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This Date in Washington Senators History – Jimmy Piersall is knocked unconscious

September 14 1901 – Cy Young of Boston scores his 30th win of the year, a 12-1 dismantling of the Nationals. 1915 – The Nats George Dumont debuts with a bang, whitewashing visiting Cleveland, 3-0. Both of Dumont’s 2 victories this season are shutouts. 1935 – Galloping to their 5th straight win, the Senators topple …

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This Date in Washington Senators History – Jimmy Piersall is arrested for disorderly conduct

September 13 1924 – Walter Johnson decisions Detroit’s Earl Whitehill, 6-4, in the Motor City. The Yankees stay 1 GB with a win in Chicago. Later in the evening, Johnson is informed that he is the winner of the AL MVP award, gaining 55 of 64 points. The runner up for the MVP is White …

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