Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood outguns the Nationals’ ace Walter Johnson to win, 3 – 0.

Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood outguns the Nationals’ ace Walter Johnson to win, 3 – 0.

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Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood outguns the Nationals’ ace Walter Johnson to win, 3 – 0. Wood allows three hits to the “Big Train”‘s 4. Johnson fans 10 batters in the loss.

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The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn to the Senators for the waiver price

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The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn (2-8), winner of last year’s opener, to the Senators for the waiver price. In late August, Washington will compound the mistake by selling him to the Kansas City Blues (American Association).