1927 – Willie “Pigmeat” Powell of the Chicago American Giants pitches a no-hitter against the Memphis Red Sox, winning, 5 – 0. It is the third no-hitter so far this year in the Negro Leagues. Two more near no-hitters will be thrown later this year, one broken up in extra innings and another shortened by darkness to seven innings.

On August 14, 1927 — 1927 – Willie “Pigmeat” Powell of the Chicago American Giants pitches a no-hitter against the Memphis Red Sox, winning, 5 – 0. It is the third no-hitter so far this year in the Negro Leagues. Two more near no-hitters will be thrown later this year, one broken up in extra innings and another shortened by darkness to seven innings.

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