March 17
1911 – Washington’s Griffith Stadium, currently under construction and being prepared for an April opener, catches fire when plumbers working on the piping start a fire that burned down the grandstand. Since the water has been shut off, fireman can do nothing.
Washington’s home opener, slated for April 12th will be played as scheduled. The Senators defeat the Boston Red Sox by the score of 8 to 5.
Senators Birthdays
After the flurry of activity on March 16th, the stork takes a well deserved day off as there are no Senators birthdays to report on St. Patrick’s Day.
A Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who are following this thread!!!
