July 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Left with only five players available to play after mass defections to the National League, the Orioles forfeit a game to St. Loui (1902)

On July 17, 1902 Left with only five players available to play after mass defections to the National League, the Orioles forfeit a game to St. Louis and their franchise to the league, which borrows players from other teams and operates the club for the balance of the season. [adrotate banner=”51″] @

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