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.