Johnson Demands Public Hearing in Cobb Speaker Case
American League President Ban Johnson, in Chicago, demands an open public hearing with Commissioner Landis over the Cobb Speaker case and plans a special owners meeting to map action. Landis refused comment as Johnson asserts the public deserves full developments and accountability.
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Speaker
Cobb
Landis
Johnson
American League
French Lick
William H. Boyd
Cleveland
Rickard Nears End to Delaney Maloney Talks
The American League president discusses the Cobb Speaker case and explains why Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were ousted from their roles. He asserts the league acts to uphold trust and discipline, with Landis receiving reports but the investigation directed by Rickard.
Open Ball Hearing Welcomed by Landis Over Cobb Case
Commissioner Landis welcomes an open hearing on the complete details of the American league charges against Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. President Johnson backs public access as the Rearing before Landis proceeds with the Risberg Gandil inquiry and related letters from fans and owners. A Cleveland park employee acted as a betting messenger, prompting Barnard to demand his dismissal.
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Speaker
Landis
Diane
Ty Cobb
Tris
Cleveland
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Baseball
Lick Springs
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Risberg Gandil
Mawnlny
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Goumee
Inc
Clevland Park
Barnard
Lake Avoca hosts Montana ice speedsters next week
Butte's top ice speedsters led by Danny Graham and Montana Speaker prepare for state titles at Lake Avoca January 21 to 23. Clarke promotes three day program linking Banff race plans with local champions in 220 440 880 and mile events while new skaters from Montana enter open contests against civic squads and visiting rivals.
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Banff Carnivoes
Tom Pennluna
BH. Clarke
Butte
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Penalymna
Akaters
Montana
Promoter Sets Delaney Maroney Bout Amid Negotiations
New York January reports sketch negotiations for a planned February 18 bout at Madison Square Garden between Jack Delaney and Jin Maroney as Tex Rickard steadies terms with Pete Reilly while ironing out remaining financials with Dan Carroll. Rickard aims to pair Delaney with Gene Tunney’s successor and line up Sharkey and other top contenders in the heavyweight tournament.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Delaney
Jin Maroney
Midieon Square Garden
Rickard
Pete Reiily
Delaney
Ett
Dan Carroll
Maroney
Harry Wille
Paul Berlenbach
Paolino Avendon
Tierlenbach
Mike Me
Paolino
Knute Hansen
the Garden
Giants Sign Pair and Add Outfielder in 2027 Deals
New York Giants announce 2027 season contracts for infielders Travia Jackson and Fred Lindetrom, outfielder George Harper recently acquired from Philadelphia Nationals, and substitute infielder Andrew Cohen.
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New York Giants
Infelders
Travia Jackson
Fred Lindetrom
George Harper
Philadelphia Nationals
Andrew Cohen
Toronto Boy Swimmer Wins Santa Catalina Prize
Mrs. Jenny Young, mother of 17 year old George Young, wired him to place his share of the 25000 prize in a California bank and return to Toronto. O'Byrne, his former manager, seeks 40 percent for training and expenses as Toronto businessmen plan to appoint advisory trustees to manage the prize for the young champion.
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Toronto
Ontario
Jenny Young
George Young
Santa Catalina
California
Young
Henry O'Byrne
Wrigley Meets Channel Swim Winner Young
William Wrigley Jr meets George Young of Toronto after the Wrigley Ocean Marathon. Wrigley promises the winner a $25,000 first prize check tomorrow night and offers fatherly advice about investments. He notes ownership of a few mining ventures and their stocks.
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Wilmington
Cal
William Wrigley Jr
Channel Swim
George Young
Toronto
Ontario
Wrigley
Santa Catalina
Terrie Dominates Mitchell in 10 Round Return Bout
Sid Terrie of New York returned to competition after six months with a decisive 10 round victory over Ray Mitchell of Philadelphia at the New Roadway Club. Terrie weighed 134 pounds while Mitchell was 136. the bell saved Mitchell from a knockout in the fifth round.
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New York
Sid Terrie
Ray Mitchell
Philadelphia
New Roadway Club
Tontaht Terrie
M'tchell
Mitchell
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