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After hitting .272 in 1933 as the Cubs' centerfield replacement for injured Kiki Cuyler, who broke his leg in spring training, Demaree was sent to Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast League and responded with an MVP year (.383, 45 homers, 190 RBI, and 45 stolen bases in 186 games). Regaining the Cubs job in 1935, he had three consecutive excellent seasons, hitting .325, .350, and .324, with highs of 17 homers and 115 RBI in 1937. He was the starting centerfielder for the NL in the 1936 and 1937 All-Star games. In seven more ML seasons, he slipped to the status of journeyman reserve. (ME)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 5, 1935: The Cubs keep the pressure on by edging the Phils in 11 innings, 3–2, on Frank Demaree's single. Charlie Root picks up the win. » December 6, 1938: In a trade of major names, the Giants send Dick Bartell, Hank Leiber, and Gus Mancuso to the Cubs for Billy Jurges, Frank Demaree, and Ken O'Dea. The trade works best for the Giants as the New York-born Jurges will anchor the infield for seven years; Chicago-born Bartell lasts just a season at Wrigley. » June 17, 1971: Don Kessinger goes 6-for-6 as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7–6 in 10 innings. He's the first Cub with six hits since Frank Demaree on July 5, 1937. The Cards tie a major-league record by using five pitchers in the 8th after the Cubs tie at 5–5.