Confessed Sox Fixing Scandal Ties to 1917 Detroit Game Pool
Arnold Gandil, former White Sox infielder, swears in an affidavit that Detroit players received payment to throw four 1917 games and that several Sox teammates funded a pool of about 900 to 1100 dollars. He describes conversations with Bill James and others at Comiskey Park and testifies before Commissioner Landis.
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Chicago
Arnald
Chick) Gendil
White Sox
Detroit
Tigers
Chicage Tribune
Landis
Rowland
Schalk
Eddie Collins
Gleason
Edie Collins
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Rizberg
Landis Inda
Hecate Mn
Hinent
Ussatentir
Bill James
Guston
Exen
Sox
Cardale
Wisit
Tunney to defend heavyweight title under Tex Rickard 1927
Gene Tunney will defend the heavyweight crown in 1927 promoted by Tex Rickard and managed by Billy Gibson for a record purse. Contracts signed set staged by Rickard with Tunney posting forfeits and a large gate percentage, while negotiations include Delaney joining the heavyweight elimination series in New York.
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Sr. Loues
Gene
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Tex” Rickard
Billy Gibson
Tarner
Rickard
Dempsey
Tunney
Tanner
Fugazy
New York
Tunnes
Fesw
Gibson
Sickard
Jack Delaney
Detroit to Chicago tour sparks talk of bets and slayings
Fragmentary text recounts a baseball betting plot during a Detroit Chicago tour with references to Risberg Gehrig and other players. It mentions money raised, arrangements for paying pitchers, and a plan involving team members and managers amid a tense atmosphere.
Willow Springs Tees Up Tougher Texas Open Course
Willow Springs directors plan to harden the Texas Open venue by moving the Number One tee 50 yards, creating a 499 yard par four. The change aims to increase difficulty on a course already famed as one of the hardest in the region.
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Gros
Willow Springs
Alrerds
Tare SP
Tengtl
Rec
Austin Signs Three Infielders and Pitcher for Fort Worth Team
Austin announces the signings of three diginsail players from semi pro circles for the Fort Worth squad. The signings include third baseman Tred Hargrove of Wichita Falls and right handed pitcher BR from Br. Shep’s brother, joining local Texan ties and fort Worth connections.
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Austin
Jian
Sea- Son
Lee Abjeller
Fort Worth
Hargrove
Wichita Falls
Shep
Woman of 42 First in Saxony to Get Gold Sports Medal
A 42 year old woman becomes the first in Saxony to receive the Gold Sports Medal. She must meet a demanding set of athletic standards including running 100 meters in under 12 seconds, high jumping 1.40 meters, and performing various gymnastic and strength tests.
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Saxony
Jan
Tran
Saxom
Ares
Wien
Manwine
Oak Cliff Team Suspended From State League For 1927 Football
The Texas University Interscholastic League suspended Dallas Oak Cliff High for the 1927 football season after protests from Ranger and Cleburne regarding four Oak Cliff players. The league executive committee upheld the eligibility protests concerning John Wall Wayne McCluskey Jimmie Watt and Wheeler Smith.
Travis Park Tops Sunday School Standings In Close Win
Travis Park Methoists widened their lead by beating South Side Christians 01 to 24 securing five straight. Marino led with 16 points, Howle scored 12 for the losers, as Travis Parkers and Laurel Heights chased the top spot in the Sunday School league.
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Travis Park
South Side Christians
Travis Parkers
Laurel Heights Methodists
Marino
Walter Howle
Tickson
Martino
Stewart
Gourley
Besschieu
South Side
Wilden
Howle
Iowan
Harrison and McCullough
Boxing Results and Tonight's Fights Listed
Associated Press results from Kansas City and Des Moines report Roscoe Hall and others winning by knockout. Tonight in New York Tod Morgan faces Phil McGraw while Babe Ruth of Philadelphia wins on fouls in Philadelphia listings.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Dea Moines
New York
Tod Morgan
Seattle
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Morgan
Sir Barbarian
Betroi
Spug Myers
Pocatello
Idaho
Philadelphia
Babe Ruth
Froi George Baldue
Canada
Nolen Burns Up Course Waiting Choice of Rival
Nolen Nolen continues to lead The Light's gas ball chase after winning the elimination, awaiting the Express News tournament results and the chance to claim the city golf title. Uncle Jack shot 91 at Brackenridge Park with a birdie on the ninth, narrowly missing an eagle. COLUMBIA MO Gwinn Henr y Missouri coach confirms he is in talks with several large state universities for a future football coaching job.
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Humbert Fugazy
Ricckard
Rickard
Richard
Box
Caele
Jack Nolen
Express- News
Harry Symons
Jack
Brackenridge Park
Columbia
Gwinn Henrs
University of Missouri
Missouri Tigers
Yea Tiger
Albaugh Gilmore Reach Alamo Country Club Final
Reuben Albaugh and J D Gilmore duel in a 26 hole final to decide the Bonner trophy holder. Albaugh, last season's cup winner, seeks a third win to claim permanent possession as the two finalists survive a lengthy elimination tournament spanning over two months.
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Reuben Albaugh
J. D
Doc
Gilmore
Alamo Country Club
Albaugh
Ingalls Wins Brackenridge Ladies Handicap Golf Title
Mrs B B Ingalls won the Brackenridge Park ladies handicap golf tournament on Thursday afternoon after a playoff with Miss Laueille Robitzsch and Mrs Jack White. Ingalls posted 110 with 17 handicap for a net 94, Robitzsch 104 with 11 for 93, White 103 with 22 for 81. Other competitors included Miss Helen Macgee and several Robitzsch tournament plans were set for next Thursday.
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B. B. Ingalls
Brackenridge Park
Nay Teachher
Travis
Wet Green Open Golfers Brace for Los Angeles Open
The wet Los Angeles course drew 136 players for the second annual $10,000 Los Angeles Open medal play. Weather slowed greens but did not dampen enthusiasm as stars like George Von Bleiss and Al Watrous paired for today’s first round. Tommy Armour, Larry Nabholtz, MacDonald Smith and Abe Diegel joined notable competitors in the 36 holes to determine the low 64 and ties advancing to the final 36.
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Los Angeles
Bhial
Watrous
George
al Watrous
Geamy Rapids
Mich
Bobbtigues
Harry Cooper
Georg Duncan
Willie Hunter
Santa Monica
Soes
Joe Turpesa
Armour
Nabholtz
Tommy Armour
Washington, D C
Larry Nabholtz de Groveland
Gene Sarazen
MacDonald Smith
Great Neck N. Y
California
Boot Boosts Take Over as Danville Chooses New Manager
In Bloomington on January reports Danville selects Everett Boot, former Fort Smith manager, to fill the manager post for next season. Boot is expected to handle outfield duties similar to current vets, with Bone noted as a leading power hitter and versatile fielder. The move follows Danville missing the pennant by a half game and secures Boot to replace Punch Knoll who could not deliver a first division finish.
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Jan
Quincy
Danville
Everett Boot
Fort
Smith
Bone
Shen
Punch Knoll
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