He played his 95th and final game on August 18, 1909.

In 1907, Senators manager Joe Cantillon sent Blankenship to Weiser, Idaho, to scout pitcher Walter Johnson.

Blankenship successfully persuaded Johnson to accept a Washington contract.

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