May 16th, 1934 - Transactions

Reds Announce Trade With Phils



The Cincinnati Reds announced today that they had reached a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Reds will deal pitcher Syl Johnson (not to be confused with Si Johnson) and Johnny Moore (pictured) to the Phils in exchange for Phils pitcher Ted Kleinhans and outfielders Wes Schulmerich and Art Ruble.

Moore is currently batting .324 and Schmulmerich is hitting .347. Ruble is hitting .280. Kleinhans, a relief pitcher, has a 4.63 ERA and no decisions in four appearances. Johnson, also a reliever, has an ERA of 3.00.