Cobb and Speaker in New Ball Scandal Linked to 1919 Game
Detroit pitcher Leonard alleges Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Wood and Leonard planned to fix the Sept 25 1919 game to help Detroit clinch third place in the pennant race. Cobb denies betting and says his letter involved a legitimate wager notes Leonard was paid for letters but Cobb claims no wrongdoing by either man.
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Landis
Tiger
Wood
Tigers
Detroit
Cobb
Speaker
Ban Johnson
Cleveland
Navinfield
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Ty Cobb
Tris
Joe Wood
Judas
Baseball
Dutch
Léonard
New York
Chigeeod
Jesse
Tris Speaker
Bernie Boland
Indians
Tris Speaker Defends Innocence in Baseball Scandal
In a written statement from Cleveland dated December 21 Tris Speaker former Indians manager declares his innocence regarding the baseball scandal charges raised by Dutch Leonard former Detroit pitcher He says he did nothing wrong in the game noted in Leonard’s allegations.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Frank J. Navin
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Lands
Cobb
Dutch” Leonard
Speakpir
Cleveland Indians
Ty Cobb and New York Giants link to scandal
Detroit fans allied with visiting star Fred Weet note Cobb and Leonard exchanges as an usher at Navin field. The New York World reports Cobb might have joined the New York Giants but was warned off by Commissioner Landis amid a baseball scandal. It says McGraw sought Cobb as Detroit manager’s assistant, while Pittsburg’s Dresfus faced a similar pressure when pursuing Tris Speaker.
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Fred. Weet
Cobb
Leonard
Navin Field
Associated Dress
New York
Ty Cobb
New York Giants
New York World
Detroit Tigers
John McGraw
Hughie Jennings
Landis
Barney W.dresfus
Pittsburg Wirates
Tris Speaker
Donie Bush
Dutch Lewonard silent on Detroit Cleveland baseball scandal
AP reports Fresno area ranch of H B Dutch Leonard, named by Commissioner Landis in Chicago as tied to the Detroit Cleveland baseball scandal, refused to meet reporters. Leonard remained unseen at his ranch. Mrs Leonard said he would not comment. Calls went unanswered as friends and family were present.
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Cobb
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Cleveland
Detroit
Landis
Greveland
Ban Johnson
American League
California
Wood
Pacific Coast
Associated Press
Fresno
H. Br
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Kk. M. Landis
Chicago
Leonard Ranch
Bertoglo s Boyo Ant Home for Holidays
Dr John Bertoglio famed srid iron warrior of the Tigers in Columbus Ohio is home for Christmas with brother Jim Bertoglio a rising football and track student at Creighton University They were born and raised in Butte where their father B G Bertoglio started Bertoglio Mercantile in Meaderville He also has major steel interests in Detroit.
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Tigers
Columbus
Ohio
Jim Bertoglio
Creighton University
Butte
B. G. Bertoglio
Bertoglio
Bertoglio Mercantile Company
Meaderville
Detroit
Indians May Be Feature Of Marathon Run Event
The Zuni tribe of Indians in New Mexico may provide two headliners for the Boston Athletic Association marathon next spring. If plans succeed, Andrew Cerimany and Ross Schack, who finished first and second in a Gallup inter tribal ceremony marathon, may run and defend the national title on April 19.
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Associated Press
Boston
New Mexico
Boston Athletic Association
Tom Kanaly
Andrew Cerimany
Ross Schack
Gallup
N. M
Schack
Seal Sale ball at Winter Garden a holiday success
A large crowd attended the Seal Sale ball at the Winter Garden, opening Ruth’s holiday social season. Proceeds go to the tuberculosis drive with shares split among the local Butte society, state and national groups. Entertainment included Sullivan Kids, Kendall McComas, Eagles drill team, Sullivan girls, Corr sisters, Remo Fountain, the Fenderson Warlet Rush trio, Larry Spencer banjo, Rastus Rush trombone, Teresa Trucano and Georgia Tail Bell, the Winter Garden Orchestra, and a long list of committee members assisting the event.
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Winter Garden
Ruth
Butte Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Sullivan
Kendall McComas
John McCormick
Butte Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles
Corr
Remo Fountain
Fenderson
Warlet
Rush
Larry Spencer
Rastus Rush
Teresa Trucano
Georgia Tail Bell
Winter Garden Orchestra
Butte Boy Joins Oxford Hockey Tour
Two Americans B J Vro die of St Paul Minnesota and P H Hennessy a Virginia Rhodes scholar Montana join Oxford University force hockey team tour Europe. Selection included ten Canadians with trials in Antwerp December 16. games to follow in Switzerland and France. Paul Hennessy son of the late D J Hennessy of Butte was chosen by Montana Rhodes committee for high scholastic and personal standards.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Europe
Oxford University
Frce
England
B. J. Vrodie
St. Paul, Minn
Worcester College
P. H. Hennessy
University of Virginia
Rhodes
Montana
Brasenose College
Paul H. Hennessy
D. J. Hennessy
Butte
Paul Hennessy
Montana Rhodes Committee
Hennessy
Paul
Thost
Wright Wins Judges Decision In Four Round Heavyweight Fight
In Denver Bearcat Wright of Omaha defeated local heavyweight Mike Arnold by a judges score after four rounds. Siki from Omaha fought a spirited draw with Tiny Morris of Denver. In Casper Wyoming Mission Pyte defeated Young Langford of Denver after four rounds. In Los Angeles Newsboy Brown of New York beat Young Nationalista in a main card bout after a furious 10th round finish.
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Denver
Bearcat
Los Angeles
Newsboy Brown
New York
Young Nationalista
Trade of Rogers Hornsby Faces St. Louis Backlash
St Louis fans, the chamber of commerce and Mayor Miller oppose trading Rogers Hornsby from the world champion Cardinals to the New York Giants after Sam Breadon announced the deal. Hornsby says he may seek protection of his interests while Breadon and John J. McGraw push for the transfer.
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Sam Breadon
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John J. McGraw
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E. M. Landis
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Alexander
Sherdel
Rhein
Reinhart
Hornsby stays with Giants. no cash in Ring Ilsch trade
John J. McGraw denied rumors of cash involvement in the trade that sent Jimmy Ring and Frankie Ilsch to St Louis for Flornsbdy. He also stated Rogers Hornsby will not return to the Cardinals under any circumstances.
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Associated Press
New York
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
John J. McGraw
Giants
Cash
Jimmy Ring
Frankie Iisch
St. Louis
Flornsbdy
Williams Returns to Coaching Work at St Thomas
Dr. H. L. Williams, creator of the Minnesota shift at the University of Minnesota, will advise on all athletics at St Thomas College in St Paul. He has been chief examiner of the veterans bureau in Minneapolis since leaving Minnesota after 21 years of service.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
H. L. Williams
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
St. Thomas’ College
Williams
Veterans’ Bureau
Minneapolis
Gonzaga and Saints to Play in Butte
Helena Dec 21. Coach Eaton reports Gonzaga will meet St Charles in Butte on October 22 1927. Spokane telegram confirms school will travel for the nonleague game.
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Saints
Butte
Associated Press
Helena
Eaton
Gonzaga Contrersity
Spokane
WINE WILL TACKLE FRANKIE MONOHAN SEMI-FINAL BOUT
Jock Malone of St Paul signs to fight Joe Simonich in Butte on New Years Day. Malone and Simonich, both noted middle to welterweights, bring high drawing power as Frank Wine and Frankie Monahan headline an evolving New Years card paced by matchmaker Chuck Staples.
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Jock Malone
St. Paul
Joe Simonich
Butcher Boy
Butte
Chuck” Staples
American Legion
Malone
Simonich
Mickey Walker
Pete Latzo
Bing
Malone W.o
Stapler
Joe
Staples
Frank Wine
Wine
Frankie Monahan
Bowling Turnes Leaders Displac. In 280 Mixed Doubles Tourney
Ambro setti Woodland team seized first place with 971 while McGeever Kurtz took second at 964 and Tink Black third at 895 in the 280 mixed doubles event at the VU. Mrs McGeever led women with 185 in a single game and 466 for three games. Woodland led men with 492 and 223, and the Ambro retti Woodland pair posted the high single game 355 as teams were set for Wednesday.
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Warner
Woodland
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