Oct 28
By Jeff Stuart Far from the highs and lows of a tumultuous life in politics, Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, found refuge at the ballpark. As a kid I saw the then Vice President several times walking in what passed for a concourse at Griffith Stadium. To me, his smile seemed …
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 …
Oct 24
October 24 Senator Managers Jake Stahl, 1905-1906 Record as Senators manager: 119-182, .395 Pct. Teams managed: 1905: 64-87, 7th place, .424 Pct., 29.5 GB 1906: 55-95, 7th place, .367 Pct., 37.5 GB During an era where most players, and the general populace for that matter, did not possess a high school education, Jake Stahl was …
Oct 23
October 23 Senator Managers Malachi Kittridge and Patsy Donovan, 1904 Kittridge’s record as Senator manager: 1-16, .059 Pct. Teams managed: 1904 1-16, .059 Pct., 8th place, 11 GB Donovan’s record as Senator manager: 37-97, .296 Pct. Teams managed: 1904 37-97, .296 Pct, 8th place, 55.5 GB New part owner and baseball operations head Bill Dwyer …
Oct 22
October 22 First in war, first in peace and last in any league The 1912 edition of the Senators became the first team in franchise history to finish with more wins than losses in a season. But, did you know, they were also the first professional Washington team to ever finish above .500? Here is …
Oct 21
October 21 Senator Managers Tom Loftus, 1902-1903 Record as Senators manager: 104-169, .381 PCT Teams managed: 1902 61-75, .449 Pct, 6th Place, 22 GB 1903 43-94, .314 Pct, 8th Place, 47.5 GB Tom Loftus was Ban Johnson’s choice to replace Jimmy Manning at the helm of the Nationals. Loftus, in accepting the Washington managerial job, …
Oct 20
October 20 1959 Entertaining offers from other cities, Calvin Griffith proclaims again that he will not move the Senators from Washington. But, Griffith’s admission that he was impressed by Minnesota officials makes his declaration sound hollow. Other cities still in the hunt for the Senators at this stage are Toronto and Dallas. Senators Birthdays Archibald …
