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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
7
Ohio reports elected officials including OHIO- GLEANINGS C superintendency in Athens and a presidency for Mrs. E R Graves. strikes at Tiffin and Ravenna rail/yard issues. fires at Columbus Acme Laundry and Cleveland barrel plant. multiple arrests in Toledo Ravenna and Youngstown. drownings and deaths include young and elderly figures.
In St Anthony Idaho a beet growing community gathered cash totaling about ten thousand dollars to recruit Chick Gandil of the White Sox to manage a local team in the Yellowstone Snake River league. Gandil would also gain an interest in a local real estate and insurance firm. The campaign drew interest from Pacific Coast league stars, though Rexburg manager Bart Woolums limited teams to four professionals to prevent collapse.
Eddie McKenna recalls a Utah bout where a stubborn young Jack Dempsey ignored a corner tip. He stepped out with his right hand and foot and unleashed a left that slammed home, breaking the top rope and sending his opponent down for ten minutes.
American league executives consider rules to stop practical jokers from hijacking public presentations at games. Babe Ruth accepted the gag with a smile, but team owners oppose such stunts.
John A Heydler president of the National League says the second division clubs have produced a strong race with no soft spots. He notes the year’s distribution is better than any in memory and reports all teams are competitive.
The column mentions Benny Leonard tied to films on the coast, football as compulsory in French regiments, a $20 000 Cuban derby value in 1921, Des Moines winning the Western Breeders futurity for 1917 foals, 2900 nominations for the Saratoga meet, an All-Buffalo mile record in Buffalo, Bob Neill joining Pop Geers’ Memphis training colony, uncertainty in heavyweight ranks, Tommy Murphy leading 2 10 trotters with Pop Geers close, Penn wrestlers winning a Middle Atlantic title, and Greek Peter Trivoulidas living 23 years in the U S before applying for citizenship after winning the Boston marathon.
Outfielders in the American league anticipate power from Del Gainer as he joins the Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Hyan expects a big season despite some footwork slowing, with Gainer hitting steadily in spring games and boosting pennant hopes alongside Jimmy Burke at Ft Wayne.
Young men sought for Marines as baseball talent circulates across leagues. Bill Killefer foils base stealers while Stallings ships Dixie Carroll to Memphis. Dick Loftus vows big show return as Sunday games in Boston end at 6 pm. Ben Allen shines for Mobile. Pelicans boast six versatile players. Portland opens Coast league with 16 126 paid attendance. Hensling to captain Okmulgee in Western association. McAuley and Becker run a pool hall in Lemoore. Robinson ships Paul Schreiber to Lakeland. Charley Fulton shines for Mobile with a shutout. Cueto clashes with Seattle. Johnny McCarthy refuses Birmingham report. Cullloton shows promise at Fordham. Bert Coy returns to Wichita. Ducky Holmes to own a Brownville independent. Gleason optimistic on pennant race for the club beating the White Sox. Winn Noyes joins Idaho outlaw league. Deal keeps plays easy, Pittsburgh seen as NL dark horse. Ethane Mack seen as thoughtful but hopeful for faster youths. Koepping leaves Three-I for Sterling. Hinchman and Gibson anchor Pirates at bat. Neal Ball to play for New Haven as field captain. Hunter Hill to manage Galveston aiding life in baseball. Meusel may rise after San Francisco series. Bugs Hersche joins Pitler’s Oil City Independents pitching staff.
President Hickey told umpires to eject any player or manager at first offense for profanity on the field. Officials will report further violations to Hickey as the season opens.
Mrs. Mary Hendricks of Owensboro Kentucky credits Milks Emulsion with a dramatic recovery from five months of stomach and bowel trouble. After two days she rose from bed and within two weeks was able to work. she weighed 70 pounds and now weighs 1 pounds. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a palatable, solid emulsion that restores bowel action, boosts appetite, and aids recovery from wasting diseases. Six bottles are guaranteed with refund if unsatisfied.
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