Oct 31
Belleville, Illinois’ Bud “Zipper the Ripper” Zipfel, a.k.a. “The Belleville Belter,” Denied MLB Pension and Health Insurance My book tells the true story about a group of former big-league ballplayers denied pensions as a result of the failure of both the league and the union to retroactively amend the vesting requirement change that granted instant …
Oct 31
October 31 Senator Managers George McBride, 1921 Record as Senator manager: 80-73, .523 Pct, Teams Managed: 1921: 80-73 .523 Pct. 4th It came as no surprise that Clark Griffith anointed George McBride as his successor in the dugout. During his final seasons as an active player, McBride was Griffith’s apprentice, frequently filling in as the …
Oct 30
Washington has a new generation of Strikeout King’s. The past generation of free swingers like Don Lock, Frank Howard and Jim Lemon did not stand a chance against the onslaught of the Next Generation of uninhibited swinging strikeout artists. The top ten Washington Strikeout Kings Year Strikeouts 1. Dunn, Adam 2010 199 2. Espinosa, Danny …
Oct 30
October 30 Senator Managers Clark Griffith, 1912-1920 Record as Senator Manager: 693-646, .518 Pct. Teams Managed: 1912: 91-61 .599 Pct. 2nd 1913: 90-64 .584 Pct. 2nd 1914: 81-73 .526 Pct. 3rd 1915: 85-68 .556 Pct. 4th 1916: 76-77 .497 Pct. 7th 1917: 74-79 .484 Pct. 5th 1918: 72-56 .563 Pct. 3rd 1919: 56-84 .400 Pct. …
Oct 30
October 30, 1911 After meeting with the Washington Senators board of directors, Clark Griffith is named manager of the Washington Senators baseball club. It is also announced that Clark Griffith became the largest stockholder of the club when he purchased 10% of the club’s stock. The Senators’ new skipper will have his hands full as …
Oct 29
With Sandy now moving into the area, we hope everyone is safe and that we can all ride this out. Many years back I saw reference to the Toyko Senators. This documents some of the links between the Senators and Japan. Toyko Senators One of the charter members of the Japanese Professional baseball League, formed …
Oct 29
October 29 Senator Managers Jimmy McAleer, 1910-1911 Record as Senator manager: 130-175 .426 Pct. Teams managed 1910: 66-85, .437 Pct., 7th place, 36.5 GB 1911: 64-90, .416 Pct., 7th place, 38.5 GB Unlike his predecessors, Jimmy McAleer was an experienced big league pilot. The Youngstown, OH native was instrumental in the recruitment of National League …
Oct 28
During work on an article on the connection between Washington baseball and Japan I came upon the story of Mr. James, “Jimmy” Trimble. While some have read about him, I found it compelling enough to submit it. Trimble played for St. Albans was the best high school pitcher in the District. A natural athlete he …
Oct 28
October 28 1913 Walter Johnson vs. Christy Mathewson. The first and only time the two greats square off. It occurs at South Main Park in Tulsa, OK on a post season barnstorming trip. Unfortunately, it comes under tragic circumstances when the stands collapse, injuring 52 and killing a soldier before the game. Oklahoma governor Lee …
Oct 27
October 27 Senator Managers Joe Cantillon, 1907-1909 Record as Senators manager: 158-297, .347 Pct. Teams managed: 1907: 49-102, .325 Pct., 8th place 43.5 GB 1908: 67-85, .441 Pct., 7th place, 22.5 GB 1909: 42-110, .276 Pct., 8th place, 56 GB A former saloon operator, AL umpire and minor league manager with Milwaukee of the American …
