The Washington times., 1930-10-10
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BY JOE HOLMAN


By JOE HOLMAN
Basepall-m n d e d washington.
ians MAY be encouraged to know
there is a widespread hunch
among American Leaguers that
the Griffmen are due to check the
pennant-winning progress Of Con-
ME Mack's slugging Philadelphia
Athletics in 1881.
Many experts ventured this pre-.
diction in positive tones at the
cent world series. Present Wash
ington balance, coupled with adj
ditional power, they claim. win
give Walter johnson q team SUI
perior to that boaSted by Connie
Mack.
A hard-hitting Outfielder, an
extra infieIder, two pitchers
and catcher win be sought
by Clark Griffith during the
winter. And, It is gathered,
baseball'S Old Fox will 20 to
any length to get these men.
Two players who are most badly
wanted, it is claimed. are Pitcher
Danny MacFayden, Of the Boston
Red Sox, and Outfielder Carl
Reynolds, Of the Chicago White
Sox.
Griffith has intimated that he
will go the limit to get MacFay-
den. just what President Bob
Quinn would accept for the be-
Spectacled ones services is doubt
ful. But II Herold Ruel goes to
Boston TO succeed Heinie Wagner
in managerial capacity, as is
reported, Dangerous Danny may
be involved in the deal.
It is hardly likely that the Red
Sox would exchange youthful
MacFayden for the veteran Ruel
on an evensup basis. Therefore,
from purely speculative stand
point, is 1t not feasible to pre-
sumo that Whataman ShireS, first
baSeman extraordinary, might be
thrown into the bargain?
From all information dealt
out so far It Is virtually .
sure thing that the two JOes,
Judge and KuEeI, will hold
over with Washington. And
Clark Griffith is hardly likely
to carry three major initial
Sackers on his payroll.
A reliable tip received on the
Reynolds slant intimates that
DOME Bush would talk turkey If
Pitcher Irving Hadley could be
had. In fact it has been learned
that he might even be willing to
part with young Ed Walsh, prom
ising righthanded pitcher, for
good measure.
Reynolds, who topped $50
while finishing among the first
five batSmen this past season, is
exactly the type player Washing
ton needs. He not only hits con.
siStently but gets plenty of dis
tance behind his clouts. Walsh.
though something of disappoint-
ment so far, could probably be
turned into a winning singer
with the Griffs.
Griffith, who has long fan
cied Reynolds, offered Goose
GOSlin in an even-up swan
for the fleet gardener last
winter, but his bid was
spurned. Hadley, however,
with many Of his best years
ahead Of him and possessing
unlimited stuff, Is highly
rated by the White Sox
powers.
It may be that Jimmy McIeo
and possibly young DaShiell, crack
infielder acquired from Chatta-
nooga late this season, may
flank Bluege, Cronin, Myer, Hayes
and Judge satisfactorily another
year. And If nothing better is to
be had Cliff Bolton can be used
behind the bat in conjunction
with Roy Spencer and Pinhie
Hargrave.
One possible change in the
regular lineup may find Jackie
Hayes taking over second base.
The Alabama jumping jack has
flashed to the front sensationally
during the past two seasons and
now shapes up with the standout
defensive second basemen of base
ball.
If Jack gets his chance,
1t is thought Buddy Myer
may be used i'm a deal. Ger.
tainIy IL would mot be prac.
tical TO hold either OF these
capable keystOners In reserve
another season.
In any event don't be surprised
If Washington's 1891 build.up
campaign starts soon. The trad
ing season will open after October
is. And Clark Griffith, among
others, VIII probably have his
irons in the fire.
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