• The Athletics beat Wissahickon, 16-4, in an exhibition contest at Columbia Park

• Roxborough right-hander Pete Loos started the game for the A's on a tryout basis and went all the way, giving up four unearned runs on eight hits and no walks, while striking out three

• Charlie Carr made his debut at first base and looked good, making some nice plays in the field and rapping out two hits at the plate

• To make room for Carr, Socks Seybold moved to left field, pushing Phil Geier to center and Fred Ketchum to the bench

• Nap Lajoie had four hits, including a double and a triple

• Pitcher Billy Milligan reported to the team, a few days later than expected

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