====== September 1, 1902 ======

===== News =====

•	The [[Orioles|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

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