OTD 5/30/1931: New York Black Yankees Sweep Twin Bill From Brooklyn Royal Giants at Dexter Park

From the desk: DEM BARNSTORMERS

The Standard Union (Brooklyn, New York), May 29, 1931

SATURDAY

DOUBLEHEADER

New York Black Yankees

vs.

Brooklyn Royal Giants

FROM

DEXTER PARK

The New York Black Yankees, at this point, are essentially a continuation of the New York Lincoln Giants, who ceased operations after the 1930 season.  The team exists in 1931 as the Harlem Stars, but it's clear by this article they are already known as the Black Yankees, who, according to Seamheads, did not occur until the following season.

On Saturday, May 30, 1931, the Brooklyn Royal Giants host the New York Black Yankees at Dexter Park.

GAME ONE - Despite jumping out to a two-run lead in the first, the Royal Giants are bested by right-hander Bill Holland, while misplays in the field also contribute to their demise.  New York's captain and (now) first baseman John Henry Lloyd hit a game-tying home run as the Yankees wind up chasing Dick Redding from the box en route to a 10-5 victory.

GAME TWO - Right-hander Connie Rector provides the same as the Black Yankees take game two by a near-identical 10-4 margin and complete the twin bill sweep.

Times Union (Brooklyn New York) May 31, 1908