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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
5
Leonard accuses Cobb of sign stealing as Leidy defends Cobb calling him the discoverer of Cobb’s beginnings and praising his brain and body. The nation watches a volatile exchange with quotes about trust and integrity amid the dispute and public interest.
A jumble of quotes describes lawyers and baseball figures amid scandal charges in Chicago. The text mentions Cobb and a manager named Armour, with references to Detroit, Augusta, and minor league scouting notes, plus personal trials including a father’s death affecting a player’s career path.
New York manager Connie Mack or McGraw? The report quotes manager Kehr i Mc Graw denying talk of a third major league. He argues there are not enough skilled players to satisfy two big leagues and estimates $20 000 090 capital needed to launch such an venture with eight city plants at $12 000 000, offices at another amount, and players at seven million. No prominent investors seen as potential angels.
In Chece Nova Scotia Wuest suggests moving the Open golf championship from Willow Springs to the winds in Willow Park as a compromise. He notes arrangements are not finished and proposes a plan that could satisfy all parties involved.
In a telegram to a writer, Ban Johnson, president of the American League, admits irregularities near major league ballparks and says guilty parties were punished. Ty Cobb, in an interview, complains of crooked deals and calls for cleansing reforms to prevent dishonesty from undermining baseball.
German boxer Wie ns, aged 26, defeated a former European champion in a mid evening bout last night in Germany. The match featured a hard fought exchange with Wie ns gaining the decision after a spirited display.
Leonard releases an authorized statement to set right misstatements about his claim against the Detroit Baseball Club for salary losses in 1922, 1924 1925, and part of 1924. He notes a June 1926 settlement was just and paid, denies blackmail or Judas terms, and says his testimony was not sought East. He provided letters to authorities to aid baseball, insisting the issue is closed and public interest outweighed further detail.
Dallas secretary J Walter Morris announces the Dallas Steers will train at Mineral Wells next spring and outlines an exhibition schedule with teams from the House of David Oklahoma City St Louis Chicago White Sox Cubs Detroit Tigers Pirates Kansas City Blues and others in March and April exhibitions.
Hubert Leonard releases an official statement denying any sale of letters tied to Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner era scandals. He emphasizes no money changed hands for the letters and says he turned them over to authorities to fulfill obligations to the Detroit club and baseball authorities.
Suzanne Lenglen, the great French tennis star, defeated Mary Browne in straight sets 6-4 6-1 at Olympia auditorium LA. The report notes Lenglen’s long strokes and court coverage, Browne’s movement issues, and Lenglen’s graceful temperament and strong corners. Tickets for the Sunday San Antonio exhibition went on sale.
Postponement announced for the ten round welterweight bout between Pete Latzo and Sammy Baker in Wilkes-Barre after Latzo sustained a severe eye gash in training. The match may be rescheduled for January 4 as Latzo recovers.
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