Evening star., 1926-06-01


Euethers rehabilitation as a pitcher
certainly would he pleasing L" Man
acer Harris. The Nationals started
their long road trip with only thfee
veteran hurlers considered in depend
able form fur regular turns on the
hill. II seemed that Johnson, Bush
and stan 'oveleskie would have
rlentv H. do within the next three
u eeks. But if Ruether again Is IN
good trim. he may tighten to Sreat
extent the task of the three other
aging moundsmen. that of keeping
the Nationals in the flag race.
Although Curly ogden has in his
three starts against the Red SoN IN
dicsted he may be more useful as "a
pitche, in time. he has not yet estah-
lished a cla inn 10 any grave consldera-
tion nf him hv Manager Harris as "A
rerular.turn artist. curly may he
effective against the Red S"N. but
starting acains, other clubs he might
be sonnet hing else again.
Ferguson a Disappointment.
With the exception of Fred Mar
berry. who can he regarded only as Il
relief man although one of high
order and a handy fellow To have
about the Nationals have little ON
the pitching staff behind their four
veterans aud Ogden. Alex Ferguson
has been distinct disappointment So
far and the Youngsters. Harry Kelley
and Ril Morrell. have Yet tn prove
their worth.
Should Ruether fail to regain his
pitching effectiveness following the
operation on his arm last week, II
proha hlN would he serious blow to
tho holdover cha mpionS. II is difficult
tn believe tha. Johnson. Bush and
roveleskie co,iid bear the burden of
hurting the club to its third successive
rennant they need help and it APP
pears hat Dutch. when in condi'i ion.
il the only one Of the others in thr
mound corps capahl of giving the
help.
Exchequer Gets a jolt.
The Nationals excheauer was ha nd
Cd severe -oit vest erdaN. when in
element weather forced the Yankee
business mana cement to cancel the
douh'e bill. All reserved seals had
been sold in advance and there was
every prospect that the Yankee sta
dilm would have a 50.000 crowd.
Rain hegan falling shortly after the
Nationals arrived here Nesterda y
morning howevef. and the downpour
continued until yearly o'clock.
Pla"ers q. boz, clubs were at the
stadium ir tna Ia dress for d first
game. hec'oni:lg at ! o'clock. but did
NOT don heir uniforms. aud at 2.30
were dism sSeA for the day. At other
times he'e morning showers have re-
su'ed in The contests being Cancelled
aSS earl% as / O'Clock. but With the
heavE edvanc< sale for the holiday
doube sketch the PLAYING field in Col.
Jake Euppart's great plant had 10
he trrn~f.rmed into a Young swamp
before Huegins. Barrow & Go. reluc-
family decided that not even one game
could b attempted.
Play-"n May BE Deferred.
A|thougn = is American League
policy I" i'Iay off postponed games as
fast they my he disposed of after
4 first SefleS between clubs. play off
may he deferred for some time pro
NidinC the visiting club agrees to the
DELAY. And that will mean only IA
three game series with the YankS on
this visit instead of one of four con
tests as originally listed, unless the
Natrr..ls' management changes it's
mind overnight.
Manager Harris figured one double
heauer within two DAYS was about AS
much S his club could stand at pres
ont. 50 as far as is now know there
viii he hut one game tomorroW be
tween Harrismen and Hugmen. The
former are To make three more trips
IN New York this season each Of a
days dura ton. The postponement Of
one of Yesterdays tilis will he pla yed
OF ON July !. August IA or August 80.