April 19 in Texas Rangers History: At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch (1912)

On April 19, 1912 — At Griffith Stadium the Washington Senators’ roll to a 6-0 victory behind Walter Johnson , over the World Champion Philadelphia A’s. Johnson allows three hits. Only 10,000 fans show up as shocking news of the Titanic sinking keeps people away. James S. Sherman becomes the first U

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