Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators picks up his first win of the year
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Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators picks up his first win of the year

1911 – In Philadelphia, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators picks up his first win of the year, edging the visiting Philadelphia Athletics, 2 – 1. Frank Baker hits a solo home run off Johnson, the first home run over the fence the Washington ace has allowed; there have been two inside-the-park homers hit off Johnson.