Joe Stripp, Brooklyn, a New Jersey pro- duct, was one of the high priced players of the middle '20s, costing Cincinnati $50,000 and five players when he was sold by Columbus. A versatile player who can play any of the infield positions well, Stripp figured in a surprise trade in which the Reds sent Cuccinello, now with the Braves, and Sukeforth, to Brooklyn for Babe Herman, Lombardi and Gilbert in 1932. In a year when outstanding third basemen are scarce in the National League he ranks as a leader in his field, a .300 hitter, possessor of a great arm and a sharp fielder.