Jack Graney Defends Cobb and Speaker as Ridiculous
Former Cleveland star Jack Graney calls charges against Cobb and Speaker nothing short of ridiculous in a conversation with Billy Evans. He recalls Graney’s 1919 season and defends Speaker’s competitive spirit while recounting humorous team moments and a notable Sept. 25 game versus Detroit.
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Scribes Force Revelation Of Ball Scandal Detroit
A Detroit dated report recounts charges tied to Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Joy Wood as writers forced Judge Landis to reveal a ball scandal at end of the 1926 season. Leonard’s claims allege conspiracy by Cobb to bar him from the majors amid shifting rosters and rest periods for players and managers.
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Fractured Fragments From A Disjointed Local Sketch
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Boston, The Janis, Detroit, and Indianapolis with scattered names and phrases. The text appears to describe a manager, hits, and a demand for action but contains numerous errors and unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Hamden Teams Split Two Games With Wellston
Hamden high school basketball split honors with Wellston in a double bill at Wellston. The Wellston girls won 26 to 1, and the Hamden boys won 26 to 8. Hamden led 14 to 6 at halftime before substitutes shone. They resume at Wellston on Friday January 7.
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Sweden Running Champion Plans New York Visit
Stockholm December reports that Sweden’s running champion will leave Stockholm Sunday aboard the Berangaria for Southampton and plans to arrive in New York by January 1. He indicated openness to competing in the United States if an opportunity suits his studies and he secures permission from Stockholm schools officials.
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Only Hornsby Lifts New York Team, Young Says
Veteran outfielder Stuss Young of the New York team praises Rogers Hornsby as the sole great force, declaring Frank Frisch excellent but noting there is only one Hornsby and his fighting spirit boosts the club.
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Frisch
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Santa Visits Philadelphia to Celebrate Connie Mack Birthday
Dec 24 Philadelphia reports a visit by Santa bringing old Sox souvenirs and Christmas cheer. The event includes appearances by Chief and Mas Bishop of the Athletics with Colt returning, as fans react to the festive scene and the surprise lineup.
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Boxing dictatorship proposed to govern sport
United Press reports by Paul W. White that debate grows for a single boxing commissioner similar to baseballs Landis. The triple New York board disagrees frequently, prompting calls for a focused overseer to end current inefficiencies and expand national oversight.
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New York State
Cobb Appeals To Youth In Message From Ty Cobb
Ty Cobb urges the Youth of America to keep faith in him and says he always tried to be what youngsters thought him. He notes fans and his hometown celebrate his return from Chicago and discusses mistreatment of he and Tris Speaker.
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Dutch Leonard Enters Los Angeles Open Golf Tourney
Hubert B. Leonard known as Dutch, a former major league pitcher, claims involvement with Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker in a 1912 game-throwing plan and announces his entry in the Los Angeles $10,000 open golf tournament in January.
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Hubert B
Dutch) Leonard
Ty Cole
Tris Speaker
Los Angeles
Detroit Drops Cleveland in A B L Franchising Action
Detroit club of the American Basketball League was dropped from the circuit after six losses and deemed to have failed to strengthen the team. The schedule was revised to complete the season as an eight team league.
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Highland Park
New York
Graney
Cleveland
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American Basket Ball League
Wood's Action Depends on Yale Officials Handling
Yale officials face a baseball scandal involving Joe Wood as coach of the ER nine. If Wood is retained he will likely stay, but removal could trigger court action against Dutch Jeerard by Wood. A final decision hinges on Yale authorities after the holidays with officials dispersing for the break.
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Sentenced in Chicago to supervise wife at weekly movie
Domestic Relation court orders Mark Rowsawa to take his wife to the cinema once a week and to court her, under local enforcement.
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Mark Rowsawa
Alcia Igata
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