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Gordon Slade from the Chronology
Sep 27, 1934 - Despite being outhit 13-7 the Cards close to one-half game of the idle Giants beating the Reds 8-5. Cincinnati SS Gordon Slade helps by making 3 errors in the first inning when the Birds plate 5.
Feb 9, 1933 - Dodger pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals with infielder Gordon Slade for Owen Carroll and Jake Flowers.
May 30, 1931 - The Cards retake first place and hold it the rest of the season as they win a Memorial Day doubleheader from the Reds and the Giants lose a pair to Brooklyn. In the 2nd game at the Polo Grounds Robins 3B Wally Gilbert has 6 consecutive hits but falls one short of the ML record held by his manager Wilbert Robinson. The Robins' Gordon Slade adds a grand slam in the sweep.

