====== April 4, 1901 ====== ===== News ===== • 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 ---- [[april-3-1901|< Apr 3, 1901]] [[1901_calendar|Back to Calendar]] [[april-5-1901|Apr 5, 1901 >]]