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Blades was an intelligent, aggressive reserve player for most of his 10 ML seasons, and he hit .300 in each of his three seasons as a starting outfielder for the Cardinals (1924-26). After managing in the Cardinals farm system in the mid-1930s, Blades managed the parent club to 92 wins and second place 1939, but was replaced when the Cardinals sputtered early in 1940. (FS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 6, 1938: The St. Louis Cardinals hire Ray Blades to manage the team in 1939. Blades, manager of Rochester this past season, will be replaced by Billy Southworth. » June 7, 1940: With the Cardinals starting badly (14-24), owner Sam Breadon fires Ray Blades as manager. Bill Southworth is brought back from Rochester to replace him. Mike Gonzales is the interim manager until Southworth arrives. » June 14, 1940: In his first appearance as Ray Blades' successor, new Cardinal manager Billy Southworth wins a 6–2 verdict over the Phillies. New Card Ernie Koy has two hits to lead a nine-hit attack for Bob Bowman.