Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-14
GOOSE GOSL|N DUE
FOR RIGID TRAINING
Golf Draws Harris to Tampa
Next Month-0'NeiIl and
Ainsmith Not Sought.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.
Sports Editor, The Star.

on to the championship of the uni
verse, the 1924 program is to be re-
peated next year and on greatly
amplihed scale Although to date
only Manager Secondbaseman STAN
lev Harris and Catcher Benny, Tate
of the approximately thirty athletes
now listed as Nationals are under
contract for service in the approach
ing campaign plans already formu-
lated contemplate sojourn at the
Arkansas health resort next Spring
OF practically half the squad.
Where but eight performers-John-
son. Judge, Mogridge. Peck. Prothro,
Hahniser. Ruel and Zachary worked
out under the watchful eye of Pilot
Harris at the spa last season, the
coming Spring probably will see
nearly twice that number taking the
water cure and indulging in long
ramps over the Ozark hills with
their youthful boss setting the pace
An of which indicates foreheaded-
ness on the part of the local man
agement which is determined to
overlook no bets in prepping to re-
tain the laurels so hard won in the
recent campaign.
Long Grind for Goslin.
One member OF the world cham
Dionship array-Leon Goslin-is to be
put through a particularly strenuous
pre- season conditioning grind. 1t Will
be recalled that last season Goslin
was far below par physically at the
showing during the training period
resulting in him being sent home
from the South ahead of the arrival
o; the remainder of the squad with
the ultimatunr that he get into shape
or be suspended without pay. A more
lenient attitude toward him resulted
when examination by the club ply
sician disclosed that Goslin was suf-
fering from infected tonsils which
We're held to account for his lack
of pep.
1t was not until the season was
many weeks advanced that Goslin
struck his true stride and started
playing at the clip that resulted in
him topping all rivals, including the
redoubta BILE Babe Ruth, at the busi-
ness of driving in runs. which Is the
ultimate in tests of the value or a
player on attack.
Goslins tonsils now are reported
to have yielded to treatment and to
be causing him no more trouble, but
to make sure that the big punch Of
the Nationals is in condition TO de-
liver a maximum of service with his
bludgeon right from the outset he will
be taken to Hot Springs by Manager
Harris for thorough boiling out on
February /. two weeks or more before
his mates get there.
Harris to Resume Golf.
Before hiking to the Ozark country
with his stellar slugger Harris is con-
templating few weeks of basking in
the far-famed sun shine of Florida
Rucky intends to accompany Clark
Griffith to Tampa when the president
Of the Nationals moves his family
there early in January and to indulge
in daily rounds of golf with his boss.
Last winter Harris renounced the
links game. contending it was so in
sidious in Its fascination that 1t en-
croached on the interest that should
he taken in base ball, his chief con-
sideration. But his viewpoint now Is
altered and he hasfdecided to take adj
vantage Of the beneficial exercise In
the fresh air afforded by the royal
and ancient pastime and indulge until
time to take up his diamond duties.
Unless reyisions are necessitated by
future Developments the delegation,
aside from Goslin, that will assemble
mt Hot Springs for fortnight course
of sprouts under the direction OF Har-
rls will include Catcher Ruel, In
folders Judge and Peck. and Pitchers
Gregg, Coveleskie, Mogridge, Zach
AIRY, Marberry, Martina, Russell, Og-
den and johnson if the eminent Wal
ter decides to again cast his lot with
the Griffmen. 1t Is possible also that
Third Baseman Oss Bluege and Out
fielder Sam Rice will go. They will
have that privilege If they wish it..
The Early Squad for Tampa
This would leave available for the
squad that is to do all of Its pre-
season practicing at Tampa, only
Catchers Tate and Hargrave, Pitchers
Zahniser, Kelly, Dudley and Moon;
Outf1elders Leibold, Matthews, Nc
Nicely, Carlyle, Reinhardt and Dun
can. and Inflelders Shirley and
McNally. 1t Is expected that a ma
tority Of this last named bunch will
be directed to check In at the Spring
training camp ready to begin toll on
Monday, February Is, as the clubs
q directors Of strategy aim to have the
athletes put in three solid weeks of
work before the first of long string
of exhibition games is played against
the Giants at Palm Beach on March 10.
According to Griff, who plans to
leave town again Tuesday for the
adjourned meeting OF the major
leagues at Chicago the following day,
when final settlement Of the feud be-
tween Commissioner Lands and Pres
ident Johnson of the American
League is due to be effected, there is
little likelihood OF the Nationals ac-
curing any new talent as result
of his flying trip. In fact, prospects
this Winter for any additional deals
designed to strengthen the club are
dim. 1t is believed the management
would readily consent to entertain a
proposition for Martina and other
lesser lights, but the bare facts are
that Washington Is lacking in trad
ing material of sufficient value to
induce any rival to give up a first
class performer.
Ainsmith or O'Nedlls No.
Grin took occasion yesterday to
deny rumors appearing in papers OF
the Metropolitan district that over
lures had been made for the return
to Washington OF Eddie Ainsmith
Johnson's former battery mate, and
free agent since his release last
Summer by the New York Giants. He
also said the question Of obtaining
Steve O'Neil1, veteran Boston back
stop, on whom the Red Sox have
asked waivers, has not been consid-
AIRED. asserting that If the three-cor-
nersd catching corps OF Ruel, Tate
and Hargrave 10 augmented It will be
by younEster.