Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-27
MEN NEED PEPPER
OF PENNANT YEARS
Marberry of Helpful Type,
but Jones Falls Below
Standard Set.
BY DENNiAN THOMPSON.

TAMPA. Fla. February CA good
ball club is not guaranteed merely by
the assembling Of capable performers
for each position. Proficiency in the
mechanics Of the paStin>e is essential,
ot course. but that is only half Of the
prescription for success. The other half
Is hustle in all that term iWplieS-thc
willingness Of individual units to sub
merge personal ambitions for the good
Of the machine as 4 whole. the urge
70 conquer all obstacles IL the pain of
victory.
IL other words, championship out
fit must be imbucd with the proper
spirit Lacking that, team may have
overwhelming paper strength" and fail
With ii. club Of far inferior capabili-
ties may attain the heights.
This was eXemplitied in the case of
the Nationals III 1924 and 1925 in both
o. which years they finished on top
despite the fact that ether clubs in the
circuit were rated as Fundamentally
more formidable. There was fire and
cash 10 that team, Regulations of rival
teams with their star pitchers and
supe--SWatters meant nothing 10 the
members o. that Capital cast. They re-
fused TO admit they could be licked, and
they weren't.
Brand of Spirit Wanted.
It IS that brand Of spirit that the
directing heads are endeavoriag 70 in
culcate into the Nationals this year.
a.! Of the performers who shared in
those world series purses and still are
OF the roster have demonstrated they
are capable OF the CALDER Of co-opera-
ton required. There are but nine left
Ct1S!ln and Rice Of the fly ChaserS. Har-
rs. Judge and B!uege. representing the
Inner works; Ruel and Tate Of the re-
ceiving department ard Zachary and
Marberry Of the delivery corps.
Evidence that the latter possesses the
proper frame OF mind was furnished on
his arrival in camp week late due to
an argument over salary matters with
the president of the club.
Guess ! was bit stubborn" Firpo
admitted TO Clark Griffith, but now
that I've signed I'm going 10 concentrate
on getting into shape and make YOU for
get was late checking N. / feel fine
and hope 10 have the greatest year in
my career. In fact, If I don't prove to
De the best pitcher on the club, you
can cut my salary in half next season"
Coming from Marberry that shouldn't
De interpreted as bravado. II merely
bespeaks confidence and a very graft
flying frame Of mind. Fred represents
exactly the type Of player the club is
seeking, a species 10 which Sad Sam
Jones IS evidently something of a
stranger and for which fact Samuel is
CITE 10 be rendered even sadder than
usual.
Gate Closed on Jones.
This veteran hurler last night was
noi!fled By telegram that pursuant to
and n conformity with a previous
warning the contract originally offered
him had been withdrawn. This means
tnat the next move is up 10 Jones, and
II ne taxes steps TO get back in GrifT's
good graceS he Will find himself short
OF Sizeable percentage OF the sum that
could have been his had he pursued a
reasonable course
The facts in Jones case are that
when he vas shifted to st. Louis last
season the $4,000 salary he received
as member Of kke~ psRnayt-
Yankees VaS gTAnt9rt1ini BY the
Browns. Last Septerlbrsryery club in
the league waived on this veteran Of 10
seasons III the American League, who
VIII be &c years old next July. except
Warrington. which obtained him for
the waiver price. $500. and offered
nm a contract calling for $40 600
out for the "l2 grand" He was prompt
" informed that this amount would no.
Dc increased. ard repeatedly warned
that II would be reduced II he failed TO
report On tine. Jones then was given
a week Of grace. ard when he failed 10
act N that time the gate was closed
o. him.
Nov, Il Jones seeks To be reinstated.
re probably VIII not only have 70 ac-
cep. salary Of $1,000 or $4,000. but
train for 80 GAYS from the time he re-
ports before ia4S name will 20 on The
paw roll
In addition 70 Jones there still are a
handful u Nationals not actually
signed although none other get can be
classified Is q real hoidout, but one ~
the most important of these has ind.-
Gated possession NJ the proper spirit
He is Herolc Rliel. the St Louis bar
Tistcr. Who FIR The past FIVE years has
been ssr6t-t'ring backstop Of the Capt.
tai clan
Ruei Reports Next Week.
In q letter received here yesterday
from Hot Springs, ARR. Ruel informed
rs boss that he r. working out daily
with ne NcT York Giants there and
taxing The radioactive baths AZ "A pre-
+~~s@~AsEs++ f%'fzs1tAAAS14s!4S TD4sSR- J1E DO
serted he U&2 willing n report here
Eezt Ta4raca2. when due, but would
Ike 70 continue his treatment for a
few Gays cDnger and arrive ready TO &c
u %oYk week from today
THIS permission: has been granted
MUDDY. liz VII ctfnc " camp without
actually na|lng accepted terms, as did
Tate, his tackst9pplng mate. but Ike
Benny te W!.l sign In due time
Afteg d Sabbath deyojcd principally u
l9ataR. tie Crj.thlan battery men re-
fln4ec cr,ls todaY ~ Plant Field for a
t1'lf~c&f stretch. crs.gned u prime them
for ne batting practice pitching they
VII haze " furnish for the regulars
Hnen Tiny get mo act!Cn fer The first
TINT neZt FRIDAY.
~ ia, time tie diamond Trainer
HiKe Mai1!n Aas rebuilt should be In
fgst~cla>& cDg.CN.pu ard WIN the play
fgs elY:cf1 us1p Two squads intensive nl!
AL be fs4aJeG ~ 2ct ready for tie 1rAt
&: tie 'Wcnty~DcG exhibition games
WITH Rational LcHKle cl4bs that Is