The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-03-02
BIG PITCHER
. AGREES To
TERMS
BY JOE HOLMAN

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Fred Marberry, standout pitcher,
Of the Washington club was
among the participants in today's
practice here, after agreeing to
terms following conference
with President Clark Griffith
early this morning.
Marberry is TO work on a
straight salary basis. Originally
1t was thought that bonus
clause would be inserted in his
contract. Marberry expressed
himself as we'll satisfied with the
terms. 1t is gathered that he
will receive a slight increase. The
big Texan who has been working
out at Hot Springs. Ark. is con-
fident that his fast ball, which
he lost a year ago. will come
back. He looks forward to a
successful season.
Order Harris to Camp
Outfielder Dave Harris. pre-
mier Washington club slugger,
has been ordered to report today.
Harris, who originally was ex-
pected to report with the regu
lars March s, recently requested
permission to check into training
quarters early.
Realizing full we'll that Dave
has healthy sock that can stand
development. Griffith, after de-
iiberating, sent him a hurry call.
Another pasture guardian.
Sammy Rice, also is due to
make an appearance. According
to Marberry, who turned in
early last night, the popular vet
eran is in top trim and figuring
on big year.
Washington players we're SEIZED
uled to undertake more extern
sive practice routine here today.
Lloyd Brown, Lynn Griffith and
Walter Tauscher will be permit
ted to cut loose with their speed
balls. Fire balls. incidentally,
AoNC avn dCCCO HULL dCGC1lOlOI1
during the past several days.
Though restrained from hooking
their offerings, the more advanced
moundSmen have been permitted
to show their swift.
Particularly impressive has been
the cannon ball exhibited by Carl
Fischer. The former Information
al League Strikeout king has dent
ed Catcher Roy Spencers mitt
considerably during the past sew
eral days. So have Bobby Burke,
Irving Hadley and Lefty Griffith.
May Use Own Hurlers
Pitchers Griffith, Walter Taus-
cher and Fischer are to alternate
in three innings shifts when
Washington opposes Baltimore's
Orioles in its opening 1881 exhibit
ton here March II.
Aware that the Orioles are to
report only a few days before
this game, Manager Walter John
son has asked the Oriole man
agement'S permission to use sew
eral of his own pitchers against
the Washington club.
81 don't see how the BaIti-
more boys can stack up against
as on short notice." he OK.
planned today, land 1 want to
give the fans a real run for
their money. Fellows like Bob
Burke, Ad Liska and Lloyd
Brown, who can stand the
work. could give us plenty of
trouble"
It also is gathered that Joe
Kuhel will replace Capt. Joe
Judge on first base during the
EARL spring games. . And that
Harry Rice may supplant his
namesake Sammy in right field.
Griff LaudS Box Corps
Prexy Griffith is confident
that his club boasts the best
balanced pitching staff in base
ball and he also believes that
three of his youngsters who have
fallen short previously are to
blossom out before the 1881 Guy
tain is drawn.
"HadIey flashed bursts of
speed a year ago." is his way
Of putting it. And Ad Liska
and Bobby Burke have unlimited
promise. 1 look for them both
to come through"
One outstanding pitcher, Skip
per Walter Johnson contends will
make his ball club. He believes
either Irving Hadley, AL Crowder
or Lloyd Brown will be his man.
johnson says:
Brownies got lots of heart.
He's always had the stuff.
Il don't know a left-handed
SIabster in either big league
that can match him. And that
gees for Herb PennOck, RUDE
Walberg and Eddie Wells"
Pressure will be applied to two
veteran Griffmen. Irving Hadley
and Fred Marberry will receive
extra training ticks. Hadley since
putting in an appearance a week
ago, has dropped two pounds. He
has eight to shed. Marberry must
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