Category Archives: Sports

A Postscript on the Black Sox

Posted on October 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Aug. 13-14, 1969, catching up with the Black Sox.   Aug. 14, 1969, an interview with Gandil. "Chick Gandil was as tough as they come. He was 31 years old and stood 6 feet, 2 inches tall; a broad, powerful … Continue reading →

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Shoeless Joe Jackson Seeks Reinstatement

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jan. 28, 1934: John Lardner on Shoeless Joe Jackson. July 6, 1934: Jackson makes another attempt to play ball.   John Lardner was the son of Ring Lardner Sr. and the older brother of Ring Lardner Jr. I’m not familiar … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Stutz Racer

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 9, 1914: Earl Cooper is driving a Stutz in the race from Los Angeles to Phoenix.   This postcard showing a Stutz that took part in a race from Los Angeles to Phoenix has been listed on EBay. As … Continue reading →

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Writers Guild Strikes Over TV Residuals

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  So here’s how Times cartoonist Bruce Russell shows that an eagle represents Mexico. He gives it a cute little sombrero. The Writers Guild goes on strike over residuals on TV broadcasts of films released after 1948. The Knights of … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Not Guilty!

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 3, 1921: The Black Sox are found not guilty of conspiracy. "Bailiffs vainly pounded for order, and finally, noticing Judge Friend's smile, joined in the whistling and cheering. Hats sailed high in the air, papers were thrown around … Continue reading →

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Final Arguments in Black Sox Trial

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

    July 30, 1921:  "This man, by his own confession, sat in his room at the Warner Hotel here and arranged to receive $10,000 for the dirty work he planned. Then Judas-like, he went downstairs to hobnob with his … Continue reading →

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Reds Take Black Sox Series

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on the Reds taking the 1919 World Series.   “Mutt and Jeff” on the pronunciation of “Cicotte.”  Oct. 10, 1919: Rath up. Strike one. Foul, strike two. Rath opened the contest with a pop fly that … Continue reading →

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L.A. Welcomes Victorious Dodgers

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 9, 1959 In their second season in Los Angeles, the Dodgers turned to a very local hero en route to winning the World Series. Larry Sherry, who played baseball for Fairfax High before joining the Dodgers' farm system, … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Win Game 7

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 9, 1919, The Black Sox win Game 7, 4-1. Oct. 9, 1919: For some reason, we ran two game stories, one from AP and the other an exclusive.   July 22, 1921: Bill Burns testifies that pitcher Eddie Cicotte … Continue reading →

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Sox Favored Over Dodgers in Game 6 of Series

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 8, 1959: The Dodgers lead the page in the final edition, with the death of Mario Lanza and President Eisenhower taking action in a weeklong strike at ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

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Black Sox Win Game 6 of World Series

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 8, 1919: The Black Sox win the sixth game of the World Series. July 19, 1921: The prosecution begins its case in the 1919 Black Sox World Series. The prosecution says Eddie Cicotte met former White Sox pitcher Bill … Continue reading →

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Orioles Shut Out Angels in Playoffs

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1979: Pope John Paul II tours the U.S. So much for the playoffs. The Angels' first taste of postseason ended bitterly thanks to Scott McGregor, who pitched a shutout and sent the Orioles into the World Series. Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Sox Beat Dodgers, 1-0

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1959: Hold off on that victory parade. The White Sox extended the World Series to at least Game 6 by edging the Dodgers, 1-0, before yet another record crowd in the Coliseum. Sandy Koufax gave up the game’s … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Beats Black Sox in Game 5

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1919: Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 5 of the Black Sox World Series. Oct. 7, 1919: Cincinnati beats the Black Sox 5-0. "Chicago's interest in its White Sox of 1919 practically ended today when they went down … Continue reading →

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Koufax vs. Shaw

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 6, 1959: Sports editor Sid Ziff says the Dodgers outclass the Chisox.

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Angels Beat Orioles, 4-3

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1979: Hey, Keith! Sister Sledge! Another first for the Angels. They won their first playoff game in franchise history, a 4-3 ninth-inning nail biter at Anaheim Stadium. The big play was made by Baltimore's Al Bumbry. He dropped … Continue reading →

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Sox Face Sudden Death Against Dodgers

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1959. Two Rembrandts, a Rubens and a Renoir are among stolen paintings recovered by Canadian authorities. The Dodgers were one win away from a World Championship, their 5-4 victory over the White Sox in front of another record … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Game Rained Out

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1919: Rain in Chicago stops the fifth game of the Black Sox World Series. Los Angeles baseball fans set an attendance record of 21,000 for a double-header between the Angels and the Tigers. I believe this was the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Lead Sox

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 5, 1959: The Dodgers are leading the Chicago White Sox at press time.

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Angels Lose to Orioles, 9-8

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Angels limped back to Orange County down 2-0 in the American League playoffs after a 9-8 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Angels came back from a 9-1 deficit and had the bases loaded, but Brian Downing hit a … Continue reading →

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