Evening star., 1934-10-03
GOSL|N IS NOTED
AS MONEY PLAYER
CroWder Back Close to Top
Form-Marberry, Fischer
Also Are Ready.
BY JOHN B. KELLER,
Staf Correspondent of The Star

~ ETROIT, Mich, October s.
Regardless of how this world
series turns out. 1t will be
materially affected by cast
offs of the Washington club.
Talking with all four former men,
bers of the Nationals in their locker
room today, there is no doubt that
every one of them will have a bearing
on the outcome of the fight for the
world championship.
Start with Alvin Crowder. the
pitcher who year before last won IS
games for the Nationals and last year
was credited with "a games. This
year he was a flop. 1t was peculiar,
because trainer Mike Martin could
discern no difference in his arm
Yet, actually, Crowder was working
under terrific handicap. Mrs.
Crowder had been attacked by form
of paralysis, subjected to hospitaliza-
ton for months. Naturally, this un-
fortunate turn of events had a dis
tinct effect on Crowder, whose nerves
became SO unlimbered they couldn't
function in pitching way.
Break for Crowder.
FINALLY, Clark Griffith called him
into conference. Griffith is fair
scout. He understood the situa-
ton. He said, "Al, understand your
position. You haven't been able to do
a thing for us this year. I've asked
waivers on you. I'm letting you go, rs
much as it pains me. I think it will
be break for you"
And so in August Crowder was let
out on waivers to Detroit. 1t hap
pened while the Washington ball club
was in Boston. Crowder said at that
time: This is the greatest break I've
had ir my life. I realize I haven't
been good enough to carry on with the
club. I have been worried. of course,
by my wife's condition, but I want to
say this: Mr. Griffith has been one of
the most wonderful gentlemen I have
ever had contact with in base ball"
And Crowder hasn't changed his
opinion of Griffith, todays visit with
him showed.
Marberry then came into the club
house, after finishing practice. Hello,
Mickey" said Fred. Fred" said
Mickey, don't you work yourself too
hard. I'm looking for you to go into
this series. And that goes for you, too.
Bridges; also you, Auker. But listen,
this boy Crowder has his stuff and
never think he doesn't"
Tigers Get Call Down.
"a FICKEY was a bit perturbed
.lVI about the tardiness his team
has been showing in respond
ing to practice. He complained:
You're coming out for practice to-
morrow morning at II O'Clock, and
that doesn't mean 11:15 or 1870
either, boys"
He had his eyes, even though he
didn't mention the name, on Doljack.
Doljack, of course, is a pretty good
relief man, but he likes to take his re-
lief without regard for the teams
schedule. Doljack likes his sleep.
Mickey appreciates a man VINO knows
how to relax, but he insists on them
being on the job, at the proper hour.
And last, but far from least, we
get around to a grand old veteran
who is going into his fourth world
series.
It's Goose extraordinarily Goose
is just a ball player. Washington
fans will recall that he was all OF
that during the Washington pennant
drive last year. Yet, he was the
greatest money hitter in the world
series Of 1888.
This Goose is all keyed up for the
'34 series. ready to smack that ball
as best he can. He's that kind OF
player. We would say that if any
one with the Detroit Club can smack
those Dean boys, Goose can do it.
Just one more boy who used to wear
the Washington uniform, Carl Fischer
Mickey thinks he has the stuff if il
comes to a pinch. 1t would not be
surprising to see him used in this
series.
After all, the stuff" that Clark
Griffith let 60 of is likely-most likely
to be the kernel Of this entire world
series situation,