At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch

Walter Johnson

On April 19, 1912 — At Griffith Stadium the Washington Senators’ roll to a 6-0 victory behind Walter Johnson, over the World Champion Philadelphia A’s. Johnson allows three hits. Only 10,000 fans show up as shocking news of the Titanic sinking keeps people away.

James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. William Howard Taft does not attend the game, due to the death of Archibald Butt, a friend lost in the sinking of the Titanic.

 

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