Texas City Texans Sign Second Negro Player In Gulf Coast LoopTEXAS city. June is The Texas City Texans today put on their roster the second Negro in the Gulf Coast League.He is Mel Griffin, 20, southpaw pitcher who hails from Texas City.The dub about three weeks ago signed the league's first Negro player, rookie right-hander Johnny Lee Williams, Amarillo.BEARS SIGN TWOCHICAGO. June IS. (INS) — The Chicago Bears today signed Henry Tied email and Del Gander, two new backfield candidates.