The Washington times., 1930-07-26
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the official once over, Jimmy,
who is serving his first year in the
big time, was purchased at re-
ported $4,000 consideration q
year ago. Although Jim can cover
either spot on the left side Of the
tnfield, third base is his natural
position. Manager Walter John
son is eager to see more Of his
prospect.
And it would not surprise If the
clever Ossie Bluege, regular third
Sacker. gave way to the former
Little Rock star for a brief period.
Also it is possible that Shortstop
Joe Cronin may be replaced by the
young Southerner. In either event
WaShingtonianS will witness one
or the fastest infielderS in the
American League when Mcleod
gets the call. And also one of the
most willing.
Six games removed from the
Ieague-leading Philadelphia Ath-
letics, Washington club players
have little to say nowadays. Even
the most optimistic admit that
the recent squirt Of the AS has
placed them in a spot to COD
again. Second place is the posi-
ton Walter JohnSon's warriors
are really shooting for.
In view Of recent DEVELOPMENTS
1t is easy to gather that the
Griffmen are already building for
1881. II preliminary observations
mean anything, it is not difficult
to discern that Manager Walter
johnson is in the market for a
full-time center fielder. a left
hand hitting catcher and at least
two capable pitchers. To say
Of an extra infielder.
Having wasted away a majority
Of their opportunities to keep
pace with the AS the Griffmen
are getting set for their impend-
ing home stand. Following to-
final showing against
the White Sox here, they are to
take the road. Not until WedneS-
day win the Griffs resume action.
On that day they are to inaugu-
rate a two-day stand with the
Elephants at Griffith Stadium.
Irving Hadley and Alvin Crowder,
Athletic jinxes, are be-
ing primed to pitch these games.
Following these struggles the
Tolansonians are to lay off Fri
day. but will play consecutive
iouble-headerS Saturday and Sun
lay. Bob Shawkey's New York
Yankees are to be embattled at
Yankee Stadium Saturday.
Another bargain bill is Sched-
lled for the Sabbath when the
owly Red Sox are met in a dual
feature at American League
Park.
Starting their current road hop
in first place. the Griffmen have
since Jared disastrously. Losing
the American League leadership
Is one thing. And dropping six
games behind the league leaders
during one swing westward is
another.
Old Sad Sam Jones will en-
deaVor to get back into the win
column when the Washington
and Chicago clubs get together
for the third game of their
series today. Pat Caraway. a left
is to hold down the other
end Of the assignment. Jones has
pitched smart ball his last two
Times out, being beaten by the
breaks on each occasion.
A spirited ninth-inning finish
after trailing most of the way
yesterday returned DOME BuSh'S
White Sox victorious over the
Griffs. The home team won.
) to 5. Mulleavy's walk and
two-bagger, after two
1ad died, won out for Chicago.
When Reynolds shot his double
% right, Second Baseman Jack
Hayes threw his glove at the
)all. Under an American League
'uling the bali, if DETECTED by his
Elove, would have given the base
'unher a right to three bases and
would have allowed him to reg
Ster the winning run. AS it was
lie tailed any way.
Alvin Crowder, crack Washing.
on right handler, held tight for
even heats but faltered under
he heat and was Supplanted by
Iadley, the losing moundsman,
n the eighth. AL Thomas and
dal McKain delivered for Chi
ago, McKain getting credit for
he verdict.