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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Russ Springer

1933 - The Braves’ Bob Brown ties the NL balk record with two in a 12-0 loss to the Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader. Boston came back and won the nightcap 2-1.

1958 - Carl Willey tosses a 7-0 shutout against the Giants in his first major league start. Joe Adcock started in left field for the first time since 1952 and climbed the fence to rob a home run. Willey allowed six hits, including Willie Mays’ 1,000 career hit. Braves reliever Don McMahon becomes the first pitcher to be driven to the mound when he is delivered by a motor scooter with a sidecar.