The Washington times., 1930-06-04

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Walter said this morning: Its
up to President Clark Griffith to
pass judgment on any prospective
deals. But if Bucky makes a
sound proposition 1 believe we
will take him up.
"We're both in the market
to improve ourselves. And if
we can get something we need
for talent we're rot using, we
will certainly listen to rea-
son."
Without proceeding into detail
1t may be added that Bob Foth-
ergill, slugging Detroit outfielder
is the player johnson most de-
SireS.
Round Robert, one of basebalrs
most colorful SluggerS, is nat
ural batsman. Whether used reg
ularly or in part time assign
mentS, he can always be counted
upon to do 300 or better Of
fensively.
While Harris admits that FOth-
ergill is the only right hand hit
ting outtielder be has, it is gath
cred that he may part with his
big gun if the right proposition
presents itself.
Harris, who was none too GER
tain regarding the reporting of
Mark Koenig, newly acquired in
fielder procured from the Yankees
recently, was relieved yesterday.
In company Pitcher Waite Hoyt,
Koenig put in a tardy appear
ance.
This turn of affairs has caused
Bucky to reconsider his intended
bid for Utility Infielder Jack
Hayes. 1t is understood that he
now would welcome the landing
of catcher. pitcher or out
fielder.
Left-handed Garland Braxton,
who has been used mainly as a
relief man, is one who interests
Harris. Muddy Ruel and Red
Barnes are others who have
captured his fancy.
In 1928, BraXton, making his
bow as a starting pitcher, under
Harris management, led the
American League in effectiveness
He is still considered prize
plum by the Tiger chieftain.
Already we'll stocked with slab
sters. it is conceivable that Sir
Walter would part with BraXton.
Red Barnes, a 1923 American
League sensation, has been un-
able to get going as utility
man with the Griffs, and would
undoubtedly benefit if offered a
chance to play regularly.
With Roy Spencer established
as the Washington Clubs first
string backstop, it is also con-
ceivable that either Muddy Ru7l
or Benny Tate could be spared.
"There are several players
on our team who can play
cracking good ball day in
and day out" Manager John
son insisted this morning.
"And if they can get their
chance by way of trade
I'm all in favor of it."
At this stage of the race John
son is most deSirouS of picking
I'D a slugger who takes a right
hand cut. Unquestionably Fother-
Gill would fill the bill. And if
any of the players mentioned
could be used to line up the
corpulent gardener, they probably
would be disposed of.
Lacking in pinch strength 1t
is understood that the Griffmen
are not putting all of their irons
in one fire. Earlier in the sea-
son President Bob Quinn, of the
Boston Red Sox, was set to drive
a deal calculated to help both
clubs. Since Outfielder Oliver Is
the only player the Washington
club could use, however, no agree
ment of any kind has yet been
reached. 1t is understood that
Manager Heine Wagner was set
to offer a pitcher in return for a
desired Griffman.
All Of which leads one to
believe that the Tigers and
Griffs may do business. And
In short order too.
Bobby Barrett, Washington
club outfielder on whom waivers
were asked and granted recently,
may go to Baltimore.
1t is understood that the Ori-
oles are hard put for an out
fielder. And in a long distance
conversation with the manage
ment last night, Johnson con-
Sented to release the big fellow
II the Orioles wanted him.
1t is thought that Barrett
would welcome such an arrange
ment. Not only would it offer
him an opportunity to play regu-
larly but it would also place him
in a league of high classification.
If the Griffmen continue click
lng against Western opposition
Pitcher Carlos Moore may soon
be released optlonally to Chatta-
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