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Crowley Leads Northgate to Sim Series Title
To say Sam Crowley came back with a vengeance following an injury-shortened 1938 season would be an understatement. Crowley capped off the 1930's with an historic season:
.387 batting average
42 homeruns
147 RBI
He led the Pioneer League in all three categories in earning his third Triple Crown. And whether it was the lefty-friendly dimensions or homefield advantage, Crowley hit .405 with 26 homeruns and 77 RBI in 74 games at The Fritz, while hitting .367 with 16 homers and 70 RBI in 70 road games.
More importantly, Crowley had led Northgate to ts first-ever SBL championship, as the 97-65 Knights beat the Freeport Patriots in five games in the Sim Series. One of the game's all-time greats had just put another feather in his cap.
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