⦁ The Athletics batted around in the third inning, scoring six runs, and took an easy one from Boston, 7-4, at Columbia Park

⦁ Bones Ely made his A's debut at shortstop, going 3-for-4 at the plate, and making a sensation catch and double play on Charlie Hemphill's screaming line drive

⦁ Catcher Harry Smith was out with an attack of appendicitis and doctors were mulling over the possibility of surgery

⦁ Ely's arrival rendered infielder Bob McKinney superfluous so the team released him

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