1919 World Series Scandel

Three weeks prior to the 1919 Baseball World Series, Arnold “Chick” Gandil, Chicago White Sox first basemen, decided that he wanted to make some extra cash. He felt that despite the money he was making in baseball, it was not enough. Arnold Gandil decided that he was going to fix the 1919 World Series. In doing this he contacted Joseph Sullivan, a well-known gambler. After listening to Gandil’s idea, Sullivan gave Arnold Rothstein a call. Arnold Rothstein was “The Big Bankroll.” He was considered the most professional gambler by most newspapers. Rothstein was excited to when he found out about these plans for the scandal. He quickly notified his partner Nat Evans. Rothstein gladly gave Joseph Sullivan forty-thousand dollars to distribute among the players who would become involved in the scandal. (Facts)(Major Players)

A day before the first game of the 1919 World Series, the Chicago White Sox vs. the Cincinnati Reds, (Black Sox Fix) Rothstein orders everyone that is involved to meet at the Sinton Hotel.

Soon after the World Series, everyone found out about the scandal. People could not keep their mouths shut. The World Series of 1919 became known as the “Black Sox Scandal.” The former eight members of the White Sox received the name “Black Sox” because they betrayed their teammates, as well as their fans. The same eight ball players were known as “Eight Men Out,” because they were kicked out of baseball forever This scandal threatened the prestige and popularity of America’s national pastime, baseball. It also affected the lives of many people who had bet on the White Sox to win the World Series of 1919. (Accusations)

After winning the third game, when they were supposed to lose it, Arnold Rothstein questioned their determination to follow the guidelines they had set. So Rothstein told Cocotte that he was to hit the lead-off batter of the fourth game to prove that the bet was still on. Cocotte did so, and the fix was on. (Major Players) At this point in the World Series, the Cincinnati Reds lead the Series three to one. The Reds then go on to win the fifth game five to zero. The Series continues, and the White Sox come back and win games six and seven. This leaves the series at a close four to th

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