Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-04

Ii is denied that GOSlln mas put
it up to the Washington officials
to get rid of Johnson or do with
out the services of the man eX-
pected to provide the punch again
this season. And GoSlin probably
does not feel this way. He is not
the kind of athlete to consider
himself bigger than his club. But
it is said the Goose does not think
he can give his best to a club
managed by man he has been at
odds with for some time.
That johnson and Goslin have not
been on good terms for some years is
no secret. However, johnson appar-
emily never let any personal differences
affect his direction of the Nationals
last season. Nor did 1t seem that Cos
lin shirked because he did not "gee"
with johnson outside of line of duty.
So far as base ball was concerned, john
son was boss and acted accordingly.
The Goose recognized Walters authority
and followed directions as well as he
could.
At the end of the season, though,
rumor has it that Goslin told President
Clark Griffith fatty that he would not
return for the 1880 campaigning If
johnson still held the managerial reins
Griffith knows nothing of such a
declaration, he says. He admits, how
ever that, while a contract and several
letters have been sent from the Wash
ington club headquarters to the Goose
this season, but one letter has been re-
ceived from GoSlin.
GOcSe's Reported Stand.
1t is understood that in his letter to
President Griffith the Goose said there
would be no difficulty in reaching an
agreement If none other than the player
ana the Washington executive figured
In the affair. No other names were
mentioned in the letter, according to
rumor.
Whether Goose Goslin will experience
change of heart rems ms to be seen.
OF course. the Goose cannot be ac-
counted holdout unless he fails TO
put in an appearance at practice next
Monday. He has not been ordered to
report at camp here until Sunday
What his status will be should he not
be among those present the first of
next week is not so certain. The Ma
tlonals this year will need all the hit
ting they can get and because the
Goose slipped at bat last year is no
reason to regard him as through" as
a slugger. So Griffith may give the
Goose little leeway in the matter of
reporting, although he doesn't admit
that he may be present
A flock Of veteran pitchers got good
workouts yesterday in the first batting
practice held by the Nationals this
year. Fred Marberry, Ad Liska, Irving
Hadley and Bob Burke had turns on
the hill, although none steamed 'em
over. The hulk of the pitching to
batterS, though, was done by manager
johnson, who seemed to delight in
sweeping, the ball to the club-swingers.
All four catchers here at camp par
ticipated in the receiving, with the
rockies Nelson Jester and Gordon
Phelps getting long turns. They handled
themselves well, too.
Mardi Gras Attracts.
New Orleans and its Mardi Gras
attracted some of the athletes after
today's practice, but Biloxi has Its
own pre-Lent carnival and those who
remained in the little city on Mis-
sissippi Sound were apt to be we'll en-
tertained. Festivity here started at
noon and was to carry far into the
night.
His Gracious Majesty DIberville XIV
landed at the yacht club shortly after
midday and headed a big parade
through the business section of Biloxi.
The royal banquet this afternoon was
attended by President Griffith and
Manager johnson, who were special
guests of his majesty. Late in the after
noon the junior carnival is scheduled
and tonight the parade of the comic
maskers will be held followed by the
carnival dance.
There will be promiscuous masking
throughout the day, but no masks will
be worn by Nick Altrock and Al
Schacht. These two, however, are to
participate in much of the entertain
nent and also will serve as judges when
prizes are distributed among those wear
Ing the most striking costumes.
Billy Smith, major domo of the hot
dog and peanut stands at Griffith Sta
oium in Washington, who Joined the
camp recently already has a wholesome
respect for one golf course In the
vicinity. 1t seems that Billy started g
round shortly after luncheon, but owing
TO the pecuiarities of the links on which
he was playing completed only 10 hole:
before his game was stopped by dark
ness. He's to start his golf in tht
morning hereafter
Following several conferences las
nigh. Benny Tate's status as holdou
was changed to that of member .
the club in good standing when he al
fixed his signature to contract f0
1880 Tate appears to be in good physi
cal shape. and should not take man,
days to attain playing form. Nothinl
further has developed in the case of hi
fellow catcher Roy Spencer. who re
ceived an ultimatum from Griffith u
sign or else.