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After four years as a part-timer, Slade was purchased by the Reds for the 1934 season and reached career highs by playing 138 games at shortstop and second base and batting .285. (EGM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » 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 six consecutive hits but falls one short of the major-league record held by his manager, Wilbert Robinson. The Robins' Gordon Slade adds a grand slam in the sweep. » February 9, 1933: Dodger pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals with infielder Gordon Slade for Owen Carroll and Jake Flowers. » September 27, 1934: The Cards close to one-half game of the idle Giants, beating the Reds 13-7. Cincinnati SS Gordon Slade makes 3 errors in the first inning.