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1889 Washington Nationals Season
The 1889 Washington Nationals finished with a 41–83 record in the National League, finishing in last place. The team folded at the conclusion of the season. Offseason * January 11, 1889: Wild Bill Widner was purchased from the Nationals by the Columbus Solons The Columbus Solons were a professional baseball team in the American Association from 1889 to 1891. In three seasons, they won 200 games and lost 209 for a winning percentage of .489. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, .... at ''Baseball Reference'' Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup Roster Player stats Batting Starters by p ...
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Swampdoodle Grounds
Swampoodle Grounds aka Capitol Park (II) was the home of the Washington Nationals (1886-1889), Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League (baseball), National League from 1886 in baseball, 1886 to 1889 in baseball, 1889. The name refers to the one-time Swampoodle, Washington, D.C., Swampoodle neighborhood of Washington. The ballfield was located on a block bounded by North Capitol Street NE and tracks (west); F Street NE (south); Delaware Avenue NE (east); and G Street NE (north); a few blocks north of the United States Capitol, Capitol building. Spectators faced toward the south and could see the Capitol dome. They could also see the McDowell and Sons Feed Mill, visible behind right field in the picture, and which was across F Street to the south. The club moved a few blocks north, from Capitol Grounds, Capitol Park (I) to the Swampoodle location, upon joining the National League. Local papers reported that the new grounds had more space and a more favorable lease. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |