September 1, 1902
News
• The Browns took both games of a double header from the Athletics in St Louis
• In the first game, St Louis starter Willie Sudhoff pitched a three-hitter to win, 5-1
• In the second, A's starter Fred Mitchell walked seven, including Bobby Wallace with the bases loaded in the ninth to give the Browns a 4-3 win
• In the second inning of the second game, A's manager Connie Mack spotted a man in the stands, probably Browns catcher Jiggs Donahue according to sources, signaling St Louis hitters as to what Mitchell was throwing
• After the fourth inning, Mack complained to Browns manager Jimmy McAleer, who denied the accusation, but Donahue or whoever it was disappeared shortly afterward
• After the game, St Louis pitcher Jesse Burkett all but admitted to the scheme