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Harrell was unimpressive in a 1935 trial with St. Louis, but Branch Rickey, trying to bolster a sagging Cardinal pitching staff, gave him another shot in 1937 as a reliever and spot starter. Hit hard, Harrell was sold to the Cubs after the 1938 season. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 29, 1939: The Cubs get Claude Passeau from the Phillies for Kirby Higbe, Joe Marty, and Ray Harrell and $50,000.