TWO HOSPITALIZED AS A RESULT OF FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT DURING POLICE LEAGUE GAME
Chicago, Illinois (JFK+50) On July 1, 1926, Associated Press reports "two base ball teams of policemen...wound up the contest (played yesterday) in a free-for-all fight."
Two men were taken to the hospital. One, Edward Kane, who, as the umpire, made several calls during the game which were disputed by some players, was knocked unconscious at the end of the 7th inning along with a spectator who spoke in his favor.
Park Commissioners have barred all police teams from Lincoln Park.
JFK+50 NOTE
Many cities have baseball teams composed of law enforcement officers and first responders. The Chicago Knights is a non-profit team which participates in charity events and hosts youth baseball.
SOURCE
"Police Ball Game Ends in Free Fight; Two in Hospital," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1926, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
