Memphis won the first half of the season, Atlanta won the second half, and met in a play off series. Contested play-off declared "no contest" after Memphis up 2 games to 0 games
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1938 Kansas City Monarchs LogoKansas City 4525.641-
x 1938 Memphis Red Sox LogoMemphis   3924.6172.5
1938 Chicago American Giants LogoChi. American 3937.5139.0
x 1938 Atlanta Black Crackers LogoAtlanta 3231.5089.5
1938 Jacksonville Red Caps LogoJacksonville 1416.46811.0
1938 Indianapolis ABCs LogoIndianapolis 1720.45911.5
1938 Birmingham Black Barons LogoBirmingham 1346.22026.5