The Washington times., 1931-04-09
BROTHEREARL
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BY M'GRAW
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brother Earl. And that's say
ing something"
Clark Griffith was speaking.
He had reference to a tall, we'll
built local youngster-Tom Clark
by name-who signed a Wash
ington contract this past winter.
Griff added:
I'VE looked Tom over in
Chattanooga and he had the
actions of a great ball player.
A couple of years in the minors
should fit him for a regular
berth in the big time"
EngeI Is Impressed
Outfielder Clark, now only 81.
impressed President Joe Engel and
other members of the LookoutS
with his phenomenal speed afoot,
stout throwing arm, defensive
qualities and batting promise.
He made the most of every op-
portunity, hustling for all he was
worth and otherwise conveying
the impression that in the not
distant future he will be the
right-hand hitting outfielder so
badly needed by the Griffmen.
Clark probably will perform
optionally with HagerstoWn, of
the Middle Atlantic League this
season. If he clicks there, as is
expected, he will move up to
Chattanooga in 1881.
McGraw Wants Earl
Brother Earl Clark, Boston
Brave outfielder, who was honor
ed by home town folks yesterday,
is still being sought by John
McGraw's Giants.
McGraw has fancied the
youngster for several years now
Despite innumerable injuries
and other unfortunate handicaps,
Earl has impressed with his all
around play since joining the
Braves. It is thought that he
would blossom into real Stardom
under the McGraw regime.
"Bucky" Harris, who piloted
Washington to American League
pennants in 19241925, and who
now leads the Detroit Tigers,
was a visitor yesterday as Wash
ington moved down the Boston
Braves. 8 to 5.
Bucky Is Impressed
Harris was impressed with
Washington's punch and was loud
in his praise of the clubs all
around promise. He said:
81 look for Washington to
fight Philadelphia to a standstill
this season. I also think my
club is a first division threat.
"The AS have cOasted into
pennants during the last two
years. 1 believe 1881 will be a
different story.
"I' mnOt belittling Mack's ball
club. I merely think the rest
of us have added more
strength"
AS opening day approaches it
Is becoming more and more OBJ
yious that Jackie Hayes will start
the American League season on
second base.
Jacks air-tight defensive quail
ttieS, his perfect execution of dou-
BILE plays and improved hitting
argue in his favor.
Buddy Myer HustleS
In the meantime, Buddy Myer
as keeping his head up and hustl-
ing all the time. There is little
doubt but what he will be ready
to fulfill any assignment given
him when the call is sounded.
Pitcher Ad Liska, accompanied
by Trainer Mike Martin, today is
to visit a local dentist to have his
teeth examined. Trainer Mike is
of the opinion that infected teeth
may be responsible for Ads ach-
Sng salary arm.
"Rube" Goldberg, Al Schacht's
rookie first baseman and out,
fielder, has been sent optionally
to Charlotte of the South Atlantic
League. Goldberg showed prom
ise with Chattanooga but was in
need of experience.
MaranVllle Stars
Despite the heroic efforts of
sRabbit" Maranville and Al Spoh-
rer, Boston's Braves were beaten
out in a furious duel at Griffith
Stadium yesterday. About 1000
saw Washington win.
When he first came to bat in
the opening frame Earl Clark,
washington boy and Boston out
Fielder, was awarded a handsome
wrist watch and floral testimonial
by his admirers.
After a nip-andtuck battle all
the way, Heine Manush contrib
uted the money "wallop" in the
lucky seventh. Hayes was on wher
Manush parked line drive over
the right field wall for the circuit.
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