Negro American League
The Black Crackers were purchased and moved into the newly formed Negro American League in 1938. The team went on to win the second half pennant in 1938, but scheduling problems and umpire controversies caused their series with the Memphis Red Sox to be canceled. The team was moved to Indianapolis following the 1938 season, and played as the Indianapolis ABCs.
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