One and done in Washington

Jim Lemon's stay as the Washington Senators' manager lasts all of one season as the former All-Star outfielder is fired 55 years ago today.

No worries, though, for Washington owner Bob Short, who already has a replacement in mind for Lemon for the 1969 season.

Less than four weeks after firing Lemon, who goes 65-96 with Washington in 1968, Short hires Hall of Famer Ted Williams as his next manager.

Williams rallies the Senators to an 86-76 record in 1969, but finishes 55 games under .500 over the next two seasons before he and the franchise relocate to Texas to become the Rangers.