On This Date 10/11/1948


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The Cleveland Indians win their second World Series, beating the Boston Braves 4-3 at Braves Field to win the series in six games. The Tribe got two wins from Bob Lemon, while Bob Feller lost both of his starts. Satchel Paige made history by becoming the first African American to pitch in a World Series. The Indians have not won a World Series in the 70 years since.