Baseball Scandal Echoes Through 1919 Era
Chicago news recounts a 1919 baseball betting affair linking gambling figures Cobb Wood and Speaker to hidden wagers. Officials face criticism as Leonard accuses AL authorities of bias while covering payments and letters tied to the scandal. Departure of Cobb ends a twenty two year era marked by records and turmoil.
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Leonard Veld
Cali
Leene
Cobb
CIA
Leonard
Petten Busines
Wood
Speaker
Talk Of Big Money Kills Popularity In Boxing Showdown
Historical boxing recap describes a Demspey Firpo bout amid money hype, with Tunney’s cautious style prevailing. It notes Gate receipts reaching millions at Polo Grounds and the enduring appeal of Dempsey as a sensational champion despite loss.
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Popes Peery
Rickard
Cowpeey
Firpo
Deor
Polo Grounds
Tunney
Dempsey
Philadelphia
19% Track Review Highlights a Turbulent 1926 Season
The year saw new marks in the 100, 220, half mile, and discus, plus notable defeats of Nurmi and Charley Hoff’s rise in indoor jumps. Paddock’s 9.5 second century and Locke’s 20 second furlong drew attention while Germany’s Prette Peltner set a world half-mile record. USC dominated the 194 A meet, and the National Collegiate meet crowned the US as national leaders.
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Nurmi
Charley Moff
Charley Paddock
Roeland Locke
Prette Peltner
Germany
Ted Meredith
Wide
Sweden
Nurm
Finland
Charley Hoff Mace
America
Hoff
Pacific
Amateur Athletic Union
Beree
Rr ‘Bles
Loyd Hahn
Aston Athletic Aesociation
Sesequi
Marin
Antipodes
Jackson Schles
Rather Feet
Ronner
Randolph Kore
Illinois Athletic Club
Wes
University of Southern California
Ud” Houser
Tech
Michigan
Grant Park Stadium
Chicago
U. S
Alva Martie
Haggerd
Kansas
T. C
Cobb Receives 10000 Gift in Detroit Banquet saga
Detroit fans and officials honored Ty Cobb at a centennial banquet sponsored by Mayor John W. Smith. Navin and Connie Mack attended as others praised Cobb for ending Detroit’s name across the land. Cobb claimed the $10,000 check was not a gift but part of his salary amid questions of integrity.
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Detroit” Tigers
Cobb
Waneger
Detroit
John W. Smith
Nevin
Ron Johnson
American
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Navin
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