The Washington times., 1930-03-29
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GOOSE
BY BOB THAYER

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 29.--
a beneficial player swap is the
only logical solution to the Clark
Griffith-G Goose GoSlin salary de.
bate. After closely reviewing
the situation this writer is con-
vlnced that such a procedure
would work to the best interests
OF all concerned.
Goslin, because he thinks he
cannot give his best efforts to the
1880 washington Cluh at the
Terms offered, has smanfully re-
trained from discussing a. con-
tract. He does not care to let
ms personal regard for Clark
Griffith interfere with his busi-
ness affairs.
Last season personal esteem
alone resulted in the signing Of
Goose. The Salemite was out
Wardly balky for a time. But he
eventually melted and came to
terms.
This year the Salem sIugger
has changed. He wants to
deal with Griffith as a bust
ness man or not at all. And
Ii the Washington club can
not offer him the money he
p wants it is only fair that he
be allowed to collect else
where.
While no official statement
has been made it is gathered
that several clubs have been
dickering for the big fellow.
st. Louis has sounded out
Griffith on several propositions.
And Detroit also would like to
land the Goose. In a story
carried by the Times last fall it
was intimated that Bucky Harris
would gladly trade Bob Fother-
gill for GoSlin. Harris knows how
to handle the Goose. And it is
possible that this deal may yet
be conSummated.
The Browns, it is understood,
are still hot on Goslin's trail.
Griff would likely barter his
big sunfielder for Heine' Manush
but would hardly consider swap
for Fred Schultz, the more or
less mediocre gardener who was
offered in exchange for this ace
last winter.
A trade, satisfactory to both
parties, would be a legitimate
settlement all around. If the
Washington club intends meeting
its stars terms-well and good.
Otherwise why not permit him
to transfer to a club where he
can function on a cash and carry
basis rather than a complicated
bonus proposition?
Strangely enough the more
or less despiSed rockies are
supplying whatever punch has
been brandished by the 1880
Griffmen.
Outfielders Alvin Powell and
George Loepp, Infielder Jim Nc
Leod and Catcher Gordon Phelps
have all sWatted way above par.
When Powell connected for
three bases with two men on IN
the eighth heat Of yesterdays
washington Giant reserve game
1t marked his fourth hit IN his
last. five times up. In batting
practice he surprised by lining
a terrific shot over the left field
Mcleod, though supposedly a
weak hitsmith, is getting distance
behind his swing; Loepp is like
wise slapping the ball wide and
handsome and Phelps, though not
so much of a distance man, has
grabbed off three hits in as many
spring appearances.
The Griffs yesterday showed
their best form of the year while
submerging the Giants rockies
1913.
Old Jack Scott and Ad
LisTxa made something Of q
battle Of it until the fifth
chapter. Then, with the
count evened at 2 apiece,
Ossie Bluege doubled with the
bases stuffed. =
while Liska had his troubles
early in the game Bob Burke,
who replaced him in the seventh,
delighted with some great stuff
steaming into the finish.
Red Barnes looks like a sure
thing regular this year. Whether
Goslin reports or not the red
heads spring performance Will
place him in line for his big
chance.
sam West, regular centerfielier
will have a real battle on mis-
hands if Goslin reports or an
other outfielder is landed. Barnes,
clipping along at his present gait,
stands a great opportunity Of
doing a sensational comeback
after a 1929 slump.
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