Clark Griffith is named manager of the Washington Senators, beginning a stand in the nation’s capital as manager, then owner, that will last until his death in 1955.

Clark Griffith is named manager of the Washington Senators, beginning a stand in the nation’s capital as manager, then owner, that will last until his death in 1955.

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1911 – Clark Griffith is named manager of the Washington Senators, beginning a stand in the nation’s capital as manager, then owner, that will last until his death in 1955.

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

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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.

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The Tigers top the Senators, 8 – 3, with Ty Cobb stealing home for the second time in his career. It comes in the 4th inning with Bob Groom on the mound.

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1910 – The Tigers top the Senators, 8 – 3, with Ty Cobb stealing home for the second time in his career. It comes in the 4th inning with Bob Groom on the mound.

William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first ball on Opening Day
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William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day

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William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. Attending the game in Washington, D.C., President Taft tosses the first ball to future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, who pitches the first of his 14 Opening Day Washington games, striking out nine, en route to a 3 – 0 one-hit shutout against Eddie Plank and the Philadelphia Athletics. A double by Home Run Baker – caused by right fielder Doc Gessler tripping over a fan who had spilled out of overflow seating – spoils Johnson’s chance at an opening day no-hitter. Gabby Street is the Senators’ catcher, the only opener in which he catches for Johnson.

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Walter Johnson gives up the first home run he’s allowed since his debut in 1907

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Pitching against the Highlanders, Walter Johnson gives up a solo homer to Ray Demmitt in the 7th, the first home run he’s allowed since his debut in 1907. Demmitt’s shot is the only score for New York, as Johnson beats them for the second time in 10 days.

Walter Johnson pitched 18 innings in a complete-game shutout of the White Sox on May 15, 1918.

The Senators’ 19-year-old rookie right-hander Walter Johnson makes his major league debut

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The Senators’ 19-year-old rookie right-hander Walter Johnson makes his major league debut, losing to the Tigers, 3-2. Ty Cobb, with a bunt single, gets the first hit off of the future Hall of Famer, who will finish with a 417-279 (.519) record while compiling an ERA of 2.17 during his 21-year big-league tenure, all with Washington.