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This Day in Giants History, July 22, 1910: Bugs Raymond Gets Himself Suspended

Bugs Raymond, talented but hard-drinking spitball pitcher, walks the winning run home in New York’s fourth straight loss to the Pirates. When Raymond shows up drunk for his next start, in St. Louis, manager John McGraw suspends him for the … Continue reading

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1952 in a Box

Giants Checking In:  Marc Hill, Elsberry, MO                                     Al Holland, Roanoke, VA                                     Mike Ivie, Atlanta, GA                                     Mike Krukow, Long Beach, CA                                     Butch Metzger, Lafayette, IN   Giants Checking Out:  Red Dooin, Rochester, NY                                     Arlie Latham, Garden … Continue reading

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1909 in a Box

Giants Checking In:  Harry Gumbert, Elizabeth, PA Mel Ott, Gretna, LA Jimmy Ripple, Export, PA Giants Checking Out:  Mike Dorgan, Hartford, CT   Record:  92-61, 3rd in the National League, 18.5 games behind Pittsburgh Pythagorean Record:  86-67, (624 runs scored, … Continue reading

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