Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 363, Hammond, Lake County, 12 May 1922 — Page 16

WEAVER TELLS HOW

WAS THROWN

DETROIT THREW. TO

NewScandal in League Baseball Implicates Many Players (Editor's Note: "What Georgre "Buck" Weaver, banished White Sox ball player, declares to be the true inside story of the "throwlnsr" of an American league pennant the pennant of 1917 is told In the followingexclusive interview. Weaver was interviewed following' the announcement that Charles A. Comislvey, president of the Chicago American league club, had been summoned to appear in court in Milwaukee tomorrow to show cause why he should not be questioned regarding certain 1S17 games.) By JAMES U KILO ALLEN (Copyright 1922, by International . News Service) CHICAGO. Ill, May 13. Detroit "threw" the 1917 American league pennant to Chicago, according to George Weaver, former third baseman of the White Sox, who took part in the alleged "fixed" games. The Tigers, he said today, deliberately permitted tho White Sox to win seven games at the tail end of the season when Chicago and Boston were ra :iog neck and neck foi io flas. Te sensational charge that practically the entire Detiolt 1917 team, many of whom still are playing in the American league, and all the White Sox regulars. Including several noted stars with the club, were "in" on the fixing of the games was made by Waaver. Each White Sox. he alleged, contributed $45 or $5D to a pool which was turned over to the Detroit players by Charles "Chick" Gandll and Charles "Swede" Kisberg. Two years later, during the 1919 pennant race, the Sox reciprocated by permitting Detroit to win. four ball games near the finish of the season so tho Tigers could get into the "one-twa-three" money. Weaver said. Here Is Weaver's own story: "The first T ever heard of "fixing" major league ball games was In 1917. We wanted to win the pennant badly. "Pants" Clarence Rowland, at present manager of the Columbus American Assoclattion club, who was our manager, and "Kid" Gleaaon. who was his assistant, had been telling us in the club house time and again that If we won the world's series that year Commy (Charles A. Coralskny) would write each of us a check for $5,000 regardless of how much was taken In at the gate during the world's series. That was to be our share $5,000. "' . ' "As the season neared a close, the race became more and more exciting. The strong Boston fBed Sox were running us a neck and neck race. We needed help. We knew Betrolt hated the Red Sox guts. Besides, we knew Detroit didn't want an eastern club to win the pennant. So It was decided to fix the last two series between our club and Detroit. "Gandil and Rlsberg collected the money from the White. Sox players. I remember the occasion as well as If It was yesterday. ' We were In Philadelphia and had an off day. Detroit was in New York. I have a sister living at Stowe, Pa., my old home, and I ran over to see her, thus it happened that I did not put any money in the pot to pay oft Detroit. During the collection of the money, the question came up of How about Oscar Vltt?' Somebody said he is Weaver's friend; Weaver will take care of hlra. They knew I had been In the habit of- vls'iting Vltt at his California ranch each fall, and that we were good friends. "When I got back from the short run home. Gandil and Rlsberg had been allowed off to take the money over to the Tigers. It was Just enough to buy each one of them a suit of clothes. Just a little donation. They hated Boston, anyway. "I never did give Vltt any money. I waited until Christmas tlms, ua gave him a nice leather bag. "We won the world's series all right, but we never got the $5,000." Weaver named several players now with the White Sox as having contributed to the pool. He said that a pitcher, now with the Sox naming him had paid his share and that of two other players by check. Weaver said that his reason for sqawklng now Is that it seems that he Is banished from baseball for all time, from all leagues, whereas, he claims there are a score of players now performing in the "big show" equally as guilty as he and the half dozen others who have been ruled out. The court notion in Milwaukee relating to Mr. Comlskty was filed in behalf of Oscar "Happy" Felsch, another of the BO-called "Black Sox.'' Felsch. in an affidavit, insinuates by Inferential questions that the "Old Roman," as Comlskey Is called by his friends, personally participated In the alleged conspiracy to persuade the Detroit club to throw the 1917 games. OFFER DEMPSEY BOUT WITH WILLS NEW YORK. May 12 When Heavyweight Champion Jack DempBsy returns to America, May 20, he will be offered a bout with Harry Willi, negro challenger. Matchmaker Frank Fioumey Is. authority Tor the statement that Montreal interests showed several ring sites near the center of the city where a TdowI 'to seat nearly 50.000 spectators might be erected. The bout would be held jpaturday, July 1. Dominion dX

DISBROW WITH OLDFIELD SUBMARINE ENTERS AT PORTER

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Louts Disbrow, the rt dirt track champion will be at the wheel of Barney Oldfleld's golden submarine at the Porter races on May 14. The Oldfleld Sumbarlne Is the most expensive car In the world and with Disbrow .at the wheel he Is sure, to shatter all dirt track records, before the close of the season. Just a few days ago a mile was turned In 45 seconds by this famous driver and car. TO TWI BY LARRY. GEORGE Who wants to fight Wilson? Who would like to exchange blows with hlm7 .Where Is the man who thinks he can stop Mm? Wilson, the 135 pound marvel from down St." Paul way. la the boy the East Chicago Dodgers offer against anything his weight in this region. This Is an open challenge to professionals, amateurs, or novices. And all this to happen next Saturday night. May 13th. at the East Chicago Dodgers Smoker In their club rooms at 4720 Olcott avenue. Wilson, has been, unltl recently, a personal pupil of Tom Gibbons, the heavyweight St. Paul flash. He broke away this winter from the protecting fold to try his fortune In East Chicago's fight arena. At present he is angling for saveral Important preliminary bouts which he expects to land. And he Is here training seriously for his life's ambition. Since he belongs to the East Chicago Dodgers, as .do practically all of the first class prize fighters of this region, Mr. Norman Burgman, Che director of the show, conceived of the happy Idea to make Wilson's an open card with the challenge hanging fire until the night of the affair. Now, any aspiring youth or pug who thinks he is as good or better than Wilson should get 'n touch 'with his manager. Joe Hanley, at the Dodgers' clubrooms. The bout .will go only four twominute rounds and tihe gloves will weigh' twelve ounces. This makes it a cinch for 'anybody who cares to meet him because the time Is short enough for 'any man or boy in 'fair trim to stand and the gloves are heavy enough to Insure no great damage. The other bouts of both iboxlng and wrestling are almost arranged. And the card as It now appears Is loaded up with tantalizing offers. ' Judging , from the heavy advance sale of tickets, the show Is going strong fin public, favor. Fans realize the sterling quality of a-card consisting of smokes, boxing, wrestling, music, entertainment, and refreshments for fifty-five cents a person. And they are pulling heavy for its success. A few more tickets are on hand at the Dodgers' clubrooms and when these are gone no more will be sold. No attempt shall be made to make a bushel of easy money; consequently. no uncomfortable overcrowding shall result. This Smoker was primarily put on to advertise the excellence of the East Chicago dodgers and its membership and It shall remain so to the end.

WANTS

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BEARDED BASEBALL TEAM IS RE ADY FOR BIG SEASON; ADDS NEW STARS

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ef several new stAra. The team plays brilliant ball and some of its j members have been tried out by fast minor legue and major league 1 -- i C na: R Moooey, who was gives, a chance with the Cuba I

Disbrow has been dirt track champion for years and with this car he should have no trouble In holding the title for another season. There was some doubt as to his appearance at Porter but after the champion was promised a bonus Disbrow did not hesitate in signing an entry blank. This will be Lou's first race at the wheel of his new car and the race fans will see him drive to win at Porter. RAY SCHALK ADMITS $1,000 POOL WENT TO DETROIT PITCHERS NEW YORK. May 12. Capt. Eddie Collins. Ray Shalk. catcher, and Urban Faber. pitcher, of the Chicago White Sox. In a, statement last night, denied knowledge of any fund raised by the -White Sox in 1917 to purchase victories, as alleged by "Happy" Felsch In Milwaukee, Wis. "Sure, there was a pool, but there was nothing crooked about It," said Schalk. "I remember we contributed about $4 5 apiece for a pool to be offered as a bonus to the Detroit pitchers If they defeated Boston In a series toward the end of the season. "The money was turned over to 'Chick' Gandil, and I presume It wa used for that purpose. We thought nothing of It. as it was quite & usual thing. All organized baseball knows that Is often done." Schalk said that they did sot know what disposition was made of the pool collected by Gandil, which totaled over $1,000. Major League Clubs Standing AMERICAN . LKACIE W L New York ............ 18 S St. Louis . 17 9 Cleveland 13 12 Chicago 11 13 Philadelphia 11 13 Detroit 11 14 Boston 9 13 Washington 9 17 Yesterday's Hesults New York, 4; Chicago, 1. Detroit, 5; Boston. 3. Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia, 4. St. Louis, 5; Washington, 3. Pet, .692 .654 .520 .458 .458 .440 .409 .316 NATIONAL. LEAGCB W L Pet. .783 565 .565 .545 .455 .450 .346 ,286 New York 18 St. Louis 13 Pittsburgh 13 Chicago 12 Brooklyn 10 Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati ..' 9 Boston .'... 6 5 10 10 10 12 11 17 15 Yesterday's Results Philadelphia, 11; Chicago, 9. Pittsburgh, 12; Brooklyn, 6. Cincinnati, ; Boston, 5. St. Louis, 2; New York, 0. In every 1.000 people the world over, there are 595 with dark brown hair, 250 with light brown, 81 with flaxen, 62 with, blade and 23 with red hair. of Dtrid baseball team. team, known throughout the country .l. a : l.: j .i ? ... .

NEW SAFETY DEVICES ARE INSTALLED

W. H. Williams, secretary of the Hoosier State Automobile Association. Chief of Police Bunde of Hammond, and Chief Struss of East Chicago were today installing one of the new safety signals that the Hoosier State Is now having manufactured. Hundreds of these devices are now being installed in Lake county, as well as the following cities: Gary, Michigan City, Hammond, Indiana Harbor, East Chicago and Whiting. These devices are being manufactured exclusively for the Hoosier State Automobile Association, under a new process recently discovered. This signal shows red at all times. day and night. At night time a car approaching this device causes the device to throw back Into the driv The

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er's eyes a large sparkling light. In other words, similar to a large burning bush. This device plate alone is about 18x24 inches in measurement and withstands Ice, snow, heat and any rough useage that such a signal meet by being exposed to the open. Rocks or any missile thrown at this will in no way Injure the device. Underneath this plate Js a warning plate stating whatever the place may be, bad turn, bad cross, ing, bad corner, curve, etc. These signals are mounted on a heavy iron standard and Imbedded In concrete and a guaranteed life of three years covers each one of the signals. The Hoosier State safety cars will be Installing these devices for the next couple of months In Lake county at a cost of thousands of dollars to the association of those concerned. Motorists approaching these devices will appreciate their value after seeing with their own eyes how readily they serve the cause. These signals, which are a very expensive affair, will be under the personal supervision of the police departments of the above mentioned cities. Any one seeing or hearing of a person or persons mutilating these devices should report same to

Favored By the Following Drivers in tliQ Big Porter Races Next Sunday

LOUIS DISBROW HAL WATERS . . RAY CLAYPOOL ROY MITZ . . . . SPEED CLANCY

Above Drivers Will All Use Every Race WJKMBBQ WOE BSIEQIUIL1I&

Northern Distributor of Mariand Red Triangle Products Hammond, Ind.

the chief of police In the above mentioned cities, or the county commissioner, or the Hoosier States Automobile Association1, who will vigorously prosecute to the full extent of the law as well as pay a reward of $25.00 for the arrest and conviction of the parties conferred."

FIRST GAMES K. OF CLKAGIE STAXDIXO

IN SUBURBAN

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Reunite Last Sunday Whiting. 20; East Chicago, 4. Harvey, 10; South Chicago, 5. Hammond. 4; Kouts. 3 (11 innings;Exhibition game. Games Next Sunday Whiting at Hammond. Harvey at East Chicago. South Chicaero (open date1!.

HIGH-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS HAMMOND. IND.

The Hammond K. of C. baseball team put in a good solid two hours practicing last evening In preparation for Sunday's big opening game with Whiting, which will be played at the Harrison Park diamond. This is Hammond's first game In the K. of C Suburban league and an unusually big crowd is expected to turn out for the opening tilt. To add to the celebration of the day. Manager Helmbach has engaged a five-piece orchestra, which will be loaded Into a truck and make me rounds of the city before traveling to Harrison Park, where they will try and furnish music enough to entertain the crowd for the rest of the afternoon. The services of a couple of ope nair singers Is also being sought and if these two lads can bo Induced to come out they will help make the day an enjoyable one as they are both wonderful soloists. Whiting is In the proverbial pink for Sunday's battle, as they demonstrated last Sunday when they trimmed East Chicago to the tune of 20 to 4. Hammond also seems to be in the bent of shape and especially did they look good after their long workout last evening. With both clubs going Into the came in splen

Oldfield Submarine

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Richard Special Tomplar

did condition, a good warm battle Is sure to result. There has always been plenty of rivalry between Whiting and Hammond, and this alone will make Sunday's game well worth seeing. The Hammond team will be all decked out In their brand new white uniforms, which caused so much favorable comment while on display for the past week or more In the show windows of tha Model Clothing Store. It Is hoped that the new "unles" will not prove a Jinx, as the local club Is determined to start the season with a victory. Whiting also is anxious for a win over their old rivals, so a good game is assured. An Association umpire will announce "Play Ball" promptly at 3 o'clock.

Pirates Want Games. The . Hammond Pirates want a game for next Sunday and any Sunday after that. Are willing to travel. Call 18e8-R and ask for Sweeney. Women are staging boxing bouts In London.

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