Charles Augustus Ferguson (May 10, 1875 – May 17, 1931) was an American

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and

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in the early 20th century. Ferguson played in one game for the

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of the

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in 1901. He pitched two innings, giving up one hit and two

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s; he did not allow a run. In 1913, Ferguson umpired 121 games in the

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, followed by a single game in 1914. In the 122 games he umpired, he made six ejections. Ferguson died in May 1931, having drowned in

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with two other men during a fishing trip.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ferguson, Charlie 1875 births 1931 deaths Chicago Orphans players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball umpires Baseball players from Michigan Accidental deaths in Michigan Deaths by drowning in the United States Minor league baseball managers Lansing Senators players Toledo Mud Hens players Tacoma Rabbits players Tacoma Colts players Sioux City Cornhuskers players Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players St. Paul Saints (AA) players Wausau Lumberjacks players Appleton Papermakers players

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