Stage Set for Landis Verdict on Kisbers Betting Scandal
The article describes Commissioner Landis preparing to render a verdict on the Kisbers betting charges, with predictions of not guilty from local players and fans. It notes Landis's famed fearlessness and secrecy, his 1917 era notoriety, and mentions Ty Cobb's alleged statements about the Browns Tigers affair and a potential probe into St Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers connections.
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Schicago
EM. Landis
Eimesia of Baseballs
Wings
Landis
Lesley Cognor
Norning
Charles
Swede" Kisbers
Shiek Gerdil
Jack Sox
Deneball
Eddie Collins
St Louis Browne
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Browns
Detroit
Acorn to Thunder: Risberg Scandal Rooted in Modest Start
Chicago January 11 A modest seed of the baseball scandal grew from a chance meeting between Dan Farrell a Chicago sports writer and Swede Risberg in a Rochester poolroom Their talk turned to rumors of a fatal affair and the tale of Risberg’s 1914 scandals began to spread as Landis weighed the 1919 World Series fallout.
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Chicago
K M. Landis
Judge Landis
Dan Farrell
Tlllinois
Rochester
Maso Hospital
Risberg
Farrell
Nows
Willard Living Life of Reilly in Hollywood
The piece portrays Jess Willard, famed Kansas heavyweight, now in Hollywood. It notes his modest humor, work ethic, family life, and friendships with film people, while detailing his office presence, sales staff, and status among locals and studios.
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Reilly
Lam
Tamash
Archer
Ray Archer
Alf
Partheen Inmaus Fenker
Itu
Tt Film
Bis
Holt
Jess
Toni
Jess Willard
Tris Speamer Wins Confidence Vote In Cleveland Council
Cleveland council grants Tris Speamer a confidence vote amid tense debate. Council members clash over governance and alleged misconduct as a motion to oust or question authority is discussed, with factions citing controversy surrounding baseball ownership and implied fraud allegations.
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Tris Speamer
Cleveland Council
Cleveland
Council Bas & Denee
Tris
Dee
Peter
Landis
Governor Aims to Reform Boxing Oversight in Michigan
Lansing officials discuss shifting boxing governance to a nonpolitical commission. Ex officio chair would lead, with prominent citizens as members and state officers showing personal interest in staging worthwhile bouts. The plan seeks liberalization and potential law changes to improve safety and public confidence.
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Jano Ai
Ing
W. W. Potter
Aeg Wit iMor
Boxing Commission
Ted
Snort Events Today Probate Hearing in Pinella District
A motion was heard in an English probate case as a hearing continued into the day. The matter involves a will and related probate proceedings in the Pinella district with parties identified in the transcription.
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Teiczert
Hornsby and McGraw Bet On Winter Moves In Baseball Talk
New York gossip recalls Rogers Hornsby and John McGraw as players in a high stakes winter plan. The piece notes McGraw inviting Hornsby to join him in Miami and Havana while describing the manager’s demand for obedience and Hornsby’s history of betting and independence as a hallmark of the era.
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Rogers Hornsby
Cardinal
Tohin McGraw
New York Giants
Giants
Hornsby
David J. Walsh
New York
Secord
John McGraw
Oan
Miami
Havana
Hiornsby
St Louis
Sam Breadon
Breadon
Vox
Ea‘Lewin
Mreadon
Cardinals
Siputhan
McGraw
Hornsby-McGras
Ihey
Martiinet
Boxing results from various cities and rounds
Fighters from New York Philadelphia Toronto Chicago Omaha and other spots clash in bouts across ten rounds. Notable outcomes include Morlano stoppage of Uno in eight, Romwney decision over Sacco in ten, Leu Tan over Marulio in ten, Hill over Leonara in six, Hall over Wan in six, and Hudkins over Corbett in ten.
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Baker
Mitchel
Henry Goldberg
Chic Morlano
Proski
Tommy Uno
Staten Island
Jack Horner
Hovis
Ion
Oklya
Ai Rockpia
Ampioan
Jabney
New
Ray Romwney
Niagara
Jonnay Sacco
Buffialo
Philadelphia
Tommy Leu Tan
Tony Marulio
New Orleans
Toronto
Nanabie
Chicago
Hator Soo Quonaz
I Y
Ace Hudkins
Omaha
Pat Corbett
Mms Mitchell
Nical Raockk
Brooklyns Eleven-Player Trade Involving Giants Phillies and Buffalo
The deal links the Giants Phillies Brooklyn and Buffalo in a multi team exchange. Giants gain Grimes and Harper while Brooklyns Griggs and Henline move to Buffalo Allied moves include Philadelphia receiving Scoot Thompson and Ferguson. Buffalo obtains Hubber and Hierce with options exchanged among teams.
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Burleigh Griggs
Walter Heniine
George Harper
Jack Scot
Will Cavett
Pablures
Giants
Nationals
Brooks
Buffalo
Prodglyn
Henline
Philadelphia
Scoot
The
Lafayette
Thompson
Glance
Alex Ferguson
Geo Huber
Hierce
Pe Phillies
Ghen
Elders
Hrooklyra
Boston Braves
Larry Benton
Bulst Wareman
Giert
Grurs Yqurk
McGraw
Zach Wheat
Brooklyn
Wheat
Havana
Tamboureen Joins South Florida Winter Sports Line
Italy introduces Tamboureen a new sport in Miami Beach joining winter polo golf tennis and aquatic events. Played on a 109 by 500 foot field with no net two to four players bat a small ball back and forth scoring like tennis. Italian hotel workers at King Cole hotel helped start regular schedules for the sport in Miami Beach.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Italy
South Florida
Jalalaj
King Cole Hotel
Mi‘ami Beach
Saint Xavier Win Sparks Late Victory at Home
Saint Xavier College basketball team edged out Losola University of Chicago in a thrilling finish in Cincinnati Ohio. Coach Jorge praised the players for a fierce finish after a rough start, delivering a last second win to cap a tense contest.
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Saint Xavier College
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Fam Losola University
Chicago
Cambridge Women Race Dogs in Winter Maine Snow Ski Serene
Two Cambridge women Miss Ennebuske and Miss Peabody train dog teams in New England winters. Both compete in major races, avoiding whips and relying on whistle commands. They credit Arthur Waldon s dog farm in a small town for sparking their passion and dedication to mushing.
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Mass
New England
Ciara Ennebuske
Carri Peabody
Itiss Enoeouske
Stiss Peabody
Fiirtt
Greater Boston
Mise Peabody
Mics Ennebuske
Ikke
Miss Peabody
Miss Sunchusk
Texas
Wonalancet
Arthur T. Walden
Senior Church League set hosts five games on Y floor
The second series of Senior Church League games starts at 7:00 p.m. on the Y floor featuring five evenly matched contests. The night promises a real battle as the Methodists meet the Church of Christ in the two top clashes while Elyria and Sandusky continue their championship chase with Lima South also prominent.
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Dound
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Church of Christ Firea
Sy Ralw
Kass” Heath
Elgris High School
Sandusky
Elyria
Lima South
Stats
Columbus
el EL Iit
Lima Sotth
Althourh Elyrim
Bellevue
Wiewers
Elrria
Crimsoo
Whiteallows
Ridgeville
Hizn Echol
Oberlin
Wellington
Church League Standings and Matchups Summary
The church league presents matchups including Methodist versus Church of Christ, Grace Lutheran against First Congregational, Baal Birth versus St. Ann, St Marys versus St. Andrews, and Baptist versus St. Pauls.
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Church of Christ
Grace Lutheran
St. Ann St. Mary's
St. Andrew's
Baptist
St. Pauls
British Tennis Adopts Amateur Rule
The British Lawn Tennis Association votes to bar any professional influence on amateur status. It prohibits players being paid for lectures or radio talks and forbids articles mentioning a game for newspapers. A later meeting will decide on lecturing for pay, with ratification by the International Lawn Tennis Association.
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London
British Lawn Tennis Association
International Lawn Tennis Association
Ais
Iowa Looms As Contender For Big Ten Title
Chicago dated report notes the Iowa Hawkeyes upset Purdue 33 to 25 at West Lafayette as a strong bid for Big Ten championship. Towns led a strong first half shooting rally while Purdue struggled to keep pace. Other games saw Wisconsin beat Ohio State 73 to 66 and Indiana defeat Minnesota 37 to 24.
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Chicago
University of Laws
Ihorizon
Hawkeyes
Borlaker
Purdue
Hawks
Riers
Winscansin
Ohio State
Madison
Indiana
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Thistle as Scotland's Emblem Cited in 809 Legend
A medieval legend holds that the thistle was adopted as Scotland's emblem in 809. During a Danish raid at night, the advancing Danes trod on a clump of thistles, alerting defenders with their cries and tipping the attack.
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Scotland
Inauguration Date Set for Sundays Rarity
The widely believed choice of March 4 for the presidential inauguration stems from Benjamin Franklin’s finding that this date falls on Sunday fewer times over two centuries. A scientific note adds that cod liver oil preserves its vitamins when kept dark.
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