The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-05
Public Demands Complete
Investigation OF Scandal
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4.--Demand for
full publication OF the details Of Com
missioner Lands investigation into the
attempt to bride Shortstop Sand Of the
Philadelphia Nationals, which resulted
| In the ousting from organized baseball
Of Outfielder O'Conneli and Coach Cory
| D0lan Of the New York Nationals Is
contained In expressions of opinion
gathered from all over the country BY
| the North American Newspaper Al
| lance and The Age-HerAh.
A large percentage OF these opinions
hold that there must be a further
sweeping investigation IL the integrity
of the national pastime IL 10 be pro-
tected. Some declare, that this inquiry
should be gotten under way at once.
Without waiting for the conclusion Of
the world series between the Giants
and Washington. Some criticism Of
Judge Lands il voiced, but. In the main
complete faith that he Is handling
the matter as It should be handled is
expressed. 1t Il suggested that he will
undoubtedly SO deeper into the mat
ter after the world series.
Public Not Satisfied
In the main the belief is spoken
that the public 10 not satisfied with the
situation as It has developed up to the
present time. A statemen OF Governor
Pinchot Of Pennsylvania that every.
thing possible must be done to get to
the bottom Of this bribery scandal and
all those shown to be involved must be
dealt with in manner that viii serve
as a warning to Others" Is typical Of
those that want the game completely
cleaned.
Those who have faith that Commits,
sioner Lands is handling and will han.
die the situation adequately are well
represented by Senator Samuel w.
ShOrtfidge Of California and Hans
Wagner, the great old shortstop of the
Pittsburg Nationals.
Il have known Judge Landis for a
long time and he Is a just man" said
be guided by what he thinks best for
the game"
Wagner's Statement
wagner's statement said;
Judge Lands has proven himself
big enough to handle any situation. The
present scandal is bungling job.
think it originated on the spur of the
moment and was given 20 thought or II
never would have been done, as 1t was
a hundred-to-one shot the Giants would
win one game of the Philly series. Ill
leave it with lands"
Messages received here tonight said /;
Washington, ID. G.
Isaac Cans, president Of Chamber OF
Commerce
Judge Lands is man Of. high
judicial training and since he had
been selected as the arbiter Of base.
ball / believe the public should accept
"'i Edward B. coIladay, president Of
board of trade.
IAN can be satisfied that a thar
ough investigation has been made and
the public should be satisfied with the
decision Of a man Of the character
| and standing of Judge Lands"
| Philadelphia
J. Hampton Moore. former mayors
"Whoever is responsible for the
brides should not be spared. 1t is
necessary I'm a case Of this kind that q
full Investigation be conducted"
! Governor Pinchot:
"As A baseball fan of long standing
/ feel that everything possible must be
done to get 10 the bottom of this
bribery scandal and all those shown
| to be involved must be dealt with in a
| manner that will serve as a warning to
others. / am not prepared to say what
procedure should be adopted but the
| responsibility authorities can afford TO
overlook no opportunity to save the
game from crooks, bribers, gamblers and
grafters."
Lawson Robertson, American Olympic
track and field coach
II believe the best interests of or
ganized baseball and public confidence
require publication of the complete de-
| tails Of the Landis investigation. / be-
lieve q searching public investigation
should be inaugurated."
/ st. Louis
Judge Robert w. Hall:
The public is entitled to know all
the details of the scandal to know
whether anyone is being shielded"
Thomas NJ. Kearney, racing expert
! ~ believe baseball has too much