1941 – Jonas GainesĀ of theĀ NNLĀ Baltimore Elite GiantsĀ beats theĀ NALĀ St. Louis StarsĀ 3-1 in an interleague game atĀ Hammond, Indiana, striking out 19 opposing batters, an all-time high forĀ Negro leagueĀ pitchers. However, since it was an interleague game, is will not be recognized as a record for any particular league.

1941 – Jonas GainesĀ of theĀ NNLĀ Baltimore Elite GiantsĀ beats theĀ NALĀ St. Louis StarsĀ 3-1 in an interleague game atĀ Hammond, Indiana, striking out 19 opposing batters, an all-time high forĀ Negro leagueĀ pitchers. However, since it was an interleague game, is will not be recognized as a record for any particular league.