The Washington times., 1931-04-18
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BY JOE HOLMAN


crucial series with the Washing
ton club, Philadelphia today is
prepared to send its mightiest
moundSman to the box. Bob
Grove undoubtedly will be sling
ing when Connie Mack's cham
pion AS resume hostilities with
the Griffmen here.
Sam Jones, who this year is
starting his nineteenth baseball
season, Is to shoot for Walter
johnson. Jones, ever a puzzle to
the Elephants, is hopeful of max
ing it three wins in four starts
for his club.
Foxx Still Out
The continued absence Of
Jimmy Foxx, slugging Philadel-
phia first baseman. who is suffer
ing torn ligaments in his left
knee. boosts Washington's stock
in this final game considerably
While today's duel is being
awaited eagerly by many fans,
tomorrow will provide spectacle
comparable with opening day.
Over 10000 are expected to
turn out when Washington, as a
whole, pays tribute to Herold
Ruel-BoSton Red Sox catcher,
who represented the Griffmen so
creditably over a long stretch
of years.
While handsome gifts made pos
sible by the contributions of over
5000 admirers are to occupy the
spotlight, Washington ball play
ers also will be represented.
"Muddys" former teammates
have gone into conference and
decided upon a suitable remem-
brance for their former associate.
Positive confirmation that Ruel
will be behind the bat was re-
ceived from BoSton's secretary,
Phil Troy. yesterday.
Tributes were paid Ruel by
Manager Walter Johnson and
President Clark Griffith of the
Washington club, today.
Walter said:
81 hated to see him leave US.
muddy" is one of the finest
catchers I've ever known, and
a grand fellow personally.
"He worked his head off for
this ball club. Having pitched
to RueI for several years 1
can we'll appreciate just how
much his hustle and spirit
helped US.
81 want to congratulate the
Washington fans on their
splendid response to this
worthy tribute. And want to
congratulate The Washington
Times for it's alertneSs in SpOn-
sOring the RueI Day and the
Ruel gift. Ne more deserv-
ing athlete ever lived!"
A Great Guy, Says Griff
Griffith too was unlimited in
his appraisal of the little
receiver.
He added:
"When man gives you
everything he's got for eight
years, helps you win two pen
nantS, and at the same time
maintains RuePs gentlemanly
standard it isn't easy to pay
him sufficient tribute.
Muddy is one of the best
liked and most popular ball
players we've ever had. And
the testimonial planned for
him tomorrow Is q splendid
thing. The Washington Times
had done a service to the fans
IN proposing the Ruel teSti-
mOnial. Nothing in a baseball
way has ever swept the town
like the Ruel idea"
Capt. Joe Judge. OSsie Bluege,
Sammy Rice and others who
worked hand in hand with Ruel
during Washington halycon days
are equally outSpoken in their
valution of their former team
mate.
Big Fred" Marberry. who has
been held in reserve against the
champion Athletics. will be
started in the final game Of the
Boston Red Sox series.
Lloyd Brown works tomorroW,S
opener and will be followed by
Irving Hadley.
Marberry Best Bet
Marberry, having regained
much of the stuff he lost year
ago, is easily one Of Washington
best bets. He is confidence per-
sonified and has set at least 90
wins as his goal