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All Yankees (All Americans) vs. All Cubans (February 1925)
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In 1925 as part of the traditional American Series, that pitted Cuban teams versus teams visiting from the US, a squad of All Yankees faced an All Cubans team for a set of eight games. The All Yankees, also called the All Americans, filled their roster with some of the best Negro League players of the time. They faced an All-Star team of Cubans, also called the Criollos. It was not even close. The All Yankees won five and lost only two with one game ending in a tie. Managing the All Yankees was John H. (Pop) Lloyd who also played first base. The All Cubans were co-managed by Adolfo Luque and Miguel Angel Gonzalez, both players were under a ban on Winter Ball play. The order had come from Judge Landis who was visiting Cuba at the time.
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Game 1: Friday, February 6, 1925
The All Cubans win the first game of the series 6 to 5. Emilio Palmero, gets the win for the All Cubans, outpitching Rats Henderson. The offensive heroes for the Cubans were Dreke, Ramos, Cueto and Joseito.
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Game 2: Saturday, February 7, 1925
The All Yankees even the series with a 6 to 0 victory. Bullet Rogan pitched a complete game shutout defeating Oscar Levis. Rogan also made his mark at the plate going 2-4 and scoring 2 runs. other offensive heroes for the All Yankees were Holloway (3-4) and Warfield (2-4).
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Game 3: Sunday, February 8, 1925
The third game of the series was declared "Judge Landis Day". The Baseball Commisioner witnessed the All Yankees defeating the All Cubans 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Andy Cooper pitched a complete game, allowing only one run on 7 hits, for the victory. Jose Mendez was the losing pitcher lasting only 5 innings. The offensive heroes for the All Yankees were Holloway (2-4) and Mackey (2-2).
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Game 4: Monday, February 8, 1925
The All Yankees win again with a 7 to 4 victory. Bill Holland got the win and Oscar Levis the loss. The offensive heroes for the All Yankees were Thomas (3-3), Lundy (2-3) and Warfield (3-5). Joseito Rodriguez went 3-4 for the Cubans.
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Game 5: Thursday, February 12, 1925
The All Cubans win their second game of the series 10 to 3. Jose Mendez, gets the win for the All Cubans. Red Ryan was the loser. Montalvo, Quintana and Fernandez all hit home runs for the Cubans.
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Game 6: Sunday, February 15, 1925
The All Yankees win again with a 2 to 1 victory. Rats Henderson pitched a masterful 2 hitter for the win. Emilio Palmero got the loss. Lloyd doubled and scored the winning run.
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Game 7: Monday, February 16, 1925
The All Yankees win their 5th game 6 to 4. Bill Holland, gets the win for the All Yankees. Martin Dihigo was the loser. The offensive heroes for the All Yankees were Lloyd (2-2) and Pepper (2-4). Fernandez and Chacon went 2-4, for the Cubans.
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Game 8: Monday, February 16, 1925
The second game of the double header and last game of the series ended in a 7 to 7 tie. Red Ryan pitched for the All Yankees. Mirabal, Mendez and Dihigo pitched for the All Cubans. The offensive heroes for the All Yankees were Lundy (4-4), Lloyd (2-3) and Mackey (2-4). Jose Ramos went 3-3, Chacon and Dreke went 2-4, for the Cubans.
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