The Washington times., 1930-09-10

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ington's first string catcher, and
his promotion to a managerial
role would enable him to carry on
without a cut in salary.
Since 1923 Ruel has estab-
lished himself among base
balls most valuable products.
And, although his throwing
arm isn't what II once was,
there is reason to believe that
the little backstOp could stin
carry ON as q player.manager
elsewhere.
The report that Muddy Is be-
ing considered to succeed Heinie
wagner as skipper Of the Red
Sox occasions little surprise.
That Wagner will step out Of the
picture at the close Of the cur
rent term is fairly well estab-
lished-that is unless Bob quinn
experiences q complete change
Of heart.
Before Wagner was appointed
4 year, ago, it is understood, Ruel
was among the outstanding can
Ciidates for the assignment.
Thorough knowledge Of the game
were points in his favor.
Ruel himself was noncommittal
when approached on the subject
today. He would, not admit that
he would be interested in such .
promotion. Neither did he deny 1t.
"I'm all wrapped up I'm Wash
ingtcn's fight for q place I'm the
money" was his only comment.
''Future DEVELOPMENTS win take
care Of themselves"
washington club officials, at
this stage Of the season, naturally
are In no position to verify sucn
reports.
In the first place, under base
ball law, no player can be ap-
preached by q rival big league in,
terest until the termination Of the
regular season.
There is nothing, however, to
prevent the Red Sox from deSir.
ing Muddy as q manager. And, II
President Quinn intends bidding
for Ruel this fall, he can hardly
be blamed for shaping his plans In
that direction now.
Muddy transferred to Wash
ingtOn from the Red SOx In
1928. He has since proved
himself one Of the 'brainieSt
and most competent all
around receivers In the annals
Of baseball.
The Red Sox today boast one
Of the most promising pitching
departments in the American
League. And, since Ruel has al
ways specialized In handling
singers, there is reason to believe
that If called upon, he could work
wonders with this up-and- coming
talent. +
Catcher Pinkie. Hargrave, slug
ginC Detroit backStop acquired by
Washington on waivers recently,
is expected to report here today.
The veteran Hargrave. who
made his big league bow with the
Griffmen several years ago. will
be looked over thoroughly by
Manager Walter johnson. But
Washingtonians are warned not
to expect too much Of the red
head.
In the first place, 1t Is timely
DO observe. Pinkie was not pur-
chased to succeed Ruel, for
II Pinkie remains with Washing
ton he will likely be used largely
as a pinch hitter.
In the meantime Scout Joe
Engel is still on the lookout for
q promising backStop. And, If
Muddy passes on. one such prod
uct will likely take his place.
Should Hargrave fail to show
enough to justify he will probably
be used as trading material in a
minor league deal.
WashingtOn's virtual eliml-
nation from the 1889 Ameri-
can League championship
race was effected yesterday.
AIthOugh the Griffs out.
gtruggled st. Louis I'm o IL.
inning get-tOgether here, 8 TO
G, the AS all but clinched
their pennant by beating De-
troit.
If Philadelphia wins 10 Of Its Is
remaining engaRementS. Wash
ington will have to make q clean
sweep Of its 1S to achieve q lead.
ership tie.
The standings would then be:
Philadelphia, won 1O4: lost 81.
Washington. won 1O4: lost 81.
Holding an eight-game margin
over the thru place Yankees. the
Griffmen. at the same time. have
the satisfaction Of having practi-
cally sewed up runner-up money
Pitcher Alvin Crcwder win 30
aftsr his seventeenth success Of
thA year against his old pals, the