1941 – Because of rain, the game between the Red Sox and the Senators is stopped in the 8th inning, with Washington leading, 6 – 3. After a 40-minute wait the game is called. But because of Washington’s failure to cover the field in case play is resumed, Boston manager Joe Cronin protests the game. The protest is upheld by league president Will Harridgeand the forfeit goes to Boston.

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1941 – Because of rain, the game between the Red Sox and the Senators is stopped in the 8th inning, with Washington leading, 6 – 3. After a 40-minute wait the game is called. But because of Washington’s failure to cover the field in case play is resumed, Boston manager Joe Cronin protests the game. The protest is upheld by league president Will Harridgeand the forfeit goes to Boston.

Six games in the AL today produce 145 hits and 80 runs

Six games in the AL today produce 145 hits and 80 runs

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page May 25, 1926 – Six games in the AL today produce 145 hits and 80 runs. Leading the way are the Senators and A’s in Philadelphia with the Senators taking game 17-12‚ and losing the second game‚ 7-6. The…

At Boston, Smoky Joe Wood fires a 1 – 0 shutout over Washington. The Nationals have lost all 11 games at Fenway Park this year.

At Boston, Smoky Joe Wood fires a 1 – 0 shutout over Washington. The Nationals have lost all 11 games at Fenway Park this year.

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At Boston, Smoky Joe Wood fires a 1 – 0 shutout over Washington. The Nationals have lost all 11 games at Fenway Park this year.

Walter Johnson

rain, bad umpiring by Ollie Chill, and lousy luck beat the Nationals Walter Johnson 4 – 2

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On June 27, 1914, At Shibe Park the Philadelphia A’s top Walter Johnson (11-8) and Washington, 4 – 2. Eddie Collins is 2 for 4 with a run and RBI for the A’s. A combination of rain, bad umpiring, and lousy luck beat the Nationals in the series’ final game with the Mackmen today. Chief…

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American League is born January 28 1901

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On January 28, 1901 The American League formally organizes as a major league, having been a top minor league in 1900: the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athletics, and Boston Americans are admitted to join the Washington Nationals, Cleveland Blues, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers,  and Chicago White Sox. Three of the original clubs – Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and…

The Washington Nationals National League club leaves on its southern tour a day earlier than scheduled, due to a superstition against starting a trip on a Friday.

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1888 – The Washington Nationals National League club leaves on its southern tour a day earlier than scheduled, due to a superstition against starting a trip on a Friday.

A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard.

A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard.

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1886 – A business wrangle in the National League ends in a weakening of the league’s famous 50 cents admission standard. The St. Louis Maroons and Philadelphia Phillies, the two clubs facing rival American Association teams with an admission of 25 cents, are allowed to charge a minimum of a quarter. Newcomers Washington Nationals and Kansas City Cowboys are stuck with the 50 cents minimum, but are given the option of selling three tickets for a dollar.

The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, in place of Providence

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1885 – The Washington Nationals are admitted to the National League, in place of Providence. The Washington club was displaced in the American Association by the court’s decision that the Mets’ franchise could not be revoked.

P/IF Terry Larkin, released from prison after serving several months for beating his wife and shooting a policeman, is rearrested for threatening to shoot his father.

P/IF Terry Larkin, released from prison after serving several months for beating his wife and shooting a policeman, is rearrested for threatening to shoot his father.

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1884 – P/IF Terry Larkin, released from prison after serving several months for beating his wife and shooting a policeman, is rearrested for threatening to shoot his father. Larkin will eventually be freed to conclude his major league career this year, playing for the Washington Nationals and the Richmond Virginians in the American Association.

Bob Barr Pittsburgh’s first trade

Bob Barr Pittsburgh’s first trade

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On February 14 , 1884, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys sold pitcher Bob Barr to the Washington Nationals, reportedly for $100. It’s listed as the first transaction with another Major League team in Pittsburgh Pirates franchise history. Barr was 6-18, 4.38 in 203.1 innings as a 26-year-old rookie with the 1883 Alleghenys. He had a career 49-98…