Johnny Vander Meer, plagued with control problems, is optioned by the Reds to Indianapolis. Vandy was ineffective in the Reds’ pennant drive last year and was knocked out in his only two starts this year.

Johnny Vander Meer, plagued with control problems

On June 28, 1940 Johnny Vander Meer, plagued with control problems, is optioned by the Reds to Indianapolis. Vandy was ineffective in the Reds’ pennant drive last year and was knocked out in his only two starts this year.

 

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