Evening star., 1928-07-18
TW|Nb|LL STARTS
SERIES TOMORROW
Rockies viii Be Tested in De-
troit Set-SpaIding Handed
Release.
RY JOHN b. KELLER.

DESPERATE struggle against
" descent into last place in the
"A American League standings is
4 i just ahead of the Nationals, Fol.
lowing this day OF rest provided
hv benef1cent schedule makers the
washington club will tackle the Tigers
in a five-game series to be disposed ci
in four days and the Washington cluo
is but snsil's leap ahead OF the Tigers
who this morning were repoSing IN the
cellar.
From the double-header starting at
f:3O o'clock tomorrow which opens the
set. to the final fling on Sunday which
will end the series and the Nationals
long home stand, the scrap with the
TiSers should be red-hot.
On past performances, there's little
70 choose between the clubs, although
the Nationals in seven meetings With
the Tigers have won four times Since
the clubs last clashed, however. the
Tigers have played at a faster clip than
have Stanley Harris henchmen. Fol-
lowing the Washington walSover In De-
4roit on Sunday, June II, the Moriarty-
men have won II of . games ana the
Hsrrismen but Is of "a games.
The Tigers are coming here With
lineup much changed since last they
made at first and third bases and in
left field. Figured to be first division
contender prior TO the start OF the
championship campaign. the Detroit
club has been anything but that and
Manager George Moriarty has eXperl-
nlented with various combinations al
most from the outset of the season.
Grff Rockies to Play.
Thereu be some changes in the Wash
ingson lineup, too. with six straight
ceIeats back of his CLUB, Manager Har-
RS has decided that now is Ine time
10 test the new material available. So
into one game tomorrow Will De sent
Joe Cronin, lately purchased from KAN
saS City Joe plays both at third base
and shortssop ana his engagement to-
morrow viii be at the latter position.
Bob Reeves, who has been having
his troubles IN the Shortf1eld, very likely
wiil be out Of the double-header alto
getner as it is planned to use Jack
Hayes as well as Cronin against the
Tigers. Harley Boss, young f1rst sacker
procured from Little Rock. also Is slated
10 make his debut as a National in the
twin bill but he Is not apt TO be sent
into the game Cronin plays.
Tcm Zachary and Milton CASTOR are
prospective pitchers for the Nationals.
FOR Zack. 1t win be the first start since
June n, when he was defeated at Bos-
ton. Castor pitched the Nationals last
victory, that registered week ago yes
terday.
Nick Altrock and Al Schacht, coaches,
are at winston Salem. N. c.. today TO
do their cloxning at game held for
the benefit Of local and visiting flrenien.
Friday morning, Sam Rice win head
o group Of Nationals to Fort Washing
ton, where the players win bat auto
Rraphed base balls to a Scrambling
crowd Of young fellows attending the
Citixens' Military Training Camp at the
cid post on the Potomac. Just . bit
of outside work. ~.ss
Dick Spaiding. outfeider added 81
THE club In Philly In May, when mokt
of the regular gardeners Of the Ma
tinnals were out cf commission. has
been handed his unconditional release
with Goslin's arm rounding into form
again, those In charge Of the Nationals
believe the club can get along with only
me outfielder IN reserve.