D.C. Baseball History
Nov 05
November 5 1914 The law prohibiting Sunday baseball in Washington remains intact when the Court of Appeals upholds the ban. 1940 Republican candidate Walter Johnson of Maryland is defeated in his bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. William D. Byron (D) 53.5% Walter P. Johnson (R) 46.5% Charles P. Stewart (I) …
Nov 03
November 3 1970 For the second time in less than a month, Bob Short makes another controversial trade. Short deals 3 minor leaguers, Greg Goossen, Gene Martin and Jeff Terpko, to the Phillies for the right to negotiate with former Cardinals star OF Curt Flood. Flood had sat out 1970 after refusing to report to …
Nov 02
November 2 Hall of Famers that played in Washington Washington has their share of players in the Hall of Fame who achieved their fame as Senators. Walter Johnson, Goose Goslin, Clark Griffith, Bucky Harris and Sam Rice are enshrined in Cooperstown as Senators. But, many other Hall of Famers who made their mark elsewhere have played …
Nov 01
November 1 Senator Managers Clyde Milan, 1922 Record as Senator manager: 69-85, .448 Pct. Teams managed: 1922, 69-85 .448 Pct. 6th Based on his temperament, former Senator great Clyde Milan was ill-suited as a manager. Milan was too much of a nice guy and a chronic worrier to effectively lead a team that had hopes …
Oct 31
October 31 Senator Managers George McBride, 1921 Record as Senator manager: 80-73, .523 Pct, Teams Managed: 1921: 80-73 .523 Pct. 4th It came as no surprise that Clark Griffith anointed George McBride as his successor in the dugout. During his final seasons as an active player, McBride was Griffith’s apprentice, frequently filling in as the …
Oct 29
October 29 Senator Managers Jimmy McAleer, 1910-1911 Record as Senator manager: 130-175 .426 Pct. Teams managed 1910: 66-85, .437 Pct., 7th place, 36.5 GB 1911: 64-90, .416 Pct., 7th place, 38.5 GB Unlike his predecessors, Jimmy McAleer was an experienced big league pilot. The Youngstown, OH native was instrumental in the recruitment of National League …
Oct 28
October 28 1913 Walter Johnson vs. Christy Mathewson. The first and only time the two greats square off. It occurs at South Main Park in Tulsa, OK on a post season barnstorming trip. Unfortunately, it comes under tragic circumstances when the stands collapse, injuring 52 and killing a soldier before the game. Oklahoma governor Lee …
Oct 27
October 27 Senator Managers Joe Cantillon, 1907-1909 Record as Senators manager: 158-297, .347 Pct. Teams managed: 1907: 49-102, .325 Pct., 8th place 43.5 GB 1908: 67-85, .441 Pct., 7th place, 22.5 GB 1909: 42-110, .276 Pct., 8th place, 56 GB A former saloon operator, AL umpire and minor league manager with Milwaukee of the American …
Oct 26
October 26 1910 A rumored trade of Walter Johnson for Ty Cobb headlines The Washington Post. Tigers president Frank Navin denies the rumor saying he would never trade Cobb. Navin, nonetheless, salutes Johnson as “the best pitcher in the country.” 1934 Having lost money this season and owing banks about $125,000, Clark Griffith sells his …
Oct 25
October 25 Senators Birthdays John Joseph (Dirty Jack) Doyle B Oct. 25, 1869 D Dec. 31, 1958 Born in Killorglin, Ireland, Jack Doyle would play for 11 different teams, in 3 leagues, during a 17 year career. Another “Senators Short Timer”, Doyle would play in 1564 games, however only 78 of those games were with …
