Baseball bloc demands fair trial for Cobb and Speaker
The Baseball Bloc in Congress urged Judge Landis to allow a fair jury trial for Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker amid calls to pause public charges. Senators Harris Pepper Watson Couzens Harrigan backed the plea noting the monument bill for baseball and criticizing Landis for publicizing the charges.
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International News Service
Washington
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Basebell
James A. Couzens
Michigan
Cobb
Pat Harrigan
Mississippi
Congress
National Capital
Senate
House
Pepper
Home City Crowd Back Cobb Faith in Baseball Hero
Hundreds gathered around the Confederate fountain on Broad Street to pledge faith in Tyrus Raymond Cobb. Speakers included Judge William H. Barrett Mayor William White and chamber president J Arrington. Cobb defended himself against fixed game accusations saying he has no apology for past actions and that the charges are untrue.
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Broad Street
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Chamber of Commerce
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United States District Court
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Detroit
Cleveland
The
Atlanta Journal
Eve
Landis declines to comment on fake trial appeal
Judge Landis declined to comment when told the senate baseball bloc asked him to arrange a fake trial for Cy Cobb and Tris Speaker. He said I have nothing to say and expressed thanks, signaling no statement on the request.
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International News Service
Chicago
I. M Landis
Senate
Cy Cobb
Tris Speaker
Judge Landis
Bowling Holiday News and Gus Weber Involved Accident
Merry Christmas note to bowlers. Gus Weber, a well known bowler, faces possible loss of his leg after a car accident near Big Wells while returning from a fishing trip. The Turner Ten Pin League hosts a three game match between Thrallkil Contracta champions and Lutoy runners-up Sunday morning at Turner alleys. Sunset Wonder and Coal Company extend their winning streak in a three straight series over Florsheim Shoe. City League’s Philce Battery shortages postpone game with Pittsburg Heaters. Weber captains the Heaters and will miss several weeks.
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Fight Results by the Associated Press
Fight results from multiple cities report several outcomes including a ten round draw between Rosie Loy and Jimmy Mendo in Cleveland, a ten round decision for Gagnon in Lowell, and a second round knockout by Bobby Barrett in Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
New York
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England
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Brownsville
N. Y
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Philadelphia
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Freeport
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Nexas
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Pirates Raise Pay of Pitcher Songer
KANSAS CITY MO December 24 songer youthful southpaw hurler of the Pittsburgh Pirates announced here that he signed a contract for the 1927 season at a substantial pay raise.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Songer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baseball Owners Would Let Scandal Fires Die
The Christmas scandal in baseball smolders as owners prefer to let it die. Players Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker seek exoneration, while others linked to a 1919 fixed game press for truth. Leonard, Cobb, and Wood face charges amid ongoing turmoil in Detroit and Cleveland baseball circles.
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Nee
Ly Cobb
Tris Speaker
Cobb
Speaker
H. B
Dereh) Leonard
Viger Pi
Eke Leonard
Joe Wood
Cleveland
Detroit
Rockefeller quotes poetry on golf in Florida exhibition
In Ormond Beach on December 24 John D. Rockefeller led a four‑ball, quoting verse after a twenty‑foot putt and dancing a jig. He won the second hole after a brisk drive, with Rev. Dr. C Woelfkin and General Ames among the spectators. Scores showed Rockefeller 33 for six holes, while the others posted varied cards.
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Fla
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George
Rockefeller
C. Woelfkin
New York City
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Mr. Land
John Dick
Toronto
Mr. Rockefeller
Gil King
Mr. Dick
Dr. Woelfkin
Mars
Injured Stanford Fullback May Miss New Year’s Day Game
Stanford fullback Biff Troffman may not start against Alabama in Pasadena on New Year’s Day due to an infected foot. His absence would be a blow to Warner’s plans as the three-year star Hoffman also boasts a strong passing arm. Trainers expect Troffman to be fit for the event. Roy a
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Detroit
John W. Smith
Navin
Johnson
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
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Detroit Ball Club
Ty Cobb
Viger
Speaker
Whiladelphia Sports Writers Association
Augusta
Joe Wood
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Yale Athletic Association
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Wood
Winslow
Ban Jolson
International News Service
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Biff" Troffman
Alabama
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Efort
Roy A
Nee Former Bear New Yankee Scout Leader Moves
The former San Antonio Bears figures are settling into new roles for the upcoming season. Bob Coleman signs to manage Knoxville in the South Atlantic League, Viverett Booe to pilot Danville in the Three. Ian Jobuny, Bruin skipper previously with Coleman, to scout for the New York Yankees. Nee managed the Kingston club last season.
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New York Yankees
Nee
Kingston
Detroit Fans Urge Cobb, Speaker Guilty View From Landis
In Detroit on December 24 a telegram from merchant Joseph Benjamin urged Commissioner Landis to reveal whether Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker are guilty of charges or innocent. Friends of Cobb held an impromptu meeting seeking the commissioner’s views and urging public disclosure to settle the matter for baseball fans nationwide.
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Ty Cobb
Iris
Cobb
Joseph Benjamin
Ty Cath
Tris
Leonard
America
Frisch Aims for St. Louis Manager Role
New York December 24 Frankie Frisch shows ambition to become a manager. He notes St Louis fans favor him while team president Sam Breadon weighs signing the former Giant to a new contract. Last year’s deal with the Mets carried an $18,540 annual salary.
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Frankie Frisch
St. Louis
Sam Breadon
Giant
Goal Tossers Lead City Basketball Standings Before Break
In the City Basketball League pre Christmas play Roemers and Sandies star Tolie McCarley and Sanchez each have 53 points to top the race. Teague's Jake Hill leads with 41 points for St Mark's Lions. Lyons of Gulf Oilers and Arthur Vellman of Sacred Heart tied for third with 40. Team scoring shows St Mark's 185 points in six games, Sacred Heart 149, Gulf Oilers 140, Straus-Frank 140.
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Arthur Vellman
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Wil
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CC. C
Gulé Oilers
Straus-Frank
Rough Ice Hockey Stars to Be Fined By Referees
ST PAUL Mina Bee weathered report states rough play in the American Hockey League will incur fines up to 50 dollars per incident as league officials meet to adjust rules. Three Gt Paul players were injured in a recent series with Minneapolis. Overtime remains five minutes. a foul ends the game immediately.
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ST. Paul
Mina
Bee
Gt. Pauk
Minneapolis
Wide Runner Off for U S and Sweden Coach Spears Improves
Sweden's running champion Edvin Wide leaves Stockholm December 29 aboard the Berengaria for the United States and plans to live in New York January 4 to study the American school system and possibly race, with limited meets likely during his visit. Coach Clarence Spears, recovering from an operation, was seen in a wheelchair at the University of Minnesota.
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Sweden
Edvin Wide
Berengaria
Southampton
New York
Wide
United States
Amsatene Athletic Union
Edwar Widewolf
ALA. UL
Spears
Minneapolis
Minn
Dre
Clarence Spears
University of Minnesota
Rochester
Minny
Grudge Fueled Battle Headlines Beetho ven Hall Card
Promoter Ed Edwards promotes a grudge heavy show headlined by Kid Gilbert and Jose Gonzales at Beethovan Hall on Tuesday night. Gonzales travels from Mexico City to settle a long running feud sparked by two Mexico City scraps and disputed knockdowns.
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Kid Gilbert
Jose
Dulldog
Gonzelese
Jimmy Fitten
el Paso
San Antonio
Nick Gilbert
Gonzales
Mexico City
Gilbert
Mr. Fitten
Basket Ball Loop Drops Detroit from Loop
The Detroit club of the American Basketball league was dropped from the circuit at a Cleveland meeting. Detroit had lost six games and the franchise was forfeited for failure to strengthen the team. The schedule was altered to finish the season with eight teams.
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Basket Ball Loop
Detroit
Cleveland
Ohio
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