The Washington times., 1930-04-10
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HAND
PITCHERS
PROMISE
BY BOB THAYER

BY BOB THAYER
RICHMOND, April 10.-Take
your Uncle Nick Altrock's word
for 1.-TWO Griff southpaws will
make the grade this season.
Pitchers Bob Burke and Lloyd
Brown are the youngsters he has
in mind. 'a
Since early 1928 Altrock has
taken a personal interest in these
forkhanders and he now pro-
nounces them ripe for Stardona.
'T don't often come out
point blank and pop off, Nick
reminded this writer today,
and I'm not popping Of when
/ say that Bob and Brownie
are ready.
Burke is faster than I've
ever seen him. And Brown
has worlds of heart and
plenty of stuff ON the ball.
Some pitchers can fool me,
but I know my left handlers.
used to be one myself"
Burke's spring development has
caused a mild sensation among
his mates. Early in the training
season he was shown how to con-
ceal his delivery.
At first Bob found it difficult
to put the ball where he wanted
it. But he gradually got warmed
up until now he Steams it a mile
o minute and down the slot.
Ip q comparatively few exhio1-
ton starts while working only
part-time assignment lean Bobbie
has turned back something like
20 batSmen on strikes. He mixes
his swift one with a pretty change
Of pace that is difficult to fathom.
'BOb's got more swift on
the ball than any yOungster
have seen in a long time,"
your Uncle Nick went on rec
ord as saying today. where
he gets it from / don't know.
But when he turns that fire
ball loose look out" -
Brown has shown unmistakable
flashes of form during the past
two years. During the fag end
of 1929 he hit his stride and
pitched maSterful ball the rest Of
the way. Prior to this spring
Brownie has usually been handi-
capped by sore arm.
Discovering as much Trainer
Mike Martin personally supervised
the Texans training and with
gratifying results. Brownie is
what his mates call a ball player
pitcher. He takes an intelligent
cut at the bat, fields his position
we'll and runs the bases with sur
prising speed.
Browns one of those kids
that develops over night
Prof. AItrOck remarked this
morning while further euIogiZ-
ing his pupil. "And it wOuId't
surprise me a bit If he got
going and pitched great ball
this year."
While these kid singers are
showing exceptional promise the
veteran Southpaw of the lot. Gar
land Braxton, is working slowly.
The genial Carolinian will be
used mainly in relief at the Start
Of the campaign before gradually
yorking himself into a regular
turn.
Braxton is an invaluable res
cue artists and his experience
and ability to clamp down in the
pinches should save the Griffs
many a ball game early in the
1880 season.
Following a highly successful
Suring season the Griffs will
check into Washington late to-
night. Today they are to termi-
nate their five game set with
the Boston Braves here.
Acting Manager Joe Judge looks
for Sad Sam Jones and Garland
Braxton to make a clean sweep
of the transforming series.
The Griffmen will barely
hesitate in the Capital. To-
morrow morning they are to
set out for Baltimore where
the Orioles will be met in an
exhibition.
Ad Liska, submarine specialist,
is to pitch the full nine innings
Gordon Phelps. Bowie, Md. pride,
will probably be LiSka's battery
mate.
Phelps has shown plenty Of
promise this spring. He is to be
optioned, out to a minor league
club for more experience shortly.
Saturday the Washington club
will play host to the Orioles at
Griffith Stadium, the Rochester
Red Wings are to be entertained
Sunday.
Alvin Powell, TakOma Tiger
graduate, will get chance to
show off before home folks.
He will play the Outfield in q
uOrtiOn Of both games.