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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1926
Page
11
The writer rejects charges of a conspiracy by Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker to fix a game for money. He questions Dutch Leonard’s timing and motives and urges Cobb and Speaker to confront the charges publicly to clear the sport, noting the 1919 game and ensuing scandals.
The latest baseball disturbance centers on players Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Joe Wood and Dutch Leonard with the dispute lingering in league circles. Fans show little interest in the Wood and Leonard trade angles as the turmoil continues without resolution.
Public poll seeks opinion on Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker scandal charges based on published evidence. Voters are asked if they believe guilt is proven and whether they should be banished from the hall of fame. Submit with name city and street address to the Sports Department.
The Times solicits reader opinion on a long standing accusation that Ty Cobb and Speaker were involved in fixing a 1919 Detroit game. Dutch Leonard claims an underhanded plot with Wood, while Leonard and Wood deny participation. A ballot is printed for public input on guilt and exclusion.
Charles Zimm of Oakland, a legless swimmer, enters the $40,000 Caledonia Channel free-for-all on January 15. Swimmers from across the nation are entered. Notable entrants include several famous English Channel hopefuls. A woman swimmer faced outcry over plans to wear axle grease as a bathing suit and was given committee permission. another entrant withdrew.
Impending city series battle between Shortridge and Tech high schools at the Armory drives local hoop interest. Tech favored by many. Shortridge potential upset in a fast passing offense. Also notes on Martinsville captain Lester Reynolds and Marion High School under coach Gene Thomas, with Butler and Illinois Wesleyan trip.
Loganport ind dec 27 Maxie Epstein and Lew Epstein of Indianapolis will appear jan 6 at the Elks Club charity fight show. Maxie meets Don Carson in the ten round main event while Lew faces Joe Gorman of Rochester in an eight round bout. Four four round bouts feature local talent to round out the card.
Bill Melhorn won the Santa Clara Valley open golf championship with 207 for 54 holes and set a course record by shooting 66 in the final 18 holes. Tommy Armour placed second at 211, with a field including Johnny Farrell 214 Eddie Loos 215 Ed Dudley 216 and others.
New York December 27. The American Football Coaches Association and the NCAA will discuss abolishing the extra point after touchdown at their annual meetings in New York this week.
Mobile manager Milton Stock revealed the sale of shortstop Cueto to the Atlanta club. The announcement confirms a key roster move affecting both teams.
Oklahoma City has sold first baseman Chili McDaniel to the Mission Club of the Pacific Coast League. The Indians plan to use Gale Huff as a youngster at the initial season.
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker head to Washington to seek government help in clearing their names amid the 1919 alleged throw game charges. Officials doubt federal authority. lawmakers show interest but no agency action yet.
Ty Cobb departed Augusta at 2 p m Sunday, headed for Washington, D C, prompted by a telegram unknown to Mrs Cobb. Friends say the trip is his first move to seek redress for the slur on his name amid the 1919 baseball game throwing charges.
Cleveland December 27 With the passing of Tris Speaker Johnny Mostil of the White Sox rises as the best center fielder in the American League. Mostil is a faster right handed hitter with a strong arm and long reach. He lacks some of Speakers uncanny judgment but is hailed as the best new outfielder in years by Tris Speaker himself.
The University of Southern California announces a 1927 ten game slate with five Pacific Coast Conference games, three non conference ties with California foes, and two intersectional games. Notable dates include Notre Dame in Chicago November 26 and California games in Los Angeles and other locations.
New Haven obtained Barney Griffin and Gene Martin as outfielders from the Birmingham club of the Southern League. Both are familiar to Eastern League fans. Johnny Roser is another late addition to the Profs roster.
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey argues Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker were innocent if charged in the 1919 World Series fix and says they should have sought a hearing when asked to resign. He criticizes Ban Johnson and Frank Navin for withholding the case and praises Judge Landis for seeking justice.
The Fairmount Club of the Middle Atlantic League signs Harry Morrison a pitcher from New Brunswick Pennsylvania. Morrison joins the club after being recruited from his prior team and adds depth to the pitching staff.
The Rev W L Stidger of Linwood Boulevard Church calls Judge K M Landis the scandal scout of baseball in a sermon on the game’s latest controversy. He publishes ten commandments warning the commissioner against being used to favor discharged players and disgruntled owners. He adds he has known Ty Cobb for years and needs more proof Cobb is guilty.
World heavyweight champion Gene Tunney was rescued after plunging through the ice on Moosehead Lake in frosty Maine while en route to church. He had been spending a quiet holiday at King's Camp and reportedly recovered from the incident.
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