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[close] Is it an ironic coincidence or natural development that perhaps the second greatest gambling scandal in baseball history occurred a mere six days before the start of the 1919 World Series? On September 25, 1919, a seemingly meaningless game was played between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians, a game that should have faded to a tiny line item on MLB s historical ledger. But Hubert "Dutch" Leonard had other ideas, and nearly seven years later he presented letters written by Ty Cobb and Smoky Joe Wood implicating them in the fixing of and wagering on that game, setting off a chain of accusations, denials, resignations, player transactions, and a power struggle at the top of baseball s power hierarchy that would change the game forever. Baseball Gods in Scandal Is three stories in one, and author Ian Kahanowitz tells them all with the art of a storyteller and the precision of an historian: The pervasiveness of gambling and crooked dealings in the early days of baseball, all the way through to the Black Sox Scandal The relationship between the affair s complex protagonists Cobb, Tris Speaker, Smoky Joe Wood, and Dutch Leonard with detailed profiles and ample color from baseball s rough-and-tumble Dead Ball Era The epic battle for control of the game between the long-time Czar of Baseball, Ban Johnson, and the game s new sheriff in town, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who cared not to share even a whiff of power with anyone Capping off the book is a never-before-published interview with Smoky Joe Wood (told to Lawrence Ritter for The Glory of Their Times) in which Wood recounts a vastly different version of the affair from his original testimony. It is safe to say that had Wood testified to this version originally, the fates of Baseball Gods Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker may well have turned out very differently.

[close] The first of its kind, Michaela Smalley's Women's Sports Book Club is dedicated to growing awareness and support for women's sports and women in sport. We read one book per month but encourage readers to read at their own pace. Women's sports, diversity in sport, women working in sport, or sport business is reflected in each and every book we read. Readers are also encouraged to participate in the discussion board that corresponds with the book of the month. The more people we have participate in the discussion, the better we can connect and learn from each other. All of us bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table, so this is a great way to enhance the entire experience.

[close] I created this group as I struggled to find groups related to sports fiction

[close] We all have common roots, but our life experiences are not the same. No two places on Earth are exactly identical. As people, we share a love of music and dance which express the human spirit. Creativity can be found in our buildings, art, and food. Preparing delicious meals based on original recipes is an artistic food activity enjoyed by professional and amateur chefs around the world. A geotraveler makes friends by asking questions. The answers are in front of us. Each person, regardless of their background, has a story to tell. You can learn something new on every trip. Museums exist for a reason, a cultural inheritance for all. The past is a path leading to today and tomorrow. Ride a bike in the countryside. Walk along the sea. Go sailing. Learn a new language. Take a local cooking course. Plant a tree. Play your favorite sport. Look up at the sky. Geotravel offers a new outlook on life. Here to share journeys and experiences. This group is the place to meet and swap geotravel stories.