Shoeless Joe Jackson Partial transcript of Jackson's testimony before the Cook County Grand Jury September 22, 1920. He answers questions about his role in throwing games. (Joe Jackson Collection) Q   Do you recall the fourth game that Cicotte pitched? A  Yes. sir. Q   Did you see any fake plays made by yourself or anybody on that game, that would help throw the game? A  Only the wildness of Cicotte. Q   What was that? A  Hitting the batter, that is the only thing that told me they were going through with it. Q   Did you make any intentional errors yourself that day? A  No sir, not during the whole series. Q   Did you bat to win? A  Yes. Q   And run the bases to win? A  Yes, sir. Q   And fielded the balls at the outfield to win? A  I did. Q   Did you ever hear anyone accusing Cicotte of crossing the signals that were given to him by Schalk. A  No sir, I did not.

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