In Cleveland‚ with the Naps ahead of New York‚ 7 – 1 in the 4th‚ Dave Fultz and manager Clark Griffith argue a strike call with umpire Silk O’Loughlin. When they refuse to go the bench‚ Silk orders a policeman to escort them off the field. Tomorrow‚ Silk will throw out pitcher Jack Powell and have the police escort Jimmy Williams off the field. Griffith and Williams will receive suspensions from the American League‚ and Highlander owner Frank Farrell vows O’Loughlin will not be allowed to enter Hilltop Park again. To no avail.

On August 8, 1904 — In Cleveland‚ with the Naps ahead of New York‚ 7 – 1 in the 4th‚ Dave Fultz and manager Clark Griffith argue a strike call with umpire Silk O’Loughlin. When they refuse to go the bench‚ Silk orders a policeman to escort them off the field. Tomorrow‚ Silk will throw out pitcher Jack Powell and have the police escort Jimmy Williams off the field. Griffith and Williams will receive suspensions from the American League‚ and Highlander owner Frank Farrell vows O’Loughlin will not be allowed to enter Hilltop Park again. To no avail.

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