Organized League Baseball Faces Another Severe Test
Chicago December 22 The American League president Byron Ban Johnson confirms Cobb and Speaker were punished for betting on games amid Dutch Leonard accusations. Cobb resigns as Detroit Tigers manager and Speaker resigns as Cleveland Indians pilot. Landis faces scrutiny as baseball eyes public trust and a possible healing path for the sport.
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Carrigan Returns as Red Sox Manager After Ten Years
Billy Carrigan comes back to manage the Boston Red Sox tail-enders of 1926 after a decade in retirement. The former 1916 champion skipper is described as bold, disciplined, and willing to gamble, shaping teams with firm leadership and strategic risks.
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Trio of Best Hurt by Taint
The article notes three legendary players Hal Chase Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb exiting the game under a cloud amid a sweeping baseball scandal. Babe Ruth remains a trusted figure for the public despite teammates’ fall from grace.
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Rubens Edges Hunter In Tight State Three-Cushion Match
Harry Rubens defeated Joe Hunter 50 to 44 in the State three cushions billiard tourney at Harry Cooler's parlor Tuesday night. The match was a close and erratic contest with Rubens finishing strong to climb into a triple tie for first. Kentucky Joe could not run more than three, while Rubens showed form with runs of six five and four.
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Sunday School League Results At Marion County Y M C A
Two fast games opened the Marion County Sunday School League at the YMCA. First Presbyterian beat Christian Men Builders 28 to 21 while Zion Evangelicals defeated First Evangelicals 17 to 10. West Newton M E's won a forfeit from Central M E's.
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Marion State champs survive gym fire at Civic Hall
Marion Indiana December 22 The State championship high school basketball team narrowly avoided play disruption after Civic Hall caught fire from an overheated gas stove in the boys dressing room. The blaze started on the second floor and damaged the floor slightly. Repairs will be made immediately.
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Maroons Defeat Cardinals In Rough Chicago Tilt
Winnipeg Maroons topple the Chicago Cardinals 4 to 3 in a hard fought American League hockey game in Chicago marked by rough play and key goals from Winnipeg.
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Skating Board to Decide Western Selections Tonight
The Western Skating Association board of control will meet in Chicago to pick skaters for Eastern competitions and review dates for Eastern events.
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Letters Held By Landis
Judge Landis reports suspicions over the Detroit Cleveland game of Sept 25 1919 after a late September inquiry from Detroit officials. Players named include Ty Cobb Dutch Leonard Tris Speaker and Joe Wood. Leonard allegedly sought a money claim against the Detroit club and letters reveal betting discussions and failed deals.
Turner Coach Has Fine Record
In four years as Turners coach Al Meyer built one of the strongest fives in the country with 148 wins in 159 games. Meyer's A A U team action and his Wisconsin University background are noted. New York report mentions Ralph Greenleaf’s billiards match leads.
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Sid Terris Sells Contract to Abe Katz for 20000
Lightweight title hopeful Sid Terris transfers management to Abe Katz after a dispute with former manager Dan Caplin. Caplin sells Terris contract to Katz for 20000.
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Entry blanks ready for 1927 500 mile race
Officials of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway mailed first entry blanks for the fifteenth annual international sweepstakes 600 mile race an IRCA event on the world’s greatest course since 1911 when Ray Harroun won with the Marmon Wasp. The next race is set for Monday May 30 1927 with a 10 o clock starting time.
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Postal Telegra Upses Busy Week With Multiple Matches
The Postal Telegraph team schedules a weekend series including a game with Pn Firat St and a night matchup against the Five Aces at the S Naval Reserve gym. Independent teams and local clubs in Bridgeport issue notices seeking games. The Gosport Independents announce a city race entry date and prize details for a 600 mile event with $50,000 total prize money and top prizes of $20,000 and $10,000.
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Illinois Athletic Club hold tenth annual indoor handicap meet
The tenth annual indoor handicap track and field championship of the Illinois Athletic Club will be held January 28 with entries closing January 21. The event takes place in Chicago and invites competitors to enter by the stated deadline.
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Scandal Claim Surrounds Detroit Clevaland 1919 Baseball Game
Detroit defeated Cleveland 9 to 6 at Detroit on Sept 25 1919 amid later claims of a thrown game. Commissioner Landis said only Cobb and Speaker had knowledge of a conspiracy. Dutch Leonard and Joe Wood were not in the lineup. Box score follows.
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Detroit Fandom Reacts To 1926 Baseball Scandal
Detroit fans reacting to the 1926 baseball scandal expressed shock and anger after the Landis statement. Many supporters of Ty Cobb voiced loyalty, with comments alleging Cobb was a clean player and opposing gambling, while others urged full scrutiny of final games and the sport's integrity.
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Indiana Beats Kentucky 38 19 In Baffling Display
Indiana University stars dominate Kentucky with a fast passing attack. Krueger leads scoring with five field goals and a free throw while Correll adds three. Wildcat forwards Knadler and Jenkins lead Kentucky with six and five points respectively.
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Tilden Defeats Wills and Griffin in Exhibition Tennis
In Brooklyn on Tuesday December 23 William Tilden and protege Junior Cohen defeated Helen Wills and Elmer Griffin 6 2 6 4 7 8. Both former champions played well with Tilden showing composure despite a bad knee.
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