Verdict Clears White Sox Players in 1919 World Series Conspiracy
A Cook County jury acquitted Buck Weaver and eight other former Chicago White Sox players of conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati. The not guilty verdict on the first ballot ends their connection to the alleged plot, while several indicted figures remain in legal limbo or face statute of limitations.
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Hal Chase
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Boston
Ben Franklin
St Louis
Atorney
Willard Plans Five Month Prep for Dempsey Bout
Jess Willard of Lawrence, former heavyweight champion, contemplates a five month training period to regain top form for a potential title fight with Jack Dempsey. Tex Rickard inquires about Willard’s optimal conditioning and purse, directing to Ray Archer. Willard requires confirmation of fitness before starting heavy training, noting his current weight around 265 pounds and doubt about weight changes during conditioning.
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Iith Rickard
Ninp
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Unclear college meet high jump record and critic gaze
Report notes Uncle'Sam SB Stack of Cornell wins high jump at 8 feet 2 inches during a Travers Island meet. Mentions reception of a Willard Dempsey bout talk amid skepticism from experts about a possible match and recalls prior rivalries involving Jack Johnson.
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Notable boxing veteran Lafarge to return in ring
Johnson reports Lafarge, a quiet industrious fighter, plans another boxing performance. The article notes the veteran’s long career and hints his next bout may surprise boxing followers.
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Willard Has Lafarge
Weather halts twilight schedule in Lawrence league
Heavy rain delays all Twilight League play at Haskell Field. Two games postponed. remaining contests may be shifted to Wednesday or shortened week. Wildcats vs PF A A at Haskell Thursday. Summer Session meets Haskell Friday if grounds dry. Indiana golf tourney in South Bend second week of August. 1921 world championships slated for August 1 at Ordrup track near Copenhagen.
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Macy Che
United States
Canada
Ohio state checker summit attracts Davis Cup players
The annual summit tournament of the Ohio State Checker Association will be held at Cesar Point Ang el, with the national singles remix championships at Germantown Cricket Club near Philadelphia the week of. Davis Cup players from the county will visit the United States for the event adding interest this year.
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Checker Association
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Fair Racing Entrants at Douglas County Fair
Secretary O J Lane announced arrivals for the Douglas County Fair horse races with two men entering. FD Wedge of Sotoman Kansas filed Red Fast in the 2:20 pacing race and Janey Henderson of Ottawa entered Princess Naomi in the 2:20 and 2:20 pacing events.
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Kansas
Janey Henderson
Ottawa
Princess Naomi
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