D.C. Baseball History

May 23 1901 – An inglorious record is set today by the Nats in Cleveland. Up 13-5 on the Blues with 2 outs and no runners on base in the 9th, the Blues set a major league record by plating 9 runs for a stunning 14-13 win. 1924 – Striking out a career high 14 …

Tags: Chile Gomez, Frank Kelliher, Frank Mancuso, Harry Child, Willis Hudlin

May 22

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May 22 1938 – At Griffith Stadium, Ted Lyons of Chicago collects his 200th career victory as the Sox down the Nats 9-2. 1953 – Sparked by OF Clyde Vollmer‘s 3 run double and 2 run homer, the Senators pound Yankee pitching for 18 hits in a 12-4 Senators rout. In the top of the …

Tags: "Bucketfoot" Al Simmons, Babe Ganzel, Dick Jones, Frank Coggins, Jose Valdivielso

May 21

This Date in Washington Senators History – McDermott and Jensen exchange blows

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May 21 1913 – Trailing Cleveland 2-0 in the top of the 9th, Washington’s Alva “Rip” Williams ties the contest with a 2 run, pinch HR. After the Sens score 2 more in the top of the 10th, Walter Johnson is bought in to seal the 4-2 victory. 1925 – The Big Train goes 3 …

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May 20

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May 20 1909 – After opening the season with 5 losses, Walter Johnson picks up his first victory over the Naps at Cleveland 3-2. 1920 – Deadlocked at the end of 14 innings at 3, the White Sox and Senators each score twice in the 15th. In the top of the 16th, the Pale Hose …

Tags: Earl Rapp, Joe Harris, Jose Zardon, Pete Appleton, Tom Morgan

May 19

This Date in Washington Senators History – Clark Griffith sells his nephew

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May 19 1919 – The Nats are shutout in Detroit 6-0. The loss begins a season high 11 game losing streak that will drop the Sens into 7th place, where they will stay for the rest of the season, finishing 56-84. 1923 – After Walter Johnson gives up 3 runs in the 9th, Allan Russell …

Tags: "Merito" Acosta, Hughie Tate, Jake Early

May 18

This Date in Washington Senators History – Tom Hughes goes after a heckler in the stands

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May 18 1906 – In the 6th inning, Washington’s game against Chicago is interrupted when Senators P “Long” Tom Hughes goes after a heckler in the stands. The “Hitless Wonder” White Sox rout the Sens 10-0 in Washington. 1913 – Ty Cobb‘s steal of home in the bottom of the 7th is the only run …

Tags: Gil Coan, Ken Hamlin

May 17

This Date in Washington Senators History – Nats trample Philadelphia 16-5

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May 17 1925 – At Cleveland, Tris Speaker picks up hit number 3,000 of his fabulous career, but the Senators spoil the occasion by winning 2-1. 1930 – The Nats trample Philadelphia 16-5. In the bottom of the 5th, OF Sammy West of the Sens hits a 3 run homer that causes a fan to …

Tags: Bob Feller, Buddy Myer, Frank Woodward, Sammy West, Tris Speaker

May 16

This Date in Washington Senators History -Cecil Travis collects 5 hits in his ML debut

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May 16 1921 – Led by the bat of Ty Cobb, who pounds out 4 hits, scores 4 runs and swipes a base, the Tigers complete a 3 game sweep of the Nats in Detroit by a 17-11 score. Senators pitching gives up 33 runs in the series. 1930 – The Senators sweep a twin …

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May 15

This Date in Washington Senators History – Watty Lee pitches first ever American League Shutout

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May 15 1901 – The first ever shutout in American League history belongs to Washington. Watty Lee blanks the Boston Americans 4-0 in Boston. 1918 – Walter Johnson and Chicago’s Lefty Williams each go the distance for 18 scoreless innings. The Nats push a run across in the bottom of the 18th to win 1-0. …

Tags: Ben Spencer, Bob Porterfield, Claude Thomas, Curt Motton, Darold Knowles, Don Mincher, Frank Howard, Jimmy Wasdell, Joe Evans, Johnny Bloodworth, Roy Sievers, Walter Johnson, Watty Lee

May 14

This Date in Washington Senators History – Sunday baseball is legalized in the District of Columbia

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May 14 1913 – A new major league record is set in St. Louis as Walter Johnson breaks Jack Coombs record of 53 consecutive scoreless innings. The Browns will push a run across in the 4th to snap the streak at 55.2 innings, but the Sens still prevail 10-5. 1914 – In Washington, Chicago’s Jim …

Tags: Doc Land, Tony Smith, Walter Johnson