NATS CHEERED BY THOUSANDS LINING PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On October 1, 1924, "all Washington (gathered) on Pennsylvania Avenue...to hail the sturdy band of athletes who (brought) the Nation's Capital its first American League baseball pennant."
The Evening Star reports everyone will remember "the day that Stanley Harris* and his fighting buddies rode through...cheering thousands."
President Calvin Coolidge will welcome the Nats at the Ellipse along with the US Army band. Manager Bucky Harris will receive the gold key to the city.
JFK+50 NOTE
It was the Washington Senators 1901-1905, but became the Nationals 1905-1955, although they were still 'popularly' known as the Senators. They reverted officially to the Senators 1956-1960. The current team has been the Nationals since 2005.
*Stanley 'Bucky' Harris (1896-1977) was born in Port Jervis, New York & became a 2nd baseman & manager. He was hired by the Washington Senators at age 27 & led the team to a World Series title.
SBH managed 29 seasons, winning 2150 games, 3 pennants & 2 World Series. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.
SOURCE
"Thousands Crowd Avenue To Honor Triumphant Nats," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 1, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
"Why the Washington Nationals Were Once Known as the Senators," United States Senate, www.senate.gov/
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