1919 game case haunts Cobb and Speaker denials
The 1919 Detroit vs Cleveland game faces Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker amid former allegations of fixing the contest. Leonard alleged a plan to throw the game and profit from bets, with Cobb and Speaker denying charges while Landis prepares a ruling if needed. Leonard’s testimony and two letters fuel the controversy, and resignations of Cobb and Speaker are linked by some to the looming scandal.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Hubert
Dutch) Leonard
Landis
Leonard
California
Cobb
Speaker
Tigers
Chicago
Joe Wood
Wood
Navinfield
Woood
Fresno
Cal
Tech Bulldogs May Play Mississippi College in Monroe
Louisiana Tech may field the Mississippi College game in Monroe on October 29, 1927, if local interest supports it. Coach H E Wilson announced the plan as part of Techs nine game schedule including Stetson, Centenary, LSU, and Mississippi A M with Rimson Ruson as home site for several contests.
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Tech Bulldogs
Mississippi College
Monroe
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
H. E. Wilson
Tech
Wilson
Mississippi
Birmingham
Deland
Florida
Stetson University
L.la.a
Centenary
Louisiana State University
Mississippi A. & M
South
Mike Donahue
Tiger
Auburn
Dona
Baton Rouge University
Shreveport
Stetson
Bulldogs
Louisiana College
Louisiana Southwestern
Louisiana
Sol. A. A
Baton Rouge
Clark College
Starksville
Louisiana Normal
Natchitoches
Southwestern Louisiana
Deland, Fla
1919 Ball Game Statements From Baseball Figures
A roundup of reactions to the Detroit Cleveland game of September 25 1919. Ty Cobb speaks of hard square play and winning while Speaker Leonard and Barnard offer mixed stances. Navin and Ban Johnson defer to Commissioner Landis on the matter. Elmer Myers notes the drive to win.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Leonard
Hubert
Dutch) Leonard
E. S. Barnard
Cleveland Club
Speaker
Cobb
Frank J. Navin
Landis
Ban Johnson
American League
Elmer Myers
Cleveland
Wes
Hornsby Emerges as Possible McGraw Successor for Giants
In a sweeping 1928 move, Rogers Hornsby tops list as potential Giants manager replacing John McGraw. Frank Frisch eyed earlier successor, while Hornsby may captivate as captain next season. Salary talks linger. McGraw denies cash deal claims and affirms contracts for Frisch and Ring are in place.
Unclear historical baseball box score notes
Fragmentary report from a 1919 game between Cleveland and Detroit with partial line scores and a box-score summary. It mentions players such as Speaker Heilmann Graney and Boland, plus pitching and fielding notes, but many details are garbled.
Trade of Hornsby to Giants Survives Backlash in St Louis
In St Louis fans mourn the loss of Rogers Hornsby as Cardinal manager and World Series idol with the Giants deal considered final. Sam Breadon and John J. McGraw signaled the trade’s finality while names for a new manager surface, including Bresnahan Frisch McKechnie O Farrell Shotton Jennings and Clarke.
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Frisch
Ring
McGraw
Chamber of Commerce of
ST. Louis
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinal
New York Giants
Frankie Frisch
Jimmy Ring
Sam Breadon
John J. McGraw
Giant
Breadon
Roger Bresnahan
Bill McKechnie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob O'Farrell
Burt Shotton
Syracuse
Hughie Jennings
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh
Bill Killifer
Hornsby
Brown
Woman Refuses to Reveal Ankle in Suit for Injuries
Miss Anna Polstein sues for injuries from a fall in New York and wins a verdict of 500 dollars after refusing a defense request to disclose a young woman's ankle to the juror. The court upholds the decision.
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New York
Anna Polstein
Toe penned Christmas cards at Radcliffe college
In Cambridge Massachusetts on December 22, two hundred Radcliffe freshmen were ordered to write holiday messages with their toes as a playful exercise to prevent flat feet. The unusual assignment showcased campus humor and historical quirks of student life.
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Cambridge
Mass
Radcliffe
Judicially defined Charleston described by County Judge Fuller
In Wilkes Barre on December 22 a judge terms the Charleston a forceful rhythmic uplifting gyration of the lower limbs and notes no criminal statute yet covers the act. Judge Henry A. Fuller remarks on the saucy dance and its legal ambiguity in the local scene.
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Wilkesbarre
Charleston
Henry A. Fuller
Ouachita National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe will hold its regular stockholders meeting at the bank domicile on Tuesday January 11 1927 for electing a board of directors and other proper business. F F Millsaps cashier. Dec 8 15 22 29 Jan 4.
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Ouachita National Bank of Monroe
F. F. Millsaps, Cashier
1926 Baseball Staged Private Revolution and Upheaval
New York reports a transformative 1926 baseball season with the Cardinals under Rogers Hornsby winning the National League and beating the Yankees in the World Series. Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Eddie Collins and George Sisler left management, seven managers were deposed, and hitters Babe Ruth Harry Heilmann Heine Manush Grover Cleveland Alexander starred as modern baseball reshaped itself.
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New York
St. Louis
Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
New York Yankees
Chicago
Sisler
Yankees
Washington
Senators
Hornsby
Bubbles” Hargrave
Cincinnati
Heine Manush
Detroit
Harry Heilmann
Manush
Harry
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Pak
Alex
Pennock
Yanks
Maloney to Meet Persson in Heavyweight Bout Tonight
Jimmy Maloney of Boston faces Harry Persson of Sweden in a ten round heavyweight elimination bout at Madison Square Garden. Maloney is a 2 to 1 favorite after two prior wins here, while Persson seeks to rebound from a recent upset. The card also features Ot Von Porat versus Mart Burke and Knute Haas versus Monte Man in other ten round bouts.
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Maloney
H. Persson
New Yor
New York
Jimmy Maloney
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Harry Persson
Sweden
Powl
Arthur de Kuh
Monte Man
Knute Haas
Munn
Ot von Porat
Norway
Mart. Burke
New Orleans
Alexander Leads Yanks to World Series Victory Contrast
The narrative follows Alexander's late relief appearance in game seven with two outs in the seventh, his strikeout of Lazzeri sealing the inning as New York clinched the series. It notes eight million regular season fans, and outlines other league pennants with Baltimore, Fort Worth, Toronto, Dallas, Louisville, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Des Moines achieving titles.
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Alexander
New York
Alex
Haines
Lazzeri
Baltimore
Fort Worth
Toronto
Dallas
Louisville
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Des Moines
Western League pennant and Providence win
Western League pennant and Providence win the Eastern League title in a decisive match. The season ended with Providence securing the league crown as the Western League squad claimed top honors in their circuit.
Sports Calendar Racing and Boxing Cards Ahead
Continuation of racing meets at New Orleans Havana and Juana. Boxing features Jim Maloney versus Ha Persson in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden with Monte Mani against Knite Hansen and Otto Von Porat meeting Martin Busll in ten rounds at the same venue.
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New Orleans
Havana
Juana
Jim Maloney
Ha Persson
Madis Square Garden
Monte Mani
Knite Hansen
Madison Square Garden
Otto von Porat
Martin Busll
Madison Square Garde
Belgian Boxer Wins in Havana Bout Verdict
Harry Shackle of Belgium won by referee's decision in a 12 round match against Frankie Osner of Tulsa Oklahoma in Havana. Shackle took nine rounds to Osner's two with one draw. Shackle weighed 136 pounds and Osner 132 pounds.
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Havana
Harry Shackle
Belgium
Frankie Osner
Tuls Okla
Shackles
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