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Wolverton was a solidly-built third baseman who batted more than .300 for the Phillies in 1901 and 1903. He rapped out three triples in a July 13, 1900 game. While managing the Highlanders (later called the Yankees) to a last-place finish in 1912, he frequently used himself as a pinch hitter. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 8, 1899: Harry Wolverton's bases-loaded home run in the bottom of the 9th gives the Chicago Orphans an 8–7 victory over Cleveland. » July 13, 1900: Harry Wolverton of the Phillies hits three triples and two singles in an 8-inning 23–8 victory at Pittsburgh. » September 5, 1900: While riding on the steps of a crowded streetcar in Philadelphia, Phils 3B Harry Wolverton is struck in the head by a pole beside the tracks, suffering a possible skull fracture. He recovers and finishes his ML career as a player-manager for the Yankees in 1912. » April 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). » May 8, 1902: Bill Duggleby, the first jumper to return to the Phillies, loses, 2-1, to St. Louis. Returnee Chick Fraser will win his first start on May 23rd, 5-2 over Chicago. Harry Wolverton will return after 59 games with the Washington Nationals. All others will remain with their new teams. Of all those that the Athletics acquired, only Monte Cross stays. » December 14, 1904: The Phillies send RHP Chick Fraser and 3B Harry Wolverton to Boston (National League) for RHP Togie Pittinger. » November 21, 1911: Hal Chase resigns as manager of the Highlanders after a 6th-place finish. He will stay as a player until traded during the 1913 season. Harry Wolverton replaces him.