Grand jury study shifts focus to 1919 World Series case
Chicago Oct 1 new evidence could test allegations of fixing in the 1919 World Series as grand jury convenes. Attorney Maclay Treyne from New York arrives as August Fleury, president of the Reds, and Alfred Austinian, White Sox attorney, expect more players to testify. Witnesses and players including Dr Ray T Pretty and B Edgner Amolokl may appear as the jury weighs testimony on alleged gambling and “fixing” claims connected to the 1919 Sox.
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Attacks on Cub Player End Exhibition at Tollet
A war style incident during an exhibition in Tollet led to a stabbing threat near a Cub player, with authorities detaining a suspect and investigating the motive amid tense crowd reactions. The event disrupted a baseball showcase and drew immediate police attention.
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Gandil Denies Involvement In 1919 World Series Scandal
The ex-Chicago White Sox first baseman Gandil, hospitalized for appendicitis, angrily denies any role in the 1919 World Series fix. He vows to clear his name, says he plans to return to Chicago when doctors permit, and criticizes legal and medical processes around the case.
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Phillies Hit by Bribery Scandal Allegations in 1908
A published statement by ex Phillies manager Charles Dooin corroborates Horace Fogel’s claims that Phillies players were offered large sums to throw games against the Giants and Cubs during the 1908 pennant chase. The article notes the bribery scheme involved multiple players and mentions a $40,000 offer with an $800 pregame envelope.
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