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This Date in Washington Senators History – Happy Townsend not So Happy after walking 12 batters

August 1 1902 – The umpire must have had a tight strike zone. Washington right hander John “Happy” Townsend is all frowns as he walks 12 batters in a 13-0 loss at Detroit. 1912 – In the bottom of the 6th, home plate umpire Connolly fails to see that Washington C Rip Williams drops the …

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