The Library of Congress recently found nearly perfectly preserved nitrate film of a “Kinograms” newsreel showing the Washington Senators winning 1924 World Series
May 16
This Date in Washington Senators History -Cecil Travis collects 5 hits in his ML debut
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 …
May 16
Game Four of Howard’s Home Run Streak
During a six game stretch from May 12, 1968 to May 18, 1968 the 6’7″ tall and 270lbs, Frank Howard punished the opposing pitchers by hitting a Major League-record 10 home runs in a span of 20 at bats. Frank Howard shows no mercy on Sam McDowell. Howard hits two, two run home runs off of the Indian’s ace. In …
May 15
Walter Johnson’s 18-inning complete game shutout
On May 15, 1918 the Washington Senators’ pitcher Walter “Big Train” Johnson pitched a Major League Baseball record *18-inning complete game shutout, to defeat Claude “Lefty” T. Williams and the Chicago White Sox 1-0. The fans at Griffith Stadium were treated to one of the greatest pitching duels in baseball history. After 9-innings the game …
May 15
This Date in Washington Senators History – Watty Lee pitches first ever American League Shutout
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. …
May 15
Day Three of Howard’s Home Run Streak
During a six game stretch from May 12, 1968 to May 18, 1968 the 6’7″ tall and 270lbs, Frank Howard punished the opposing pitchers by hitting a Major League-record 10 home runs in a span of 20 at bats. Frank Howard takes Jose Santiago deep in the top of the first inning. Howard’s two run …
May 14
This Date in Washington Senators History – Sunday baseball is legalized in the District of Columbia
1918 – Due to increased population caused by WWI and the need for recreation activities, Sunday baseball is legalized in the District of Columbia. Five days later, the Sens beat Cleveland in the first legal Sunday game 1-0.
May 14
Day Two of Howard’s Home Run Streak
During a six game stretch from May 12, 1968 to May 18, 1968 the 6’7″ tall and 270lbs, Frank Howard punished the opposing pitchers by hitting a Major League-record 10 home runs in a span of 20 at bats. Frank Howard didn’t waste anytime as he unloaded a two run home run in the top …
May 13
This Date in Washington Senators History – 1932 Senators improve to 18-5
1932 – Alvin “General” Crowder shuts out Detroit 7-0 at Briggs Stadium as the Senators improve to 18-5 on the
season. For Crowder, this victory is one of his career high 26 victories that he will record for the season.
May 12
Nats pull off Triple Steal
May 12, 1927 — In the third inning of an eventual loss to the White Sox at Comiskey Park, Washington’s Tris Speaker, Sam West and Joe Judge pulled off one of baseball’s rarities — a triple steal. Speaker, taking advantage of Chicago right-hander Ted Blankenship‘s deliberate windup, broke from third base and easily beat Blankenship’s toss to the …
May 12
Ryan Zimmerman’s Hit Streak reaches Thirty
May 12, 2009 At AT&T Park, 24 year-old Ryan Zimmerman extended his hit streak to 30 games as the Nationals lose to the San Francisco Giants 9-7. Zimmerman extended the streak in the top of the first inning when he hit a single to center field. By extending the hit streak to 30 games Zimmerman …
