At Cleveland Stadium, the Yankees sweep a doubleheader against the Indians, 3-1 and 7-2, The victories extend the club’s winning streak to 19 games, equaling the American League mark established by the White Sox in 1906.

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At Cleveland Stadium, the Yankees sweep a doubleheader against the Indians, 3-1 and 7-2, The victories extend the club’s winning streak to 19 games, equaling the American League mark established by the White Sox in 1906.

Less than two weeks after Larry Doby's debut with the Indians, Hank Thompson and Willard Brown become the second and third black players in the American League

Hank Thompson and Willard Brown become the second and third black players in the American League and first for the Browns

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Less than two weeks after Larry Doby’s debut with the Indians, Hank Thompson and Willard Brown become the second and third black players in the American League and first for the Browns. The former Kansas City Monarchs standouts will play in less than 30 games for St. Louis because their presence does not significantly raise attendance.