March 27, 1901

News

• First baseman Pat Crisham reported to the team, making him the first player to do so

• Phillies owner John Rogers filed an injunction request with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the hope of preventing Bill Bernhard, Chick Fraser, and Nap Lajoie from playing for the Athletics

• The request specifically argued that the players were still under reserve to the Phillies and that by signing with Connie Mack, they were in breach of their contracts


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