Baseball Today May 23, 2008
1924 _ Washington's Walter Johnson struck out 14 in a 4-0 one-hitter over the Chicago White Sox for his 103rd shutout. 1925 _ Cincinnati pitcher Pete Donohue had five hits _ four singles and a homer _ in beating the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
ESPN writers favorites May 20, 2008
Most anyone who has ever walked up the stairway leading from the Metrodome visitors dugout to the clubhouse level has heard the stories about Cal Ripken Jr. supposedly climbing it in six strides -- and I imagine most people shake their heads and say, "No way.''The stairway is not only high, it is long, with four landings and about 30 steps. Looking at it, you would say there is absolutely no way anyone could go up it in six strides. And yet I saw Ripken do it several times and also had him tell... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Leader needs to step to plate for Mets May 16, 2008
68 ERA -- into Walter Johnson. This is as close as a team can come to unraveling in mid-May, with a manager who might not make it much past June if something doesn't change. (NJ.com -- Sports)
* Beltran triple gives Mets win over Reds May 12, 2008
The 42-year-old hurler needed five attempts to join Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Pete Alexander, Christy Mathewson, Pud Galvin, Warren Spahn, Kid Nichols and Roger Clemens in the exclusive 350-win club. Clemens is just above him on the wins list with 354. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
He's gotta get out of this place May 11, 2008
349 and 350 was a few days longer than was Clemens, but shorter than that of Walter Johnson, whose 417 victories are second only to Cy Young's 511. Whether Maddux will win No. 351 for the Padres is a matter for management. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Blyleven learned curve from best May 8, 2008
"I never thought about what percentage of my K's were from the curveball," said Blyleven, fifth on the all-time strikeout list with 3,701 -- ahead of Hall of Famers Tom Seaver, Don Sutton, Walter Johnson, Phil Niekro, Ferguson Jenkins, Bob Gibson, Jim Bunning and Cy Young. "My fastball was my best pitch," Blyleven said, "because it set up my curve. The control of your fastball is the key to success for any pitcher -- and not being afraid to pitch hard inside. That's Don Drysdale's influence on... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Mullan Days: A winter shelter found in the woods May 6, 2008
Walter Johnson, a civil engineer with Mullan, took exception to published reports of the camp's dire plight that winter. It is stated that we have suffered greatly from the cold. (Missoulian, MT)
Baseball... Then and Now May 5, 2008
Speaking of great single seasons, how about Walter Johnsons (who was a very good hitting pitcher) incredible 1925 year, which may have been the best hitting season ever for a pitcher in the 20th Century. AB. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Q&A: Greg Maddux May 5, 2008
Q: So if in-depth video existed of Spahn or Walter Johnson, you'd watch. A: "Absolutely. No matter the era, these guys were doing things that no one else could do. I'd love to know what they did, how they pitched, how they were working hitters. They all had longevity. I'd love to see their arm action. But most of the old film I have seen doesn't give you a good look at what I'd like to see.". (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Baseball Drops Both Games of Doubleheader at Boston College May 4, 2008
Walter Johnson) grounded out to second base to end the threat and the game. Jones gave the Terps a good outing in the losing effort, pitching a season-high 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs with three strikeouts, which tied a career high. (Umterps.com)
Guardado glad to be going strong May 2, 2008
He likely will quickly move up a couple of spots on the all-time list by passing two Hall of Famers who are just ahead of him, Walter Johnson (802) and Nolan Ryan (807). Beyond that. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Casario Drives in Six Runs in 14-1 Victory Against UMES Apr 17, 2008
Baseball - The University of Maryland Terrapins - Official Athletic Site. Sophomore AJ Casario drove in six runs on three hits for the Terps. (Umterps.com)
Baseball ACCtion: Wednesday, April 16 Apr 17, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. - Virginia Tech extended its non-conference winning streak to six games by pounding out 16 hits and allowing just four to defeat Liberty University 11-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Worthington Stadium. (Theacc.com)
Keown: How has he done it? Apr 14, 2008
He has told some teammates that this is his final season, which means no run at Grover Cleveland Alexander and Christy Mathewson, who are tied at 373, and no crazy notions about joining Cy Young and Walter Johnson in the 400-win club. "I'm not going to be one of those guys who pretends it's going to be easy to walk away," he says. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Super Baseball Nickname Quiz Apr 11, 2008
October" 18. "Yaz" (you get an extra point if you can spell his real surname correctly from memory) 19. "The Yankee Clipper" 20. "Big Train" - - a. Joe DiMaggio b. Reggie Jackson c. Jim Hunter d. Pete Rose e. Honus Wagner f. Henry Aaron g. Ted Williams h. Walter Johnson i. Stan Musial j. Dennis Boyd k. Carl Yastrzemski l. Ty Cobb m. Willie McCovey n. Whitey Ford o. Lou Gherig p. Ozzie Smith q. Babe Ruth r. Carlton Fisk s. Cy Young t. Nolan Ryan - - Answers: 1l 2p 3f 4j 5t 6i 7m 8q 9r 10o 11n 12c... (Suite101.com)
Seven-run First Inning Propels Terps Past Mount Saint Mary's, 12-3 Apr 10, 2008
Walter Johnson) threw to first to complete the 1-2-3 double play. Gentzler pitched 1 2/3 innings and all five outs he recorded came off grounders back to the mound. (Umterps.com)
Gib Shanley Passes Away Apr 9, 2008
There was nobody tougher than Walter Johnson, said Shanley. It was so bad though, when we got to the airport to go home, you could hear Walter screaming. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Baseball Knocks Off George Mason, 9-5, Wednesday Night Apr 3, 2008
Walter Johnson) and an alert Greenberg, who scored all the way from second base on the infield hit. The Terps scored two more runs in the eighth on an RBI single by Greenberg. (Umterps.com)
This Date In Baseball Apr 1, 2008
2001 Roger Clemens became the AL strikeout king, getting five to pass Walter Johnson as the Yankees beat Kansas City 7-3 in their season opener. Clemens fanned Joe Randa for his 3,509th career strikeout. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Can D.C. Stadium Reunite Blacks, Baseball? Mar 28, 2008
Two will depict Washington Senators stars Walter Johnson and Frank Howard. The third will honor Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson. (CBS News)
Baseball Falls to No. 3 North Carolina, 14-1 Mar 23, 2008
Walter Johnson) made his first career pitching performance, getting the Tar Heels in order in the ninth. (Granada Hills, Calif. (Umterps.com)
Remembering racism: Black, white, human Mar 22, 2008
Retired Jacksonville pastor Walter Johnson grew up in a small town outside of Philadelphia where Obama delivered his speech Tuesday. He never attended a segregated school. (Florida Times-Union)
Men's Soccer Adds Seven To Class Of 2012 Mar 4, 2008
Lucas Szabo was a four-year starter at Walter Johnson High School. He led his team in goals as a sophomore, junior and senior, and was part of the 4A Maryland State Championship team as a junior. (Goredfoxes.com)
Terps Drop Sunday Matchup at Coastal Carolina Feb 25, 2008
Walter Johnson) hit a pinch-hit, two-run blast to right field off Jeremiah Meiners in the top of the seventh, an opposite-field shot. Back-to-back hits by (Granada Hills, Calif. (Umterps.com)
IBO Triple Crown stops in Wetumpka Feb 20, 2008
Walter Johnson, a biomedical electronics technician from Rainbow City, said he thought Wetumpka was a great place to hold the Triple Crown. I love it here, he said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Rauser brothers win titles at Southern B-C divisional Feb 3, 2008
dec. Walter Johnson, C/A, 13-2. 145 Josh Young, Cho, dec. David Schulte, C/A, 9-5. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dapper Dan ups ante this year Feb 3, 2008
Inducted with him were Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. In addition to Wagner, the nominees for best player include: Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Arnold Palmer, Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino, Mario Lemieux and Suzie McConnell-Serio, basketball star and current coach of the Duquesne women's team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Best Of The Rest Jan 7, 2008
" Chavez, looking to successfully rebound from surgery, has other things to worry about, rather than putting on his cap, of course. But, even in the rebuilding mode Oakland finds itself in after dealing away All-Star right-hander and fan favorite , Oakland appears to be the only realistic option if Bonds wishes to play in 08. The status of Bonds career and legal issues are up in the air, but one things for sure: the man can still hit. In addition to breaking the Hank Aarons revered... (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
It's about time strikeout king Blyleven walk into Hall Jan 5, 2008
Ahead of such luminaries and Hall of Famers as Walter Johnson, Bob Gibson and Cy Young ... Morris had more wins in the 1980s than any other pitcher and his 14 opening day starts are tied with Steve Carlton, Randy Johnson, Walter Johnson and Cy Young for the second-most ever behind Tom Seaver's 16. (CBS News)
Bert Blyleven Dec 30, 2007
Only Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson did better. And Blyleven was sixth all time in shutouts. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Jerry Crasnick: Tanner in Gossage and Blyleven's corner Dec 28, 2007
8-1) than Walter Johnson, more shutouts (60) than Bob Gibson, Jim Palmer and Juan Marichal, and a better WHIP (1. 198) than Whitey Ford, Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan. (ESPN -- Baseball)
HOF voters speak out Dec 15, 2007
"I'm leaning toward voting yes. My basic feeling is that this is undeniably an era that will be defined by steroids. Like the deadball era, the stats are skewed by outside factors. Walter Johnson and Cy Young won 30 games a year while Bonds and McGwire had 70-homer seasons. In the end you have to judge players against their contemporaries. And Clemens was the best pitcher of his generation. The fact that steroids appear to have been widespread, in a way, makes it easier to vote for Clemens. His... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Boswell: Pair him with Bonds Dec 14, 2007
The greatest slugger since Babe Ruth and the greatest power pitcher since Walter Johnson. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Area communities build, retool their sportsplexes Nov 28, 2007
The 70-acre sportsplex along the Tallahatchie River began operation in 1993 largely due to the leadership of then-Mayor Walter Johnson. It hosts 1,500-1,800 local participants for youth sports on its 10 softball-baseball fields and two soccer fields, sharing those facilities with New Albany High School teams. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Devils' Brodeur halts Flyers, joins Roy in 500-win club Nov 18, 2007
Roy and Brodeur have positioned themselves on the win list like Cy Young and Walter Johnson did in baseball. No pitcher is close to reaching 400 wins in baseball and Detroit goalie is a whopping 133 wins away from No. 500. (USA Today -- Sports)
Runners in the Sartomer 5K Run Nov 10, 2007
Walter Johnson, 27:30. 60, Daniel Ware, 27:31. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Voices of Marlins nominated for honor Nov 1, 2007
Among his memorable moments in broadcasting, he was on hand for the Expos' debut game in 1969, Willie Mays' 3,000th hit, Nolan Ryan passing Walter Johnson in strikeouts, Steve Carlton recording his 4,000th strikeout and Pete Rose collecting his 3,000th and 4,000th hits. Other highlights were covering the Marlins' 2003 World Series title team. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Panther rout Humbolt, 40-0 Oct 13, 2007
King, the Panthers' 5-foot-10, 190-pound tailback rushed for three touchdowns and turned a short screen pass into a 70-yard touchdown play as Colgan opened Class 2-1A District 6 play with a 40-0 victory over Humboldt at Walter Johnson Stadium. The victory lifts Colgan to 7-0 on the season heading into next week's contest with Pleasanton, a 24-21 winner over Uniontown in the other district contest. (SunOnline)
2007 American League Stat Leaders Oct 5, 2007
Clemens joined Cy Young (511), Walter Johnson (416), Grover Cleveland Alexander (373), Christy Mathewson (373), James "Pud" Galvin (364), and Warren Spahn (363). . (Suite101.com)
Padres notes: Pitchers wary of Fielder Sep 28, 2007
The Official Site of The San Diego Padres: News: San Diego Padres News. 09/27/2007 8:32 PM ET Notes: Padres wary of pitching to Prince Starters paying special attention to NL's home run leader By Corey Brock / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Ten things you may not know about Greg Maddux Sep 19, 2007
63 in '95, he became the first pitcher since Walter Johnson in 1918-19 to record consecutive ERAs below 1. 70. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bazell, Harman run away to county invitational wins Sep 19, 2007
"Wilde Lake wasn't at full strength and Walter Johnson did worse than I thought they would, but all that being said our kids went out and won it today. For the hard work they have put in these last few weeks, this was a nice reward.". Wilde Lake ran without Evan Anderson, who is nursing a minor injury, and Derek Lange was still not at full strength after off-season knee surgery. (Howard County Times, MD)
Investment in Clemens not paying off Sep 5, 2007
That includes everyone from Cy Young and Walter Johnson to Warren Spahn and Greg Maddux. You can have Sandy Koufax, too, great as he was in Dodger blue. (USA Today -- Sports)
Maddux has outside shot at 400 Sep 4, 2007
At 41, going on 42 just after the 2008 season commences, Maddux is only 56 wins away from a mark reached and exceeded only twice -- by Cy Young (511) and Walter Johnson (417). "It's conceivable," said Padres manager and former pitcher Bud Black, noting Maddux's durability, ease of arm motion and penchant for winning 10-15 games every year, before the veteran right-hander ran his record to 11-9 in a 10-2 Padres win over the Diamondbacks. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Indians beat Santana again, top Twins Aug 30, 2007
Santana became the fourth pitcher in team history to surpass 200 strikeouts in four straight seasons, joining Walter Johnson, Bert Blyleven and Camilo Pascual. On Thursday, the Indians will play makeup No. 3 with the Seattle Mariners, whose season-opening, four-game series at the Jake was snowed out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
This old-timer's game was one for the ages Aug 30, 2007
The last time a pitcher with more wins than Clemens started against the Red Sox, the man's name was Walter Johnson. Clemens hadn't pitched against the Sox since the seventh game of the 2003 ALCS, so there was something remarkable about seeing him on the mound facing Julio Lugo at the start of the night. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
One-of-a-Kind Lou Gehrig Card Among the Many Rarities in Memory Lane's Sept. 15 Auction Aug 28, 2007
High-grade examples of rare cards featuring the likes of Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and countless other Hall of Famers are included in this bonanza for collectors. The high-grade vintage cards aren't limited to baseball, as collectors of football, basketball and hockey cards will find treasures depicting such legends as Bronko Nagurski, Pete Maravich, Wilt Chamberlain, Lew Alcindor and Maurice Richard. (PR Newswire)
Who's next to 3,000 strikeouts? Aug 26, 2007
Walter Johnson 3,509 1923. Phil Niekro 3,342 1984. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Historic, offbeat pieces of sports history up for bid Aug 17, 2007
The current auction, which runs for about three weeks and closes in stages from Aug. 29-31, includes a 1939 Hall of Fame induction ball signed by six early inductees including Ruth, Walter Johnson and Honus Wagner. Allen says he has "put some feelers out" to the fans who caught the Bonds 756 and A-Rod 500 balls and is waiting to hear back. (USA Today -- Sports)
Time finally caught up to Wells, but what a time it's been for him Aug 10, 2007
601 winning percentage exceeds that of six of the 11 pitchers admitted to Cooperstown on the first ballot: Steve Carlton, Dennis Eckersley, Bob Gibson, Walter Johnson, Nolan Ryan and Warren Spahn. If his numbers are more a reflection of longevity than peak performance, Wells was at his best in his biggest games 10-5 in postseason decisions. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Man With the Million Dollar Balls Aug 8, 2007
Walter Johnson was the greatest pitcher of his day, but what do we know about him. What do we know about Cy Young except for the trophy. (Time.com)
Glavine makes his own bit of history, cuffs Cubs for No. 300 Aug 6, 2007
Walter Johnson 417 3. Grover Cleveland Alexander 373 3. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mets notes: Glavine gets batterymate back Aug 6, 2007
And Walter Johnson didn't even need another start, earning his 300th in a relief appearance. Early Wynn went 306 days waiting between 299 and 300, the longest span. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Glavine gets No. 300 Aug 6, 2007
Dave van Dyck Chicago Tribune Aug. 5, 2007 10:08 PM. CHICAGO - It was the first one at Wrigley Field and maybe the last one in baseball history. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Glavine punches ticket to 300 club Aug 6, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007. By Rick Gano Associated Press CHICAGO Tom Glavine knows exactly why his 300th win should be savored. (Deseret News)
Fire Damages Prestigious Tarrytown School Aug 5, 2007
The blaze at the Hackley School, which opened in suburban Westchester County in 1899 and sends many students to Ivy League universities, caused more than $1 million in damage, said school headmaster Walter Johnson. The flames started on the library's roof around 4:15 a.m. during a violent thunderstorm, said Tarrytown police Officer Jose Ojito. (CBS New York, NY)
Broncos hope to be big part of “Round The Clock” Aug 4, 2007
The Salina Blue Jays of the Walter Johnson League rallied from behind to defeat Madison (WI) Shoe Box, 9-6; the Plaza Tire Capahas of Cape Girardeau, MO, defeated the Junction City Generals, 3-1; the Clarinda (IA) A's held off the Seattle Studs, 7-5; the Lake Havasu (AZ) Heat shut out the Pratt Drillers, 9-0; the Maxim (CA) Yankees knocked off the Kenai (AK) Oilers, 8-5; and the Crestwood (IL) Panthers rallied to defeat the Austin Gold Sox, 7-6. The Crestwood-Austin game did not get started... (El Dorado Times, KS)
Mark McGuire Jul 31, 2007
For every one-team legend such as Walter Johnson, George Brett or Willie Stargell, there are several Gaylord Perrys and Nolan Ryans and Rollie Fingers, players who hopped from team to team. Some chase free-agent gold, while others get bounced because they make too much. (Albany Times Union)
Lefty Glavine, one win from 300, could signal end of an era Jul 30, 2007
Walter Johnson, 1920 ... No one from the modern era has seriously thought about reaching Cy Young's all-time mark of 511 wins or even Walter Johnson's runner-up total of 417. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ripken, Gwynn in exclusive club Jul 30, 2007
John Kekis Associated Press Jul. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn took their place in baseball's shrine Sunday, saluted as much for their Hall of Fame careers as their character off the field. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Forecast for Hall induction: Warm, fuzzy Jul 30, 2007
(Walter Johnson was in that class, too but received a mere 83. 6 percent of the 226 votes cast. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Celebrating in Cooperstown Jul 30, 2007
I read the plaque of all 278 Hall members, starting with the inaugural 1936 class that included Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson and Honus Wagner. More in Sports. (The Palm Beach Post)
THE BOYS OF SUMMER: NICK AND NICK Jul 20, 2007
Coming off a freshman season that saw him post three home runs and 14 RBI, infielder spent the first half of his summer playing with the Wichita Wheat Kings in the Walter Johnson Collegiate Baseball League ... I left for Kansas right after the conference tournament to play in the Walter Johnson summer league ... Current ULM players - Danbury Westerners - New England Collegiate Baseball League - Danbury Westerners - New England Collegiate Baseball League - Anchorage Glacier Pilots - Alaska... (Ulmathletics.com)
Wasilla player posts top score Jul 18, 2007
Walter Johnson 135-108-136 379; 23. Kango Nakazawa 127-121-138 386. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
State golf handicap titlists include Sanders, Baca Jul 17, 2007
1) Keegan Kucko 96-90-94--280; 2) JJ Hageman 93-90-98--281; 3) Ra Shipps 98-89-95--282; 4) John Parish 96-89-103--288; 5) Sonny David Faulk 93-97-106--296; 6) Craig Savage 99-100-99--298; 7) Dave Roby 101-100-98--299; 8) Murry Couzin 106-100-95--301; 9) John Crisp 99-98-105--302; 9) Terrance Bancroft 104-96-102--302; 11) Bob Lewis 101-101-102--304; 11) Gary George 102-93-109--304; 13) Will Branstiter 101-98-113--312; 14) Thomas Remaley 106-104-104--314; 15) Dale Guerry 111-105-102--318; 16)... (Anchorage Daily News)
