After winning 13 in a row, the Yankees lose the second game of a doubleheader to Detroit, 8 – 6. They now trail Cleveland by half a game.

On July 18, 1954 — After winning 13 in a row, the Yankees lose the second game of a doubleheader to Detroit, 8 – 6. They now trail Cleveland by half a game.

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