The Daily Star-Mirror
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TOLUME X
MOSCOW, LATAH COUNTY, IDAHO. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1920
IN CROOKED BASEBALL DEAL
CHICAGO—(By A. P.)—The identity of the alleged go-betweens and gamblers who bribed White Sox players was revealed in a confession today by Claude Williams.
He named "Chick" Gandil, former White Sox player, who was indicted yesterday, as the chief go-between on the team and Brown and Sullivan, gamblers, representing the gamblers in the deal. Brown and Sullivan were immediately indicted.
Williams said he was supposed to get $20,000 and Jackson the same, but he only received $10,000 and gave half of it to Jackson.
Gandil In Hospital, Refuses to Talk
Houston, Texas—(By A. P.)—Chick" Gandil, who is in a hospital at Lukkin, Texas, recovering from an operation for appendicitis, today issued a statement through his physician declining to comment on the bribery charges until after his recovery.
Further Confessions of Conspirators Promised
Chicago—(By A. P.)—Further confessions by some of the seven White Sox players who were indicted in connection with the alleged throwing of the 1919 world series will be made within a day or two. Alfred S. Austrian, the ball club's attorney, announced today.
Claim Gaining Trying Same Game This Year.
New York—(By A. P.)—District Attorney Lewis, of Kings county, today announced that he will start immediately an investigation of the report, that a clique of gamblers plan to bribe members of the Brooklyn Nationals.  To lose the games to the American league opponents in the coming world's series. Cincinnati—(By A. P.)—The Hamilton county grand jury was summoned to assemble Monday and will inquire into the circumstances of Cicotte's confession that he found bribe money under his pillow in a Cincinnati hotel. 