• A storm blew threw town overnight forcing the team to cancel what would have been the team's first practice

• Instead, the players gathered in the clubhouse and began to get to know one another

• The Inquirer reported that pitcher Vic Willis was reneging on his Athletics contract and was returning to Boston, his old team

• Manager Connie Mack said he didn't believe the report until he actually heard it from Willis, pointing out that the team had given him a $450 advance on his 1901 salary

• The team announced an 11-day exhibition schedule, beginning with a road game against Roxborough on the 6th

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