New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 21, 1926, Page 10

COBB AND SPEAKER - IN NEW SCANDAL (Continued from First Page) pitched for Detroit. “That ought to show,” Cobb de- clared, “that neither Speaker or I were in on It Cobb did not bet on the game, he sald. | Never Made Bet. ave_played baseball for Cobb said, with a eatch i his voice. "I couldn't think of thing but win. Every year, e month, every week, and evary day. 1 did my dead level good ball. I never bet o can leag: squarer than L. I am invo! smudge seven years after happened. My po: in the testimo Speaker. 1 refe the country to » baseball fan 1y record in b 4 1 and California, ca ber and showe officials a ietter from W from Cobb, *“written in 1 cence,” for $2,000. Leonard Won't Come. i1 ha id one inx Leonard to ndis has tri wolved a spe- . the the in- indis ; ably nard's Statement rce of Leonard's state- 1er follows: played between and at Detroit on . Cobb, Speaker 1 to mect tomorroy © Cleve cinched and dy then just ag o be a setup tl we might as well get some money on it. “Then we talked about getting the We Know We Have Everythlfig In Holiday Smokes The majority of people enjoy something from this Smoke Shop -and here we offer distinctive quality in “Smokeables.” At all times we are prepared to present a most excellent variety of Cigars and Smokers Supplies at prices that are truly moderate. When you buy here you get every assurance that the reci-"nt share on the winnings money down on the game, that is how to get up the dough, and how much we could put up, and Cobb said he would send West down to see us. “I was to put up $1,500 and as I remember it Cobb $2,000. and Wood and Speaker $1.000 each. I had pitched that day and was through for the season, and so I gave my check for $1,500 to Wood at the ball park and went to the hotel, packed my things and T left that night for Independence, Mo. “Several days later on I recefved the Wood letter at Independence with a check for $1,630. He wrote 2 that West was only able to get up part of the money and that was only 3130. During the talk under the stand about the next day's game, Speaker said he would go in and If if necessary. s not much talk did not stay there very long. was just the four of us the no other player was in on it. I met Wood the next spring id to him ‘What do you think, b wrote me that he did not get money on that game,’ and Wood ‘He told me the same thing.' " my very Cobl's Letter which Cobb says wrote in “all innocence™ to Leonard was given out by Commissioner Landis as follows “Augusta, Ga., O The in old California by ing life. “I arrived home and found Cobb only fair but the baby girl was ne and at this time Mrs. Cobb is well, But I h been ve v getting acquainted with family and have not tried to do respondence, hence my delay. “Wood and myself were consider- disappointel in our business proposition as we had $2,000 to put into it and the other side quoted us $1,400, and when we finally se- cured that much mo it was bout 2 o'clock and they refused to deal with us as they had men in Chicago to take up ths matter with and they had no time so we com- fell down and of course we dly over it. Sverything was and he can tell you about it When we get together. It was quite a re- sponsibility and I don't care for it E in, I can a: re you. “Well, T hope you found every- n fine shape at home and all troubles will be little ear’s share of world's since I came home nake more. the White Sox should have won but I am satisfied they were too over-confident. Scout drop me a line wh Mrs. very bus: open to Wood will appreciate the gift. WE OFFER A FEW SUGGESTIONS TOBACCOS CIGARS Robert Burns Mozarts Rosedalss King Perfectos Blackstones Rockingham | coronas Pall Mall Rameses Murad Old Gold CIGARETTES Egypt. Dieties Melachrino | sent when the players were given a | ones. I| According to the Christmas dinner NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMB budget there should be more than | According to the report of the trea- | surer the fund amounts to just $407. We have had some dandy fishing! since 1 arrived home. “With kindest regards Leonard, 1 remain, “Sincerely, i Here's Wood's Letter i This is a letter “Smokey” Joe Wood, the American league pitcher, | wrote to Leonard, as given out by the commission: “Cleveland, Ohlo, Friday. Number 0[ Djflflfli‘s Decreased by; The baskets will be prepared Fri- “Dear Friend Dutehs | 20 Because of Lack of Funds “Enclosed please find certified day mornnig and will be ready for distribution Friday afternoon. They check for sixteen hundred and thirty | dollars ($1,630.00). | will be given to people who will be “The only bet West could get sent tickets or have already been sent. TFifty-three tickets have been mailed to date and others will go out tonight. down was $600 against $420 (10 to The baskets will contain each a 7)., Cobb Ald not get up a cent five pound roast of pork, a half peck He told us that and I believed him. of potatoes, a half pound of butter, Could have put up some at 5 to 2 foe poiuds oR\Biadr Slone. AP of on Detroit, but did not as that would make us put up $1,000 to win $400. | “We won the $420. I gave West peas, two quarts of onions, two $30, leaving $390, or $130 for each quarts of apples, a half dozen or- of us. Would not have cashed your check at all, but West thought he could get it up at 10 to 7, and I going to put it all up at those We would have won $1,750 for the $2,500 if we could have placed it | f we ever have another chance: like this we will know enough to try to get down early. i “Let me hear from you Dutch, | h all good wishes to Mrs. Leon- | and yourself, T am, | “JOE WOOD.” Johnson's Statement | President Ban Johnson of the | ONLY 3 MORE American league revealed that at ?l! DAYS BEFORE secret meeting of the board of direc- | CHRISTMAS | to Mrs. X | needy families will receive help | from the army. Tho entire budget | required is $800. Twenty needy families in this city will be out of luck on their usual Christmas dinners from the Salva- tion Army, according to Ensign Carl | Frederickson, who stated today that it has been necessary to cut the rumber from 100 to $0. The reason for the cut is the slowness in which the money is being depostted in the {army kettles on t} Although the usual number of street every day and around lending the inspiration his presence, the far below the aver when the total to shouid have been 3 received in all the Christmas candy, two loaves of ad, one can of corn, one can of <, a half pound of coffee, a box have the on the ta Claus is of m of n e ge. 2 Every river originating in the izona finds its source in | the northern part of the state. i tors held in Chicago September 9 | st, the evidence submitted by Leo- | nard involving Cobb, Speaker and | Wood was thoroughly considered and submitted to Commissioner Landis for his consideration with a | request that the directors and presi- dent of the American league be pre- | hearing | Fresno, Cal, Dec. 21 (P —Hubert B. (Dutch) Leonard, veteran south- paw pitcher who is reported to have | | furnished information to former | Judze K. M. 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The police were notified today of Ithe suspension of the operator's li- censes of Leo Zyjewski of 33 Smith street and John Sayadoff of 52 Farmington avenue, and the return of the license of Salvadore Buchiere of 96 Winter street. Leonard Bernston of Newington reported to Captain Kelly today that an automobile tube and rim were stolen from his car on Court street. | A. J. Kallberg reported to the po- lice today the thoft of plumbers' tools from a house being built at Chapman and Carlson streets. | A meeting of Rev. W. A. Harty 1nil,'hl at 7:30 o'clock in Judd's hall. lived witness to your good taste and your regard. In solid mahogany. Table, §35.00—A hair. Colonial reminiscences! street, is home for the holidays from | time, BLACK SILK STOCKINGS ARE THINGS OF THE PAST Large Stocking Factory Explains That Fair Sex Prefer Sheer- est Colored Hose Now. 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