The Library of Congress recently found nearly perfectly preserved nitrate film of a “Kinograms” newsreel showing the Washington Senators winning 1924 World Series
Sep 09
This Date in Washington Senators History – Gehrig plays in 2,100th consecutive game
September 9 1914 – For the 3rd time this season, New York’s Jack Warhop drops a 1-0 decision to the home Senators. It is Warhop’s 5th 1-0 defeat of the year, tying the AL record set by Detroit’s Bill Donovan in 1903. 1916 – Walter Johnson goes the distance, allowing 2 runs, but Babe Ruth …
Sep 09
From 1965 to 1969, Kenny McMullen Gave the Senators a Boost
By Jeff StuartOn Jun 29, 1963 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they had recalled infielder Ken McMullen from Spokane to replace Don Zimmer who had recently been traded to the Washington Senators. McMullen signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers upon graduation from Oxnard High School. He was one of the last of baseball’s bonus …
Sep 08
This Date in Washington Senators History – Griffith notifies Minneapolis officials the team will be staying in Washington
1958 – Fearing that a move of the Senators would result in congressional action, AL owners pressure Calvin Griffith to keep the Senators in Washington. After the special meeting of the AL owners is adjourned in Chicago, Griffith notifies Minneapolis officials that the team will be staying in Washington. For now.
Sep 07
This Date in Washington Senators History – ’25 Senators stretch AL lead to 9 games
September 7 1907 – After getting swept yesterday at Boston, Washington turns the tables on the Red Sox today. Walter Johnson outduels Boston’s Cy Morgan, 1-0, the first of the Big Train’s 38 career 1-0 wins. Washington wins the second game, 4-1. 1908 – Carrying only 3 pitchers on the trip to New York, Nationals …
Sep 06
This Date in Washington Senators History – The 100,000th game in ML history is played at D.C. Stadium
1963 – The 100,000th game in ML history is played tonight at D.C. Stadium between the Senators and Indians. The game belongs to the Senators by a 7-2 score. Bennie Daniels wins his 5th of the year, defeating former expansion Nat, Dick Donavan.
Sep 05
This Date in Washington Senators History – Lemon hits two home runs in one inning
1959 – Jim Lemon clobbers 2 home runs and 6 RBI in a 10 run, 3rd inning. The Nats torch the Red Sox in Washington, 14-2. Lemon’s 2 long balls come off Bill Monbouquette and Earl Wilson. Jackie Jensen’s home run with 2 on gives Boston their runs.
Sep 04
This Date in Washington Senators History – ’25 Senators increase lead to 6 games
September 4 1908 – Cellar dwellers collide as 7th place Washington pays a visit to last place New York. The Nationals look like a first division team, with Walter Johnson coming away with a 3-0 victory over the Highlanders. 1925 – Steamrolling the guest Red Sox, 9-3, the Senators increase their grip on 1st place …
Sep 04
Young Phenoms, Now and Then
By Jeff Stuart and Phil Hochberg Originally written on September 23, 2000 Every club has hopes on opening day of the baseball season. It is a similar kind of hope and sense of renewal that takes place when a highly regarded young prospect makes his major league debut. But you never know. The play’s the …
Sep 03
This Date in Washington Senators History – Tim Cullen is the man of the hour
September 3 1910 – A triple steal nets Philadelphia’s lone run in a 3-1 Nats home victory. Walter Johnson, in a battle of Hall of Famers, bests Chief Bender. 1921 – The Yankees wrap up a 6 game, road and home sweep of the Senators at the Polo Grounds, 9-3. Carl Mays gets the win …
Sep 02
This Date in Washington Senators History – Cronin hits for the Cycle
September 2 1928 – P Firpo Marberry gets the win and drives in both of Washington’s runs in a 2-0 home shutout of the Yankees. The loss shrinks New York’s lead over the A’s to 1.5 games. 1929 – The Senators divide a pair at Fenway. The two Joes do the BoSox in during the opener. Joe …
