[Powderguy]

August 23, 1884 - Oh how close Bob Emslie came this afternoon to tossing the first perfect game. Two errors in the 6th inning cost him his shot at perfection, but that didn't keep him from throwing a no-hitter against the Alleghenys. It was the 1st no-hitter in the American Association history. It was the 2nd one this year, joining Frank Brill's on June 11, and 3rd all-time in baseball history. Emslie was dominant out there on the mound today, as he struck out 10 batters on the way to his 27th win.