The Washington times., 1930-07-17
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though his lapse may be only a
temporary one, Pitcher Irving
Hadley's recent failure to deliver
up to his accustomed standard
has had its effect In the fortunes
Of his ball club.
Bump, his last two times out,
has simply failed to click. And,
since a major portion of Wash
ington's pennant hopes are CEN
tered around his mood and right
arm, there has been some occa-
sion for worry.
If Hadley can come back short
ly and get into stride with Alvin
Crowder, Fred Marberry and Sam
Jones there is reason to believe
that the Griffs will launch an
other drive forward.
The big Lynn, Mass, boy
has impressed with his will
inKness and spirit this sea-
son. And his pals are certain
he will resume his winning
ways shortly.
One OF the big reasons for the
washington Clubs present stand
iIlg-in the thick Of the AHneri-
can League pennant fights
known to all Washingtonian
His name is Capt. Joe Judge.
And his great all around play
has undoubtedly accoun e d
largely for his clubs success to
date.
Ever one to fight his heart
out under all circumstances, Joe
deserves an occasional breathing
spell, however. And under such
circumstances it is always a good
thing to have hustling under
study such as Art ShireS around.
For years now Judge had been
forced to deliver under all condi-
tionS, displaying unprecedented
gameneSs by carrying on under
the most adverse conditions, that
was before a capable substitute
had been signed to help him out.
There il reason to believe
that during the present grind
when so much overtime work
is scheduled, Shires may step
in occasionally and give Joe
a chance to partly recuperate
from the strain he has been
labOFing under all season,
It was gathered last night that
Shires may break into action to-
day when the Griffmen and
Tribesmen get together. In which
event joe, as usual, will prob
ably come back all the better
for one of the few intervals of
rest accorded him since joining
the Washington club Is years
ago.
Anyone wanting a line on
Judge can get it from Roger
Peckinpaugh, Joe's former team
mate and present manager of the
Cleveland club.
Every year Judge seems to
get better" Peck admitted TO-
day. TITS remarkable how he
has carried on year in and
year out without q slip-up.
IF anything, he's q smoother
fielder and better hitter to-
day than he was in 1924 with
the champion Washington club.
And that's covering plenty of
territory"
Today President Clark Griffith
and Scout Joe Engel Of the Wash
ington clu0. will set out-presum-
ably for the tall and uncut-in-
quest of baseball ivory.
Their destination is unknown
save to themselves.
Griffith admittedly Is on the
lookout for another utility in
fielder and has several prospects
in mind, he admits.
Manager Roger Peckinpaugh
and Business Manager Billy
Evans, of the Cleveland club, are
to be honored today when the
AL Sirat Grotto and Rotary Club
are to put on special program
at Dunn field.
Three new faces showed UP In
Indian livery yesterday. Catcher
Joe Sprinz, recently acquired from
Indianapolis, went behind the
bat in the first game. Skip
Montague did ninth-inniI1g turn
at ShortStop in the matinee, while
Infielder Gardner, back from
New Orleans. failed to crash
either contest.