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President Hoover wishes "Big Train" best of luck in first season as manager. President Hoover shaking hands with Walter Johnson, the new manager of the Washington Senators, shortly before he tossed out the first ball to open the baseball season in the National Capital today

President Hoover wishes "Big Train" best of luck in first season as ma...

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PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRIED OFF THE LID OF THE 1937 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN HE THREW OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START THE GAME BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON SENATORS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MARVIN H. McINTYRE, SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CLARK C. GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON CLUB; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CONNIE MACK, MANAGER OF PHILADELPHIA; AND BUCKY HARRIS, WASHINGTON LEADER

PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRES...

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[Washington Senators' Bucky Harris sliding, as he successfully steals third base in the 7th inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox; third baseman Joe Dugan watches the ball roll toward left field after a wild throw. Senators shut-out Red Sox 10-0]

[Washington Senators' Bucky Harris sliding, as he successfully steals ...

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[Umpire Dick Nallin is ready to make the call as Washington Senators' Earl McNeely safely slides into home plate at the feet of the Boston Red Sox catcher, George Bischoff, in the 1st inning. Senators beat the Red Sox 7-6]

[Umpire Dick Nallin is ready to make the call as Washington Senators' ...

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George McBride, manager of the Washington Senators

George McBride, manager of the Washington Senators

A black and white photo of a baseball player, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

The ball goes out and the game is on. Washington, D.C., April 21. Baseball really isn't ushered in until the ceremony of throwing out the ball is accomplished. Vice President John Garner did the honors today in the absence of President Roosevelt. Left to right. Senators Pat Harrison, Robert Lafollette Jr., Charles L. McNary, Carter Glass, the Vice President, Bucky Harris who manages the Washington Senators, Postmaster General James A. Farley, N.Y. Yankees' Manager Joe McCarthy. Senator Allen J. Ellender is standing behind the Vice President

The ball goes out and the game is on. Washington, D.C., April 21. Base...

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Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coaching at Georgetown University, Joe Judge, whose finesse at first base for the Washington Senators was the sensation of the American League for many years, is teaching the finer points of first basing to Harry Bassin, star of the college nine. Bassin's fielding and heavy hitting aided Georgetown materially in going undefeated last year. He is slated for a big league trial following his graduation this year, 4/6/38

Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coachi...

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[Detroit Tigers' Harry Heilmann, in a poorly executed slide, is tagged out by Washington Senators' third baseman Howard Shanks. Senators beat the Tigers 6-2]

[Detroit Tigers' Harry Heilmann, in a poorly executed slide, is tagged...

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Who's going to pitch? Washington, D.C., April 21. Like old line fans that they are, the nation's no.1 baseball fans look over the program first thing upon taking their seats. Senators Charles L. McNary of Oregon, and Carter Glass of Virginia, look over the line-up with Vice President John Garner before the beginning of today's game between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees

Who's going to pitch? Washington, D.C., April 21. Like old line fans t...

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"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games from New York, 3-17-39

"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, W...

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Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Business was at a standstill today in both houses of congress as republicans and democrats alike attended the opening game of the baseball season in Washington between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pictured here are Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Republican of Calif.; Vice President Garner; Senator Charles McNary, Republican of Oregon; and Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, 4191937

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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PRESIDENT THROWS OUT FIRST BALL. THE LID OF THE 1938 BASEBALL SEASON IN THE CAPITAL WAS PRIED OFF TODAY BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AS HE TOSSED OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START THE GAME BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON SENATORS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: AL KRESS OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., A ROOSEVELT FAMILY FRIEND; WPA ADMINISTRATOR HARRY HOPKINS; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CONNIE MACK; AND BUCKY HARRIS

PRESIDENT THROWS OUT FIRST BALL. THE LID OF THE 1938 BASEBALL SEASON I...

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Cronin offspring poses for first picture. Washington, D.C., May 13. The bouncing boy born to the Red Sox manager and Mrs. Joe Cronin a week ago posed for his first picture today at Garfield Hospital. The beaming gent on the left is Grandpappy Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, who seems as proud as the mother. Mrs. Cronin is the former Mildred Robertson, adopted daughter of the Griffiths. No name has been given the baby but it is certain Griffith will be included in the one chosen, 5/13/38

Cronin offspring poses for first picture. Washington, D.C., May 13. Th...

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Bucky Harris, second baseman baseball player with the Washington Senators

Bucky Harris, second baseman baseball player with the Washington Senat...

A black and white photo of a baseball player, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

[Ossie (Oswald Louis) Bluege of the Washington Senators about to tag Babe Ruth sliding into third base]

[Ossie (Oswald Louis) Bluege of the Washington Senators about to tag B...

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President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital. President Hoover tossing out the first ball to officially open the baseball season in Washington today. The Washington Senators played in the Philadelelphia Athletics in the season's opener. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; President Hoover; Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon (sitting) Secretary of War James W. Good; Walter Johnson; and Clark Griffith

President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital....

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"Big Train" to roll again. Germantown, MD, Sept. 13. Walter Johnson; Washington Senators' pitching star for two decades, scored another shutout yesterday when he defeated his opponent, James M. Mount, for the Republican nomination as County Commissioner for Montgomery County. The score was; Johnson 1,025 votes, Mount 40, Johnson is pictured as he warmed up that powerful right arm in preparation for the campaign he will wage for election. The former pitcher now runs a dairy farm here, 9/13/38

"Big Train" to roll again. Germantown, MD, Sept. 13. Walter Johnson; W...

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Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Baseball Hall of Fame. Washington, D.C., April 29. Walter Johnson's contribution to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York, will be these six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of the ones autographed by Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, the balls are those which were thrown out at opening games pitched by Johnson during his regime as star pitcher for the Washington Senators. The ball autographed by President Hoover was presented to Johnson while he was manager of the Washington team while the one with the signature of Theodore Roosevelt was a special gift to the Big Train

Baseballs autographed by six Presidents. 'Big Train's' gift to Basebal...

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PRESIDENT GETS BASEBALL 'ANNIE OAKLEYS.' WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 13. PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT ARE NOW ALL SET FOR THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES THIS SUMMER. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE CLARK GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON SENATORS, AND FORD FRICK, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE, PRESENTED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WITH HIS ANNUAL BASEBALL PASS AND ALSO LEFT FOR MRS. ROOSEVELT A FANCY POCIETBOOK CONTAINING ONE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ALSO TOLD GRIFFITH AND FRICK THAT HIS ARM WAS IN SHAPE TO THROW OUT THE FIRST BALL IN SEASON'S OPENER IN D.C. BETWEEN YANKS AND SENATORS

PRESIDENT GETS BASEBALL 'ANNIE OAKLEYS.' WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 13. PR...

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Harry Courtney, pitcher and baseball player with the Washington Senators

Harry Courtney, pitcher and baseball player with the Washington Senato...

A black and white photo of a baseball player, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRIED OFF THE LID OF THE 1937 BASEBALL SEASON IN WASHINGTON TODAY WHEN HE THREW OUT THE FIRST BALL TO START THE GAME BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON SENATORS AND THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH, L TO R: MARVIN H. McINTYRE, SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CLARK C. GRIFFITH, PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON CLUB; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; CONNIE MACK, MANAGER OF PHILADELPHIA; AND BUCKY HARRIS, WASHINGTON LEADER

PRESIDENT OPENS 1937 BASEBALL SEASON. WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 19. PRES...

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Who's going to pitch? Washington, D.C., April 21. Like old line fans that they are, the nation's no.1 baseball fans look over the program first thing upon taking their seats. Senators Charles L. McNary of Oregon, and Carter Glass of Virginia, look over the line-up with Vice President John Garner before the beginning of today's game between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees

Who's going to pitch? Washington, D.C., April 21. Like old line fans t...

A black and white photo of a group of men, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gener... More

"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, Washington Senators' pitching star for many years, has been signed by Columbia Broadcasting system to broadcast the home games of the Washington team this summer. He succeeds Arch McDonald who will air the Yankees and Giants games from New York, 3-17-39

"Big train" in new role. Washington, D.C., March 17. Walter Johnson, W...

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Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coaching at Georgetown University, Joe Judge, whose finesse at first base for the Washington Senators was the sensation of the American League for many years, is teaching the finer points of first basing to Harry Bassin, star of the college nine. Bassin's fielding and heavy hitting aided Georgetown materially in going undefeated last year. He is slated for a big league trial following his graduation this year, 4638

Learns finer points from old master. Washington, D.C., April 6. Coachi...

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See season's opener. Washington, D.C., April 18. Precedence and politics were off their mind today as the nation's lawmakers, government officials, and diplomats attended today's opening game of the 1938 baseball season between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Here we see, left to right: J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads; Japanese Ambassador Saito, Senator Frederick Hale, of Maine; and William Julian, U.S. Treasurer, 41838

See season's opener. Washington, D.C., April 18. Precedence and politi...

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Sam Rice, rightfielder baseball player with the Washington Senators

Sam Rice, rightfielder baseball player with the Washington Senators

A black and white photo of a baseball player, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harri... More

President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital. President Hoover tossing out the first ball to officially open the baseball season in Washington today. The Washington Senators played in the Philadelelphia Athletics in the season's opener. In the photograph, left to right: Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde; Mrs. Herbert Hoover; President Hoover; Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon (sitting) Secretary of War James W. Good; Walter Johnson; and Clark Griffith

President Hoover officially opens baseball season in National Capital....

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Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., April 19. Business was at a standstill today in both houses of congress as republicans and democrats alike attended the opening game of the baseball season in Washington between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pictured here are Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, Republican of Calif.; Vice President Garner; Senator Charles McNary, Republican of Oregon; and Senator Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas, 4/19/1937

Vice President cheers favorite at opening game. Washington, D.C., Apri...

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See season's opener. Washington, D.C., April 18. Precedence and politics were off their mind today as the nation's lawmakers, government officials, and diplomats attended today's opening game of the 1938 baseball season between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics. Here we see, left to right: J.J. Pelley, President of the Association of American Railroads; Japanese Ambassador Saito, Senator Frederick Hale, of Maine; and William Julian, U.S. Treasurer, 4/18/38

See season's opener. Washington, D.C., April 18. Precedence and politi...

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