April 10, 1913 Behind the superb pitching of Walter Johnson the Washington Senators beat the newly named New York Yankees 2-1. With the Yankees only run being an unearned run, Johnson begins a streak of shutout innings that will reach a record 56 innings. Johnson will go on to have his greatest season of his …
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Apr 10
The Expansion Senators Debut
On April 10, 1961- Before the Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox opening day game the crowd of 26,725 watched President John F. Kennedy throw out ceremonial first pitch at Griffith Stadium. The Senators’ starting pitcher Dick Donovan ended the top of the 1st inning by getting Minnie Minoso to line into a double …
Apr 07
1969 in Washington, D.C. – A Special, Memorable Opening Day
Fifty-Three years ago today, the baseball season began anew in Washington, as the Senators hosted the New York Yankees. A sports backwater since the 1940’s, when Slingin’ Sammy Baugh led the Redskins to championships and the 1945 Senators came up a hair short in a tight pennant race, the nation’s capital claimed the spotlight on …
Feb 25
1969 Spring Training -The Entire Story
Originally posted 12 years ago. “Bob Short’s Picnic Table Diplomacy” 1969 Spring Training 1969′s spring training may have been the most unique in Washington baseball history. Change abounded. The club sported a new owner, Robert E. Short, a celebrity manager, Ted Williams, and even new uniforms (the elegant navy blue pinstripes replaced by gleaming white …
Dec 16
Remembering Cecil Travis
On this day in 2006 Cecil Travis died in Riverdale, GA at the age of 93. Cecil Travis was a star baseball player for the Washington Senators in the 1930’s and early 1940’s. On May 16, 1933 the 19 year-old Travis made his debut for the Senators. The young man from Riverdale, GA wasted no …
Aug 22
Remembering 1924 – The Senators are on the Yankees heels
The Washington Senators did not play on this date. AL Team Name G W L T PCT GB RS RA New York Yankees 118 67 50 1 .573 – 614 535 Washington Senators 121 67 52 2 .563 1.0 566 467 Detroit Tigers 119 65 53 1 .551 2.5 …
Jun 11
Remembering 1924 – Senators 12, Browns 1
Washington Senators 12, St. Louis Browns 1 Day Discrepancies Game Played on Wednesday, June 11, 1924 (D) at Sportsman’s Park III WAS A 1 0 1 3 0 0 4 3 0 – 12 18 0 STL A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 – …
May 11
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
The great jazz song titled “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington, with lyrics by Irving Mills.The great composer Duke Ellington may not have found his swing if not for his first job at Griffith Stadium. The young Duke Ellington was more of a …
Aug 28
Goose Goslin leads Senators over Yanks
August 28, 1924 – The Washington Senators win the first game of a four game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium by the score of 11 to 6. The Senators were led by Goose Goslin who hit for the cycle and went 4 for 5 and knocked in 6 runs during the …
Sep 26
This Day in D.C. Baseball History – 1924 Pennant Race – 1969 Senators’ are Winners
1924 Pennant Race – The Senators lead Yanks by One game September 26 – Boston, MA The Boston Red Sox beat the first place Washington Senators 2-1 in front of 12,000 spectators at Fenway Park. The Senators’ loss and the Yankees’ 7-1 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics left the Senators with only a one game …
