He was later called as a witness in the trial .
Unfortunately , Gedeon -- who was a friend of Black Sox conspirator Swede Risberg -- was present during a meeting with gamblers , as they were discussing the plot to fix the 1919 World Series .
Gedeon was later called as a witness in the trial .
Unfortunately , Gedeon -- who was a friend of Black Sox conspirator Swede Risberg -- was present during a meeting with gamblers , as they were discussing the plot to fix the 1919 World Series .