Mobile, AL local judge issues a warrant for the arrest for New York Giants beating a local umpire unconscious during an exhibition game

On March 10, 1904 — New York Giants players leave Mobile, AL ahead of the law after a local judge issues a warrant for their arrest for beating a local umpire unconscious during an exhibition game. The players were goaded by manager John McGraw

1904 New York Giants team photograph Top row, left to right: Roger Bresnahan, Hooks Wiltse, Dummy Taylor, George Browne, Art Devlin, Jack Dunn, Moose McCormick, unidentified Bottom row, left to right: Sam Mertes, Joe McGinnity, Dan McGann, unidentified, John McGraw, Red Ames, Frank Bowerman, Billy Gilbert, Doc Marshall

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