbert Robinson Fred Mitchell George Gibson Branch Rickey George Stallings and Connie Mack with Ray Schalk White Sox catcher arguing catchers make good managers because they direct the game from behind the plate calling pitches watching base calls and guiding the fielders.
Philadelphia resident recounts a severe illness with side pain headache and sleeplessness. After failing to improve with prescribed medicine she began using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports rapid relief and renewed health. She urges others to try the change it can bring.
Jim noted outdoors this morning a snake coiled around the garden hose. He specifies it as a garter snake. Cuticura for sore hands advertised with steps for using Soap Ointment and Talcum to care for toilet needs.
A brief exchange notes a chance acquaintance formed via a church fair raffle and mentions meeting Miss Daisy. The remark hints at a light hearted social link sparked by a simple community event.
Mr Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire describes ten years of stomach pain and worsening symptoms last fall and January then reports relief after using Eatonic. He says a full course ended his pains and he now eats what he likes without discomfort.
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