The team’s manager, Arthur Irwin, sent the following letter to the press and it was published. Washington baseball enthusiasts would shortly suffer through their 8th season under the odious ownership of the wretched Wagner brothers. An interesting letter was received this morning from Manager Arthur Irwin of the Washington Base Ball Club, dated at Norfolk, …
Oct 30
The 1948 Project – Whisper’s from Washington 26 May 1948
Sid Hudson and Tom Ferrick team up to shut Cleveland out with three hits tonight and leave the Indians’ 30,612 admirers less admiring by pitching the Nats to a 2-0 victory. Hudson has gotten off to a rough start, but today he was on top of his game. Player Profile – Sid Hudson Sid was …
Oct 29
The 1948 Project – Whisper’s from Washington 25 May 1948
Lemon Whitewashes the Nats. Bob Lemon scatters six hits as the Indians win their nineteenth game while the Senators fall to 12-18. Al Kozar collects half of Washington’s four hits and helps turn a nifty double play in the second inning ending a potential rally. But Cleveland breaks the game open in the third. Once …
Oct 28
A look at the Pre Season 1887 Senators
The following published in late March 1887, gives an interesting overview of the Washington nine by a correspondent from the Washington Star. The players of the Washington team who have reported for duty took advantage of every opportunity, during the past week, o limber up. The grounds were not in good condition, owing to the …
Oct 26
Adding Williams as manager, keeping Knorr as coach could give Nats everything they want
The Nationals’ search for a new manager is apparently over with the reported selection of Arizona Diamondbacks’ coach Matt Williams to lead the team. Williams, 47, current Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr and San Diego office assistant Brad Ausmus were on the team’s list of finalists as they seemed to be joining the trend of …
Oct 24
What Krieg Says.
Interview with Bill Krieg in the Washington Critic on 22 June 1887. Washington is 14-24, on their way to another losing season. The cranks have become croakers and the team is losing the press too. Billy Krieg has returned to the city, having been ordered home by Manager John Gaffney. Considerable surprise was manifested by …
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 …
