NEWARK, NJ. June 5, 1918 - The Newark Peppers are in first place and want to stay there. Yesterday, they announced a deal that will upgrade their team significantly.
The Newark Peppers have sent 20-year old catcher Douglas Judd, 20-year old catcher Bruce Bridges, 21-year old closer Jerry Gass, 24-year old starting pitcher Soloman Eastman and 19-year old starting pitcher Tuck Hanks to the Chicago Whales for 26-year old catcher Orson Sanford.
So far this season Sanford is batting .213 with no home runs, but historically has been a much better player. The 26-year old is in his 5th UBA season. His first two were spent with the St. Louis club. After the 1915 season, he was traded to Chicago, and he broke out there.
In his first season with the Whales, he hit .295 with 40 doubles and 6 home runs. Last year, his power improved, hitting 10 home runs.
This season, however, he was hitting just .213 and his team was in dead last at 19-39. Newark took a chance and certainly hope he gets back on track. Maybe all he needs is a change of scenery.
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