Veterans face legal action over baseball scandal in Cleveland
Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb met attorney William H. Boyd in Cleveland to discuss potential damage actions against those who publicized the scandal. Speaker and Cobb planned further talks as they consider suing organized baseball to clear their names. Cobb’s Detroit attorney James O. Murfin prepared to meet in Detroit to outline legal steps.
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Dutch Leonard Denies Selling Fixing Evidence in 1919 Scandal
Hubert B. Leonard issues a prepared statement denying he sold letters or evidence linked to the 1919 Detroit baseball fixing affair. He confirms settlement details with the Detroit Baseball Club in Chicago 1926 and says letters were turned over to authorities to clear up rumors. He rejects being labeled a blackmailer and states his goal was to protect baseball’s standing.
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Football Coaches Meeting Sets Out Recommendations
New York December 28 AP coaches from across the United States recommended a halt of two seconds before passing after shifts. The group approved the point after touchdown and overall forward pass rules as satisfactory for the 1926 season. Preliminary meetings preceded three convention sessions and an annual banquet will close the event.
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Commissioner Landis Refuses Comment on Cobb and Speaker
Chicago December 28 AP Commissioner Landis again declined to comment on Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker amid the 1919 conspiracy charges raised by Dutch Leonard. He said Leonard’s statements prove nothing and refused to discuss potential leagues or court actions, keeping his position on the record.
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Deputy Schwartz Shifts HQ From Miami to Tucson
Miami dispatch reports Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Ralph D. Schwartz with long standing headquarters in this city will relocate to Tucson effective January 1. Phoenix note adds a Los Angeles man has been arrested in connection with the attempted holdup of Blanche Bly, cashier of the Strand Theater, Saturday evening.
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Tide and Red Strain for Rose Bowl East West Clash
Pasadena December 23 AP Strenuous workouts at Rose Bowl field for Alabama Crimson Tide and Stanford Red Shirts as they prepare for the New Year’s Day East West game. Tide center Gordon Holmes presses, Stanford star Hoffmann limps but signals play. Coaches Warner and Wade supervise intense drills and a lecture on avoiding overconfidence.
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American Legion Names Arizona District Commanders for 1930s
Phoenix Ariz Dec 28 AP District commanders of the American Legion in Arizona for the coming year were announced by D D Douglas state adjutant. They were appointed by W DeCamp of Jerome department commander for Arizona Ray A McKelvey of Springerville was named commander for St Johns Springerville Holbrook Winslow and George McNelly of Williams for Flagstaff Grand Canyon Williams and Kingman.
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Gangster Surrenders to Illinois Deputies
Charles Birger, famed southern Illinois gang leader, surrendered at his Harrisburg home to two Saline County deputy sheriffs on an arrest warrant charging the muffler of Joy Adams, mayor of West City.
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Miami Boys Arrested for Post Office Box Robbery
Two Miami boys were arrested for robbing post office boxes in Miami on December 28. They pleaded guilty or were charged under federal statutes.
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Nurmi Silent After U S Tour and Meeting President Coolidge
Helsinki dispatch notes Paavo Nurmi famed Finnish runner remains reticent after returning from the United States. Reporters quote a humorous exchange with President Relander about America, Coolidge impressions, world records, and a bust request. The humor underscores Nurmi’s famed reserve.
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Edson Coaches Winslow Hoops Squad Into Shape For 1927
Edson works hard to mold the Winslow high school basketball team for the 1927 season. Eight lettermen return, new talent arrives, and practice leniency from holidays tests the lineup as Scott and others battle for positions. The opening game at Prescott challenges the Badgers, a strong conference foe, while scholarship concerns could trim the roster before January.
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Alumni Secretary Slonaker Plans State High School Tour
Louis Slonaker university alumni secretary will tour the state next month visiting high schools to meet alumni and report on progress while sharing university information with students.
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Rosenberg Graham Title Bout Set For January 17
Charley Rosenberg and Bushey Graham of Utica were slated for a 118 pound title fight at Madison Square Garden after weigh in shows Rosenberg can meet class limits with one week more work. The State Athletic Commission ordered his forfeit and a February card may feature Joe Dundee versus Eddie Roberts with Willie Harmon also in the card lineup.
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Flooded Areas See Relief In Cold Weather
Cold weather is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, boosting hopes relief is near for floods across several states. Rains were followed by rising streams in the Ohio and Mississippi basins, with Cumberland and Tennessee rivers flooding Nashville and areas of Tennessee and Kentucky. Authorities sheltered refugees, guarded against disease, as fatalities reached 13 and property damage mounted.
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Rickard predicts 5 new boxing champions for 1927
Tex Rickard predicts five new boxing champions in 1927 Mickey Walker Pete Latzo Sammy Mandell and Charley Rosenberg as likely titleholders He also envisions a heavy weight program with Jack Dempsey facing the winner of his elimination tournament to challenge Gene Tunney Dempsey would return late January and by July his opponents would be set Rallying for Yankee Stadium Rickard expects near 100000 fans in seats He also notes Walker could face Rosenbloom Kaplan Flowers for title challenges and sees Delaney or Berlenbach as strong heavyweights
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Flood Watch As Rivers Rise In Mississippi And Arkansas
High waters in Arkansas were receding tonight amid fears of floods damaging crops and highways. Mississippi rains renewed strained stream flows and prompted protective measures in central and southern counties. The Yalobusha and Big Black neared flood stage, while the Memphis weather bureau warned the Mississippi River will rise to 34 feet early next week.
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