Harry John Arndt (1879–1921) was a

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(MLB) second baseman. He was born on February 12, 1879, in

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. He played four seasons, with the

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, and

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. Arndt played in 271 games with 244 hits in 985 at bats. He had a .248 average with six

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and 99

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. Arndt died on March 25, 1921, in his home town of South Bend.

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