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Jack Townsend from the Chronology
Aug 1, 1902 - Washington's Jack Townsend walks 12 in a 13-0 loss to Detroit.
Apr 21, 1902 - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversing a lower court's decision grants a permanent injunction (effective only in Pennsylvania) barring jumpers Nap Lajoie Chick Fraser and Bill Bernhard from playing for the A's or any team but the Phillies. Not mentioned but covered by the decision are: Elmer Flick Monte Cross and Bill Duggleby of the A's; Ed Delahanty Al Orth Harry Wolverton and Jack Townsend of Washington; Ed McFarland (White Stockings) and Red Donahue (Browns).

