The Library of Congress recently found nearly perfectly preserved nitrate film of a “Kinograms” newsreel showing the Washington Senators winning 1924 World Series
Jul 13
Nationals start Great Western Tour
July 13, 1867 The Washington Nationals baseball team that was made up by mostly government workers and were led by second baseman George Wright, played their first game of the their western tour. The Nationals could not have asked for a better start to their great tour as they beat up the Capital Club of …
Jul 13
This Date in Washington Senators History – Grob gets win, despite not officially facing a batter
July 13 1909 – For the third day in a row, the Nationals fail to score. The Nats are whitewashed at Detroit, 3-0. 1916 – Detroit’s Bill James strikes out 7 straight batters in the Tigers 3-1 win at Washington. 1918 – In D.C., Harry Heilmann’s 1st inning, RBI bloop single is the contest’s lone …
Jul 12
This Date in Washington Senators History – Washington outguns John McGraw’s Orioles, 14-12
July 12 1901 – For the first time in 10 days, the Nationals win a game, halting an 8 game losing skid. At Oriole Park in Baltimore, Washington outguns John McGraw‘s Orioles, 14-12. 1962 – Both the Senators and Twins score all their runs via the long ball. Back to back home runs from Jim …
Jul 11
This Date in Washington Senators History – 1927 Senators complete 6 game sweep of the Tribe
July 11 1918 – Detroit proves that Walter Johnson is mortal by plating 8 runs in the final 3 innings for an 8-6, come from behind, victory in Washington. Ty Cobb knocks in a run and scores twice, as the Big Train fumbles a 6-0 cushion. 1925 – New Nat reliever Spencer Pumpelly becomes a …
Jul 10
This Date in Washington Senators History – Senators’ Milt Gaston pitches 14 hit shutout
July 10 1926 – In a 19-4 home blowout of the Browns, Washington sets a ML record when 13 different Nats score a run. P Stan Coveleski collects the easy win. 1928 – Senator P Milt Gaston pitches a 14 hit, 9-0 shutout of Cleveland in game two of a twin-bill, thus establishing an AL …
Jul 09
This Date in Washington Senators History – 1930 Senators win 10th in a row
July 9 1903 – The hometown Nats, one week after Ed Delahanty‘s death, roll Detroit, 17-4. The 17 runs represents the highest offensive output of the year. 1920 – Cleveland scores 4 in the top of the 7th and 4 in the 8th to overcome a 4-0 hole to win, 8-4. Jim Bagby of the …
Jul 08
This Date in Washington Senators History – 1930 Nats climb into a 1st place tie
1930 – Defying preseason predictions of a 7th place finish in the AL standings, the Nats climb into a 1st place tie with a 6-5 defeat of host Boston. It is the Sens 9th straight victory and reliever Firpo Marberry‘s 3rd win during this winning streak.
Jul 08
Mickey Vernon’s MLB Debut
James Barton “Mickey” Vernon who was born on April 22, 1918 in Marcus Hook, PA, made his Major League and Washington Senator debut on July 8, 1939. In his first game Vernon went 1 for 5 at the plate and played first base as the Senators beat the Philadelphia Athletics 6-3. During the rest of …
Jul 07
Orth’s odd play helps the Senators beat Indians
July 7, 1903. In the 5th inning, Senators’ pitcher Al Orth was at third base after a triple to center field. Washington’s Charlie Moran hit a line drive that was caught by Cleveland first baseman Charlie “Piano Legs” Hickman. Unfortunately, Orth was halfway toward home and Hickman threw behind the runner. Unfortunately for Hickman, his throw …
Jul 07
This Date in Washington Senators History – ’27 Senators reacquire Tom Zachary
1927 – The Senators reacquire lefty P Tom Zachary from the Browns for P Alvin “General” Crowder. Zachary was
originally dealt to the Browns in February of 1926 for “Bullet” Joe Bush and Jack Tobin in one of Washington’s worse trades in franchise history.
