The Washington times., 1926-03-17
RUE THEIRS
PRIDE IS
HURT
LOUIS A. BOUCHER

LOUIS A. DOUGHEK
TAMPA, Fla, March IT,
'Dutch" Ruether has asked per-
mission to make his initial ap..
pearance of the season against
the New York Giants at Sarasota
Saturday. Bucky Harris was
quick Co grant it having watched
the big southpaw closely and be-
ing convinced that he is ready
for at least three innings.
For several years, when dis
satisfied with surroundings on the
Brooklyn club, Ruether tried every
way imaginable to have John NC
Graw arrange a trade that would
put him on the New York club.
However, the Giants manager
never would agree and Ruether
would take his revenge by whip
ping the New York club every
chance he got, which was fre-
quent.
Ruether was the most effective
pitcher in the National League
when opposing the Giants. Never
theless. when waivers were asked
that Ruether might come to Wash
ington, McGraw granted them.
Dutchman has never forgotten that.
That's something rotten some
where Ruether said when he
found all National League clubs
willing to let him slide out OF the
circuit. II cant see how the
Giants could do that. needing pitch
ers as they do.
Recently when Ruether was q
washington hOIdOut waivers were
obtained from every big league
club, President Griffith showing
them to the rebel as evidence Of
his own strong position. Ruether
immediately signed his 1926 con.
tract. but to find that for the
second time McGraw had waived
ON him was not soothing to his
feelings.
Ruether was selling real estate
for McGraw,s company during the
winter and getting along very well
but when he came to seek accom-
modations to get into condition
while holding out. he was told he
could not work with the Giants
The loop-hole was that he migi
work after the Giants finished and
he took advantage of that, re
porting here in good shape.
There is no kindly feeling in
Ruether's heart for the Giants,
hence his request to be use1
against them at Sarasota. He is
prepared TO show all his stuff on
the rubber and to do his slugging
best around the plate. He viii
take personal pleasure in holding
the National Leaguers runless.
The real veterans on the Wash
ington hurting staff are to make
their plunge this week. Stanley
'CoyeleslIie. leading pitcher in the
league last season, and Joe Bush.
obtained from the st. Louis Browns,
are to be seen in action either
Thursday or Friday against the
Phillies. Walter johnson saye he
Is not quite prepared for three In.
nings at top speed and his start
will be held back a few days He
may face the Cincinnati Reds here
next Monday, though that is IN
certain.
Alex Ferguson, CurIey Ogden
and Fred Marberry are booked
for workouts this week against
the Phillies or the Giants. Fergu-
son has made excellent impress
sions when used thus far. 0g-
den was a bit spotty against the
Cubans. Marberry looked bad
against the Braves.
Manager Harris is well pleased
with the showing of his pitchers.
especially Thomas and Lyle. He
likens Lyle to Ernie Shore. former
star with the Red Sox and yam
KEGS, now a prosperous man in
Charlotte, y. c. Lyle is tall and
rangy, has a lot Of speed and a
delivery that is battling the bats.
men here in practice. Steady i'm
proyement in control is making
Thomas a certainty with the team.
These two youngsters have long
leads over all the other candidates
seeking places with the titleholders.
Harry Kelly is no stranger to the
Washington manager. The knuckle-
ball finger was here a year ago,
going North with the team and
hanging on until May. Then, it
being felt that regular work would
develop him fast. he was sent to
the Pelicans and is now likely to
make good with the Griffmen on
his second trial. Considerable
coaching is being given by Hank
Severed, who has taken a liking
to the smiling youngster from
Parl<in, and Kelly is coming along
rapidly.
Bill Morreil has worked the sore.
ness out of his arm and looked i'm
pressive against the Cubans here
Monday. In Yesterdays practice
the former Tufts College star stood
opposing batters on their heads He
is a big fellow with plenty of speed
and fair curve ball. He is still
bit lacking in control. but may
be retained a while to show signs
OF promise. His sore arm has de-
layed development here
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