Introduction and help with a Walter Johnson Type 1

[nolemmings]

I guess I am not understanding what it is you want. You say there are only two days in 1920 where WaJo pitched-- Opening Day and July 1, and you are confident that your type 1 is from 1920. If so it has to be the latter date if in fact the photo is from a game he pitched, right?

The two photos are obviously of different dates given the two different scoreboard ads, and we know that the scoreboard shown on Opening Day is not the same as on the type 1 photo. That leaves the series from June 29-July 1, and Walter only pitched in the finale. The photo seems to show him warming up while his mates took infield, and throwing in front of the first-base line. Seems doubtful to me he would be just throwing to get loose before one of the other games-- and the spot where he is throwing is likely used by the starter of the day.

The only other series where the Senators visited Fenway in 1920 was the last series of the season at the end of September. WaJo was shut down in mid-July with a bad arm, and likely was not even there.

Are you thinking the year of your pic might be something other than 1920?

NEVER MIND-- It seems you are open to the fact that the photo may be from a year other than 1920

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I guess I am not understanding what it is you want. You say there are only two days in 1920 where WaJo pitched-- Opening Day and July 1, and you are confident that your type 1 is from 1920. If so it has to be the latter date if in fact the photo is from a game he pitched, right?

The two photos are obviously of different dates given the two different scoreboard ads, and we know that the scoreboard shown on Opening Day is not the same as on the type 1 photo. That leaves the series from June 29-July 1, and Walter only pitched in the finale. The photo seems to show him warming up while his mates took infield, and throwing in front of the first-base line. Seems doubtful to me he would be just throwing to get loose before one of the other games-- and the spot where he is throwing is likely used by the starter of the day.

The only other series where the Senators visited Fenway in 1920 was the last series of the season at the end of September. WaJo was shut down in mid-July with a bad arm, and likely was not even there.

Are you thinking the year of your pic might be something other than 1920?

I'm thinking that either the type 1 photo is indeed from July 1st, the no hitter. Or it's possible that the photo pre-dates the 1920 season. One user uploaded a photo from 1918 that shows the MCA ad, the same as the one I circled in the Type 1.

I'm looking for photos from later on in 1920, post-opening day or July 1st to see what ads are being displayed.

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[ValKehl]

I have no info to add, but I think the Boston Garter ad on the clock above the wall is so cool.

[GoCubsGo32]

Correct that M*C*A ad from the 1918 WS from the link above is the same brand from both photos. However, I believe the M*C*A from 1918 and the WaJo estate photo are very similar but different design.

The WaJo estate photo looks like it has a painted side profile face next to the M*C*A (to the left) were the 1918 season ad is only text.

[conor912]

I have very little to add, other than anyone who has been to Boston in July knows that the idea of wearing a wool sweater over a wool uniform sounds like a form of torture.

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32

Correct that M*C*A ad from the 1918 WS from the link above is the same brand from both photos. However, I believe the M*C*A from 1918 and the WaJo estate photo are very similar but different design.



The WaJo estate photo looks like it has a painted side profile face next to the M*C*A (to the left) were the 1918 season ad is only text.

Thank you for that! I didn't notice that! I hope someone can churn up a photo from later 1920s or early 1921 to narrow down the time range.

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