Game science Jul 29, 2008
After an appeal to another baseball governing body was denied, Evers appealed to baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis and staked his future on Landis decision. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Greenville museum set to honor Shoeless Joe Jun 19, 2008
"Whenever I heard the words, 'Regardless of the verdict of juries,"' she said, shuddering slightly as she recited from commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis' fiat in 1921 that barred Jackson and seven White Sox teammates even after a Chicago jury acquitted them of conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series won by Cincinnati. "Landis was a stinker," she said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP Jun 3, 2008
"I would do it for nothing,'' said Henderson. Scott recalled that then baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis said back in 1937 that no black would ever make it to the majors. But Scott recalled thinking back then, "One day we're going to get there. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
17-year-old girl K'd Ruth, Gehrig May 20, 2008
Within days of the exhibition game, her contract was voided by baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis on the basis of gender. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A LONG DAY, AND A SENSE OF LOSS Owners guide: 11 steps on how to properly... May 17, 2008
Bill Neukom has Kenesaw Mountain Landis' white hair, Branch Rickey's bow tie and nothing but open space between him and his legacy. Which, in a dramatic shift from company policy, he seems less obsessed upon than his predecessor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MLB's Selig Makes Steroid Pitch to Congress Jan 19, 2008
Selig will become baseball's second-longest-serving leader behind Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was the first commissioner from 1920-44. Selig had said repeatedly since December 2006 that he intended to retire after the 2009 season, but many in baseball didn't believe him. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
National Digest Jan 19, 2008
Selig will become baseball s second-longest-serving leader behind Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was the first commissioner from 1920-44. NEW YORK (AP) A lawyer for Roger Clemens accuser was told by a congressional committee staff member that his client was unlikely to be granted immunity for his deposition and testimony. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Selig's term as baseball commissioner extended Jan 18, 2008
By the time Selig's new contract expires, he will have served longer than any commissioner except the first, Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1920-44). Selig made his fortune as an owner of car dealerships and purchased the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970. (Boston Globe)
Selig to stay through 2012, then he's done Jan 18, 2008
Bud Selig will become baseballs second-longest-serving leader behind Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was the first commissioner from 1920-44 ... Selig in May will surpass Bowie Kuhn and become baseballs second-longest-serving leader behind Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was the first commissioner from 1920-44. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Selig has widespread support Dec 22, 2007
Only Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1920-44) and Bowie Kuhn (1969-84) have served longer among the nine commissioners. DIAMONDBACKS UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Is There Another Landis Out There? Dec 20, 2007
Is there another Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis out there anywhere ... Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Sports letters: Shocking! Dec 17, 2007
What is needed is a reincarnation of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. MARTY MORRIS, San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mitchell's report rips mask off baseball*s steroid era Dec 16, 2007
As a result, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis made the punishment for gambling so harsh expulsion from the game that few players have dared to risk it ... Kenesaw Mountain Landis. (Yahoo News)
Pettitte, Clemens named in Mitchell report Dec 15, 2007
"Former commissioner Fay Vincent told me that the problem of performance-enhancing substances may be the most serious challenge that baseball has faced since the 1919 Black Sox scandal,'' Mitchell said in the 409-page report. The scandal, known as the worst day in baseball history was whenShoeless Joe Jackson and seven others on the 1919 Chicago White Sox were charged with conspiring to throw the World Series against Cincinnati. They later became known as the "Black Sox" and were banned from... (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Some fallen pro athletes overcome taint of scandal Dec 15, 2007
A Chicago jury acquitted Mr. Jackson of the fix, but Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis threw Mr. Jackson out of the major leagues. Mr. Jackson died in 1951, a baseball outcast. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Klapisch: Baseball holds its breath Dec 13, 2007
Just as Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis will be forever remembered as the commissioner who banned eight players suspected of involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal, including Buck Weaver and Shoeless Joe Jackson, it's up to Selig to decide if the cheaters will be suspended, or even expelled, and their accomplishments and awards wiped from the record books. Landis, like Selig, was dealing in a gray area, since the eight Sox players were acquitted in court of any wrongdoing. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Five elected to Hall by Vets Dec 4, 2007
Kuhn is the fourth Commissioner elected, following Kenesaw Mountain Landis, Happy Chandler and Ford Frick. "I congratulate the Hall of Fame for electing five new members," Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Ruth Builds a House in the Bronx Oct 30, 2007
However, baseball's new commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, ignored the judiciary's ruling and banned eight members of the Chicago White Sox for life. Among those expelled were sure-fire Hall of Famers and Eddie Ciccotte. (Suite101.com)
• Before Ruth, Connecticut Slugger Ruled Aug 1, 2007
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis wasn't at Detroit's Navin Field to see Babe Ruth become the major league career home run leader on July 18, 1921. Baseball's first commissioner was more concerned with the very future of the game, so he was in Chicago for the trial stemming from the "Black Sox" scandal that had marred the 1919 World Series. (FOX61, CT)
ALL-STAR GAME AT AT&TOn the record with Bud Selig Jul 8, 2007
ALL-STAR GAME AT AT the record with Bud Selig (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
It's a trial of hits and errors May 25, 2007
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, the commissioner at the time, authorized the Baseball Writers' Association of America to provide a scorer for each game. Shannon learned to score just as that era was ending, from veteran newspapermen such as Red Foley and Dick Young of the News and Maury Allen of the Post. (Boston Globe)
Baseball: Going deep in history May 16, 2007
The new commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, did not follow Ruth around the league because Landis was busy driving nine members of the White Sox out of baseball for their varied roles in throwing the 1919 World Series. On July 18 in Detroit, Ruth hit his 36th homer of the season - and the 139th of his career. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kansas senator puts foot in mouth May 14, 2007
Kenesaw Mountain Landis was baseball's first commissioner from 1921-1944. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Character issue won't alter draft much Apr 27, 2007
He has made the late Kenesaw Mountain Landis look like a loosey-goosey junior high principal when it comes to commissioner disciplinary measures. No, boys and girls, here is what will count most for your favorite pro football team when it begins sampling this spring's college meat market. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wanted: Iron-willed commissioners Apr 19, 2007
There's a bit of Kenesaw Mountain Landis in at least two of the Big Four professional sports commissioners these days, which is as it should be. For every Adam "Pacman" Jones, there should be a Roger Goodell; for every Joey Crawford, a David Stern. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sarah's Take: Don't forget Rickey Apr 15, 2007
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis opposed the idea. He was afraid the innovation of a farm system would ruin the game. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
NFL and its union get it right Apr 13, 2007
Goodell sounds like a hero, unilaterally acting in the best interests of the game as Kenesaw Mountain Landis once did to rid baseball of game-fixers. But in these arbitrative times it helps when players want their commissioner to play the part, when a desire to disinfect their image overrides the instinct for negotiation and self-preservation. (Albany Times Union)
Selig enjoys everyday routine, keeps baseball anything but Mar 27, 2007
Philadelphia Phillies chairman Bill Giles, son of the late National League president Warren Giles, has known every commissioner since the first, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1920-44). "Bud has done more for baseball than any commissioner before him," says Giles, who was not pleased with Selig in the beginning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kuhn and Finley were baseball's odd ... (Dick Heller) Mar 26, 2007
He was the toughest commissioner since the first, Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Among other things, he suspended owners George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees, Ted Turner of the Atlanta Braves and Ray Kroc of the San Diego Padres for various malfeasances. (Washington Times, DC)
BOWIE KUHN: 1926-2007 Mar 17, 2007
" The teams wore attractive uniforms, each tastefully distinctive. Players generally signed contracts on a year-to-year basis: perform well, and you get a raise; slack off and we'll have to dock that salary. Basically, we were living blissfully in some other century. Across the nation, union leaders and labor activists had gained the proper rights for employees in all walks of life. Baseball players amounted to slaves -- a term used often by Flood as he fought to overturn baseball's reserve... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bowie Kuhn, 80, Dies Mar 16, 2007
Unlike the legendary Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who ruled the game with an iron fist, Kuhn was primarily known for his lost battles. Unlike Bud Selig, who goes out of his way to be personable -- especially toward known critics -- Kuhn had an austere presence, making people feel fortunate if he addressed them at all. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BOWIE KUHN: 1926-2007Kuhn: It was best and worst of times Mar 16, 2007
BOWIE KUHN: 1926-2007 / Kuhn: It was best and worst of times. " The teams wore attractive uniforms, each tastefully distinctive. Players generally signed contracts on a year-to-year basis: perform well, and you get a raise; slack off and we'll have to dock that salary. Basically, we were living blissfully in some other century. Across the nation, union leaders and labor activists had gained the proper rights for employees in all walks of life. Baseball players amounted to slaves -- a term used... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bodley: Kuhn guided baseball through strife Mar 16, 2007
Kuhn navigated rough waters during tenure - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
A really listless attempt to rank (Dick Heller) Mar 12, 2007
And speaking of commissioners, where in the name of Gen. William Eckert -- baseball's version of the unknown soldier -- are Kenesaw Mountain Landis and David Stern. Landis took over as baseball's despotic boss in 1920, following the Black Sox scandal, and made the game respectable for a quarter-century. (Washington Times)
Don't expect an A for effort from Patriots Dec 31, 2006
Kenesaw Mountain Landis might not have approved of the strategy. It wasn't exactly on the level, but it was a good move. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
S. HOFSTETTER:Selig will retire in '09. Yea! Dec 5, 2006
And that's a list that includes Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who seemed to enjoy baseball almost as much as he enjoyed banning baseball players. There have been great changes implemented under Selig. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Report: In 3 years, Selig will retire Dec 1, 2006
"Other than Kenesaw Mountain Landis, I think I would be the longest-serving commissioner.". Selig was named "acting commissioner" in 1992 and took the job permanently six years later. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Selig set to retire happy when contract ends in 3 years Dec 1, 2006
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Selig ready to step downwhencontract ends Dec 1, 2006
"Other than Kenesaw Mountain Landis I think I would be the longest serving commissioner," added Selig, who became "Interim Commissioner" in 1992 and took the job permanently six years later. "My contract runs for the next three-plus years. I'll be 75 years of age and ... I want to teach and write a book and do some other things," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cards - Tigers World Series: Then and Now Oct 31, 2006
That game alone saw St. Louis score seven runs in the third on four Detroit pitchers, and Medwick get himself removed from the game, for his own good, by Kenesaw Mountain Landis, after he tried to remove Owens leg without benefit of ether on a slide into third. This was also the Series where Frisch, for some unknown reason, decided to use his ace, one Jerome H. Dean, to pinch run in game four. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
‘Prince' Hal Chase Was One of Baseball's Darkest Characters Aug 17, 2006
A little less than two years later, Chase received a lifetime ban from Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. He then resorted to playing in "outlaw" leagues along the United States/ Mexican border. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
When it comes to painting, Joe Seme is the real deal Aug 4, 2006
"He takes about two months to conjure up one of his illusions, working in a room stuffed with antique doors, hats, hunting decoys and baseball bats. The walls are covered in photographs. Stuffed geese hang by a string from the ceiling, stopped in mid-flight in the high arches of the room.Seme takes treks in the North Carolina mountains and all over the nation to find subject matter, looking in antique shows, old barns or abandoned houses. The oak door in a trompe l'oeil painting of a photograph... (The Morning Star)
Courts, not Selig, must rule on Bonds Jul 22, 2006
He also showed the guts of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis to ban the likes of Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle for casino involvement and to issue the unprecedented suspensions of drug abusers. Through i 000005A8 t all, Kuhn kept mentioning the best interest of baseball clause that has existed for all of the game s commissioners. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Through the Trifocals: Illinois & the NCAA Jun 26, 2006
"Byers takes disingenuousness to dizzying heights when he claims, as he frequently does, that he is a man with little power. 'It doesn't matter what I think,' Byers once said. 'We're here to try and facilitate what the members want to get done in intercollegiate athletics.' On other occasions he has advanced the idea that he is somewhat of a marionette, moving only when the member institutions pull his strings. Hogwash. Simply the duration of his reign--4 years longer than Clarence Campbell ran... (IlliniBoard.com)
Put Aaron's name on MVP trophy Jun 8, 2006
You also have an award every year for the most valuable player in each league, and it is named after Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a former commissioner. A former commissioner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
