• The field was too soft from recent rains for the team to practice

• Third baseman Lave Cross reported to the team

• Connie Mack received word, as reported yesterday in the Inquirer that pitcher Vic Willis was reneging on his Athletics contract

• The team also learned that Christy Mathewson was backing out of his contract with the Athletics and had returned his $50 advance

• Outfielder Lefty Davis was also breaking his contract but he had yet to return his advance

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