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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron passes Joe DiMaggio on all-time home run list

1914- Boston Braves P Lefty Tyler begins a string of 23 shutout innings‚ but Red Ames of the Reds matches him today in a 13-inning, 0 - 0, tie.

1930 - The Cubs displace Brooklyn for the league lead‚ completing a four-game sweep with the Braves. Cubs P Bud Teachout wins the final game‚ 4 - 3‚ in 10 innings.

1934- In a battle of the Smiths‚ New York defeats the Braves‚ 7 - 4. New York’s Al Smith allows just one hit in the 5 innings he pitches to defeat reliever Bob Smith. The latter gives up a three-run homer to Travis Jackson in the 7th.