The team, which was being called the “Athletics” more often in the press, announced their home uniform colors would be blue on white, with the letter “A” on the left breast, and their road uniforms would be blue on gray, with a similar insignia.

Phillies owner John Rogers said he was preparing paperwork to request an injunction from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to prevent Bill Bernhard, Chick Fraser, and Nap Lajoie from playing for the Athletics.

A rumor appeared in the press that the team was negotiating a contract with right-handed pitcher Christy Mathewson.

Utility man Duff Gammons, rumored to have signed with the Athletics, instead went to Boston in the National League.

Signed

Johnny Flournoy, outfielder
Fred Ketchum, outfielder

Philadelphia Inquirer

“Gammons, A Brown College Star, for Mack's Ball Team,” 7
“Mack Was After Hogriever,” 7

Philadelphia Times

“Had Their Dates Mixed,” 8
“Connie Mack Lands Gammons,” 8