starter motor

[pharris@eos.vf.mmc.com]

Hi all. Last night I went to start the midget, and it just clicked
once each time I turned the key. After a little investigation, I banged
the starter motor around with a hammer. After that, when I started it, it
would growl real slow and sick like for a few seconds. Does anyone know
what this may be? Maybe brushes? Maybe bad ground? Maybe the car thought
I was too close to being done the repairs? 

Thanks!
-Keith Collins
'77 Midget