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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro pitches final game

1920 - The Braves eliminate the Giants with a 3-2 win at the Polo Grounds in the second game of a doubleheader thanks to a ninth inning home run by Tony Boeckel.

1921 - Braves catcher Ray Powell hits three triples to tie the major league record on an 8-5 win over Brooklyn.

1930 - Wally Berger sets a National League record for rookies with his 38th home run of the season in a 7-1 win over Brooklyn.

1952 - Eddie Mathews homers three times as Boston snaps a 10-game losing streak with an 11-3 win over Brooklyn.