The Giants sell pitcher Jouett Meekin to Boston for $3‚500. Meekin averaged 25 wins a year from 1894-1898‚ but has slipped to 5-11 this season.

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On August 12, 1899 — The Giants sell pitcher Jouett Meekin to Boston for $3‚500. Meekin averaged 25 wins a year from 1894-1898‚ but has slipped to 5-11 this season.

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