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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Ken Griffey from Yankees

1916: The Braves are one hit twice in three days by Giants. Ed Konetchy recorded the only hit in both games.

1935: The Phillies crush Braves 15-5 to give Syl Johnson his eighth straight win.

1948: An 18-year-old lefthander from Rochester, NY, Johnny Antonelli, gets a $75,000 contract from the Braves. Shortly afterward, the Tigers will pay a similar sum to another teenager, catcher Frank House.

1951: Manager Tommy Holmes’s first win in front of the home crowd is a 19-7 victory over the Giants.

1953: Braves slugger Eddie Mathews has five straight hits in a 10-inning, 6 - 4 win over the Reds.