Podcasts about Black Sox Scandal

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few of the 16 'other' baseball figures reinstated by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred this week including Shoeless Joe Jackson and several members of the 1919 White Sox, and when 'bad' secondary pitches become a problem by looking at six pitchers whose fastballs currently exceed the quality of their breaking and off-speed offerings. Rundown1:05 The 'Other' 16 Reinstated by Commissioner Rob Manfred12:50 No, Oyster Burns Wasn't Banned for Life15:31 When Are 'Bad' Secondaries A Problem?19:46 Robbie Ray's Limited Arsenal22:20 An Attempt to Understand Bryan Woo's Success & Splits33:13 The Andrew Heaney Odyssey40:05 We're Still Puzzled by Taj Bradley; Is It All Linked to Poor Command?53:01 Do Ownership Blueprints Come From Ownership's Approach to Other Businesses?Related ReadingSABR's Eight Myths Out: https://sabr.org/eight-myths-outMatt Moret on the 'other' 16: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6354320Zach Buchanan's 2019 Story 'A cold case, not a closed case: The baseball obsessives correcting the record about the 1919 Black Sox Scandal': https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1260436 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ron Kittle, 1983 AL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago White Sox, joins John Landecker to talk about the infamous “Black Sox Ball” from the 1919 World Series, its connection to the Black Sox Scandal, and how people can participate in the special Curse-BreakingCeremony during WGN Radio’s live broadcast happening at […]

This week, we're thrilled to have Matthew Carter, our local baseball expert, returning for another deep dive. In this episode, we focus on one of the most infamous moments in the sport's history, The Black Sox Scandal. Matthew breaks down the story behind the 1919 World Series fix, its aftermath, and its lasting impact on the integrity of the game. Don't miss this fascinating conversation!

We are so sorry to tell you all that we need a break. This is our last episode for the remainder of the year, but no worries. We will be back in 2025 with a CDIFF free Amanda. In this episode Bryce covers the Black Sox Scandal and the players that were all involved. Honestly, we love all the players and possible gangsters that might have been involved.Amanda covers a legend. Someone close to the podfathers heart. A toilet goddess.LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/hellonheelspodcastInsta: @hellonheelspodcastX (Formerly Twitter): @hellonheelspodEmail: hellonheelspodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellonheelspodcastFor pictures from this episode visit us on Instagram or X

Send us a textA pet bat? A look into the mind of a convicted serial killer? Some of the best horror movies of the 1990s?Episode 165 of the podcast is scary good.It kicks off with a terrifying look into the mind of a serial killer. Hadden Clark is a name longtime listeners might be familiar with due to his connection to the Lady of the Dunes documentary. However, he is in his own right a twisted individual. We take a look at his own life story, with part of it being in his own words.Things get much lighter as we go way Back In the Day and go over the brief time my family had a bat as a pet. How did Brownie arrive? How did Brownie leave our family? It's all in here.This week's Top 5 is a solution to the question of what 1990s horror movies you should watch during Spooky Season. We look at some of the best the decade had to offer. How many of these have you seen?There is as always a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the infamous Black Sox baseball scandal. For more great content become a subscriber on Patreon!Helpful Links from this EpisodeThe Lady of the Dunes.comPurchase My New Book Cape Cod Beyond the Beach!In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comWear Your Wish.com - Clothing, Accessories, and moreDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogUPDATE: Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser Case - Rolling Stone.comWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastListen to Episode 164 here Support the show

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

September 28, 1920 - A grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the1919 World Series in the "Black Sox Scandal." It is the black eye on the sport that would lead to the banning of eight players. Eddie Cicotte and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson both confessed to accepting money from gamblers. Cicotte's second pitch of Game 1 of the 1919 World Series hit the Reds leadoff batter, which was the pre-arranged signal to the gamblers that the players had accepted the fix. Jackson and Cicotte would both recant their confessions after key evidence went missing from the Cook County courthouse. Years later, the missing confessions would reappear in the possession of Comiskey's lawyer.September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox goes 6 for 8 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics to finish the season with a .406 batting average. No player has batted .400 since.September 28, 1974 - Nolan Ryan pitches his third of seven career no-hitters, striking out 15 batters and beating the Minnesota Twins, 4 - 0, at Anaheim Stadium. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 bases on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Ryan will again top 200 in 1977.September 28, 2007 The Boston Red Sox clinch the AL East title, bringing to an end a streak of 9 consecutive division titles by the New York Yankees, dating back to 1998. The Yankees will not miss the post season however, having clinched the American League Wild Card.

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW's ‘Chicago Stories' joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the new season featuring stories about The Black Sox Scandal, Long-lost Amusement Parks, The Making of Playboy, House Music and more.

Send us a textWTTW's Eddie Griffin is back to discuss one of Chicago's darkest sports stories - the Black Sox Scandal of 1919.The new season of Chicago Stories begins September 20th.https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-storiesShow your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series by Eliot Asinofhttps://amzn.to/3zg04GHChicago Tribune Book of the Chicago White Sox: A Decade by Decade Historyhttps://amzn.to/3MNdq0a Ultimate White Sox Trivia Book, The by Ray Walkerhttps://amzn.to/3MKcUQwMOVIES:Eight Men Out (Blu-ray)https://amzn.to/3Zrzt4cSupport the show

In October 1919, the champions of the National League, the Cincinnati Reds, faced the champions of the American League, the Chicago White Sox, in the World Series.  While Cincinnati won the championship on the field five games to three, the series will be forever remembered because of the events surrounding it. Even a hundred years later, it remains one of the most significant events in American professional sports. Learn more about the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal, and how it almost destroyed the game of baseball, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.  Sponsors Available nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Find out more at heavenhilldistillery.com/hh-bottled-in-bond.php Sign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Visit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first month. Use the code EverythingEverywhere for a 20% discount on a subscription at Newspapers.com. Visit meminto.com and get 15% off with code EED15.  Listen to Expedition Unknown wherever you get your podcasts.  Get started with a $13 trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/EVERYTHING. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Ben Long & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Field of Dreams," directed by Phil Alden Robinson and released in 1989, is a film that transcends the boundaries of sports and delves into the heart of human experience. Starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, and Burt Lancaster in his final film role, this cinematic gem explores themes of redemption, the power of belief, and the importance of following one's dreams. Set against the backdrop of America's favourite pastime, baseball, "Field of Dreams" is not just a movie about the sport; it's a poignant story about family, reconciliation, and the magic that can happen when you dare to dream.Plot SummaryThe story begins with Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), a novice Iowa farmer who lives with his wife, Annie (Amy Madigan), and their daughter, Karin (Gaby Hoffmann). Ray is haunted by the unresolved issues with his late father, John Kinsella, a baseball enthusiast who dreamed of becoming a professional player. Ray's peaceful life takes a dramatic turn when he hears a mysterious voice whispering, "If you build it, he will come." Despite the absurdity of the message, Ray interprets it as an instruction to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield, believing it will somehow bring back his father's spirit.Cinematography and VisualsJohn Lindley's cinematography captures the bucolic beauty of the Iowa landscape, transforming it into a timeless, almost mythical place where the impossible becomes possible. The scenes of the baseball diamond at dusk, with its perfectly manicured grass and ethereal lighting, evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The visual contrast between the golden cornfields and the lush green of the baseball field symbolises the intersection of reality and fantasy, grounding the film's magical realism in a tangible world.Character DevelopmentKevin Costner's portrayal of Ray Kinsella is a perfect blend of earnestness and vulnerability. His journey from scepticism to belief is the emotional core of the film. Costner's performance is subtle yet powerful, conveying Ray's internal struggle and ultimate redemption with a quiet intensity. Amy Madigan's Annie is a supportive and fiery counterpart, providing comic relief and grounding the story in reality. Her unwavering belief in Ray's vision is a testament to the strength of their relationship.James Earl Jones delivers a standout performance as Terence Mann, a reclusive author who becomes an unlikely ally in Ray's quest. Initially cynical and disillusioned, Mann's character undergoes a transformation that parallels Ray's, culminating in a poignant speech about the enduring power of baseball. Ray Liotta's portrayal of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson is haunting and enigmatic, embodying the unresolved injustices of the past. In his final role, Burt Lancaster brings a touching grace to the character of Dr. Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, a man whose dreams of playing baseball were never realised.Themes and Symbolism"Field of Dreams" has rich themes that resonate deeply with audiences. The film explores the concept of redemption, not just for individuals but for entire communities. The ghostly baseball players who emerge from the cornfield represent not only the past legends but also the dreams and aspirations that never came to fruition. Ray's act of building the baseball field becomes a form of penance, a way to atone for his estrangement from his father and to honour the unfulfilled dreams of others.The film also delves into belief and the courage to follow one's dreams, even when they seem irrational or impossible. Ray's leap of faith in building the baseball diamond is a powerful metaphor for the risks we take in pursuing our passions. The voice that guides Ray is never fully explained, adding to the film's mystical quality and leaving the interpretation open to the audience.Historical and Cultural Significance"Field of Dreams" is steeped in American cultural history, particularly the lore of baseball. Including "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and the Black Sox Scandal of 1919 adds historical depth to the story. The film pays homage to baseball as a unifying force in American culture, a sport that connects generations and embodies the nation's spirit.The movie's release in 1989 coincided with a renewed interest in baseball films, with other notable releases like "Major League" and "Eight Men Out." However, "Field of Dreams" stands out for its introspective and philosophical approach, appealing to sports fans and those who appreciate good human drama.Impact and LegacyOver three decades since its release, "Field of Dreams" has cemented its status as a classic, continually referenced in popular culture and often cited as one of the greatest sports movies ever made. Its famous line, "If you build it, he will come," has entered the lexicon, symbolising the power of belief and the magic of dreams.The film's impact extends beyond the screen; the actual field built for the movie has become a tourist destination in Dyersville, Iowa, drawing fans worldwide eager to experience the magic. Major League Baseball even hosted a "Field of Dreams" game in 2021, bringing the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox to play in a specially constructed stadium near the original film set, further testament to the film's enduring legacy."Field of Dreams" is a film that speaks to the dreamer in all of us. Its blend of magical realism, heartfelt performances, and profound themes creates a timeless story that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. By intertwining the simple joys of baseball with the complexities of human emotion, it reminds us of the importance of following our dreams and the possibility of finding redemption along the way. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or simply a lover of great cinema, "Field of Dreams" is a movie that will leave you believing in the impossible and cherishing the power of dreams.Check out the new website and leave us a message or a voicemail.https://www.borntowatch.com.au/Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1137, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: B.C. Vips 1: In 399 B.C. he told a jury, "I am not grieved, men of Athens, at this vote of condemnation". Socrates. 2: Rather than surrender to the Romans, this great Carthaginian general took his own life. Hannibal. 3: Ankhesenamun, one of the daughters of King Akhenaten and this beautiful queen, married King Tut. Nefertiti. 4: Farmer/soldier Cincinnatus saved ancient Rome, then refused to stay on as a dictator, preserving this Roman form of govt.. the republic. 5: One of the 7 wise men of Greece, his code of laws formed the foundation of Athens' democracy. Solon. Round 2. Category: Christmas Stories 1: Dickens wrote it for the money but said he laughed and cried over it more than any other story. A Christmas Carol. 2: In Luke's version of Christ's birth, the angel brings them "tidings of great joy". the shepherds. 3: Recounting his early years in Wales, this author said, "One Christmas was so like another". Dylan Thomas. 4: In his short story "The Gift of the Magi", a young husband and wife sacrifice to give each other gifts. O. Henry. 5: Truman Capote's story of his childhood holidays, he narrated the TV movie version. A Christmas Memory. Round 3. Category: Arnold 1: Larger-than-life gambler Arnold Rothstein was implicated in this 1919 baseball scandal involving bribed players. the Black Sox Scandal. 2: Natl. hero Arnold von Winkelried of this mountainous country helped it achieve a victory over the Austrians in 1386. Switzerland. 3: Inspired by his years in India, Sir Edwin Arnold's blank-verse epic "The Light of Asia" told of this religion founder. Buddha. 4: English educator Thomas Arnold was the longtime headmaster of this boys school that shares its name with a sport. Rugby. 5: This poet's feelings of spiritual isolation are reflected in works like "Dover Beach". Matthew Arnold. Round 4. Category: Bottom Feeders 1: This animal has no head, arms or internal organs and belongs to the phylum Porifera, meaning "pore-bearer". sponge. 2: The long-necked species of this bivalve is also known as the steamer. a clam. 3: In the Pacific and Atlantic halibuts, both of these organs are usually on the right side. eyes. 4: Although this echinoderm usually has 5 arms, some may have more than 40. a starfish. 5: The tube type of these live near deep-sea hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor and can reach 6' in length. worms. Round 5. Category: Sting Like A Be. With Be in quotes 1: Your garden variety this veggie is often eaten pickled; the sugar type, not. a beet. 2: Meaning small, round and glittering, this adjective is usually applied to the eyes of the untrustworthy. beady. 3: A warning signal or radar device that helps you determine your position. a beacon. 4: Not Paul or Ringo, but a synagogue caretaker or a minor church official. a beadle. 5: This name is combined with Hawker in a Wichita-based airplane company. Beechcraft. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Listen to father and son discuss an Oscar-nominated baseball classic and the novel it's based on by W.P. Kinsella.Support Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Robert Diazoni

A history podcast for people who don't think they like history, History on Trial will use the most scandalous and shocking trials of the past to tell the story of America. From the Salem Witch Trials to O.J. Simpson, trials have always revealed hidden truths about our society. History on Trial will dig into these cases, focusing on the real people behind the headlines, and the powerful cultural contexts that shaped the verdicts. We'll dive deep into the grimy underworld of sports betting with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, investigate mid-century Soviet espionage through the cases of Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs, and explore the scandalous sex lives of Victorian preachers via the adultery trial of Henry Ward Beecher. Fans of true crime, legal dramas, and history alike will be captivated by the unbelievable true cases that played out in the courtrooms of history. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gambling has become a new revenue stream for major sports leagues in the last few years, raising questions about how to protect competitive integrity. It also calls to mind the fallout from the Black Sox Scandal, the greatest game-fixing scandal in the history of North American sports.   In "Joe Jackson vs. Chicago American League Baseball Club: Never Before Seen Trial Transcript," the public can finally read about a civil trial 100 years ago that laid bare the inner workings of major-league baseball. Jacob Pomrenke, editorial director of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), joins us to explain why the great Shoeless Joe Jackson sued his former ballclub, the Chicago White Sox; why the trial largely fell off the public reader; what has been left out of mainstream accounts of the scandal; and why it still matters today.   As SABR writers have explained, the Black Sox Scandal remains a cold case, not a closed case.

The 1919 World Series was maybe the most famous baseball scandal in history. It was known as the Black Sox Scandal, when eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series in exchange for money from a gambling syndicate. It ended up being the subject of the 1998 film “Eight Men Out.” One of those men was Charles “Swede” Risberg. He, along with his teammates involved in the scandal, were kicked out of the league — and ended up in southern Minnesota. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with Randy Anderson, the executive director of the Faribault County Historical Society.

Es gibt wohl kaum ein Spiel, das besser zum American Way of Life passt als Baseball. Das war auch vor hundert Jahren so. Zu dieser Zeit war kein Sport in den USA so beliebt wie Baseball – und auch kein Sport so professionalisiert. Lena Cassel und Daniel Müksch gehen in dieser Playing Dirty-Folge auf Zeitreise. Ins Chicago der 1920er. Acht Spieler der Chicago White Sox beschließen, die World Series zu manipulieren. Sie gehen dafür einen gefährlichen Pakt mit der Wett-Mafia ein. Doch hinter diesem Fall verbirgt sich noch viel mehr als eine Al-Capone-Look-a-Like-Schmonzette. Der Black Sox Scandal zeigt, wie das Sportsystem in den USA bis heute funktioniert, warum es uns fasziniert, aber auch gleichzeitig eine Warnung sein sollte. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/playing_dirty

Ah, autumn - a season of change, of sipping a piping hot PSL, and of people starting to play Christmas music way too early (seriously, Halloween is still weeks away). It's also when the MLB World Series captivates baseball lovers across the nation. So to celebrate the start of the national pastime's premier event, and as a nod to spooky season, we're republishing our episode on the 1919 World Series and the subsequent Curse of the Black Sox. Play ball!~~~You've heard of the “Curse of the Bambino”, “Curse of the Billy Goat”, and even “Merkle's Boner.“ But the case that changed baseball forever was The 1919 World Series Scandal, better known as ”The Black Sox Scandal," because it was discovered that players were betting against their own team!Ray teaches Rob about players like “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, “Buck” Weaver, and “Chick” Gandil, who, when they'd had enough of their manager, Charles Comisky, engaged in the first major baseball scandal; the naming of the first commissioner of baseball, Judge Kennesaw Mountain (yes, you read that correctly); the theory that famous gambler, Arnold Rothstein, was behind the fix; how baseball redeemed itself; and honestly, what's with all of these nicknames?!?If you like what we're doing, please support us on Patreon, or you can subscribe to our bonus content on Apple Podcasts. And we'd love to find even more listeners, so if you have time, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you have any other thoughts or feedback you'd like to share with us, we'd love to hear from you - feel free to email us or send us a message on social media. TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaEPISODE CLIPSEight Men Out Official Trailer #1ADDITIONAL MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS“Happy Bee” and “Baseball”• Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)• Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As the series progressed the Reds unexpectedly gained the upper hand, which puzzled fans and raised suspicions that some members of the White Sox team had deliberately thrown the games in exchange for financial rewards from ...

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September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball's biggest scandals. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Im Oktober 1919 wurden aus acht vermeintlich untadeligen Baseballspielern der Chicago White Sox die korrupten Black Sox. Denn sie verloren für Geld absichtlich die World Series gegen die Cincinnati Reds. Ein ungeheuerlicher Vorgang, der sich tief ins kollektive Bewusstsein der Amerikaner eingegraben hat. Denn er sorgte für eine Zäsur und tiefe Krise des damals beliebtesten Sports der USA. Doch Jahrzehnte später wird klar: Der vermeintliche Sündenfall war im Prinzip nur die Spitze des Eisbergs und Baseball schon lange vorher ziemlich korrupt gewesen. Der Black-Sox-Scandal ist eine Geschichte voller offener Fragen, eine Geschichte über die dunkle Seite des Sports voller Betrug und ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Im Oktober 1919 wurden aus acht vermeintlich untadeligen Baseballspielern der Chicago White Sox die korrupten Black Sox. Denn sie verloren für Geld absichtlich die World Series gegen die Cincinnati Reds. Ein ungeheuerlicher Vorgang, der sich tief ins kollektive Bewusstsein der Amerikaner eingegraben hat. Denn er sorgte für eine Zäsur und tiefe Krise des damals beliebtesten Sports der USA. Doch Jahrzehnte später wird klar: Der vermeintliche Sündenfall war im Prinzip nur die Spitze des Eisbergs und Baseball schon lange vorher ziemlich korrupt gewesen. Der Black-Sox-Scandal ist eine Geschichte voller offener Fragen, eine Geschichte über die dunkle Seite des Sports voller Betrug und ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

In this episode, Sophia and Tyler discuss the fixed 1919 World Series. They touch on gambling and Calvin Ridley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausetheymust/support

Over the years, baseball has produced many memorable famous teams. But this is the story of the games first infamous team, the 1919 Chicago White Sox. More than a century after the fact, the exact details of the affair known as the Black Sox Scandal remain to this day murky and subject to debate. But one central and undisputed truth endures. One of the most talented group of ballplayers, conspired with professional gangsters and mobsters to rig the outcome of the 1919 World Series. #ChicagoBlackSox #BuckWeaver #ShoelessJoeJackson #ChickGandhil #EddieCicotte #LeftyWilliams #SwedeRisberg #FredMcMullin #HappyFelsch #CharlesComiskey #ChicagoWhiteSox

Over the years, baseball has produced many memorable famous teams. But this is the story of the games first infamous team, the 1919 Chicago White Sox. More than a century after the fact, the exact details of the affair known as the Black Sox Scandal remain to this day murky and subject to debate. But one central and undisputed truth endures. One of the most talented group of ballplayers, conspired with professional gangsters and mobsters to rig the outcome of the 1919 World Series. #ChicagoBlackSox #BuckWeaver #ShoelessJoeJackson #ChickGandhil #EddieCicotte #LeftyWilliams #SwedeRisberg #FredMcMullin #HappyFelsch #CharlesComiskey #ChicagoWhiteSox

This week, things are getting spooooky, because Hallie is celebrating Halloween with six new trivia questions all about ghosts! We also spirit into discussions of classic video games, classic rock, and a classic (?) film!2:17: Q1 (Times & Places): Ghosts known as bhoot are an important part of the culture of what nation, bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and by Myanmar to the southeast?10:11: Q2 (Sports & Games): Name the four colored ghosts that pursue Pac-Man.  16:38: Q3 (Arts & Literature): In A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, who is the first ghost that appears to Ebenezer Scrooge, clad in heavy chains from a lifetime of selfishness and greed?  24:24: Q4 (Music): The 1978 song “Ghost Song” by the Doors featured the reading of a mystic poem by what lead singer who had died of a probable drug overdose in 1971?30:34: Q5 (Everything Else): What is the name of the illusion technique in which an object that is brightly lit is reflected in a transparent screen at a 45-degree angle, and which is best known for its use on the rides Haunted Mansion and Pinocchio's Daring Journey at Disneyland?38:54: Q6 (Movies & TV): In Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner's character builds a baseball field that attracts the ghosts of baseball legends like this White Sox outfielder and record-setting hitter who was banned from baseball after taking part in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal.Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quizandhers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/quizandhersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quizandhers/Deep Into History Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-history/id1440486315Snehi on Twitter: @snehi_rgfan 

If you ever hear a bad episode of this podcast, it's because we made it bad on purpose to get an illegal cut in from some guy named “Money Malone” or whatever; just like the Chicago White Sox did in 1919 when they intentionally threw the World Series to profit off an illegal sports betting apparatus. Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.AJL is part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network: https://www.thelincolnlodge.com/podcasts

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In today's episode, Chris and Steve swing for the fences and talk about the history, background and controversy around the 1919 World Series. We will use the movie and book 8 Men Out, along with recently released documents from the Society for American Baseball Research's Black Sox Scandal project to think about why arguable the greatest team to have ever stepped onto a baseball field would purposefully lose the World Series. Why do you think they would?https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-black-sox-scandal/You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:www.atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick here to support Beyond the Big Screen!https://www.subscribestar.com/beyondthebigscreenhttps://www.patreon.com/beyondthebigscreenClick to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network Home:parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Image Credits:Begin Transcript:

This week we're talking baseball with a fairly well known scandal involving men in Black Sox. Of course, nearly all scandals involve men in black sox at some level. We also discuss strange names of the early 1900s, klonopin, tickling and more. Enjoy!

GGNP tell the story of the notorious 1919 Chicago White Sox and the Black Sox Scandal that changed baseball, sports gambling and America forever. Alex and Andrew then imagine what could have been if the infamous scandal was never uncovered. Give us your take on social media and as always, thanks for being a part of the #GGNP community! Episode 88 Info: Podcasters: Alex Fitzsimmons - https://twitter.com/alexfitz44 (@alexfitz44) Andrew Té - https://twitter.com/ndrewTe (@ndrewTe) Like what you hear? Join our discussions and give us your takes on this and more by going to @GGNPPodcast on twitter! https://twitter.com/ggnppodcast (https://twitter.com/ggnppodcast)  Also join the discussion at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/shxKkSb5Dh (https://discord.gg/shxKkSb5Dh) Consider SUPPORTING Lantern Light Studios on Patreon at: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/lanternlightstudios (patreon.com/lanternlightstudios) Want to contribute to our show directly? Visit Glow.fm here: https://glow.fm/ggnp/ (https://glow.fm/ggnp/) and as always, thank you for your support! Executive Producer: Anthony Zoccola - https://twitter.com/AnthonyZoccola (@AnthonyZoccola) Audio Engineer: Caleb Jewell - https://www.instagram.com/calebjewell_/ (calebjewell_) Social Media Strategist: Dylan Woyton - https://my.captivate.fm/@dylannjae (@dylannjae) GGNP Theme by: https://www.lukemullet.com/ (Luke Mullet) Taro Theme by: RomanSenykMusic - https://youtu.be/c-XpTMGPQvI (https://youtu.be/c-XpTMGPQvI) Be sure to check out the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNm_HCaWW66sLE7CJn-btw (GGNP YouTube page) and subscribe If you are looking to start a podcast yourself, why not use the best... Riverside - https://bit.ly/34Iy3aY (https://bit.ly/34Iy3aY)

In October 1919, the champions of the National League, the Cincinnati Reds, faced the champions of the American League, the Chicago White Sox in the World Series.  While Cincinnati won the championship on the field five games to three, the series will be forever remembered because of the events surrounding it. Even a hundred years later, it remains one of the most significant events in American professional sports. Learn more about the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal and how it almost destroyed the game of baseball on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.  Subscribe to the podcast!  https://podfollow.com/everythingeverywhere/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Darcy Adams Associate Producers: Peter Bennett & Thor Thomsen   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Everything Everywhere is an Airwave Media podcast." or "Everything Everywhere is part of the Airwave Media podcast network Please contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Everything Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Sox Scandal was a Major League Baseball scandal in which eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from a gambling syndicate. Despite acquittals in a public trial in 1921, Judge Landis permanently banned all eight men from professional baseball. For information on the live show on April 23rd in Louisville, Kentucky - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-unruly-in-louisville-tickets-204857984747 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Sox Scandal was a Major League Baseball scandal in which eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from a gambling syndicate. Despite acquittals in a public trial in 1921, Judge Landis permanently banned all eight men from professional baseball. For information on the live show on April 23rd in Louisville, Kentucky - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-unruly-in-louisville-tickets-204857984747 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 1919, a statistician by the name of Hugh Fullerton noticed something suspicious was happening with some of the players on the White Sox. They were trying to rig the 1919 World Series in return of a big pay day. In this episode of "Painting the Corners with Anton Schindler," we'll talk about the story behind the 1919 World Series, and we'll talk about the outcome and eventual banning of the "Black Sox" from Major League Baseball. 

We're happy to finally have filmmaker, journalist and author Greg Klein (@JYDbook) on the pod for a chat his new book, his old book and more.. To start, we discuss Greg's new book, The Paper Tigers, a fictional account of a real-life incident in baseball history. After Ty Cobb was suspended in 1912 for going into the stands and attacking a fan, his teammates refused to play a game in Philadelphia, leaving manager Hughie Jennings to find replacement players. The novel tells the story of some of those players, including two con men and a seminary student., with the central character being a local barmaid who was the sister of one of the con men and married to the other. We talk about how Greg got the idea for the book, which was originally a screenplay, balancing facts and historical fiction, the truth behind Cobb's attack on the fan, the connection to the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, baseball movies and more. (22:20) - From there, it's mostly wrestling chat. We talk about Greg's book The King of New Orleans about the Junkyard Dog, Sylvester Ritter. We talk about Greg's fandom growing up in suburban DC but also getting to see Houston wrestling, the rise of JYD in Mid-South Wrestling for Bill Watts, his popularity in New Orleans and the rest of the territory, his leaving for the WWF, Watts trying to replace him with other black wrestlers, Greg meeting JYD in later years and more. We also talk about our shared love of Mid-South as a whole, some of its more famous angles, the transition to the UWF, studio wrestling vs arena wrestling and lot of other wrestling topics. There were a lot of planned topics left on the table, including Greg now living in Cooperstown and how the Baseball Hall of Fame was effected by the pandemic and past and present work stoppages in the sport, his wrestling career and being trained by Adrian Street and lots of other fun stuff, so we will definitely try to get Greg back on in the future. Note: We had some Skype issues during recording, so hopefully the editing was not too egregious and the flow of the conversation was maintained. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 340, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Begins And Ends In "N" 1: This word for a bedtime garment worn by women dates back to the 14th century. nightgown. 2: From the Middle English for name, it's a part of speech that can be a name, place or thing. noun. 3: Last name of "Boy Genius" Jimmy who starred in his own animated feature film in 2001. Neutron. 4: In the early 20th century, this kind of theatre charged 5 cents admission. nickelodeon. 5: This legal process by which one becomes a citizen of his adopted nation grants him the rights of a native-born citizen. naturalization. Round 2. Category: Scandals 1: The office of Baseball Commisioner was established in 1920 due to this 1919 event. Black Sox Scandal. 2: This fugitive financier said, "I want my own !#^%* country!". Robert Vesco. 3: In 1859 a sensational trial followed when a jealous husband killed Philip Barton Key, son of this man. Francis Scott Key. 4: Though the financial scheme known as the "Mississippi Bubble"burst in 1720, it led tothe settlement of this city. New Orleans. 5: In 1976 this country's Prince Bernhard quit several posts due to his unseemly relationship with the Lockheed Co.. The Netherlands/Holland. Round 3. Category: Ends In "Ough" 1: When it breaks, the cradle will fall. the bough. 2: A goon, a bruiser, a heavy, or a thug. a tough. 3: It's similar to batter, but it's too stiff to pour. dough. 4: To truly eat like a pig, put your food in one of these. a trough. 5: It's a political division of New York City; Queens is one. a borough. Round 4. Category: Brand "O" 1: You can read "Story O's" about this cookie on its website. Oreos. 2: A line of beauty products once was called "Oil of" this; now it's just this. Olay. 3: The dad of TV's Matthew Perry was the sailor in commercials for this men's scent. Old Spice. 4: Boston lawyer Marcus Urann marketed cranberry sauce under this brand name way back in 1912. Ocean Spray. 5: This brand's catchy "Wiener Jingle", still used today, was written in 1963. Oscar Mayer. Round 5. Category: Where Things Happened 1: This British prime minister gave a famous speech in Fulton, Missouri March 5, 1946. Winston Churchill. 2: This site of the Great Mosque and the Kaaba was the capital of the kingdom of Hejaz. Mecca. 3: California city where Father Junipero Serra is buried and Clint Eastwood once served as mayor. Carmel. 4: When Marco Polo reached this city in 1275 it was called Cambaluc. Peking/Beijing. 5: Edmund Halley had an observatory on this island 145 years before Napoleon was observed there. Saint Helena. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

BONUS EPISODE! Pettengill sits down with sports historian, Dr. Andrew McGregor, for an in-depth conversation focused on the intersection of baseball and organized crime. McGregor offers a detailed look into the history of early baseball and it quickly becomes apparent how and why an opportunity like the 1919 World Series was easy prey for seasoned gamblers like Arnold Rothstein. McGregor also provides a superb overview as to the potential for future exploration regarding the connections between sports and organized crime.

Hear the crack of the bat, the munching of cracker-jack, and the calls of the (possibly corrupt) umpire as we take you back to the scandalous 1919 World Series of Major League Baseball! On this episode, we invite our dear listeners to meet a cast of excellently-named conspirators, their gambling buddies, their dreams of unimaginable wealth, and what led to their ultimate downfall; and spoiler alert, it's not just unbridled greed. Grab your glove, toss a few pitches, and settle in for the tale of the so-called Black Sox - what actually happened, plus the myths and legends of a truly wild season of America's pasttime. Sources: Black Sox in the Courtroom: The Grand Jury, Criminal Trial, and Civil Litigation by Bill Lamb Notes From The Shadows of Cooperstown by Gene Carney The Black Sox Scandal by Bill Lamb Misc. court documents

How a Pope is Elected   This is a discussion of a papal election, with special attention to the election of John Paul II.   This was a classroom lecture and is an hour and ten minutes long.  There is a discussion of the ideological factions in the church, and the regional divisions.   The successful candidate is able to put together a coalition of votes that incorporates the ideological factions and the geographic divisions.  The candidate also has to be able to address the issues facing the church.  Sometimes those issues are within the church, sometimes they are global or international issues.  This was originally a zoom lecture, one of the first I delivered.  There were some bumps along the way so I had to delete some sections.  Sorry abut that. Popes mentioned:  Pius XII, John XXIII/Roncalli, Paul VI/Montini, John Paul I, John Paul II/Wojtyla, Benedict XVI/Ratzinger, Francis I, Alexander (1600s) Names Mentioned:  Hans Kung, Sunens, Kroll,  Ottaviani, Siri, Bernardin, O'Conner, Kennesaw Mountain Landis, Zbigniew Brzesinski, Terms:  Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Note glitch:  Not Defense of the Faith). “Roman,” curia, papabili, habemus papam, heresy, Tubingen University, College of Cardinals, Conclave,  St. Peter's Square, Constantinian Donation, Temporal power, “radical,” ostkardinalaat.  I think it is hard to overstate how proud people were that there was a Polish pope.  The Italians had dominated the papacy for perhaps 400 years.  But there he was, a Polish pope.  Would you like a joke?  When JP II visited St. Louis he was introduced to the legendary baseball player Stanley Musial, then retired.  Musial said to the pope, "We have two things in common.  Would you like to know what they are?"  The Pope said he would.  "We are both Polish and we are both former cardinals."    Films:  Two Popes:  a dialogue between Pope Benedict and Cardinal Bergoglio (Francis) We Have a Pope (about a reluctant pope, chosen over his objections) The Good Pope.  The story of John XXIII.  I have not seen this film but it said to be good. Eight Men Out:  The story of the Black Sox Scandal and Kennesaw Mountain Landis. The Shoes of the Fisherman.  Pure fiction about an unexpected election.  

Welcome back to episode 9 of the 3rd Stringers Podcast! During this episode Noah, Josh, and Justin discuss: - The winners and losers of the 2021 NBA Draft Fact Or Fiction: - Aaron Rodgers won the holdout - Deshaun Watson will be traded for at least 5 high value picks Added Segments: Better or Worse: NFL Edition Question of the Day! - What would it mean for College Football is Texas and Oklahoma join the SEC? And This Day In Sports History: - 1921: The Black Sox Scandal - 1996: The Dream Team winning Gold! Thanks for listening! If you like the podcast follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter for more information and content!

Franchise historique du baseball à l'histoire riche et fournie, les Cincinnati Reds n'en ont pour autant jamais été une superpuissance, si ce n'est par le jeu lors des années glorieuses de la Big Red Machine. Cinq fois gagnante des World Series à quatre époques clé du baseball majeur, la franchise de l'Ohio, parfois ballotée par le monde qui l'entoure, a accompagné peut-être mieux que tout autre franchise du baseball majeur, les aléas et les changements de la société américaine au fil des décennies. Des défis au puritanisme à ceux du Maccarthysme, du Black Sox Scandal a la Big Red Machine, de Pete Rose à Joey Votto, bienvenue dans l'Univers des Cincinnati Reds !

In Episode 43, Laura and Vanessa take a fun detour to discuss the Black Sox Scandal of 1919, before jumping back in with the death of Big Jim Colosimo.  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, & review.   Music credit: 'Booze and Blues' by Ma Rainey

Baseball was the only truly national American sport in 1919, loved by fans across the United States. But the mood among players was grim--team owners kept salaries artificially low. When the Chicago White Sox won their league championship, the temptation to accept hard cash from gamblers to deliberately lose the World Series was irresistible. After all, what could possibly go wrong? The Wingfoot Express took its maiden voyage around Chicago on July 21st, 1919. The 150-foot long airship was filled with hydrogen gas--lighter than air, but extremely flammable. The dirigible caught fire in downtown Chicago, inside the Loop, right above the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, at the corner of LaSalle Street and Jackson Boulevard. The entire ship was consumed in literally seconds. The five men aboard jumped and tried to inflate their parachutes, but only three were successful. One man, mechanic Carl Weaver, plunged through the skylight of the bank. In this photo of the bank before the disaster, you can see how the interior was ringed by a circle of teller stations. They enclosed an area where typists, telegraphists, and other bank staff worked. For security purposes, this inner area could only be accessed through two gated entrances. Flaming debris, including the engine and two full tanks, crashed through the skylight above this inner area, starting a massive fire and trapping employees inside. This image of the interior of the bank after the disaster gives some sense of the horror of those trapped inside. 13 people died in the crash, ten of them bank employees. Before radio, fans had few ways to follow a live baseball game. Newspapers would receive game updates by telegraph and posted results in their windows. In 1912, the Washington Post invested in an elaborate scoreboard system complete with lights indicating balls, strikes, and position on the field. You can see here fans gathered to "watch" the 1912 World Series. The American and National Leagues kept player salaries low with the reserve clause, a provision in player contracts that kept players tied to one team and unable to negotiate higher salaries. The clause also made it difficult for new teams and new leagues to attract top-quality players. The Federal League, founded in 1913, tried to operate as a third major league and ended up suing the established leagues for operating an illegal monopoly. This is an official scorecard of one Federal League Team, the Neward Peps. The case came before Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. It couldn't have landed on the desk of anyone more deeply invested in the game of baseball. At the start of World War I, team owners were desperate to keep the game going and their players out of the trenches. One attempt to demonstrate their patriotism was the practice, seen here, of holding drill sessions with players before games. The War Department was not impressed and made players eligible for the draft after the 1917 World Series. The president of the American League, Ban Johnson, suggested reserving 18 players for each team and conscripting the rest. No one was impressed by this plan. While more than one third of major league players enlisted, others went to work for factories in essential industries such as steel manufacturing or shipbuilding. The players spent far more time playing baseball for factory teams than painting or welding, and team owners worried that major league baseball would be run out of business by industrial ball. Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox, denounced the factory team players as unpatriotic and sniffed that he wasn't sure he wanted them back on his team. The 1918 World Series was held in early September at the request of the War Department, so the second, most deadly wave of the Spanish Flu pandemic was just getting started when baseball ended for the season. Nevertheless, at least some players took to the field in masks to prevent the spread of the disease. I have been able to find out little about this photo. I don't know who was playing or the exact date. I wish I knew more--when and where the picture was taken would be a start. If I find out more, I will post it. The 1919 White Sox had a fantastic team, with several top-notch players and one genuine superstar in Joe Jackson. Shoeless Joe Jackson is one of baseball's all-time greatest players. Eddie Cicotte was a fine pitcher and possibly the inventor of the knuckleball. Lefty Williams was another strong pitcher for the White Sox. Chick Gandil, on other hand, was just average. On the other hand, he had a reputation as being crooked and multiple contacts with gambling organizations. Gandil's connections went all the way back to New York underworld figure Arnold Rothstein. Thoughtful and scheming, Rothstein inspired multiple fictional representations, including Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. The Cincinnati Reds beat the White Sox in the World Series five games to three. It was difficult to tell, watching the White Sox play, if some men on the team were playing to lose. Certainly, some of the players seemed off, but a player can have a run of bad luck. Other members of the team, such as the catcher, were sure something fishy was going on. Rumors swirled throughout the series and into the off-season that the the series had been fixed. In the fall of 1920, the story broke open, the case went before the Cook County grand jury, and all eight players were indicted. Cicotte, Jackson and Williams confessed before the grand jury--after being told they would not be prosecuted if they told the truth. In fact, the person who made that promise, Charles Comiskey's attorney, had no power to make such a promise. In the summer of 1921, the Black Sox went on trial for intent to injure the business of the Chicago White Sox. It was a difficult case to prove. Cicotte, Jackson and Williams retracted their confessions, and it proved impossible to get the gamblers in court. Ultimately, the men were acquitted. Despite their acquittal, Judge Landis, now the Commissioner of Baseball, declare the men banned from baseball for life. This had the intended effect of cleaning up the game, but was seen then and now as unjust. In this cartoon from 1921, a laundry woman, identified as the jury, shows Landis the White Sox uniforms and declares them "Clean and white!" Landis replies, "They look just th' same to me as they did before." A myth arose about the Black Sox, that they were more sinned against than sinning--hard working, blue-collar guys who just wanted to play ball but were unfairly treated by the owners, the lawyers, and the commissioner. The ultimate expression of this myth is the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. In this scene the spirits of the players emerge from an Iowan cornfield to again play baseball.

Justin Verlander threw his third career no-hitter this weekend, sparking conversations about whether the Astros' dominant rotation makes them heavy favorites heading into the postseason (1:25). Plus: Jacob Pomrenke of SABR joins to reflect on the 100-year anniversary of the Black Sox Scandal (16:03), and Ben Lindbergh gives the rundown on players to watch out for now that rosters have expanded in September (40:02). Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram Guest: Jacob Pomrenke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we give MLB the benefit of the doubt; but this could be a PR train wreck for baseball if no action is taken. This accusation by its players needs to be taken as seriously as the Black Sox Scandal and Pete Rose's gambling was, because baseball can only survive so much damage to its credibility!