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Oct 11
The 1948 Project – Whisper’s from Washington 7 May 1948
Too much Lemon for Washington’s taste. Bob Lemon, the converted infielder/outfielder shut out Washington on just four hits while striking out eleven men. Lemon helped win his own game in the third inning with a ringing double to center field. The crowd was meager, the rain keeping many fans home. Maybe it was the weather …
Oct 10
William Frederick Krieg
Bill Krieg got his first chance in the majors playing for Chicago/Pittsburgh Union clubs in 1884. He batted .247 in 71 games. He returned to the minors but spent time with two clubs in 1885, playing just 17 games. Krieg arrived in Washington as part of the so-called Hartford Five. Primarily a first baseman for …
Oct 10
The 1948 Project – Meet the Senators
Pitching should be a strong suit for Washington in 1948. With Early Wynn, Walt Masterson, Sid Hudson and Milton “Mickey” Haefner, the Nats will be tough. Masterson compiled a 1947 streak of 34 scoreless innings while finishing with a 12-18 record. He will share the #1 spot with Early Wynn, the 17 game winner. Sid …
Oct 09
The Alerts!
Two years after the color barrier had been established in baseball an historic game took place. The 3 September 1869 match between the Olympic Club of Philadelphia and the Pythian Club of the same city took place, the first recognized contest between white and black clubs. Octavius Catto was a noted player on the Pythian …
Oct 02
Hoy a Maroon
Washington baseball enthusiasts would have read the following in December 1886, “Dummy Hoy, the St. Louis Maroons’ deaf-mute outfielder, is said to be quite a sprinter, good batsman, excellent fielder and one of the best throwers in the business.” The Maroons of St. Louis trace their origin to the Union Association. Henry Lucas founded the …
Sep 24
Cabbage and Skulls
14 July 1918 Sunday in Washington. The Senators lose to Hughie Jennings and his Jungaleers by the score of 7 to 0. Doc Ayers has the game well in hand until the fifth. The Hillsville mounds man “weakened a trifle and Jennings’ hired men packed away the contest. Bernie Boland, who was doing the heaving …
Sep 21
Gavvy
The year is 1907, and the Nationals are on their way to another 100 loss season. Even worse for local fans the team is divided into warring factions centered around their two best players, outfielder Bob Ganley and pitcher Bill Burns. Ganley had played indifferently in 1908, but was supported by manager Joe Cantillon when …
Sep 15
George Winkleman
Winkleman pitched only one game in the majors, a loss to Kansas City in 1886. Washington was in desperate need for pitching so it was understandable that they would place a call to a well known local amateur pitcher. Monday 2 August Kansas City 12 Washington 10 Here is the write up. This game was …
Sep 13
Gilmore Strikes out Sixteen
Having read Mark’s recent well written article on Mr. Mack, we thought we would cover the other half of the “Shadow” battery. Gilmore, 22 years old, is one of several players recently acquired from Hartford. Washington beset by ownership troubles, lack of talent and gambling issues struggles in their first season in the League. But …
