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GoDCer Ben Sends Along a Great Photo of the 1912 Washington Post Baseball Scoreboard

September 1, 2019October 15, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Washington Post sponsored "bulletin board" for the 1912 Boston AL vs. New York NL World Series. (Library of Congress)

GoDCer Ben sent along a great photo of the Washington Post baseball scoreboard from 1912, the same year the Titanic sank. It’s remarkable how this low-tech scoreboard resembles our current day ESPN Gameday and MLB.tv.

Recovering from the Emotional Trauma of Friday Night: A Personal Buckner and Bartman Moment

September 1, 2019October 15, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Washington Nationals in 1924 turn back the clock uniforms

Recovering from the emotional trauma of Friday night when the Washington Nationals choked against the Cardinals. It’s a personal Buckner and Bartman moment. Read this post to get insight on how to move on from this heartbreaking loss. #NATITUDE

Epic Moment at Nats Park: Jayson Werth’s Walk-Off Home Run

October 12, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Jayson Werth (Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

Last night’s game at Nats Park was absolutely electric! Witness the epic moment when Jayson Werth brought down the house with a walk-off home run. #NATITUDE This is the first postseason victory at home since 1933! Get on board and join the fun!

The Scoop That Shook Washington: How a Young Reporter Got Ted Williams to Return to Baseball in 1969

October 11, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Ted Williams on the cover of Sports Illustrated

It was perhaps the biggest baseball ‘scoop’ in Washington, DC history: Ted Williams to return to baseball in 1969 as manager of the Washington Senators. Read the fascinating story of how a young reporter beat the Post and the Evening Star to the punch and got the scoop!

Congratulations to Gio Gonzalez: Washington’s First 20-Game Winner in 59 Years!

September 24, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Earl Whitehill of the Washington Senators

Congratulations to Gio Gonzalez who is the first 20-game winner for Washington baseball in 59 years. He is only the second left-handed pitcher ever to accomplish this feat in our history. The last guy to do it was Earl Whitehill, back during FDR’s first term, 1933. Read all about Earl and the history of Washington baseball on our blog!

Last World Series in Washington, D.C.

January 26, 2023September 21, 2012 by ghostsofdc

When was the last World Series in Washington? Before 2019, is was 1933 when the Senators played, and lost to, the New York Giants in five games.

Women Dancing on the Field at a 1924 Washington Nationals Game

September 21, 2012 by ghostsofdc

women dancing on the field at Nationals game - 1924 (vanishedamerica.com)

Step back in time to 1924 and witness a bizarre sight – women dancing on the field at a Washington Nationals game. Thanks to Vanished Americana for this gem.

Remembering Buddy Lewis: A Washington Senator and WWII Veteran

March 12, 2023September 20, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Remembering Buddy Lewis, the Washington Senator and World War II veteran who served 11 seasons in D.C. and flew 350 missions over Europe to fight Nazi Germany. Learn about this heroic player, who passed away at the age of 94.

A Look Back at the 1945 Washington Senators: The Last Time Washington Battled for a Pennant in the Final Weeks of the Season

September 13, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Take a look back at the last time Washington was in the running for a pennant! GoDCer Marty from Chevy Chase, MD shares the story of the 1945 Washington Senators, the last time a Washington baseball team battled for a pennant in the final weeks of the season.

A Short Biographical Video About Legendary Slugger Josh Gibson

September 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc

We have posted a couple times about the legendary slugger Josh Gibson. He is both a fascinating subject to learn about and a terribly tragic figure. We came across this short biographical clip that we thought we should share.