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In 1934 , led by a 20-year-old lefthander named Slim Jones , the Stars defeated the Chicago American Giants in an exciting playoff series, four games to three, for the Negro National League pennant. At their high point in mid-30s, the team starred such greats as Biz Mackey , Jud Wilson , and Dick Lundy . After being released by the Cleveland Indians , famed Negro Leaguer and Major Leaguer Satchel Paige signed with the Stars for a brief period in 1950 , before returning to the Majors with Bill Veeck and the St. Louis Browns . HISTORY
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