The Washington times., 1930-09-03

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his elbow, an injury strikingly
similar to water on the knee.
Since Sam is an, almost in
dispensable cog in the PEN
- nant aspiraing Washington
u club lineup, he was sent here
yesterday afternoon.
It was hoped that a good rest
would enable him to return to
the lineup for the crucial Yankee
Griff series.
It was not at all certain this
morning that the game Texan
would be able to return, to action.
If he doesn't, Dave Harris will
remain IN right field and Rice IN
center.
Even If Sam does get back into
the lineup he has been ordered
not to put too much pressure be-
hind his throws. Manager Walter
johnson does not intend aggravat-
ing the injury.
'Tf the swelling is suffi-
ciently reduced, West may be
able to carry on in the out
field" President Clark Griffith
announced today. But we
won't take any chances with
him.
mot until he works out to-
day can we tell definitely
whether or not Sam viii play.
Even II he does he win be
under wraps"
Unknown to many, Vests wing
has never been the same since
spring training this year. The
fleet center fielder pulled up with
a sore arm after taking a vigor-
Gus cut at the bali during batting
practice.
When the injury apparently
mended little concern was felt.
But the recent recurrence OF that
hurt has aroused much concern
among Washington players and
officials.
Only two years ago another
Griff outfielder with a whip-llke
arm, Goose Goslin, was handl-
capped all season by a similar
setback. And, since Sam has
figured nightly in his clubs
1890 showing, no unnecessary
risks will be taken-even If his
team has to do without him!
washington was prepared to
shoot its best today while await
ing the Inauguration OF a TOUR
game series with New York at the
mammoth Yankee Stadium.
Manager Walter Johnson, IN an
attempt to lock UP second place
and subSequently close. In on the
race-setting AS has lined up 9lS
best pitching material for this set.
sam Jones is to try twR his
fourth win Of the season over
the Yankees today. He will be
followed by Irving Hadley,
Alvin CroWder and either Fred
Nfarberry or Lloyd Brown, In
that sequence.
Jones, who has won IA times
fi1is season, has not been beaten
nv the Yankees since early IN 1879
he was sheiled from the hill by his
old teammates last week. but
Tlnvd Brown, his relief. managed
to put over the win.
III washington wins three Of four
raYnes here it win automatically
boost its second place hold TO
nine and a half games, q suffi
cient margin to assure runner-up
ClaTk Griffith, who accompanied
. his. hall club here, is pointing Tor
fhe TOP. Furthermore he is radiaC'
ing remarkable confidence.
nThe Athletics have lost four
rarncs In less than ten days"
ne chirped today. "And were
playing the best ball in either
Big league. Let Comics men
hit the skids and watch US gO!"
Well pleased with the recent
brand of nd-sacking uncovered
~ ,1ackie Hayes, Manager Walter
johnson today declared that the
Alabama jumping jack would stay
there awhile.
ssyack's playing great ball
now. he explained. "And Myer
can stand more rest. 1 think
Hayes needs more action. any
how. And now's the time to
let him have it"
The washington Club, which
has specialized in streaks all
season, has started another To-
day the Walter Johnsons will be
seeking their sixth win in a r5w.
And with jones on the firing line,
the chances Of registering are ex-
ceIlent.
Jones Is particularly effective
IA the Yankee Stadium. Opposed
70 the slugging trio, Ruth, Gehrig
and Lazzeri. he has not lost .
ban game In the house that Ruth
built since 1871.