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SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER 13 Local Fans Picked at Random Express Opinions on Alleged Fixing of Detroit-Cleveland Game or Landis'Is Subject of Criticism in Local By AL WARDEN" jjT'JENESAW MOUNTAIN LANDIS, high commissioner of JVTjaseball, and of the major leagues, today.stands as a target, for-fans, critics and baseballers over the nation. The supreme" dictator of the diamond game is nov; subject to criticism- hurled from every nook and corner of the United States. Ogdcn iainlom is no difCerent than the- booster sections o'l: Detroit, Cleveland and other, cities -where Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, idols of years of the diamond, arc still looked' upon as innocent, of charges of fixing a game played in September. 3919, between the Tigers and Indians. Ogtlenitcs picked at random Sat-' th urday believe in tho stars whose names wore clouded in u.

scandal a few days ago. Judge LanUis as a result in for a good share ol' ijaiining- as Detroit and Cleveland fans have protested at the methods used in handling the latest baseball st-u- Kition. so does Ogdcn. The silcnca that has b.ccn maintained in the national case by Judge Lundis also comes-in lor few husky boots. Using.a base-1 ball term, it was a costly error in the opinion of pgden fans, on the part of Ogclen's general trend if the opinions of men picked ut random arc to be given serious with the deposed stars.

Here is what they have to say: Thomas Leslie, president -of the Baseball club or the Utuli- Idiiho Icaugc: "1 believe in fair play in sport and business. Speaker and Cobb, in my opinion, have done much to elevate baseball to this high point success, and should Itavc a fair hearing- It is not uncommon for ball players in- various parts of the country to make "petty bgts," it is being done year in-and year out. 1 am not upholding Speaker and Cobb, bu: 11 believe they were entitled to a trial before the a flashed as a I public issue-." Karl Hopkins, superintendent ol' schools: "1 have always looked upon Speaker and Cobb as two of the greatest'players of all time of baseball. They -were more than that, 1 -they were the idol of- thousands of I can't believe these men' guilty and believe Latidis took unfair advantage OL' advertising this news to the world without a fair trial to the famous stars. Unless some method is taken' -at oncu to clear the names of these.

famous athletes, at least a-fair trial. I can't see anything but suffering for baseball In the future. Let's have fair play." PUBIiICITi" STUNT. Kay Mount theatre: looks like a publicity stuut purely and. simply to me.

Baseball never had and never will have two greater characters than Speaker and 'Cobb. Now that is iiangJLns these two nationals-game undoubt- pedly" -'A'; fair trial in "my opinion should' 'have been conducted not-only for the sake of Speaker and Cobb. but for the future of- Jesse S. ilicliarils, secretary of Hie Utah-Idaho Baseball leiiRiic: "Cobb and Speaker, in my of greatest figures in the upbuilding of baseball, must live down a cloud handed them without a fair trial. It "is unfair to release stories of this character before the men involved have hecn grant'ed a opportunity to play their'own cards.

They should bo given a chance to exonerate 'themselves. It' then it would be soon enough to the' news to the sports followers of the nation." (loorgc Nelson, liojivywcight champion of the intermountain states: "1 believe Speaker and cobb have been treated unfairly i'n the latest baseball scandal: It seems to be that the word JUSTICE has been entirely overlooked by Ke-nesaw Mountain Saudis, the supreme power of modern baseball. Surely a man of his ability should havc- foresight l-han to release a he.ws story of this variety without a fair deal to the men involved. Lanclis is too quick to grab publicity. looks like he MAY GUNNERS 'ESLET ERICH, first sackcr of tho Ogden baseball club- of the Utah-Idaho league durinc: 1S2G.

is anxious to rejoin the Gunners when the 3 9 2 season opens. This-information was received from 52 rich by this department a few days ago. Erich was injured last July in a contest at Salt Lake between Os-don and Salt Lake when struck on the head by a pitched ball delivered by Calvin was unconscious for more than three hours and was out of the game for nearly throe weeks. His playing after his return to the same was im-. paired by his i with the result that he fell off in his hitting.

Despite this fact Erich finished the season with better than a .30 0 mark. writes he. is feeling much improved and is ready for another, whirl at basebail- He is now playing with San Jose in the winter league during the week ends. Pasadena Clash Has National Grid Flavor WARNER Stanford believes he has the best football .8 team in'the co-untry. He hopes to prove it when his proteges meet of the south.

'Warner's team is undefeated, its most -notable victory being a 13-12 win over Southern California. Coach Glen Warner Start This Team Against Famous Crimson HUDY WARXEJB More than 20 Qcrdcnit.es are now onroiiPd in Rudy Warner's physical education classes at tho uuw grj-mnasium. The popular Ogdcn wrestler since taking ever the reins as instructor of mat work for the gymnasium, has mot fine He is offering- physical culture instruction, corrective diet, exer- wanted to hog the picture, without cise and massage treatments be- baseball's future- i.o survive and live." oo chance sides plans His wrestling phases and to remain in Osden permanently. Warner is considered one of the top-notch wrestlers of the world--and has a fine following ir. Ojrden.

He is one of the claimants for ths world's light heavyweight championship. oo WOOLAVINGTONWINS FORTUNE ON KACES Officials and a Gather Here; -Wilson to Direct F.eature- Coachcs and officials of the en- tiro Cache and Ogden divisions -of the Utah Stale 1-IiKh School Athletic association will convonc at the Wcbcr gymnasium Jlond-y at HI. at whiclu time tlic annual basketball school will be conducted by C. Oren Wilson. It was previously planned to hold the school at Losan aad Ofrden.

but in view of the other schools planned for other sections of the-state, it is now out of the question to hold sessions in both Os'den and Logan. All coaches and officials art- 'ursecl to attend. A written examination will be the morninK to be followed by a blackboard drill. In the afternoon two practice Barnes wil give the officials in attendance a chance to perform ''before the critical eyes of State officials. AY.

Karl Hopkins, chairman the Ogden sector of Region One. 'is anxious to have all coaches and officials in attendance. -'It- is oC vital importance nmJ we hope that everyone will bo saicl Mr. Hopkins last NEW YORK, Dec. The Associated Proys)--Lord Woolav- ingrton is the man of the year in the British flit racing world with his winnings $235,000.

Of this sum about $135,000 was collected on Coronach's Derby win alone. The peer had only 13 horses running: durlr.g the season. Not only does Lord Woolavinprton head the list of, winning: owners, but the list of breeders as well. He also owns the horse Coronach as individual, has -won something like a record in stakes, and possesses the sire whose pro- jrcny have won most money. Cor- onach's stud services already have been booked tor 192S.

'He is 'to remain on the turf another season, howcvnr. Lord Derby's winnings for the season totalled $173.000: Lord Astor was third with $120,000 and Lord Roseberry fourth with $75.000.. Lord Woolavmgton, in the racing- world, 4 considered exceedingly- lucky. Me has paid out but a few hundred pounds for Hurry On as a yearling. This horse was lover beaten and he.

afterward siricl two Derby winners --Captain Cu Me and Coronach. From Hurry On and Captain Cuttle in the stud it is estimated a the peer h.i.-: an income little short of a f.Gr;ur.o every year. ED WALKER, -I-Ie is ihe- only'-member of Stanford's" great eleven, who doesn't hail from He is a -product of Louisiana, fits in mighty well among the native sons. Walker started as halfback, but when Coaoh Glenn Warner needed a good end, lie was -shifted to that Walker'won. undying fame in.the 1924- game with California, -when threw two long passes th'at''resulted in touchdowns, tying the game a 20-20.

LEO HARRIS, Right Tackle For three years he upheld the- football-prestige, of Stanford on the gridiron, aside from starring in his classes. While not a showy performer, Harris is mighty- consistent good line" has helped- the elusive Stanford backs' many a big. gain, for which he has received" little or no- glory. Despite tion he has -been a regular ever since' he became eligible for the varsity. Karris hails Santa 1 Cruz'.

DON ROBESKY, Right Guard As a freshman, Robesky caught the eye of Coach Glenn Warner, who saw in him a great varsity prospect. Blessed witli good linemen; the Stanford coach didn't hurry him as. a sophomore, being content, to spring him at a time when his line was in need of strengthening. When Men-ill Armour completed Ms course and career last season, Robesky stepped right 'into tho -vacancy-and. carried on.

He comes from Bakersfield. HAROLD McCREERY, Center For years Stanford has boasted great which makes the job of Harold McCreery all the more difficult to fill. While he isn't a flashy as some of' his'predecessors and doesn't make much, fuss about his work, he can. be depended upon for a-, consistently good McCreery is the type player who does his best work in the big games when hardest pressed. He starred in the 'South- cm California CAPTAIN FRED SWAN, Left Guard The Stanford leader-began football career as- au that, position for two years on the Olympic club eleven before en- terias Stanford.

Needing forwards more than ends. Swan was shifted to guard and in his- first year won honors. Incidentally he has been, named on many'- of the' elevens that are annually selected' by football- Swan's- home is in San Francisco. WARD POULSON, Left Tackle Every football, hard-luck, performer. Poulson has been that unfortunate-, individual on the Stanford eleven.

Injuries have played havoc' with his career. Last season- he suffered an injury the that him'out for'the rest of the season, thereby killing to play against of every-Stanford player. -He giv.es/-liis Hills. TED SH1PKEY, Left End Coach Glenn Warner-'feels lias of the best ends in th'e country. "He has been honored- on -a of 'All-America Shipkey first into fame in 1924 when he caught two of Ed long forward, leaping high into air them down- behind-'the' goal line to assist in tying California, 20-20.

He is 'from Pullerton. ELI POST, Quarterback Last season Post was a substitute guard and; a mighty good Losing both his quarterbacks a the 1925 campaign, Warner, in looking. around for likely to the backfield. He has divided the honors of calling- signals with Lewis and Millage. 'but is regarded' as first choice at quarter.

Post uses' excellent judgment in his'selection'of plays. His 'home is in Berkeley. GEORGE BOGUE, Right Halfback Endowed withrgreat natural ability he reached the heights of his career in game of'this Southern California'. For a big fellow; Bogue as very, fast- harder-than; any. back on the coast.

a triple threat equally proficient at throwing or receiving -forward passes. He is'also -excellent on defense. San Mateo claims Bogue. FRANK HYLAND, Left Halfback Generally regarded as the most elusive xunner in the west. Last season he was a relief halfback.

This'year he broke'in as- a-regular and was a. sensation. Next season he should be the outstanding back of the He is excellent at boxing tackle on. -defense and a certain receiver of punts with great runback A star in handling passes. He iails 'from San "BIFF" HOFFMAN, FuHback A man is Hoffman, who from.

Petalujua. Coming to Stanford with a reputation as a track performer, he made good by filling the shoes'-of the'great "Tiny" -Ernie pronounced by less'in' authority than Glenn Warner" the- greatest player he ever" coached, Hoffman decided' to take up. where. Nevers left off. He kicks and passes vrell.

and hits the line gli-i! BROWN liljjjp ROGERSHEADS CJISECIRCOU Former In Weber College Now Capacity HEN Alabama meets the coast champions' will be opposed by one of the greatest football ever represented the south. It is an evenly balanced team that has no s.tar, who stands out, "just a great football team," as Coach Glenn Warner puts it. W1NSLETT, Left End Rated, as. the most valuable player in Received unanimous, vote for the All-Southern'mythical eleven. Served years as a reserve halfback before he was converted into an end.

Kjidwh. as -terrible is -from. Badeville, 172 pounds, and is 22. Not a down ha's been made around- his end' this season and he has been the biggest threat as offensive, halfback, because- of 'passing. FRED PICKHARD, Left Tackle' Received -more votes for tackle All-Southern mythical eleven than any other tackle.

Pickhard i feet 2 inches tall, scales. 201 pounds, is a. veteran. of two He two punts against Louisiana. 'State that were converted, into touchdowns-by Ee liven at Mobile.

is 20 years old. in addition, to -being a great football player, is also a member both senior honorary societies en the carspuc. Part guard, part center, but a starter at one place is 'this sopho more wb.0. weighs 206 pounds and lives at He' than six feet tail end -is sophs who- broke 'into regular play this season. He is vary shifty, and 'vary ferocious in 'his tackling.

He also does the; kicking' off when -ussd' at center in place of Holmes: Most all southern' teams js 'name'. "SHERLOCK" Center Came into- prominence last season- in the' Georgia Tech game when was injured in the first few moments" of the game, but kept his injury, a broken ankle bone, secret, and played the entire game. His passing is more than good. Ho kicks, off when game; He is the only married'-man on the team. has.

not played in-'all games this He lives in Birmingham, Ala. ELLIS HAGLER, Right Guard Weighing. ISO pounds and out. his first he- featured, with his consistent and ''tarrific. blocking.

Hagler 'lives, at Blue Springs, Ala. He fakes care of the position and, as a is often leader, of blocking been'a big-factor'-in the protection given Winslett on-passes; -He 18'' years- old. Coach. Wade rates his' first' year performer highly. "CUPE" PERRY, Right Tackle An es'perienced Rose bowl' performer; he of.

the-fastest 'men-on the He lives at Jasper, and. Perry is a. dealer: of misery' to and is rated with best tackles in With Pickhard, he is said a'pair, tackles the equal, of Eddy of the Navy. -This is. season, and it good enough: to -him on '-All-Southern team.

BEN ENIS, Right End, A sub for-three years at was shifted 'bama-Washington game, and there made his 21. weighs 182 pounds and lives at Payette, He.is.- the -'hardest hitting on the team. Enis'is never spectacular, but ever consistent good receiver of 'passes, although rather short'and. none-'too comparison to Being stronger defense Enis; has. failed to break into'the headline's "RED" BARNES, Quarterback Troubled'all season' by bad legs'; this, triple-threat artist captained Alabama -to her' successive Dixie, 'Barnes weighs-, only 172 pounds, but- is of the best- line, -Dixie.

Ke- does the punting. Is also ut-running ends-on defense. He Grove 'and is'one of two- men southern, football, played their fourth very very" a very steady. "RED" BROWN, Left Halfback A brother of the; famous Johnny Mack Bsown, 1 those antics and- has- threat-of Alabama this 'season. Helps is sh.ifty, a good.

of passes'and a-consistent tackier. He is Ioth- an, and-weighs 165 po'ticds, was used at-half-back air this-'year. His-longest-run. was for 47 yards against Florida. ARCHIE TAYLQRy Halfback Tlie fastest streak, on- is this sophomore, vho was used this season because HIs longest run year' was- for 42.

yards He -is an excellent He and 3s in- He is-hailed "now as the "greatest' sophomore back In Dixie by prominent sporf He- be -outstanding: Fullback; -only pounds at -and' a makes a as DURI01927 Sensational. Win Over Dempsey Headlined Fistic Upsets Mike! KOKCTS, former High and Weber College -basket-' ball star, will pilot the new. Ogdeji Comirierciai league during-. the. 1927 season.

tHe playing -schedule adopted and with -the officers elected for 1327, teams of the Ogden- Commercial league will swing into action January 10, playing -a- 15 same Six'teams will'-be' included: in' the club roster- for' the "-new year. Rogers, for'ward "of the--Weber College of of the outstanding stars, of the second annual junior col- tournament, staged lajst.March, is-to direct the destinies' of new circuit. R.ogers was--named- -for by. directors, six. of the' and has 1 already." sat- about to make the neT 1 circuit; durng the' case, season.

is. planning a dance for- the near future a.t the Ber.than.u for the basketball stars and ladies and -trjen'ds. Other 'entertainments will- also-. be the year on the'. for hoopsters.

of the- city -circuit. Rogers- be assisted the. league- business matters-fay Harvey Cahlll, -one- of sport" of Offden. Cahill-. is in -every phase of.

athletics and will servo' secretary, and ot the' league. The teams' of the circuit G-len Brothers-Roberts- Ptano-'. company. State. School the Deaf, or and.

Larson Sport-- ing- Goods: "Awards 'for are being -considered a 'three Salt Lake Commercial, ners. MIAMI PREPARES' FOB NEW SEASON MIAMI. 'Dec. P.ressO--- More than SOU thoroughbreds of- the tur', representing; 3D stables, have been quartered at Miami to await the opening oh January-13 ol the Miami Jockey club-at-Hiale'ah nual winter meeting. Eight stakes will be run.

is being- augmented almost daily, with that more than 500 horses will be the track, before. New. One of the leading-strings here' is that ot Walter J. R. T.

Wilson, president' of the Racing: also has sent seveial horses: Other stables' repreented are those of T. Cooper, G. Frank Croissant; "VvV A. Grayspn, A. G.

Katherin Walter Brlggs, Robert A. J. S. -Ward, F. Smith -and Henry Waterson.

Thoroughbreds- -from, the staples, 'k. Van-' derbilt, 'Harry Payne; Whitney, and Robert Gerry; among others, are reported.en 'route to 00- BED SOX LEAD IN ASSISTS; TALLIED By SPARROW M'GAXX, Special- Correspondent of Stancfard- Examincr. (Copyright, -192ti, by Consolidated Press Association.) EW. YORK 1 Dec. no branch-of sport has the wheel fo fate turned so radically of late as in boxing.

At this linie last year, the heavy Weights stood ir about the following order: 1--Jack Dempsey. "Wills. 3--Gene Tunney. 4--Jack Renault. 5--Bud Gorman.

G--George Godfrey. 7--Jack Sliarlcey. 8--Bob 1 Fitzsimmons. 10--Johnny. Rjsko.

Because of an. unprecedented of upsets in the past IS months this order of ranking has changed considerably. Some of the men'named above must be demoted; others relegated to the scrap Gene Tun.aey turned in the prizo the year and really deserves the he. now occupies in the fistic hall.of Jack Dempsey came a hoi-riblo memorable night last, September, under the arc lamps that formed golden pools throughout the- flooded Sesqul arena at SUM TJB STOKY. the rumors of a up, poisoning and what not, Denip- sey.

ji'ieh't to a better man. Admittedly', the former cham-pion was riot himself. His long- lay-off loun'd his ICES tho real test' and the mental edge '-was against hirnj' Xunriey; in pe'rfect condition, was too smart that sums up the whole-story" of-the fight. Harry Tvas 'a great fighting- man some years back. -and other heavyweights to meet-him brought in -the past two or-three seasons than he Stable worn and rusty, he matched his against thc ability, and iron determination" of Sharkey and was badly beaten.

Tills served to move Jack. logical Jack Renault, started off'in 1925 to- set somewhere; victory" over George' Godfrey a i look as-thoush he ills way up. to Then he slumped. Either he did. care about glory; to Jiard to attain it, or else 'his went- back on h'irn.

Anyway, he" dropped out Riid-'TJorniaih -'-showed promise' until- Into one of "Carl Car- He dozed for tfull- -ten counts. True, he cahie back and outpointed the big not stop him. against Tunney. Bud: looked'vvery good when-, the present champion was training for He took from tt e' training- camp; and showed the" title tricks. But against- Earn' Persson jiolhing.

to brag 'along came" Jack I Delaney, 25 pounds lighter, and 'knockJed jhina; into oblivion in two OUT. PICTURE. Btb-' FitzsbTirnons is out -of the Young- has skill but he hsus not. the his illus- -neither has -he fighting-'-. injstin.ct.

Jim moved right up leaders. His right, fist, is alone' enough to iita as Jim now-Jiasr a. new manager- He did not" like" 'former handler and- would not train him. His work suffered because of this. But.

now the new arrangement. has given him' new ambition his work against Arthur ''De Kuh. Franz Deiner" and Harry Persson'stamps likely: heavy. Johnny Risko back the trial horses. He is rough -and rugged; battler," with just enough fighting 1 make" it inter- estlngr Jor the best of them.

But that Js all that, be said. He is a' long' way from the titular KOSTERMSTS XTNICJIIE RECORD Associated The Red the-American league, nevertheless -raado -more, as-, sists. than-'any Bother- team''- in-: jan'd; -of iadiv- amount "of or first 'base'-, who 'started- at ohd base accepted;" -280 in 4S being jeujlaced -byXRe-: gan, finished. 59S c.hance3.|_.:-Rlgney missed; only six games-'and 1 care of .778 chances in'. 13 7 games- at the" lill-in -'inanj'-.

third 1 aa'd ported Todt, Rigney, Haney and Regan Tpractically all' games- Red Sox Infield-- a that handled, more chances: combined than any. other set vb'f- American leasne Inlielders' 8. ------00 -V canal. -length. ana sixty-five i.iee't tog tii.

-Rli'onV Dec. (By 'The F.rcd Koater, speedy and elusive Unlver siyt high scorer collegiate gridiron- 1 to" score 'a. single -point-in 1925. although he Kouter laid the country's leading -scorersVthis-fali with'. 124 topping Hike ius nearest c.ornpptitor by.

four -points. Koster miwed -participating in one contest, of injuries. played. in more noted then or. defensive than offensive HAGKJAED ANXIOUS TO aAIN PLA.CE NEW TORK.

Dec. 'Associated 1 Hasr- university wno; lart'-ycar' set record-of 6 fe.et inches "In the :w.ill not. compete- in- hopes make, ol tho -United -working, in Texas. oil--fieli and saving-'. part of flia -he.

may to Texas' university in -fall of "10S7. Coaca Clyde -iittleflelti: --Hagjrard expenditure "of more- loses that essential.tq.-a -cflam- I- 192S; be i Tiis- l-926- achleve- Cpaih..