Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice
Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice
Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators is sent to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for John Stone.
Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators is sent to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for John Stone.
World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.
1933 – Flags are at half staff for Game 5 to honor William L. Veeck, Chicago Cubs president, who died suddenly. On the field, the World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.
Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the World Series
Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the Fall Classic after the Senator outfielder is called out at first base in Washington’s 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants at Griffith Stadium. The arbitrator takes exception when the future Hall of Famer pulls on his bow tie, letting it snap back.
Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut.
On May 16, 1933, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut. Travis sets a modern day record by collecting five singles in his first five at-bats. Travis is retired in his final two at-bats, but his Senators still defeat the Cleveland Indians, 11-10, in 12 innings. Senators third baseman Cecil…
In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou Gehrig had held up, thinking a fly ballwould be caught. Dixie Walker closes up on him, and both are tagged out by Sewell while trying to score.
In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou Gehrig had held up, thinking a fly ballwould be caught. Dixie Walker closes up on him, and both are tagged out by Sewell while trying to score.
Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees
On April 25, 1933, rookie Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees at Griffith Stadium. Van Atta pitches a five-hit shutout against the Washington Senators and collects four singles in four at-bats. Yankee outfielder Earle Combs adds five hits in the Yankees’ 16-0 win. The 26-year-old southpaw will finish…
Senators release Joe Judge
After 18 seasons the Washington Senators first baseman Joe Judge is released . Judge was a staple for the franchise for 18 seasons, with a career BA of .299, 1034 RBI’s, 1184 runs scored, and a war of 47.9
The Washington Senators get veteran catcher Luke Sewell from the Cleveland Indians.
The Washington Senators get veteran catcher Luke Sewell from the Cleveland Indians.
Red Ruffing fires a 10 inning shutout and wins the game on extra inning Homerun
After blanking Washington for nine innings in a scoreless tie, Red Ruffing hits a solo home run in the top of the tenth. The right-hander then closes out the Senators in the bottom of the frame to preserve the Yankees’ 1-0 victory.
