What Happened on July 22, 1923

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Washington Senators future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson becomes 1st to reach 3,000 career strikeout milestone (en route to 3,508) with 5 K's in 3-1 win over Cleveland Indians

MLB Pitcher Walter Johnson — MLB Pitcher
Walter Johnson

Famous Birthdays

Bob Dole

Bob Dole, American politician (Senate Republican leader, 1985-96, Presidential candidate in 1996), born in Russell, Kansas

Lillian Ellison, American professional wrestler (d. 2007)
Mukesh [Mathur], Indian "playback singer" for Bollywood films, born in Delhi, British India (d. 1976)
The Fabulous Moolah [Mary Lillian Ellison], American pro wrestler (World Champion 1956-83), born in Kershaw County, South Carolina (d. 2007)

1923 Highlights