John McGraw buys OF Irish Meusel, who is hitting .353 but has been suspended by the Phillies for lackadaisical play. McGraw gives up three bench warmers and $30,000. The Giants take three from the Reds and go into the National League lead for the first time. They will fall back by seven games before coming on with a rush in September.

On July 29, 1921 — John McGraw buys OF Irish Meusel, who is hitting .353 but has been suspended by the Phillies for lackadaisical play. McGraw gives up three bench warmers and $30,000. The Giants take three from the Reds and go into the National League lead for the first time. They will fall back by seven games before coming on with a rush in September.

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