Nov 10
November 10 1919 Clark Griffith turns to Philadelphia grain broker William Richardson for financial assistance in buying controlling interest of the Senators for approximately $800,000. Griffith, named president, will hold 44% stock, with Richardson possessing 40%. A key part of the deal is Richardson allowing Griffith to speak for his (Richardson’s) minority holdings. The franchise …
Nov 09
November 9 Senators Award winners American League Most Valuable Player 1913 P Walter Johnson 36-7, 1.14 ERA (MVP Award was then known as the Chalmers Award) 1924 P Walter Johnson 23-7, 2.72 ERA 1925 SS Roger Peckinpaugh .294 AVG, 4 HR, 64 RBI American League Rookie of the Year 1958 OF Albie Pearson .275 AVG, …
Nov 08
November 8 1955 In a nine player swap that ultimately helps neither team in the long run, the Nats ship veterans Mickey Vernon, Bob Porterfield, Johnny Schmitz and Tom Umphett to Boston for youngsters Truman “Tex” Clevenger, Dick Bradowski, Al Curtis, Neil Chrisley and Karl Olson. For Vernon, it is the second time Washington trades …
Nov 07
November 7 Senator Managers Donie Bush, 1923 Record as Senator Manager: 75-78, .490 Pct. Teams managed: 1923: 75-78 .490 4th Based on their 7th place showing in 1922, little optimism greeted the 1923 edition of the Washington Senators with former Tigers SS Donie Bush at the helm. With the offseason acquisition of C Muddy Ruel …
Nov 06
November 6 Happy Birthday, Walter Johnson! Walter Perry Johnson B: Nov. 6, 1887 D: Dec. 10, 1946 “The first time I faced him, I watched him take that easy windup. And then something went past me that made me flinch. The thing just hissed with danger. We couldn’t touch him… every one of us knew …
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 …
