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W.M.Cobb probably did try and influence the oucome of a game back in 1919. But Leonard no saint himself had a lot of motivation for raising the allegation in 1926. He hated Cobb and Speaker and swore he would someday get back at Cobb for cutting him from the Tigers. As far as being scared of Cobb as reason for not testifying, I doub't it. Leonard sold this story to the news papers in 1926, if Cobb wanted him dead he would have killed him then. If you want to talk rights guaranteed in a criminal case and apply it to this civil case one of our most important constitutional guarantees is the right to confront and cross examine our accusers, if Leonard refuses to testify Cobb does not get that right. Landis conducted and investigation into this incident and even accepted resignations from Cobb and Speaker. On Jan 5, 1927 40 witnesses were marched in front of Landis he learned that back in 1919 even the beloved Giants threw "good fellowship games"
Landis learned what he already knew Players tampered with the outcome of games back in 1919. He found no proof that it was still happening.
As for Rose his problems continue again by his own choosing. A report in todays San Diego Union says that Rose was seen gambling in Las Vegas this week and he owes $151,689 dollars to the IRS. They have filed a lean on a house he owns. He may be going to prison long before he ever gets into the HOF.